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    Tottering-by-Gently®

    (Auscartoon) English Shrub Rose Bred By David Austin
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          Blows in the breeze with a beautiful grace, such delicate flowers, the name is a perfect depiction of its wonderful habit

          Milly Cole
          Customer Service Team Manager
          Description
          Its beauty is found in the simplicity of its single yellow flowers and the spectacular display they create when viewed en masse. They are held in large, open sprays on a rounded, branching shrub. Named to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Annie Tempest’s classic weekly cartoon. David Austin, 2018.
          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: Light-medium,Musk
          • 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: 4ft (125cm)
          • Width: 4ft (125cm)
          • Breeder: David Austin
          • Year of Introduction: 2018
          Location
          • Roses Ideal for Attracting BeesAttracting Bees
          • Mixed Border
          • Roses Ideal for Rose HedgesRose Hedges
          • Roses that produce HipsRose Hips
          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 celebrate the 25th anniversary year of Annie Tempest’s classic weekly cartoon. First published in Country Life magazine in January 1994, Tottering-by-Gently depicts the everyday capers of Dicky and Daffy Tottering, and their family, at Tottering Hall. The tongue-in-cheek humour cleverly addresses differing social perspectives of our time.
          Tottering-by-Gently® 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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            Emma

            Lovely quality roses, good roots and budding up nicely. Thank you!

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            Judy ebrey
            Beutiful healthy rose grows lovely and tall

            Buy many roses from david austin great service

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            Kate S
            My new favourite rose!

            I was drawn to this rose by its name (it reminded me of my elderly mum!), however, it is now my favourite rose. It has proved to be vigorous and floriferous and although the scent isn't strong, I am smitten by its open flowers, attracting pollinators to the garden. It has such cheerful flowers, bright and sunny and they bob in the breeze. It has everything!

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            Sarah Wilson

            Quite slow to establish, but very healthy plant. Lovely yellow.

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            Jenny O'Neill
            Gorgeous in every way

            Such a pretty rose, would make a brilliant fragrant hedge,

            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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