Rose ID

RosePink · August 2023

Does anyone know the identity of this rose please? It’s in a neighbour’s garden & the only thing she can remember is that it’s a David Austin rose.

Marlorena · August 2023

I can see a bee but not much of a rose.. you need to show more of the rose, preferably the whole bush, and several photos of the blooms..

RosePink · August 2023

Thanks Marlorena. I’ll ask my neighbour to see if she can take some more.

Marlorena · August 2023

..this is 'Scarborough Fair'... it might be that..

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RosePink · August 2023

Thanks Marlorena. That does look very similar. My neighbour isn’t in at the moment but I know it’s about 5ft tall & fragrant.

Marlorena · August 2023

Oh I see.. that would probably rule that one out actually.. we await further photos..

gjautos · August 2023

Could it be 'penelope'?

RosePink · August 2023

Thanks for your suggestion, gjautos. I’ve a few more photos which may help.

Marlorena · August 2023

..it's rather late in the season, so the blooms are going over, but it may be 'Gentle Hermione'.. taking everything into account including foliage.. it has a strong scent..

RosePink · August 2023

Thank you Marlorena. I’ll be able to tell my neighbour what it might be. It’s certainly a very pretty rose.

Rubytoo · August 2023

That is also a nice picture of a female Hornet hoverfly mimic. (Volucella zonaria) .
And I do like yoor neiiihbbburs choice of the grey fence with the pink rose, and bet it looks nice when the echinops? (globe thistley thing next to it) when it flowers.

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