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    The Country Parson®

    (Ausclergy) English Shrub Rose Bred By David Austin
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            • £5.95
            • £5.95
            Description

            A pretty yet feisty rose of Scottish descent, bearing open, medium-large, almost flat rosettes of pure yellow. The petals appear gracefully translucent towards the outer edges of each bloom creating an illuminated effect. There is a delicious medium-strong fruity fragrance with notes of sweet apricot, green apple and honey. A rounded medium-sized shrub whose little spiny thorns mingle with small, greyish-green leaves. A very healthy and robust rose, producing continuous, plentiful blooms from June through to the first frosts.

            Characteristics
            • Colour: Yellow
              Colour may vary depending on growing conditions. Colour fade is a characteristic of some varieties.
            • Flowering: Repeat 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,Fruity
            • Bloom Size: Medium
              Bloom 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
              All 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: 3 1/2ft (110cm)
            • Width: 3 1/2ft (110cm)
            • Breeder: David Austin
            • Year of Introduction: 2020
            Location
            • Mixed Border
            • Rose Border
            • Roses Ideal for Rose HedgesRose Hedges
            • 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 after James Woodforde’s diary ‘The Diary of a Country Parson’.

            Customer Reviews

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            Caroline Ledbury

            gorgeous fragrance rose which grows like a small climber, 4 foot. Flowers continuously, reliable but watch those thorns!

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            James
            Upright narrow rose

            I like this rose as it’s neat, the growth is upright and strong with smaller yellow flowers. It’s in the middle of a mixed border and stands out well against other perennials.

            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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