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Dorothy Perkins - Discontinued

We no longer sell Dorothy Perkins however, our rose experts have hand-picked an alternative rose that has many similar characteristics. If you would prefer to speak to us please use our Live Chat button or visit our Contact Us page.

Dorothy Perkins
Rambling Rose
Once the most popular rambler. Still good, but inclined to mildew. Bears large sprays of small, double or semi-double, matt pink flowers.Flexible growth. Requires good, moist soil. Jackson?&?Perkins, 1861.
  • Colour: Matt pink
  • Flowering: Once Flowering
  • Bloom Size: Small
  • Family: Rambling Rose
  • Size: Tall Rambler
  • Height: 18ft (5.5m)
  • Breeder: Jackson & Perkins
  • Year of Introduction: 1861
  • 10ft Wall or Fence
  • Front of House
  • Into Small Tree
  • Large Arch
  • East, South, West Facing
  • Full Sunlight
  • All soil types
Dorothy Perkins
Our rose expert’s reccomendation
Alexandre Girault
Rambling Rose
Bears flat, quartered, crimson-pink blooms, each with many quilled petals surrounding a green eye and yellow stamens. There is some repeat-flowering, often with a good crop of flowers in early autumn. A vigorous rambler; it has few thorns and dark, glossy foliage. Barbier, 1869.
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Alexandre Girault
Description
Once the most popular rambler. Still good, but inclined to mildew. Bears large sprays of small, double or semi-double, matt pink flowers.Flexible growth. Requires good, moist soil. Jackson?&?Perkins, 1861.
Characteristics
  • Colour: Matt pink
  • Flowering: Once Flowering
  • Bloom Size: Small
  • Family: Rambling Rose
  • Size: Tall Rambler
  • Height: 18ft (5.5m)
  • Breeder: Jackson & Perkins
  • Year of Introduction: 1861
Location
  • Roses Ideal for 10ft Wall or Fence10ft Wall or Fence
  • Roses Ideal for Front of HouseFront of House
  • Into Small Tree
  • Large Arch
Growing conditions
  • East, South, West Facing
  • Full Sunlight
  • Roses Suitable for All Soil TypesAll soil types
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Frequently asked questions

Need more help? for individual help or advice, we encourage you to contact our friendly, knowledgeable team on 01902 376300.

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.

We take every care to breed, grow and deliver the best roses. If a rose fails to grow or arrives damaged, we will replace it free of charge. The 5 year guarantee applies to roses purchased
directly from David Austin. If you would like to request a replacement or refund of a rose within the 5 year guarantee period, please complete our Returns form.

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