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      David Austin Roses - US
      • Roald Dahl®
      • Roald Dahl®
      • Roald Dahl®
      • Roald Dahl®
      • Roald Dahl®
      • Roald Dahl®

      Roald Dahl®

      (Ausowlish) English Shrub Rose Bred By David Austin
      PAT. PP29927
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        Bare Root
        $40.00
        Plant January - May (zone-dependant)
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        1-Gallon
        $70.00
        Plant from September
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            The Roald Dahl® is also available as an English Standard Tree Rose
            • 5 Year Guarantee
              Your rose will arrive and thrive at home or we'll replace it for free.
              David Austin Roses offers a 5 year guarantee and lifetime support for any rose ordered directly from David Austin Roses. This means that if anything is wrong with your rose within the first 5 years we will be happy to help get your rose flourishing or discuss a replacement if necessary.
            • Under $20
              $9.95
            • Over $20
              $14.95
            • Over $50
              $19.95
            • Over $90
              $24.95
            • Over $130
              $29.95
            • Over $160
              Free
            Description
            Soft orange-red buds open to medium-sized, cupped rosettes of perfect apricot coloring. They are extremely robust and have a lovely fruity Tea scent. Very healthy; it matures into an attractive, rounded, bushy shrub with few thorns. Named to mark the centenary of Roald Dahl’s birth, with the approval of his wife, Liccy Dahl – the colouring reminiscent of the eponymous peach in James and the Giant Peach. Sales of this rose raised £100,000 for Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity.
            Characteristics
            • Colour: Apricot
              BLOOM COLOUR
              Colour 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: Medium,Tea
            • Bloom Size: Medium
              BLOOM SIZE GUIDE
              Bloom 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 GUIDE
              All 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: 2016
            • Suitable for zones: Zones 5-11
            • Petal Count: 55
            Location
            • Borders
            • Cutting
            • Pots & Containers
            • Rose Hedges
            • Partial Shade
            Growing conditions
            • North, East, South, West Facing
            • Full Sunlight
            • Partial Shade
            • All soil types
            Behind the name
            Named to mark the centenary ofRoald Dahl’s birth, with the approval of his wife, Liccy Dahl – the coloring reminiscent ofthe eponymous peach in James and the Giant Peach.
            Roald Dahl® in your gardens

            From our fields to gardens across the country, we love seeing how beautifully our roses become part of the places you cherish.
              How to Plant a Shrub Rose
              Read the full guide
              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®.

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