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L D Braithwaite keeps on flowering all summer with minimal maintenance. The flowers are a vivid crimson with a background of matt, mid-green foliage, most of which stays in place over the winter. Each slightly cupped flower opens into a wide, flattened disc where the central petals erupt outwards. The effect is a delightful mass of rumpled, red petals. The scent is weak at first, but as the flower matures, it develops an Old Rose fragrance. All of our roses are chosen because they are outstanding to look at, and this one has an RHS AGM, so you know it is disease resistant and easy to grow as well.
The plant has spreading and bushy habit, and the stems are thorny.
This tough rose copes well with urban pollution.
Modern English shrub roses can be the cornerstone to a successful mixed border, because they flower prolifically for so long. This charmer should be placed mid border where its clear, crimson flowers will act like beacons all summer. Surround it with beautiful Salvia nemorosa Caradonna for a bed full of drama or any of our pale pink, white or blue Lavenders.
David Austin personally recommends this rose. He named it after his father-in-law, Leonard Dudley Braithwaite, and it came to market in 1988. Other members of the family include his grand-daugher Charlotte and daughter Claire.