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White rambling rose

Helen JackmanHelen Jackman Posts: 4
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In 1998 I bought a "Seagull" rambler. It is thriving and very vigorous with small, very full, white blooms approx 5 cm across. I am trying to buy another but am told that "Seagull" is a single rose. Can anyone help?

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  • pansyfacepansyface PEAK DISTRICT DerbyshirePosts: 16,251

    I'm not sure what your question is - do you want the name of a double white rambler?

    Apophthegm -  a big word for a small thought.
  • hogweedhogweed Central ScotlandPosts: 3,970

    I have 'Seagull' and mine does have small white single blooms. Does that help?

    'Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement' - Helen Keller
  • Helen JackmanHelen Jackman Posts: 4

    Yes. I would like to know the possible name of my lovely rose, given that it can't be "Seagull"

  • B3B3 Posts: 11,558

    Rambling rector?

    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • Helen JackmanHelen Jackman Posts: 4

    I think it is much fuller than Rambling Rector. I have taken photos on my iPad but don't know how to attach them.

  • pansyfacepansyface PEAK DISTRICT DerbyshirePosts: 16,251

    It is very difficult indeed to identify roses from photos. Is it a pure white or does it have a tint of pink or cream to it? Is it thorny or thornless? How tall would it grow if left alone? Do the flowers hang down or look up to the sky? Are they in clusters or singly presented?

    Here is one possibility out of many

    http://www.davidaustinroses.com/english/showrose.asp?showr=1036

    good luck.image

    (You may be quicker taking a cutting)

    Apophthegm -  a big word for a small thought.
  • MMflowerMMflower Posts: 65

    It could be a snow goose (I have one and it has white/almond coloured flowers and they come in clusters). http://www.davidaustinroses.com/english/showrose.asp?showr=3383 

  • pansyfacepansyface PEAK DISTRICT DerbyshirePosts: 16,251

    Yes. But the words "very vigorous" put me off suggesting it.image

    Apophthegm -  a big word for a small thought.
  • Helen JackmanHelen Jackman Posts: 4

    Thank you for your suggestions. I think I shall have to visit more nurseries.

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