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A Rose by Any Other Name

ans of David Austin Roses will know there is a strong literary element to the collection, with roses named after authors Roald Dahl and Jane Austen and literary characters such as the Lady of, ‘Penelope Lively’ now joins the throng. It has cupped flowers in deep berry-red that fade through shades of pink and lavender with age, and it carries a fragrance with notes of lemon and raspberry. It’s suitable for sun or shade; plant it with blues and lilacs to match its cool tones. £26,

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