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    (Ausfence) English Shrub Rose Bred By David Austin
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          Kew Gardens is a wonderful rose for its single simplicity and floriferous near thornless growth. It makes the perfect rose for a family garden, highly resistant to assault by footballs

          Liam Beddall
          Senior Rose Consultant
          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
            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.
          • Bloom Size: Small
            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: 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.
          Kew Gardens® 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

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            M.H.

            The item came out very well packaged and in a very good state. Prompt delivery, too. Always happy with my purchases from David Austin Roses.

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            Dorothy

            All David Austin roses are wonderful

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            Jill johnston
            Lovely multiflowered rose

            A lovely rose that I have put it a pot that continually flowered

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            Jannette Brunger
            Blooms on "kew''.

            Kew gardens is a beautiful rose that flowers profusely. I have it growing in a large pot next to a wall . I've had it a couple of years now and it's a real show stopper with a delicate scent . It's a perfect rose for a small garden . Has a long flowering season .

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            Kathrine
            Elegant with lots of flowers

            I have only had this rose for one season but I was so impressed by he prolific flowering even in its first year. A striking display and different from the usual which I loved. I can’t wait to see how this rose performs in its second season.

            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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