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    Old Rose

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      The Ancient Mariner®

      English Shrub Rose
      £24.00 - £35.00
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        As the growing season begins to draw to a close, the appearance of our roses will naturally vary from variety to variety. Some may still arrive with buds and blooms, while others may have been pruned, deadheaded or had some of their foliage removed as we begin to prepare them for the months ahead.

        Please don’t be concerned if your rose arrives with no leaves, or without buds or blooms. This is quite natural at this time of year and helps the plant put its energy into establishing strong, healthy roots, ready to flourish when growth begins again.

        Description
        A most charming rose of true Old Rose character. Its light magenta, full-petalled flowers open flat and quartered. They have a strong and delicious Old Rose fragrance. It forms a strong, upright shrub with prickly stems and ample foliage - the leaves coming up to the flower in true Portland style. Moreau-Robert, 1860.
        Characteristics
        • Colour: Light magenta
          Colour may vary depending on growing conditions. Colour fade is a characteristic of some varieties.
        • Flowering: Repeat 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: Strong,Old Rose
        • Bloom Size: Medium
          Bloom 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: Old Rose
        • Size: Medium Shrub
          All 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: 4ft (125cm)
        • Width: 3ft (90cm)
        • Breeder: Moreau-Robert
        • Year of Introduction: 1860
        Location
        • Borders
        • Pots & Containers
        Growing conditions
        • East, South, West Facing
        • Full Sunlight
        • All soil types
        How to Plant a Shrub 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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