English rose
Lilian Austin X The Squire
Probably the most magnificent rose created by David Austin senior. When The Prince came out it was hailed as the first modern rose in this color. Dark red, almost Black, very full blooms, sometimes quartered. Extremely fragrant. Looks identical to Souvenir du docteur jamain, the famous Hybrid Perpetual rose.
This exquisite color can burn in hot sun so choose it's spot wisely. 100X100 cm or 3X3 feet. Ideal for pots. Needs extra care to thrive so mulch with composted manure, give plenty of organic fertilizer, use foliar spray etc. This Prince needs a princely treatment. Reblooming is good and health can be good with the right treatment I just gave you. Zone 5b to 9b.
Discarded long ago but still available at nurseries because so many people love these Ridiculously beautiful flowers. Austin tried and tried to make deep dark red roses but the beauty of the Prince was never surpassed. Needs extra care but you get jewel like flowers in return. It's up to you to choose
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