Rose Abbeyfield Rose

The variety ‘Abbeyfield Rose’ is renowned for its deep pink to rose-red flowers, often with darker backs to the petals. The blooms are large, about 12 cm in diameter (4.7 inches), elegantly high-centered when the flowers open, with 30 petals on average. As the flowers fully open and reflex, they reveal deep yellow stamens in the center. It blooms in flushes throughout the season and has a medium, sweet fragrance. The main quality of this rose is that its bright flowers appear in rather large clusters for a Hybrid Tea rose, of 3 to 9 blooms together on strong leafy stems.

The growth character of the ‘Abbeyfield Rose’ is vigorous and bushy. The mature and well-established plant reaches a height of about 60-90 cm (2-3 feet) and a width of about 60 cm (2 feet). The plant is covered with dark green, semi-glossy foliage that starts crimson when young.

While hardy in climate zones similar to USDA Zones 6-9, it is moderately susceptible to blackspot and may need protection in late seasons.

Its compact size and graceful form make it ideal for beds, borders, and containers, as well as a cut flower. It is also recommended for growing as a standard tree rose. Despite its susceptibility to disease, the ‘Abbeyfield Rose’ is valued for its reliable flowering and striking, well-formed blooms.

Named for The AbbeyfIeld Trust (currently The Abbeyfield Society), which provides homes for the elderly.

Glasgow Golden Prize 1990;

Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit 1993;

Rose variety ‘Cocbrose’ / 'Abbeyfield Rose' originated by Anne G. Cocker by crossing the seed parent, a Hybrid Tea rose ‘National Trust' with the pollen parent Hybrid Tea rose ‘Silver Jubilee'.

USDA 6