Description

Delightfully soft and irresistibly fragrant, the Roald Dahl rose brings storybook charm to South London gardens. With perfectly cupped, apricot-orange blooms that repeat flower all summer long, this compact English shrub rose is a true all-rounder—ideal for borders, containers, or mixed with perennials like lavender and nepeta.

Plants supplied in a 6LTR growers pot.

Key Features & Care:

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  Mature Height: 1.2m


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  Mature Spread: 1m


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  Flower Colour: Rich apricot-orange


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  Flowering Period: Late spring to first frost (repeat-flowering)


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  Foliage: Deciduous


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  Fragrant: Yes – light, tea rose scent


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  Growth Rate: Moderate


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  Hardiness: Hardy in most UK gardens


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  Position: Full sun


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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 pollinators like bees and hoverflies

Perfect For:

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  Compact borders and raised beds


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  Containers and front-of-house displays


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  Pollinator-friendly planting schemes


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  Pairing with salvia, alchemilla, or ornamental grasses

How to Grow:

Plant in a sunny, sheltered spot in rich, well-drained soil. Feed in spring and summer, and prune lightly in late winter to maintain shape and encourage fresh blooms.

Please note:

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