The Charles de Mills crimson purple shrub rose is a striking variety known for its deep, rich colour and robust growth habit. This rose produces lavish clusters of velvety crimson-purple blooms that exude a subtle, classic fragrance, making it an excellent choice for both garden display and cut flower arrangements. Its dense, bushy form ensures a lush presence throughout the growing season, while its relatively low maintenance requirements make it suitable for both experienced gardeners and enthusiastic amateurs. The shrub is also praised for its resilience against common rose diseases, adding to its appeal as a reliable and beautiful addition to any garden.
Pot provided: 3L pot
Scent: Strong, rich old rose fragrance
Position: Full sun preferred; tolerates dappled shade
Soil: Fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained; suitable for clay, loam, chalk, or sand2
Rate of growth: Moderate; reaches full size in 2–5 years
Flowering period: Early to mid-summer (blooms once per season)
Hardiness: Fully hardy (H6) — tolerates severe UK winters
Size: Approx. 120 cm height × 90–120 cm spread
Type: Gallica shrub rose (historic variety)
Colour: Deep crimson-purple to magenta with quartered, fully double blooms
The Charles de Mills crimson purple shrub rose is a striking variety known for its deep, rich colour and robust growth habit. This rose produces lavish clusters of velvety crimson-purple blooms that exude a subtle, classic fragrance, making it an excellent choice for both garden display and cut flower arrangements. Its dense, bushy form ensures a lush presence throughout the growing season, while its relatively low maintenance requirements make it suitable for both experienced gardeners and enthusiastic amateurs. The shrub is also praised for its resilience against common rose diseases, adding to its appeal as a reliable and beautiful addition to any garden.
Pot provided: 3L pot
Scent: Strong, rich old rose fragrance
Position: Full sun preferred; tolerates dappled shade
Soil: Fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained; suitable for clay, loam, chalk, or sand2
Rate of growth: Moderate; reaches full size in 2–5 years
Flowering period: Early to mid-summer (blooms once per season)
Hardiness: Fully hardy (H6) — tolerates severe UK winters
Size: Approx. 120 cm height × 90–120 cm spread
Type: Gallica shrub rose (historic variety)
Colour: Deep crimson-purple to magenta with quartered, fully double blooms
