Rose Cardinal De Richelieu (Shrub) Plants are a truly distinctive historic rose, producing sumptuous deep purple blooms that create memorable displays throughout the summer months. Introduced in 1847, this classic Gallica variety has remained popular for generations thanks to its unusual colouring, elegant form and reliable garden performance.

The fully double flowers curl back into almost spherical shapes, creating a striking appearance against the rich dark green foliage. With nearly thornless stems and a light, pleasant fragrance, it is equally suited to garden enjoyment and cutting for indoor arrangements.

Growing to around 120cm tall, the neat upright habit makes it easy to incorporate into borders, cottage garden schemes and mixed rose plantings. Hardy, dependable and full of character, it rewards gardeners year after year with beautiful blooms and timeless appeal.

Shrub Rose: Shrub Roses are usually the largest of the bush roses. They are great for the back of borders or dividing spaces in the garden with a mounding spreading shape. Usually their flowers are large and can be single, semi or double flowering. Their flowers are produced all the way along their stems giving a fantastic display for a long period and can be highly fragrant too.

These roses are supplied as 2 year old bare root plants with 2 to 3 main branches (breaks).

Planting advice: Plant bare root roses outdoors from October to March. Soak the roots in water (preferably overnight) before planting. Choose a sunny or partially shaded spot with well-drained soil. Dig a hole large enough to accommodate the roots comfortably, and plant deeply enough to cover the graft union just below soil level. Water well after planting and mulch to retain moisture.

Bare Root Roses
All our Roses are UK grown, hand graded, wrapped and despatched within 48 hours of lifting from the nursery to guarantee the best quality. Ready to plant straightaway in a sunny spot, you can look forward to a gloriously colourful, sweetly perfumed garden for years to come! Roses are supplied as bare root plants.

Supplied as either 1 Bare Root Plant or 2 Bare Root Plants.