Gipsy Boy, a.k.a Zigeunerknabe, is a strong growing shrub with a mass of crimson purple blooms showing golden anthers. Vigorous growth. Scented. Summer flowering. Size:1.8m x 1.8m.
Gipsy Boy
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About Gipsy Boy rose:
| Rose Group | Bourbon Rose |
| Breeder | Geschwind |
| Date of Introduction | 1909 |
| Colour | Crimson |
| Flower Form | Double |
| Height | Tall |
| Flowering Period | Summer |
| Fragrance | Light |
| Disease Resistance | Moderate |
| Hardiness Zone | 4 -what’s this? |
Shade Tolerant, Poor Soils
More about Bourbon roses:
A chance cross between Old Blush China and the Autumn Damask led to the first of the Bourbon Roses. This occurred in 1817 on the Ile de Bourbon an island in the Indian ocean. Later it was hybridised further with Gallica and Damask roses. Most varieties are blessed with a good fragrance, recurrent flowering and refined foliage.
Summer flowering Gipsy Boy, also known as Zigeunerknabe, is a strong growing shrub with a mass of crimson purple blooms showing golden anthers. With vigorous growth, and a beautiful scent, it’s a stunning addition to any garden.
Pruning Guide: Requires little pruning except for the removal of very old wood once established (after flowering) and perhaps the shortening of any growths by one third in February.
Read our blog on how to prepare the ground for your bareroot Gipsy Boy rose, or for more information on caring for and pruning once-flowering roses, visit the RHS website.
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