Graham Thomas®
(Ausmas)
English Climbing Rose Bred By David Austin
A Note from Our Rose Experts
Due to popular demand, we are offering a limited number of this classic rose, available exclusively online.
As part of our commitment to transparency with our customers, we want to be clear about its performance. While cherished for its unique character, this variety does not offer the same level of disease resistance or vigorous repeat-flowering found in our more modern introductions.
For this reason, we ask that you please think carefully before buying to ensure it is the right choice for your garden. We encourage you to explore our newer, more resilient varieties, which have been bred for exceptional all-round garden performance.
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As part of our commitment to transparency with our customers, we want to be clear about its performance. While cherished for its unique character, this variety does not offer the same level of disease resistance or vigorous repeat-flowering found in our more modern introductions.
For this reason, we ask that you please think carefully before buying to ensure it is the right choice for your garden. We encourage you to explore our newer, more resilient varieties, which have been bred for exceptional all-round garden performance.
Learn More
We recommend The Pilgrim® as a healthier alternate choice
This newer variety meets our current standards for disease resistance. It offers stronger performance in the garden with less need for extra care.
A Note from Our Rose Experts
Due to popular demand, we are offering a limited number of this classic rose, available exclusively online.
As part of our commitment to transparency with our customers, we want to be clear about its performance. While cherished for its unique character, this variety does not offer the same level of disease resistance or vigorous repeat-flowering found in our more modern introductions.
For this reason, we ask that you please think carefully before buying to ensure it is the right choice for your garden. We encourage you to explore our newer, more resilient varieties, which have been bred for exceptional all-round garden performance.
Learn More
As part of our commitment to transparency with our customers, we want to be clear about its performance. While cherished for its unique character, this variety does not offer the same level of disease resistance or vigorous repeat-flowering found in our more modern introductions.
For this reason, we ask that you please think carefully before buying to ensure it is the right choice for your garden. We encourage you to explore our newer, more resilient varieties, which have been bred for exceptional all-round garden performance.
Learn More
We recommend The Pilgrim® as a healthier alternate choice
This newer variety meets our current standards for disease resistance. It offers stronger performance in the garden with less need for extra care.
Graham Thomas®
(Ausmas)
English Climbing Rose Bred By David Austin
A Note from Our Rose Experts
Due to popular demand, we are offering a limited number of this classic rose, available exclusively online.
As part of our commitment to transparency with our customers, we want to be clear about its performance. While cherished for its unique character, this variety does not offer the same level of disease resistance or vigorous repeat-flowering found in our more modern introductions.
For this reason, we ask that you please think carefully before buying to ensure it is the right choice for your garden. We encourage you to explore our newer, more resilient varieties, which have been bred for exceptional all-round garden performance.
Learn More
As part of our commitment to transparency with our customers, we want to be clear about its performance. While cherished for its unique character, this variety does not offer the same level of disease resistance or vigorous repeat-flowering found in our more modern introductions.
For this reason, we ask that you please think carefully before buying to ensure it is the right choice for your garden. We encourage you to explore our newer, more resilient varieties, which have been bred for exceptional all-round garden performance.
Learn More
We recommend The Pilgrim® as a healthier alternate choice
This newer variety meets our current standards for disease resistance. It offers stronger performance in the garden with less need for extra care.
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Bare Root
What is a Bare Root Rose?
Bare root roses are cost-effective and best planted in winter for blooming the next season.
- Delivered dormant without soil or leaves (traditionally planted October–April).
- Cost-effective particularly for planting en masse, easy to handle, and plastic-free packaging.
- Roots establish during winter for strong blooms in spring.
£24.00
Plant October to April
Out of stock - Expected back in stock next bare root season
During the summer months, we always aim to send your roses with a lovely mix of buds and blooms wherever possible. Please bear in mind that the stage and size of these will vary from variety to variety, and some plants may have been recently pruned or deadheaded to keep them looking their best. If your rose arrives without buds or blooms, there's no need to worry - we're right in the heart of the growing season, and there's plenty of time ahead for new blooms to appear.
Description
A vigorous, upright climber bearing cupped blooms in an unusually rich shade of yellow. There is a light Tea fragrance with hints of violets. It is clothed in attractive, smooth green foliage. David Austin, 1983.
Characteristics
- Colour: Rich shade of yellow
BLOOM COLOURColour may vary depending on growing conditions. Colour fade is a characteristic of some varieties.
- Flowering: Repeat Flowering
REPEAT or ONCE FLOWERING?REPEAT FLOWERING roses flower in flushes from late spring through to early winter. ONCE FLOWERING roses only produce a single flush of blooms lasting 3 to 4 weeks in mid summer
- Fragrance: Light,Tea
- Bloom Size: Large
BLOOM SIZE GUIDEBloom size varies over the life cycle of each bloom. Measurements refer to the average diameter of a bloom at its prime. LARGE BLOOM: 3.5-5" MEDIUM BLOOM: 2-3.5" SMALL BLOOM 1-2"
- Family: English Climbing Rose
- Size: Medium Climber
SIZE GUIDEAll measurements are approximate 'height x width' and refer to a 3 year old established rose, pruned once annually, measured during the first flush of flowers in June.
- Height: 12ft (3.75m)
- Breeder: David Austin
- Year of Introduction: 1983
Location
10ft Wall or Fence- 6ft Wall or Fence
Doorway
Obelisk or Pillar
Standard Arch
10ft Wall or Fence
Doorway
Obelisk or Pillar
Standard ArchGrowing conditions
East, South, West Facing
Full Sunlight
All soil types
East, South, West Facing
Full Sunlight
All soil typesBehind the name
Named for the British horticulturist who was one of the most influential gardeners of his time. Graham Thomas was a frequent visitor to our nursery and offered encouragement and advice. He chose this rose himself. He gathered a collection of Old Roses, which formed the basis of the National Collection at Mottisfont Abbey in Hampshire.
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How to Plant a Climbing Rose
Frequently Asked Questions
Need more help? For individual help or advice, we encourage you to contact our friendly, knowledgeable team here.
Bare root roses are dormant plants and can be planted November and April.
Potted roses are available all year round and can be planted at any time of the year.
Aside from extreme weather, roses can be planted at any time during the year. The extreme weather conditions that we advise against planting in are when the ground is frozen, water-logged or during a drought.
Our 5 Year Guarantee covers any roses that fail to thrive when planted and cared for correctly within five years of purchase. This guarantee applies to roses purchased directly from David Austin®.
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