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    (Auslofty) 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
        Medium-large, flat, quartered rosettes of rich apricot, paling towards the edges. They have a lovely Tea fragrance. A vigorous, rather upright shrub; the foliage and young stems are a beautiful bronzy-red at first, becoming dark green over time. Named after the model village in the Wirral where there is a beautiful garden of English Roses. David Austin, 2007.
        Characteristics
        • Colour: Apricot
        • Flowering: Repeat Flowering
        • Fragrance: Medium,Tea
        • Bloom Size: Medium
        • Family: English Shrub Rose
        • Size: Large Shrub
        • Height: 4 1/2ft (140cm)
        • Width: 4 1/2ft (140cm)
        • Breeder: David Austin
        • Year of Introduction: 2007
        Location
        • Roses Ideal for CuttingCutting
        • Mixed Border
        • Roses Ideal for Rose HedgesRose Hedges
        • Roses ideal for Shady AreasShady 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
        It is named after the model village in the Wirral built by William Hesketh Lever, where they have a beautiful garden of English Roses.
        Port Sunlight® inspiration

        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.

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