Tess Of The D'Urbervilles

Rosa

A David Austin English shrub rose: repeat-blooming, fragrant, with classic full-petalled flowers. Rich crimson, loosely cupped, fragrant blooms; can climb.

Sun

full sun (6+ hrs); tolerates light afternoon shade

Water

moderate

Mature size

3-5 ft × 3-4 ft

Bloom

Rich crimson, loosely cupped, fragrant blooms; can climb. Repeat bloomer, late spring through fall.

Hardiness

USDA Zones 5–9

Care guide

Quick ID

David Austin English shrub rose ('Tess Of The Durbervilles'). Rich crimson, loosely cupped, fragrant blooms; can climb. Repeat-blooming and fragrant, with classic full-petalled English flower form on a rounded shrub.

Sun & Site

Full sun (6+ hrs) in rich, well-drained, moisture-retentive soil. Light afternoon shade is tolerated and can protect bloom color in Draper's intense sun.

Pruning & Shaping

Prune early-to-mid March (reduce ~1/3, cut to outward-facing buds). Wait until no hard freeze below 20°F is in the 10-day forecast — early pruning before a freeze causes tender-growth dieback. Deadhead spent blooms to keep it flowering.