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    (Ausfence) English Shrub Rose Bred By David Austin
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        Description
        Small, single flowers held in very large heads, rather like a hydrangea, produced almost continuously from early summer into autumn. Soft apricot buds open to pure white, with a hint of soft lemon behind the stamens. It is extremely healthy and almost thornless. The growth is bushy and rather upright.
        Characteristics
        • Colour: White
        • Flowering: Repeat Flowering
        • Bloom Size: Small
        • Family: English Shrub Rose
        • Size: Medium Shrub
        • Height: 125cm
        • Width: 125cm
        • Breeder: David Austin
        • Year of Introduction: 2009
        Location
        • Attracting Bees
        • Mixed Border
        • Pots & Containers
        • Rose Hedges
        • Shady Areas
        • Very Few Thorns
        • Wild Areas
        Growing conditions
        • North, East, South, West Facing
        • Full Sunlight
        • Partial Sunlight
        • All soil types
        Behind the name
        Named in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew in London. We recently replanted the rose garden behind the famous Palm House, returning it to the layout of 1848 and filling it with a wonderful mixture of English Roses, Old Roses and other shrub roses.
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        From growing in our fields to growing in your garden, we love seeing your beautiful images of our roses in your world.

          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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