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    Port Sunlight®

    (Auslofty) English Standard Tree Rose Bred By David Austin
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          • 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
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            The Port Sunlight® is also available as an English Shrub Rose
            • £3.95
            Description
            A charming rose, bearing mediumlarge, flat apricot rosettes that are slightly quartered at the centre, the outer petals falling back a little and becoming paler. They have a rich Tea fragrance. Its growth is vigorous and rather upright; the foliage and young stems a lovely bronzy-red colour at first, becoming dark green over time. David Austin, 2007.
            Characteristics
            • Colour: Apricot
            • Flowering: Repeat Flowering
            • Fragrance: Medium,Tea
            • Bloom Size: Medium
            • Family: English Standard Tree Rose
            • Size: Standard Tree
            • Height: 6ft (180cm)
            • Breeder: David Austin
            • Year of Introduction: 2007
            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.
            How to plant
            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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