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MY GRANNY’

The charm of this rose, ‘Granny Dearest’ and ‘Granny’s Delight’ lies in the profusion of old-fashioned, rosette-type blooms. New shoots develop from the centre of the bush, building up into a 2m-wide and 1m-high mound. The centre is always shaded, so there’s no danger of stem kanker. ‘My Granny’ is a soft pink, ‘Granny’s Delight’ cerise pink and ‘Granny Dearest’ a creamy white with an apricot centre.

: Because of their cascading nature, the ‘Grannies’ look good in containers, raised beds, and as borders in front of

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