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| synonyms: Rosa pimpinellifolia 'William III', | ||||||
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| colour: Bright Red, Strong Pink | ||||||
| height: Low Shrub below 2.5 feet (0.75 m) | ||||||
| scent: Medium | ||||||
| introduction: 1801 - 1825 | ||||||
| usda zone: Zone 4 (-27ºC/-16.6ºF to -33ºC/-27.4ºF) | ||||||
| flowers: Fully Double | ||||||
| repeat: Once Flowering | ||||||
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A low growing Shrub or Scotch Briar, to a height of 1.5 feet (50cm). Purplish-pink flowers with paler back to the petals. Black hips. Date of introduction unknown probably back to around 1810. The hip photograph was taken by Lilia Weatherly. | ||||||
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| 'William III' is available from the following nurseries: | ||||||
| Golden Vale Nursery -Australia | ||||||
| Tasman Bay Roses Ltd -New Zealand | ||||||
| Vintage Gardens Antique Roses -United States | ||||||
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