The Ancient Mariner®
The Ancient Mariner®
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.
Potted roses arrive ready to plant and year-round planting options.
- Comes in a recyclable pot with established root ball.
- Contains soil and controlled-release rose food.
- Ideal for instant planting and gifts.
- Plant as soon as possible for best results, depending on weather.
- Standard deliveryArrives in 3-5 days£3.95
- Next day deliveryOrder today, get it Tuesday£5.95
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Nominated day delivery£5.95
- Colour: Mid pink
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,Myrrh
- 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: English Shrub Rose
- Size: Medium Shrub
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: 4ft (125cm)
- Width: 4ft (125cm)
- Breeder: David Austin
- Year of Introduction: 2015
Mixed Border
Pots & Containers- Rose Border
Rose Hedges
Shady Areas
Mixed Border
Pots & Containers
Rose Hedges
Shady Areas
North, East, South, West Facing
Full Sunlight- Partial Sunlight
All soil types
North, East, South, West Facing
Full Sunlight
All soil typesFrom growing in our fields to growing in your garden, we love seeing your beautiful images of our roses in your world.
Customer Reviews
I am so pleased with my first DA Rose
Purchase … I bought as a plant and kept in a pot last summer for its first year feeding it with organic seaweed weekly during the summer. I had about 10 flowers (cool pale pink) on dark green glossy foliage. In Oct 24 I transferred to a south facing (clay-ish) border about 1.5m in and it tripled in size this spring and the first flush was in early June stunning … double the blooms of the previous season. It just needed a bit of support as the foliage is quite immature to hold the huge blooms … which I am sure with strength over time. We are end of 1st week in July and we have more new foliage and more buds forming up. So very pleased …. That I have gone on to buy 8 more DA roses - a mix of bare roots and plants … and I love Desdemona that I am learning about this season. Just watching them like a hawk with our hot season 2025 here in UK. P all roses recieved sustained release granulesi. March and end of June with organic seaweed liquid feeds weekly from end of April.
This rose was given as a gift 6 years ago. It has been an absolute delight with beautiful, fragranced flowers. It is planted in my sunny garden border and is pruned each year and just keeps going from strength to strength. We have looked forward to it’s amazing blooms each year and it has not disappointed.
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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.
