The Pilgrim®
The Pilgrim®
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
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Nominated day delivery£5.95
- Colour: Soft yellow
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,Tea/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 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: 12ft (3.75m)
- Breeder: David Austin
- Year of Introduction: 1991
10ft Wall or Fence- 6ft Wall or Fence
Doorway
Front of House
Obelisk or Pillar
Partial Shade
Standard Arch
10ft Wall or Fence
Doorway
Front of House
Obelisk or Pillar
Partial Shade
Standard Arch
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
Just a reminder that with living organisms there's no guarantee. We mail-ordered two David Austin climbing roses in our previous house for a tricky east-facing cottage wall. And they both grew beautifully as well as quickly. So we had no hesitation in going back for another one when we moved into a cottage with a NW-facing wall (but by the southern corner and in a large trough so getting maximum sunlight for such a situation and excellent compost). we also chose Pilgrim because it seemed well suited to handling the challenge. This time, however, only disappointment. It just struggles. We're 4 years in and the longest shoot has only managed less than a metre. Most summers there is little growth and we've probably had no more than half a dozen flowers in all this time. And it has been very prone to pests and bacterial attack, which is always more common is stressed plants. The only thing I would say is that this time we are situated at 450 feet, which might be a factor, though the house is not particularly exposed to wind and our neighbours in several cases have shrub roses in tip-top condition. My best guess is that this time the Pilgrim we got was not on top form and has then found the difficult position a bit too much for it ever to properly get established. So, as I said, a reminder that inevitably not every plant will thrive, even from the best supplier in the country.
Bought bare root in April & has been growing gorgeous since then. Highly recommended.
Quality
Well packaged safely delivered
Bought a bare root pilgrim last year. Followed instructions, had a couple of blooms.
12months later, she’s beautiful. Thank you
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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.
