Sombreuil
Sombreuil
Bare root roses are cost-effective and best planted in winter for blooming the next season.
- Delivered dormant without soil or leaves (traditionally planted October–April).
- Cost-effective particularly for planting en masse, easy to handle, and plastic-free packaging.
- Roots establish during winter for strong blooms in spring.
- Colour: Creamy white
BLOOM COLOURColour may vary depending on growing conditions. Colour fade is a characteristic of some varieties.
- Flowering: Repeat Flowering
REPEAT or ONCE 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
- Fragrance: Medium-strong,Tea
- Bloom Size: Large
BLOOM SIZE GUIDEBloom 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: Climbing Rose
- Size: Medium Climber
SIZE GUIDEAll 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: 15ft (4.5m)
- Breeder: Robert
- Year of Introduction: 1850
10ft Wall or Fence
Front of House
Large Arch
10ft Wall or Fence
Front of House
Large Arch
East, South, West Facing
Full Sunlight
All soil types
East, South, West Facing
Full Sunlight
All soil types
Customer Reviews
planted as a bare root in Nov 2024 and this climber has very quickly covered a lot of space on my fence. Photo below taken in July 2025. It has grown even more since then. It hasn’t flowered profusely but this is its first year so I’m giving it a chance to establish itself.
I purchased two Sombreuil which I planted on each side of my house on the corner with one side getting slightly more sun than the other. I cannot believe the growth on this stunning rose. I had never seen one before but fell in love with it’s description online. It is truly a stunning ivory shade fading into a gentle, but elegant white. The scent however is utterly exquisite!! It fills a large area with both myself and my partner describing it like a very attractive sun lotion in the most joyful and loveliest of scents. The growth for its first year alone (fabulous) has reached 7ft whilst the other following closely behind. It’s very healthy, Constantly in bloom, I’m utterly in love. 10/10. Thank you David Austin for such good quality and retaining this magnificent rose.
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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.
