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    The Generous Gardener

    (Ausdrawn) English Climbing Rose Bred By David Austin

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      Description
      Bears beautifully formed flowers, which nod gracefully on the stem. When the petals open they expose numerous stamens, providing an almost water lily-like effect. The flowers are a pale glowing pink and have a delicious fragrance with aspects of Old Rose, musk and myrrh. Named for the National Gardens Scheme.
      Characteristics
      • Colour: Pale pink
        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: Strong,Old Rose/musk/myrrh
      • 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 Climbing Rose
      • Size: Medium Climber
        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: 4.5m
      • Breeder: David Austin
      • Year of Introduction: 2002
      Location
      • 10ft Wall or Fence
      • Attracting Bees
      • Doorway
      • Front of House
      • Large Arch
      • Pergola
      • Poor Soil
      • Partial Shade
      Growing conditions
      • North, East, South, West Facing
      • Full Sunlight
      • Partial Shade
      • All soil types
      Behind the name
      Named to mark the 75th anniversary of the National Gardens Scheme, which made it possible for us to see so many beautiful private gardens, thanks to the generosity of their owners.
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      From our fields to gardens across the country, we love seeing how beautifully our roses become part of the places you cherish.

        How to Plant a Climbing Rose
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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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