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    • Graham Thomas®
    • Graham Thomas®
    • Graham Thomas®
    • Graham Thomas®
    • Graham Thomas®
    • Graham Thomas®
    A Note from Our Rose Experts
    Due to popular demand, we are offering a limited number of this classic rose, available exclusively online.

    As part of our commitment to transparency with our customers, we want to be clear about its performance. While cherished for its unique character, this variety does not offer the same level of disease resistance or vigorous repeat-flowering found in our more modern introductions.

    For this reason, we ask that you please think carefully before buying to ensure it is the right choice for your garden. We encourage you to explore our newer, more resilient varieties, which have been bred for exceptional all-round garden performance.

    Learn More
    We recommend The Poet's Wife™ as a healthier alternate choice
    This newer variety meets our current standards for disease resistance. It offers stronger performance in the garden with less need for extra care.
    The Poet's Wife™

    Graham Thomas®

    (Ausmas) English Shrub Rose Bred By David Austin
      A Note from Our Rose Experts
      Due to popular demand, we are offering a limited number of this classic rose, available exclusively online.

      As part of our commitment to transparency with our customers, we want to be clear about its performance. While cherished for its unique character, this variety does not offer the same level of disease resistance or vigorous repeat-flowering found in our more modern introductions.

      For this reason, we ask that you please think carefully before buying to ensure it is the right choice for your garden. We encourage you to explore our newer, more resilient varieties, which have been bred for exceptional all-round garden performance.

      Learn More
      We recommend The Poet's Wife™ as a healthier alternate choice
      This newer variety meets our current standards for disease resistance. It offers stronger performance in the garden with less need for extra care.
      The Poet's Wife™
      Description
      Bears medium-sized, cupped blooms of an unusually rich, pure yellow. There is a light Tea fragrance, with a cool violet character. It forms a bushy, upright and vigorous shrub, with attractive, smooth green foliage. David Austin, 1983.
      Characteristics
      • Colour: Rich shade of 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,Tea
      • 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: 125cm
      • Width: 125cm
      • Breeder: David Austin
      • Year of Introduction: 1983
      Location
      • Mixed Border
      • Pots & Containers
      • Rose Border
      • Rose Hedges
      • Partial Shade
      Growing conditions
      • East, South, West Facing
      • Full Sunlight
      • All soil types
      Behind the name
      Named for the British horticulturist who was one of the most influential gardeners of his time. Graham Thomas was a frequent visitor to our nursery and offered encouragement and advice. He chose this rose himself. He gathered a collection of Old Roses, which formed the basis of the National Collection at Mottisfont Abbey in Hampshire.
      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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