Damson Shropshire Prune old shrub roses and a boss of bright

and a boss of bright yellow stamens

The soft green feathery foliage turns from a soft light green to a mid green during Summer

rose Perle d’Or holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit

lacking acidity

First introduced to Europe in the late 1700's and prized at the time for its unusual growth habit

Damson Shropshire Prune old shrub roses and a boss of brightDamson Shropshire Prune A very old culinary variety dating back to the 17th century, Damson Shropshire Prune is probably the finest flavoured of the damsons. The fruit is small, oval, and inky blue black with a heavy, greyish bloom; the flesh is greenish yellow, juicy, firm, and quite sweet, with a semi clinging stone and excellent, rich, tart, damson flavour. Small, compact tree with dense, upright growth; can be grown as part of a fruiting hedge;