Description

Romantic, fragrant, and wonderfully versatile, The Generous Gardener rose is a soft blush-pink English climbing rose bred by David Austin. It produces large, cupped flowers with a classic old rose shape and a warm scent that combines musk, myrrh, and tea. Ideal for walls, fences, or arches in South London gardens—this is a climber that lives up to its name with generous blooms and graceful habit.

Plants supplied in a 6LTR growers pot.

Key Features & Care:

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  Mature Height: 3–4.5m (can be kept lower with pruning)


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  Mature Spread: 1.5–2m


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  Flower Colour: Soft blush pink


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  Flowering Period: Late spring to first frost


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  Foliage: Deciduous


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  Fragrant: Yes – rich, complex fragrance (musk and myrrh)


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  Growth Rate: Moderate to fast


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  Hardiness: Hardy in most UK gardens


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  Position: Full sun to partial shade


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  Soil Moisture: Moist but well-drained


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  Soil PH: Acid to neutral


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  Soil Type: Clay, loam, sand


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  Wildlife Friendly: Attracts bees and pollinators

Perfect For:

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  Arches, fences, and pergolas


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  Romantic cottage-style gardens


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  Scented planting schemes


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  Pairing with clematis or climbing honeysuckle

How to Grow:

Plant in a sunny, sheltered spot in fertile, well-drained soil. Feed in spring and summer for repeat blooms, and prune in winter to control shape and encourage flowering.

Please note:

Images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.