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    Tottering-by-Gently

    (Auscartoon) English Shrub Rose Bred By David Austin
    PAT. PP32074
      • Delivered without foliage or soil
      • Arrives in plastic-free packaging
      • Traditionally planted in dormancy between January and May, zone-dependant.
      • Planting bare roots in the cooler months allows their roots to establish and produce bountiful blooms by the next flowering season
      • Cost-effective, particularly when planted en masse.
      • Planting advised as soon as possible depending on weather conditions
      • Includes soil
      • Perfect for gifting
      • Adds instant blooms when planted in summer
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            Description
            Its beauty is found in the simplicity of its single yellow flowers and the spectacular display they create when viewed en masse. They are held in large, open sprays on a rounded, branching shrub. Named to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Annie Tempest’s classic weekly cartoon.
            Characteristics
            • Colour: Yellow
            • Flowering: Repeat Flowering
            • Fragrance: Light-medium,Musk
            • Bloom Size: Medium
            • Family: English Shrub Rose
            • Size: Medium Shrub
            • Height: 4ft
            • Width: 4ft
            • Breeder: David Austin
            • Year of Introduction: 2018
            • Suitable for zones: Zones 5-11
            • Petal Count: 5 petals
            Location
            • Attracting Bees
            • Mixed Border
            • Rose Hedges
            • Rose Hips
            • Shady Areas
            Growing conditions
            • North, East, South, West Facing
            • Full Sunlight
            • Partial Sunlight
            • All soil types
            Behind the name
            Named to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Annie Tempest’s classic weekly cartoon which was firirstpublished in Country Life magazine in the UK in January 1993. The cartoon Tottering-by-Gently depicts the everyday capers of an English couple, Dicky and Daffy Tottering and their family whilst living at Tottering Hall. The tounge-in-cheek humor cleverly addresses differing social perspectives of our time.
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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.

              We take every care to breed, grow and deliver the best roses. If a rose fails to grow or arrives damaged, we will replace it free of charge. That’s the David Austin promise. If you would like to request a replacement or refund of a rose within the 5 year guarantee period, please complete our Returns form.

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