St. Swithun
(Auswith)
English Climbing Rose Bred By David Austin
St. Swithun
(Auswith)
English Climbing Rose Bred By David Austin
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Bare Root
€24,00
Plant October to April
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- Standard deliveryArrives in 10 working days
Description
A short, vigorous climber bearing large, saucer-like blooms, each packed with over one hundred frilly petals. They are a pure soft pink, paling to blush towards the edges, and are complemented by plentiful greyish-green foliage. There is a medium-strong myrrh scent. Named to commemorate the 900th anniversary of the consecration of Winchester Cathedral.
Characteristics
- Colour: Soft pink
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-strong,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: Short 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: 3m
- Breeder: David Austin
- Year of Introduction: 1993
Location
10ft Wall or Fence- 6ft Wall or Fence
Doorway
Obelisk or Pillar
Standard Arch
10ft Wall or Fence
Doorway
Obelisk or Pillar
Standard ArchGrowing conditions
East, South, West Facing
Full Sunlight
All soil types
East, South, West Facing
Full Sunlight
All soil typesBehind the name
Named after St. Swithun, Bishop of Winchester, to commemorate the 900th anniversary of the consecration of Winchester Cathedral.
How to Plant a Climbing Rose
Frequently Asked Questions
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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.
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