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    (Ausfence) 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.
      • Established root ball
      • Arrives in our signature recyclable pot
      • Planting advised as soon as possible depending on weather conditions
      • Includes generous soil and controlled-release rose food
      • Perfect for gifting
      • Adds instant blooms when planted in summer
      • £3.95
      • £5.95
      • £5.95
      Description
      Small, single flowers held in very large heads, rather like a hydrangea, produced almost continuously from early summer into autumn. Soft apricot buds open to pure white, with a hint of soft lemon behind the stamens. It is extremely healthy and almost thornless. The growth is bushy and rather upright. David Austin, 2009.
      Characteristics
      • Colour: White
      • Flowering: Repeat Flowering
      • Bloom Size: Small
      • Family: English Shrub Rose
      • Size: Medium Shrub
      • Height: 4ft (125cm)
      • Width: 4ft (125cm)
      • Breeder: David Austin
      • Year of Introduction: 2009
      Location
      • Roses Ideal for Attracting BeesAttracting Bees
      • Mixed Border
      • Roses Ideal for Pots & ContainersPots & Containers
      • Roses Ideal for Rose HedgesRose Hedges
      • Roses ideal for Shady AreasShady Areas
      • Roses with Very Few ThornsVery Few Thorns
      • Roses Ideal for Wild AreasWild Areas
      Growing conditions
      • North, East, South, West Facing
      • Full Sunlight
      • Roses ideal for Shady AreasPartial Sunlight
      • Roses Suitable for All Soil TypesAll soil types
      Behind the name
      Named in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew in London. We recently replanted the rose garden behind the famous Palm House, returning it to the layout of 1848 and filling it with a wonderful mixture of English Roses, Old Roses and other shrub roses.
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      From growing in our fields to growing in your garden, we love seeing your beautiful images of our roses in your world.

        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.

        Call us on 01902 376300

        Email us help@davidaustinroses.co.uk

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