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    The Lark Ascending®

    (Ausursula) English Shrub Rose Bred By David Austin
        • £3.95
        • £5.95

        The reasons I love it… because the bees do! It is planted in a part of my garden where the sun sets, and The Lark Ascending just glows in my border. It’s incredibly healthy, vigorous and forms hips in the Autumn.

        Milly Cole
        Customer Service Team Manager
        Description
        Graceful semi-double flowers, of a pleasing apricot, are produced from the ground upwards, and are held in large heads of up to fifteen, nicely spaced blooms. They have a beautiful open-cup shape, loosely filled with about twenty petals, arranged around a cluster of golden stamens. It forms an extremely healthy shrub with tall, airy growth. Named after the much-loved piece of music by Ralph Vaughan Williams. David Austin, 2012.
        Characteristics
        • Colour: Apricot
          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: Light,Tea/myrrh
        • 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: Very Large 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: 5ft (150cm)
        • Width: 5ft (150cm)
        • Breeder: David Austin
        • Year of Introduction: 2012
        Location
        • Roses Ideal for Attracting BeesAttracting Bees
        • Mixed Border
        • Roses Ideal for Rose HedgesRose Hedges
        • Roses that produce HipsRose Hips
        • Roses ideal for Shady AreasShady Areas
        • Roses Ideal for Wild AreasWild 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
        The name is taken from Ralph Vaughan Williams’ piece of music, which was recently voted Britain’s favourite by listeners to the BBC Radio 4 programme, Desert Island Discs.
        The Lark Ascending® inspiration

        From growing in our fields to growing in your garden, we love seeing your beautiful images of our roses in your world.

          Customer Reviews

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          F.M.

          Gift. So not seen but arrived quickly.

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          A.N.

          Beautiful rose, great communication and delivery contact

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          Rachel rosie
          Absolute must have

          This is such a wonderful rose. It really needs to be seen in person. I've had tall healthy growth and constant roses from a bare root. Definite one of my top favourites due to its health and pearlescent blooms

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          Rosemary

          Beautiful healthy plant and the flowers are exquisite

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          Leon
          The Lark Ascending

          OMG Just bought my first David Austin rose.
          The Lark Ascending what a beautiful rose,
          Beautiful apricot colour open-cup shape a lovely statement in my garden.

          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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