Shrub Rose Bengal Crimson

A very long-flowering and beautiful shrub rose, Rosa x odorata (Sanguinea Group) Bengal Crimson is a vigorous, deciduous rose with a twiggy, dense, upright habit and lax, almost thornless stems – good news for the pruner! The glossy, deep green leaves are divided into toothed, ovate leaflets. From May until the frosts, delicate, lightly scented, single, cherry-red flowers are borne, fading to light crimson, the rather floppy petals giving a relaxed look to the shrub. A very healthy rose, rose Bengal Crimson holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit.

Site: Sheltered
Soil: Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil
Position: Full sun
Season of interest: Late spring to early/mid-autumn
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Height: 5’ (1.5m) Spread: 4’ (1.2m)