William Lobb
Discover the William Lobb rose, a distinguished Old Rose variety known for its vigorous, tall shrub growth. This once-flowering rose produces large, open sprays of captivating purple-magenta blooms that mature through shades of purple, mauve, and violet-grey. Adorned with abundant green moss and exuding a rich Old Rose fragrance, it features thorny stems and dark green foliage. Its versatile nature allows it to be trained as a climber, making it an excellent choice for mixed borders or areas receiving partial shade.
$40.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
2228
/ 2598
#2228 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
+2%
Above average
Colour
Purple-magenta
/ Purple-magenta
Who it's for
- Unique Mossing and Color
- Exceptional Vigor and Hardiness
- Highly Fragrant Historic Blooms
Who should skip it
- Once-Flowering Only
- Large, Sprawling Growth Habit
- Color Fading in Heat
Key Specs
Colour
Purple-magenta
Flowering
Once Flowering
Fragrance
Strong, Old Rose
Bloom Size
Large (3.5-5")
Size
Very Large Shrub
Height
6ft
Width
6ft
Suitable for zones
Zones 4-11
Features
- Large, open sprays of purple-magenta blooms
- Rich Old Rose fragrance
- Abundant green moss adornment
- Vigorous, tall shrub habit
- Can be trained as a climber
- Once-flowering bloom cycle
- Suitable for mixed borders
- Thrives in partial shade
What customers say
Enthusiasts highly praise David Austin's 'William Lobb' for its spectacular, unique characteristics, especially the heavy, resinous mossing on buds and stems. The fragrance is consistently rated exceptional, offering an intoxicating blend of old rose and clove that fills the garden. Blooms are described as breathtaking, deep crimson flowers maturing to slate purple. The primary caveat noted is that this is a once blooming rose, which may disappoint newer gardeners. Despite this, its vigor, hardiness, and historical significance earn high quality scores. Customers view it as a rewarding specimen best suited for those prioritizing intense fragrance and unique form over continuous flowering.
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