Lady of Megginch
(Ausvolume)(PBR)
English Shrub Rose Bred By David Austin
Colour: Crimson
Flowering: Repeat Flowering
Fragrance: Light-medium, Old Rose/fruity
Size: Medium Shrub
1.25m - 1.75m
1.25m - 1.75m
Bloom Size: Large
Pretty, rounded buds gradually open to form very large, full, cupped rosettes, the outer petals recurving back slightly. Their colour is crimson at first, gradually changing to an unusual shade of rich, deep pink. Read more
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Description
Pretty, rounded buds gradually open to form very large, full, cupped rosettes, the outer petals recurving back slightly. Their colour is crimson at first, gradually changing to an unusual shade of rich, deep pink. The petals have attractive, silvery reverses. A rather upright shrub, with a graceful, bushy growth. David Austin, 2006.
Characteristics
Colour: Crimson
BLOOM COLOUR
Colour may vary depending on growing conditions. Colour fade is a characteristic of some varieties.
Flowering: Repeat Flowering
REPEAT or ONCE FLOWERING?
REPEAT FLOWERING roses flower in flushes from late spring through to early winter. ONCE FLOWERING roses only produce a single flush of blooms lasting 3 to 4 weeks in mid summer
Fragrance: Light-medium, Old Rose/fruity
Bloom Size: Large
BLOOM SIZE GUIDE
Bloom size varies over the life cycle of each bloom. Measurements refer to the average diameter of a bloom at its prime. LARGE BLOOM: 3.5-5" MEDIUM BLOOM: 2-3.5" SMALL BLOOM 1-2"
Family: English Shrub Rose
Size: Medium Shrub
SIZE GUIDE
All measurements are approximate 'height x width' and refer to a 3 year old established rose, pruned once annually, measured during the first flush of flowers in June.
1.25m - 1.75m
1.25m - 1.75m
Breeder: David Austin
Year of Introduction: 2006
Ideal For
Growing Conditions
East, South, West Facing
All soil types
Full SunlightOrigin of Name
Megginch Castle in Perth, Scotland, is the 15th century family home of the late Baroness Strange, who was President of the War Widows' Association. She was known for her love of flowers and her rose garden.