Sir John Betjeman
(Ausvivid)
English Shrub Rose Bred By David Austin
PAT. PP20941
Sir John Betjeman
(Ausvivid)
English Shrub Rose Bred By David Austin
PAT. PP20941
Select option below
Bare Root
$40.00
Plant January - May (zone-dependant)
Out of stock
Reminder set
Email me when back in stock
Reminder set
- Under $25$9.95
- Over $25$16.95
- Over $75$24.95
- Over $125$29.95
- Over $175Free
Description
The flowers start as small buds, opening to full petalled, wide open rosettes of a bright crimson-red. As the flowers age, the blooms becomes dome-shaped while the color – unusually for the English Roses – gradually intensifies. It forms a very bushy, neatly rounded shrub with slightly arching growth. Named after the well-known writer, journalist and broadcaster.
Characteristics
- Colour: Crimson-red
BLOOM COLOURColour may vary depending on growing conditions. Colour fade is a characteristic of some varieties.
- Flowering: Repeat Flowering
REPEAT or ONCE FLOWERING?REPEAT FLOWERING roses flower in flushes from late spring through to early winter. ONCE FLOWERING roses only produce a single flush of blooms lasting 3 to 4 weeks in mid summer
- Bloom Size: Medium
BLOOM SIZE GUIDEBloom size varies over the life cycle of each bloom. Measurements refer to the average diameter of a bloom at its prime. LARGE BLOOM: 3.5-5" MEDIUM BLOOM: 2-3.5" SMALL BLOOM 1-2"
- Family: English Shrub Rose
- Size: Large Shrub
SIZE GUIDEAll measurements are approximate 'height x width' and refer to a 3 year old established rose, pruned once annually, measured during the first flush of flowers in June.
- Height: 3ft
- Width: 4ft
- Breeder: David Austin
- Year of Introduction: 2008
- Suitable for zones: Zones 5-11
- Petal Count: 130 petals
Location
Borders
BordersGrowing conditions
East, South, West Facing
Full Sunlight
All soil types
East, South, West Facing
Full Sunlight
All soil typesBehind the name
Betjeman's daughter, Mrs Candida Lycett Green and The Betjeman Society asked us to name this rose after the well-known writer, journalist and broadcaster. He also opened people’s eyes to the value of the buildings and landscape around them. At the time of his death, in 1984, he held the post of Poet Laureate and is commemorated in Poet's Corner in Westminster Abbey.
Frequently Asked Questions
Need more help? For individual help or advice, we encourage you to contact our friendly, knowledgeable team here.
Bare root roses are dormant plants and can be planted November and April.
Potted roses are available all year round and can be planted at any time of the year.
Aside from extreme weather, roses can be planted at any time during the year. The extreme weather conditions that we advise against planting in are when the ground is frozen, water-logged or during a drought.
Our 5 Year Guarantee covers any roses that fail to thrive when planted and cared for correctly within five years of purchase. This guarantee applies to roses purchased directly from David Austin®.
Find out more here
