Tam o’Shanter
(Auscerise)
English Shrub Rose Bred By David Austin
Tam o’Shanter
(Auscerise)
English Shrub Rose Bred By David Austin
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Bare Root
$40.00
Plant January - May (zone-dependant)
Out of stock - Expected back in stock January 2024
- Under $25$9.95
- Over $25$16.95
- Over $75$24.95
- Over $125$29.95
- Over $175Free
Description
Deep pink, loosely formed rosettes held on long, beautifully arching branches, the flowers opening all along their length as we might find on a Species Rose. Its graceful, shrubby growth is most attractive. Named to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robbie Burns. Tam o' Shanter is the hero of one of his best known poems.
Characteristics
- Colour: Deep pink
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
- Fragrance: Light,Fruity
- 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: Medium 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: 4ft
- Width: 4ft
- Breeder: David Austin
- Year of Introduction: 2009
- Suitable for zones: Zones 5-11
- Petal Count: 25 petals
Location
Borders
Partial Shade
Borders
Partial ShadeGrowing conditions
North, East, South, West Facing
Full Sunlight- Partial Shade
All soil types
North, East, South, West Facing
Full Sunlight
All soil typesBehind the name
Named to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robbie Burns. Tam o’ Shanter is the hero of one of his best known poems, in which he has a lucky escape from the witches having stayed too long at the inn after market day.
Frequently Asked Questions
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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.
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