Lady Emma Hamilton is a renowned variety of English shrub rose, developed by the distinguished breeder David Austin in 2005. The variety was named in honor of the beloved of British Admiral Horatio Nelson, to mark the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar. This rose has gained worldwide recognition for its unique mandarin-orange coloration and an incredibly strong, sweet, fruity fragrance.
Large (10–12 cm in diameter), cup-shaped, and very double, with 70 to 85 petals. Before opening, the buds are dark red with orange streaks. When fully in bloom, the inner side of the petals takes on a rich mandarin-orange hue, while the outer side shimmers with golden-yellow tones.
Shrub: Compact, branching, and upright, typically reaching 75–100 cm in height and about 90 cm in width. A distinctive feature of this variety is its unusual bronze-purple young foliage, which gradually takes on a dark green hue as the shrub matures.
This variety belongs to USDA hardiness zone 6 (withstanding temperatures down to -23 °C); therefore, in temperate and northern regions, it requires winter protection. To ensure abundant flowering, the rose should be pruned annually in the spring—cutting it back by about one-third to one-half of its height—to stimulate the growth of new shoots. It is recommended to water the plant directly at the base, taking care to keep water off the leaves and buds.
Lady Emma Hamilton is a renowned variety of English shrub rose, developed by the distinguished breeder David Austin in 2005. The variety was named in honor of the beloved of British Admiral Horatio Nelson, to mark the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar. This rose has gained worldwide recognition for its unique mandarin-orange coloration and an incredibly strong, sweet, fruity fragrance.
ReplyDeleteLarge (10–12 cm in diameter), cup-shaped, and very double, with 70 to 85 petals. Before opening, the buds are dark red with orange streaks. When fully in bloom, the inner side of the petals takes on a rich mandarin-orange hue, while the outer side shimmers with golden-yellow tones.
ReplyDeleteAroma: Very intense, rich, with pronounced fruity notes of pear, grape, and citrus.
ReplyDeleteShrub: Compact, branching, and upright, typically reaching 75–100 cm in height and about 90 cm in width. A distinctive feature of this variety is its unusual bronze-purple young foliage, which gradually takes on a dark green hue as the shrub matures.
ReplyDeleteThis variety belongs to USDA hardiness zone 6 (withstanding temperatures down to -23 °C); therefore, in temperate and northern regions, it requires winter protection. To ensure abundant flowering, the rose should be pruned annually in the spring—cutting it back by about one-third to one-half of its height—to stimulate the growth of new shoots. It is recommended to water the plant directly at the base, taking care to keep water off the leaves and buds.
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