Mayor of Casterbridge

Syn:  AUSbrid

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Class:   Shrub (English)

Date:  1997

Breeder:  David Austin

Blooms:  Flowers light pink, very double, very full, old-rose form, medium sized. Contain ~91 petals, 5.5 – 6.5” across, borne in small clusters.

Bloom Frequency:  Repeats.

Color:  Light pink.

Fragrance:  Moderate fragrance.

Thorns:  Prickles moderate.

Approximate Height:  3.5’ x 5’   (Ha!  Don't believe it.  This rose is continually throwing up 6-8' canes and is threatening to take over the yard.  Give it plenty of space.)

 

Description and Care:  Foliage medium and light-green, leathery.  Upright, bushy growth.  Very vigorous growth.

Comments:  This is rose will try to take over your yard.  It is extremely vigorous and healthy.

 

Breeding:  unnamed seedling x The Friar.

Zones:  4-9