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    Carolyn Knight

    (Austurner) English Shrub Rose Bred By David Austin
      • Delivered without foliage or soil
      • Arrives in plastic-free packaging
      • Traditionally, Planted in dormancy in the winter months (October-April)
      • Planting bare roots in the winter allows their roots to establish and produce bountiful blooms by the next flowering season
      • Cost-effective, particularly when planted on mass.
      Description
      We find that the occasional variety will, after a few years, produce a sport - in other words a plant that varies in just one characteristic, usually colour. Here, 'Summer Song', has sported from its usual striking burnt orange colour to a distinctive shade of soft gold. At the bud stage the colour is a most beautiful shade of apricot complete with a lovely pink flush. All other characteristics are the same as 'Summer Song'. The young flowers are quite rounded opening up into large, fully double, cup-shaped flowers which hang gracefully on the stem. The sweet, warm honey fragrance has a remarkable depth and complexity. Each flower is subtly different with varying hints of almond, myrrh, blackcurrant and tea. .
      Characteristics
      • Colour: Soft gold
      • Flowering: Repeat Flowering
      • Fragrance: Strong,Myrrh/Tea
      • Bloom Size: Large
      • Family: English Shrub Rose
      • Size: Medium Shrub
      • Height: 140cm
      • Width: 110cm
      • Breeder: David Austin
      • Year of Introduction: 2013
      Location
      • Mixed Border
      • Rose Border
      Growing conditions
      • East, South, West Facing
      • Full Sunlight
      • All soil types
      Behind the name
      Carolyn Knight was a great help to the nursery in the early days when she helped with various aspects of design. Sadly she passed away recently.
      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. That’s the David Austin promise. 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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