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Rosa 'Mortimer Sackler' is a tall shrub rose with unusually small, dark green leaves and very few thorns. The name was chosen by Mortimer Sackler's wife, who won the right to name the rose after her husband, in an auction.
Delicate, soft pink, cup-shaped double flowers are borne on slender dark stems. As each flower matures the petals open and it gradually exposes its yellow stamens. The gentle, fruity fragrance is reminiscent of old roses.
A versatile shrub rose, grow Rosa 'Mortimer Sackler' as an upright shrub or short climber. It may also be grown in pots.
Mulch once a year with well-rotted manure or compost, and prune in February. To prolong flowering in summer, deadhead regularly and add a high potash feed every fortnight.
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Rosa ‘Mortimer sackler’ and wildlife
Rosa ‘Mortimer sackler’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Rosa ‘Mortimer sackler’ poisonous?
Rosa ‘Mortimer sackler’ has no toxic effects reported.
