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    English Climbing 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
        One of our tallest English climbers. Its large, single, blush white flowers gradually fade to white. They have a delicious myrrh fragrance. Even though it does not repeat, it produces a magnificent display in early summer and bears many hips in autumn. David?Austin, 1968.
        Characteristics
        • Colour: Blush white
        • Flowering: Once Flowering
        • Fragrance: Medium-strong,Myrrh
        • Bloom Size: Medium
        • Family: English Climbing Rose
        • Size: Medium Climber
        • Height: 15ft (4.5m)
        • Breeder: David Austin
        • Year of Introduction: 1968
        Location
        • Roses Ideal for 10ft Wall or Fence10ft Wall or Fence
        • Roses Ideal for Front of HouseFront of House
        • Into Small Tree
        • Large Arch
        • Roses that produce HipsRose Hips
        • 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
        How to plant a climbing 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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