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    • Roald Dahl®

    Roald Dahl®

    (Ausowlish) 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.
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            • 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 Roald Dahl® is also available as an English Shrub Rose
              • £3.95
              Description

              Soft orange-red buds open to medium-sized, cupped rosettes of perfect apricot colouring. They are produced almost continuously, are extremely robust and have a lovely medium strength Tea fragrance with leafy elements and dark fruit notes. Very healthy; it forms an attractive, rounded, bushy head of growth with mid green foliage and few thorns. David Austin, 2016.

              Characteristics
              • Colour: Apricot
              • Flowering: Repeat Flowering
              • Fragrance: Medium,Tea
              • Family: English Standard Tree Rose
              • Size: Standard Tree
              • Height: 6ft (180cm)
              • Breeder: David Austin
              • Year of Introduction: 2016
              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
              This variety was named with the approval of Roald Dahl's wife, Felicity Dahl, to highlight Roald's love of gardening. The colour of the rose immediately brought to mind the eponymous peach in James and the Giant Peach, one of Roald Dahl's best-loved novels. Throughout 2016, there were celebrations for Roald Dahl 100 including the launch of this new rose named in his honour.
              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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