Hybrid musk rose

One of the more vigorous hybrid musks, this is descended from the famous old hybrid tea rose 'Ophelia', and introduced in 1928. It is noted for its long flowering season, starting in June and continuing repeatedly throughout the summer, with a particularly outstanding display in autumn, often lingering into November. The blooms are very shapely, in large impressive trusses and excellent for cutting, while the upright well-branched habit of the shrubs makes them a good choice for informal hedges. As a shrub rose, it is best pruned in late summer, after flowering has finished. Prune most stems lightly. To encourage young, vigorous growth, cut back a few of the oldest stems each year. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).