Wollerton Old Hall

Rosa
Bed G7 In Mike's garden

A David Austin English climbing rose: vigorous, repeat-blooming, strongly fragrant with soft apricot-to-cream flowers.

This planting · Bed G7

In this garden

Bloom timingSoft apricot fading to cream; strong myrrh fragrance; repeat bloomer late spring through fall.
SunFull sun
Soilsandy loam, fast percolation
Water sourceSecondary
Hardiness hereZone 7
8
Plants
2022
Planted · ~4 yrs
About wollerton old hall

General information about the species — not specific to this planting.

At a glance

Sun
full sun (6+ hrs); tolerates light afternoon shade
Water
moderate
Mature size
8-12 ft (climbing) × 4-6 ft
Bloom
Soft apricot fading to cream; strong myrrh fragrance; repeat bloomer late spring through fall.
Pruning

Train the main canes near-horizontal on a support to maximize flowering laterals. Prune flowering side-shoots back in early-mid March; remove dead/weak wood. Wait until no hard freeze (<20°F) is forecast. Deadhead to encourage repeat bloom.