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    The Mill on the Floss

    (Austulliver) 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
      Bears large clusters of neat, deeply cupped blooms, each with a small boss of stamens. Initially mid pink, verging on lilac-pink, they pale as they open, the individual petals beautifully defined by their carmine edges. Held above the foliage, they nod gracefully on gently arching growth, and have a sweet fruity fragrance. A healthy variety; it makes a bushy shrub, clothed in glossy foliage. Named after the novel by George Eliot.
      Characteristics
      • Colour: Mid pink
      • Flowering: Repeat Flowering
      • Fragrance: Medium-strong,Fruity
      • Bloom Size: Medium
      • Family: English Shrub Rose
      • Size: Large Shrub
      • Height: 140cm
      • Width: 125cm
      • Breeder: David Austin
      • Year of Introduction: 2018
      Location
      • Mixed Border
      • Pots & Containers
      • Rose Border
      • Shady Areas
      Growing conditions
      • North, East, South, West Facing
      • Full Sunlight
      • Partial Sunlight
      • All soil types
      Behind the name
      Named after the novel by George Eliot, first published in 1860. The story centres around the fiercely intelligent Maggie Tulliver, and her beloved brother, Tom. As Maggie matures, she increasingly struggles to reconcile Tom’s bourgeois standards, and the provincial attitudes of the community in which she lives, with her own desires.
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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
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        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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