English Rose, Austin Rose 'Glamis Castle'

Rosa

Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus
Rosa (RO-zuh)
Synonym
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Bloom Time
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Bloom Color
Late Spring/Early Summer
Blooms repeatedly
Sun Exposure
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Shrub
Bloom Color
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Patent Information
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
By grafting
By budding
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Foliage Color
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Where to Grow
Seed Collecting
Fruit Shape
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
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Very Fragrant
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
White (w)
Margin Width
Double
Cupped
Globular
Flower Shape
Shade-tolerant
Susceptible to black spot
Flower Fragrance
Blooms on new wood; prune early to promote new growth
Does it set seed?
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Awards (if applicable)
English Rose (aka Austin Rose)
Shrub
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Size/Type
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Propagation
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Rootstock Vigor
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Fruit Usage
Classification
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Flowers are showy
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Denver, Colorado

Jacksonville, Florida

Elgin, Illinois

Grayslake, Illinois

Hampton, Illinois

Mashpee, Massachusetts

East Lansing, Michigan

Kansas City, Missouri

Nedrow, New York

Grants Pass, Oregon

Easley, South Carolina

Knoxville, Tennessee

Maryville, Tennessee

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
2
neutrals
2
negatives
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Nedrow, NY | June 2015 | neutral

Pretty to look at & accents other flowers nicely, but does not last more than a day or so in a vase. Mine has no discernible scent, even ...Read More

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Jacksonville, FL | August 2009 | positive

Small compact flowers with the slight fragrance of licorice. Nice pristine white petals are a nice contrast to our other roses. Delicate ...Read More

M
Denver, CO | June 2009 | positive

Never diseased in the 5 year's I've had it, died back substantially this winter from freeze, but is coming out strong. Love the fragrance...Read More

D
Elgin, IL (Zone 5a) | November 2008 | negative

Yes, negative because of blackspot and mildew, but if you are willing to perform preemptive disease control (sulphur every week or so) it...Read More

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Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) | November 2008 | neutral

According to David Austin's 2009 Handbook of Roses, they named this rose for Glamis Castle, the childhood home of the late Queen Mother ...Read More

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G
Knoxville, TN (Zone 6b) | June 2008 | negative

I love the blooms on this rose bush, but have had so many problems with it. One plant has already wasted away and another is soon to join...Read More

G
Hampton, IL (Zone 5a) | May 2005 | positive

This is one of my favorite white Austin roses. It's got a nice low-growing form and it blooms all the time. It is winter hardy and is d...Read More

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