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Lady Margaret Boscawen
Reference photo

shrub · 1911

Lady Margaret Boscawen

✦ moderate fragrance

4 to 5 feet

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

5–9

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

shrub

Bloom size

Large

Bloom habit

Clustered

Petal count

Double

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

upright

Color

pink

Fragrance

moderate

Foliage

Medium green

Foliage surface

Semi-glossy

Fragrance Notes

Pleasant, classic old rose scent.

Color Description

Pale, blush pink with slightly darker pink centers.

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

4 to 5 feet

Spread

3 to 4 feet

Soil

Rich, well-draining soil with plenty of organic matter.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 5–9

Disease Resistance

Good

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Regular, consistent watering during the growing season.

Fertilizer

Use a balanced fertilizer specifically formulated for roses during the growing season.

Pruning

Prune in early spring to remove dead wood and maintain shape.

Pests & Diseases

Generally healthy, but susceptible to standard rose pests like aphids and diseases like black spot if conditions are poor.

🧬 Pedigree

Lilian Austin x Seedling

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