Family owned and run for over 30 years
Passionate about plants and gardening
Dog friendly'Alba' is the pristine, white-flowered form of the Japanese Rose and is widely considered one of the best roses for wildlife and low-maintenance gardening. From early summer, it produces a steady succession of large, single, paper-like flowers of the purest white, each centred with a cluster of bright yellow stamens. The fragrance is divine—delicate yet permeating—and acts as a magnet for bees.
The plant is famous for its "rugose" (deeply veined) apple-green leaves, which stay healthy without the need for chemical sprays, as this species is naturally resistant to blackspot and mildew. In autumn, the foliage turns a lovely, clear yellow, providing a perfect backdrop for the enormous, tomato-like hips that turn a brilliant orange-red. Its dense, suckering habit and formidable thorns make it an ideal choice for an impenetrable, wind-breaking, or security hedge. To ensure it thrives even in poor or sandy soils, we recommend using Rootgrow when planting.
- Article number20656
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EAN code3990342206567
- Flower ColourWhite
- Maximum Width (cm)180
- Maximum Height (cm)180
- Flowering MonthsJune, July, August, September
- HardinessFully Hardy
- Fragrant FlowersYes
- EvergreenDeciduous
- Sun RequiredLight Shade, Full Sun
- Ideal Soil TypeLoam, Sand, Clay, Chalk
- Soil MoistureMoist
- Leaf ColourGreen
- Ideal PositionWest, East, South, North
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We only operate in a select area of East & West Sussex and are unable to send items across the UK.
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Local Deliveries
Local Deliveries are sent out on a first-come-first-served basis. There is no minimum order, but there is a fee for all orders that start at £10 and increase as you get further away from our centre.
We offer curbside/driveway drop-off only.
Additional charges may apply for large or heavy items.
You can visit us at:
Goldcliff Garden Centre, Old Uckfield Road, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 5RY
