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    • Fighting Temeraire®
    • Fighting Temeraire®

    Fighting Temeraire®

    (Austrava) English Shrub Rose Bred By David Austin
        • Delivered without foliage or soil
        • Arrives in plastic-free packaging
        • Traditionally, Planted in dormancy in the winter months (October-April)
        • Planting bare roots in the winter allows their roots to establish and produce bountiful blooms by the next flowering season
        • Cost-effective, particularly when planted on mass.
        Description
        The fully open flowers are very large, 4-5 inches across, and have only 10 petals. They are a rich apricot colour, with an area of yellow behind the stamens. The fragrance is fruity with a strong element of lemon zest. It forms a spreading shrub, the many stems producing a mass of flowers held in large heads. David Austin, 2011.
        Characteristics
        • Colour: Rich-apricot
        • Flowering: Repeat Flowering
        • Fragrance: Medium,Fruity
        • Bloom Size: Large
        • Family: English Shrub Rose
        • Size: Medium Shrub
        • Height: 3ft (90cm)
        • Width: 4 1/2ft (140cm)
        • Breeder: David Austin
        • Year of Introduction: 2011
        Location
        • Roses Ideal for Attracting BeesAttracting Bees
        • Mixed Border
        • Roses Ideal for Wild AreasWild Areas
        Growing conditions
        • East, South, West Facing
        • Full Sunlight
        • Roses Suitable for All Soil TypesAll soil types
        Behind the name
        This rose was named for the Turner Contemporary Gallery, on Margate’s seafront in Kent. The Fighting Temeraire is a painting from 1839 by the English landscape painter, watercolourist and printmaker, JMW Turner.
        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 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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