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    • Tam o'Shanter®
    • Tam o'Shanter®
    • Tam o'Shanter®
    • Tam o'Shanter®
    • Tam o'Shanter®

    Tam o'Shanter®

    (Auscerise) 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.
        Description
        Deep pink, loosely formed rosettes held on long, beautifully arching branches, the flowers opening all along their length as we might find on a Species Rose. Its graceful, shrubby growth is most attractive. Named to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robbie Burns. Tam o' Shanter is the hero of one of his best known poems. David Austin, 2009.
        Characteristics
        • Colour: Deep pink
        • Flowering: Repeat Flowering
        • Fragrance: Light,Fruity
        • Bloom Size: Medium
        • Family: English Shrub Rose
        • Size: Medium Shrub
        • Height: 4ft (125cm)
        • Width: 4ft (125cm)
        • Breeder: David Austin
        • Year of Introduction: 2009
        Location
        • Roses Ideal for CuttingCutting
        • Mixed Border
        • 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
        Named to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robbie Burns. Tam o’ Shanter is the hero of one of his best known poems, in which he has a lucky escape from the witches having stayed too long at the inn after market day.
        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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        Email us help@davidaustinroses.co.uk

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