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Rose Margaret Merrill

Joyce GoldenlilyJoyce Goldenlily Posts: 2,933
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Does anyone have any thoughts on this rose? I have tried growing her before a couple of times now, she seems to have rather a weak constitution. Or I am not giving her what she needs? I have treated her the same as the rest of my roses but she soon languishes and turns up her toes. 
I love her perfume. delicate colouring and form. Is there another variety which matches these qualities, and has a more robust constitution? I do not have room for large bushy types, have a weakness for David Austen varieties, mainly for scent.
Any suggestions welcome.
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  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    I dug one that was embedded in the patio. It got a severe root pruning and survived. It has a wonderful scent  and repeat flowers. It's still not in ideal conditions but is doing ok. Would probably do much better but the premium rose spots are all occupied . I would definitely say it's not weak
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • Joyce GoldenlilyJoyce Goldenlily Posts: 2,933
    Sounds like I need to put more effort into looking after mine. I am planning to put her near Gertrude Jeykyll.
  • Lizzie27Lizzie27 Posts: 12,494
    I've had two and it's definitely not what I'd call a strong rose. I do like it but wouldn't buy it again. Have a look at 'A Whiter Shade of Pale' or 'Champagne Moments'.
    North East Somerset - Clay soil over limestone
  • Joyce GoldenlilyJoyce Goldenlily Posts: 2,933
    Thank you for the suggestion, I will check them out.
    You have cheered me up as I was blaming myself for lack of or inappropriate due care and attention. I managed to keep her going for abou 4 years, my best effort with her. 
  • debs64debs64 Posts: 5,184
    If you want a similar colour and a wonderful scent try Desdemona it’s a DA rose and very healthy. I love it 
  • Joyce GoldenlilyJoyce Goldenlily Posts: 2,933
    Thank you. Will do.  I am a great fan of the DA range f roses. A bit like me, Old Fashioned!I particularly like the pink flush in the centre of Margaret Merrill, it is such a delicate colour combination.
  • debs64debs64 Posts: 5,184

  • debs64debs64 Posts: 5,184
    Desdemona last year. 
  • Lizzie27Lizzie27 Posts: 12,494
    That's gorgeous @debs64.
    North East Somerset - Clay soil over limestone
  • debs64debs64 Posts: 5,184
    @Lizzie27 smells wonderful too and very healthy 
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