Imogen rose
Imogen Rose: Captivating Elegance in Your Garden
Embrace the enchanting allure of Imogen Rose (AUStritch), a masterpiece by David Austin introduced in 2016. This English Shrub Rose is a symphony of pale yellow blooms, each petal delicately arranged to create a vision of timeless beauty. Imogen, named after a Shakespearean character, is a testament to English roses’ enduring grace and health.
Key Highlight Characteristics:
- Name: Imogen (AUStritch)
- Flower Color: Pale yellow, fading to cream
- Fragrance: Light-medium, Fruity
- Family: English Shrub Rose
- Height: 105 cm
- Width: 90 cm
- Bloom Diameter: 7-10 cm
- Flowering: Throughout the season, in waves
- Disease Resistance: Very high
- Breeder: David Austin
- Year of Introduction: 2016
- USDA Zone: 6b to 9b
Description:
Imogen Rose presents a profusion of pretty, lightly scented, pale yellow blooms gradually fading to a creamy hue. The delicately frilled petals are intricately arranged around a button eye, forming classic rosettes. This rose variety boasts a light-medium, fruity fragrance reminiscent of fresh apples. Imogen grows into a sturdy, upright shrub adorned with glossy foliage, making it a visually appealing addition to any garden.
Cultivation Tips:
- Sunlight: Suitable for North, East, South, and West-facing locations
- Soil: Adaptable to all soil types
- Care: Imogen is known for its robust health and disease resistance.
- Size Control: Pruning helps maintain a well-shaped shrub, promoting continuous flowering.
Origin of Name:
The name ‘Imogen’ draws inspiration from the character in Shakespeare’s Cymbeline, the daughter of King Cymbeline and the virtuous wife of Posthumus. This rose captures the essence of beauty and virtue associated with its namesake.
Imogen Rose stands as a beacon of elegance and health in English roses. Its pale yellow blooms, adorned with delicate frills, create a captivating display that will enchant any garden. Imogen is more than a flower; it is a living ode to the timeless beauty encapsulated in the world of English Shrub Roses. Plant Imogen and let the charm of Shakespeare’s heroine bloom in your garden sanctuary.
