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Rose CatalogFisherman's Friend, shrub
Registration name
AUSchild
Also known as
Gardeners Friend
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Modern Rose, shrub "Fisherman's Friend", United Kingdom, introduced by David C. H. Austin in 1987, Usually is crimson in color, rosette (ruffled) bloom shape, blooms 9 - 10 cm in size, has 1-3 buds per stem, repeat rebloom, has rich fragrance, the bush shape can be bushy, 100 - 120 cm in height, 80 - 120 cm in width, suitable for USDA zone 5 from -29°C and above, moderate resistance to rain, moderate resistance to black spot, moderate resistance to mildew.
Main characteristics
Aroma
USDA Zone 5
-29°С
Rebloom
Bush Shape
Bloom Shape
Rosette (Ruffled)
Size
Height
100 - 120 cm
Width
80 - 120 cm
Bloom size
9 - 10 cm
Buds / Stem
1-3
Petal Count
Resistance
Heat
Shade
Rain
Black Spot
Mildew
More information
Large, densely edged blooms range in colour from garnet to deep crimson. The bush is upright, very prickly, and medium in height. Regular disease prevention is advisable. Strong rose oil scent.
Rounded red buds open slowly into dark red flowers. With age they develop a pinkish tint, while the overall tone remains deep red. The flowers are fragrant, with a strong old-rose scent. Shoots are robust, densely armed with sharp prickles. Initially erect, they later droop to the sides under the weight of blooms that sometimes reach 15 cm in diameter. The variety shows some susceptibility to powdery mildew and is often affected by black spot. David Austin noted that there are now more reliable varieties with similar characteristics.
Some David Austin roses have greater popularity outside England; Fisherman’s Friend is widely grown in North America and Australia. The slightly cupped flowers are dark crimson with a paler reverse, fading slightly to ruby, fuchsia, or cherry; they are densely petalled and carry an intensely sweet damask fragrance. It flowers relatively late and tends to bloom mainly at the shoot tips, so it responds well to bending/pegging the shoots. The foliage is dark; the shoots are very prickly; the bush is stiff and upright. Vigorous and showing disease resistance, it can reach 2 metres in hot climates. The name Fisherman’s Friend was purchased at a charity auction by a manufacturer of throat-soothing lozenges.
This dense crimson-coloured rose has heavily ruffled, initially cupped blooms that later open into rosettes, with a rich rose oil fragrance. Prone to black spot in Britain, but noted to withstand harsh winters comparatively well.
Among strongly scented roses, this English rose is noted for pronounced fragrance. Fisherman’s Friend produces heavily ruffled flowers of bright, saturated colour, varying between red-brown and dark reddish crimson, lighter in tone on the petal underside. Blooms are usually 10–12 cm in diameter; in cold weather they can reach 15–17 cm, appearing singly or in clusters. They are cupped at first, later opening into flat rosettes. It flowers abundantly in early summer, followed by repeated waves through summer and autumn. Shoots are stiff and prickly; the foliage is slightly glossy, dark green. The bush is erect, branched, and reaches 100–120 cm in height. Used in mixborders, especially with white flowers or silver foliage to provide contrast for the large dark red blooms. Performs better in dry, hot climates. Apply disease prevention.
Rounded red buds open slowly into dark red flowers. With age they develop a pinkish tint, while the overall tone remains deep red. The flowers are fragrant, with a strong old-rose scent. Shoots are robust, densely armed with sharp prickles. Initially erect, they later droop to the sides under the weight of blooms that sometimes reach 15 cm in diameter. The variety shows some susceptibility to powdery mildew and is often affected by black spot. David Austin noted that there are now more reliable varieties with similar characteristics.
Some David Austin roses have greater popularity outside England; Fisherman’s Friend is widely grown in North America and Australia. The slightly cupped flowers are dark crimson with a paler reverse, fading slightly to ruby, fuchsia, or cherry; they are densely petalled and carry an intensely sweet damask fragrance. It flowers relatively late and tends to bloom mainly at the shoot tips, so it responds well to bending/pegging the shoots. The foliage is dark; the shoots are very prickly; the bush is stiff and upright. Vigorous and showing disease resistance, it can reach 2 metres in hot climates. The name Fisherman’s Friend was purchased at a charity auction by a manufacturer of throat-soothing lozenges.
This dense crimson-coloured rose has heavily ruffled, initially cupped blooms that later open into rosettes, with a rich rose oil fragrance. Prone to black spot in Britain, but noted to withstand harsh winters comparatively well.
Among strongly scented roses, this English rose is noted for pronounced fragrance. Fisherman’s Friend produces heavily ruffled flowers of bright, saturated colour, varying between red-brown and dark reddish crimson, lighter in tone on the petal underside. Blooms are usually 10–12 cm in diameter; in cold weather they can reach 15–17 cm, appearing singly or in clusters. They are cupped at first, later opening into flat rosettes. It flowers abundantly in early summer, followed by repeated waves through summer and autumn. Shoots are stiff and prickly; the foliage is slightly glossy, dark green. The bush is erect, branched, and reaches 100–120 cm in height. Used in mixborders, especially with white flowers or silver foliage to provide contrast for the large dark red blooms. Performs better in dry, hot climates. Apply disease prevention.
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