Graham Thomas^® - Retired

Name: Graham Thomas®
Brand: David Austin
Price: 23.00 GBP

Forever part of our history, these roses have paved the way for many more roses to come.

In the late 1940s, David C H Austin set out on his quest to breed the most beautiful and healthy roses; a vision that continues to remain at the heart of our business today, more than 80 years later. This vision drives our continuing assessment of rose varieties in the current collection to ensure they reach our exacting standards and expectations. Due to climatic changes and the evolution of plant diseases, some historical varieties will no longer reach our increasingly high standards. It is in these instances that we must retire the rose to ensure customers receive only the best roses that will thrive and deliver the most enjoyable customer experience, regardless of gardening expertise. As a result of our review process, Graham Thomas is now retired from our English Rose Collection but will always remain part of our history, paving the way for many more new roses to come, creating the next generation of roses.

If you love Graham Thomas, we have some great alternatives, which we are sure will endear themselves to you, bringing you much happiness and gardening enjoyment for years to come.

Graham Thomas^®

(Ausmas) English Shrub Rose Bred By David Austin

Bears medium-sized, cupped blooms of an unusually rich, pure yellow. There is a light Tea fragrance, with a cool violet character. It forms a bushy, upright and vigorous shrub, with attractive, smooth green foliage. David Austin, 1983.

Colour: Rich shade of yellow
Flowering: Repeat Flowering
Fragrance: Light,Tea
Bloom Size: Medium
Family: English Shrub Rose
Size: Medium Shrub
Height: 4ft (125cm)
Width: 4ft (125cm)
Breeder: David Austin
Year of Introduction: 1983

Mixed Border
Pots & Containers
Rose Border
Rose Hedges
Shady Areas

East, South, West Facing
Full Sunlight
All soil types

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Vanessa Bell^®

(Ausmas) English Shrub Rose Bred By David Austin

Pink-tinged buds open to medium-sized cups held in large clusters. Pale yellow, paling to white at the edges; each has a rich yellow eye. The fragrance is similar to green tea with aspects of lemon and honey. It forms a bushy, upright shrub. Named for the artist, designer and founder member of the Bloomsbury Group – sister of the writer, Virginia Woolf. David Austin, 2017.

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Description

Bears medium-sized, cupped blooms of an unusually rich, pure yellow. There is a light Tea fragrance, with a cool violet character. It forms a bushy, upright and vigorous shrub, with attractive, smooth green foliage. David Austin, 1983.

Characteristics

Colour: Rich shade of yellow

Bloom colour

Colour 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: Medium

Bloom size guide

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

Size guide

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: 1983

Location

Mixed Border
Pots & Containers
Rose Border
Rose Hedges
Shady Areas

Growing conditions

East, South, West Facing
Full Sunlight
All soil types

Behind 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.

Our story
60 years of expertise
We handpick only the finest roses on our family farm in Shropshire. Our commitment to quality ensures that each bloom meets our rigorous standards.
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How to plant a shrub rose

Bare root shrub rose

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Potted shrub rose

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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.

When's the best time to plant roses?

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.

Do you provide a guarantee on your roses?

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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Graham Thomas® - Retired

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