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    Gabriel Oak®

    (Auscrowd) English Shrub Rose Bred By David Austin
          • £3.95
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          • £5.95

          "Gabriel Oak is one of my favourites. Its incredibly vibrant blooms add significant impact to every corner of the garden and the delightful, strong fruity fragrance captivates the senses!"

          Milly Cole
          Customer Service Team Manager
          Description
          A magnificent variety, bearing large, many petalled rosette blooms. They are a striking shade of deep pink, the outer petals of each bloom paling slightly over time. The beauty of the blooms is enhanced by a wonderful, strong fruity fragrance. A vigorous rose; it forms a very shapely, broad, rounded shrub with mulberry purple stems and dark green foliage, giving the overall impression of richness and abundance. Named after the beloved character in Thomas Hardy’s novel, Far from the Madding Crowd. David Austin, 2019.
          Characteristics
          • Colour: Deep pink
            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,Fruity
          • Bloom Size: Large
            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: English Shrub 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: 4ft (125cm)
          • Breeder: David Austin
          • Year of Introduction: 2019
          Location
          • Roses Ideal for CuttingCutting
          • Mixed Border
          • Roses Ideal for Pots & ContainersPots & Containers
          • Rose Border
          • Roses Ideal for Rose HedgesRose Hedges
          Growing conditions
          • East, South, West Facing
          • Full Sunlight
          • Roses Suitable for All Soil TypesAll soil types
          Gabriel Oak® inspiration

          From growing in our fields to growing in your garden, we love seeing your beautiful images of our roses in your world.

            Customer Reviews

            Based on 41 reviews
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            SUZANNA

            Stunning

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            WL
            Stopped flowering

            Did well after plating, first bloom of big roses, afterwards small roses 2-3 and now stopped completely. Stems still very thin. Tried DA rose food, tried liquid flower food but unfortunately no signs of improvement. May be it is late for it to flower. Disappointed.

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            Fatima
            Wonderful Rose

            I’ve grown many roses, but the quality from David Austin is truly unmatched. The plants arrived healthy and beautifully packaged, and they’ve flourished in my garden. You can really see the care and expertise behind each one. Highly recommended for any rose lover!

            J
            John Muldowney
            What a beauty

            Another astonishing beautiful scented rose.
            This is my 5th David Austin rose and again it does not disappoint 👏.

            J
            Jan White
            Gabriel Oak

            My second Gabriel Oak rose has just arrived. Bm The best rose ever for looks and perfume. My garden is filled with David Austin Roses, so much do that I am running out of space!!! I just love them all.

            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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