Description

Airy, elegant and effortlessly romantic, The Lark Ascending rose offers a soft amber glow through clusters of semi-double blooms that seem to float above its foliage. Lightly scented and loved by pollinators, this English shrub rose brings a relaxed, natural charm to South London gardens—perfect for mixing with ornamental grasses or perennials like salvia and verbena.

Plants supplied in a 6LTR growers pot.

Key Features & Care:

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  Mature Height: 1.2–1.5m (can be kept lower with pruning)


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  Mature Spread: 1.2m


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  Flower Colour: Warm apricot with golden tones


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  Flowering Period: Repeat-flowering from early summer to autumn


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  Foliage: Deciduous


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  Fragrant: Yes – light and fresh scent


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  Growth Rate: Moderate


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  Hardiness: Hardy in most UK gardens, tolerates coastal conditions


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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, 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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  Cottage-style and naturalistic planting


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  South London front gardens and beds


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  Wildlife-friendly and pollinator gardens


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  Softening formal hedges and borders

How to Grow:

Plant in a sunny to partially shaded spot in well-drained soil. Lightly prune in late winter or early spring to encourage shape and health. For best results, feed during the growing season and deadhead regularly for repeat flowering.

Please note:

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