Extremely fragrant, exceptionally beautiful

Experience all the romance a rose can bring with the magnificent Gabriel Oak David Austin Rose. Large, many-petalled rosette blooms of striking shades of deep pink, with outer petals of lighter pink, adorn an attractive shrub. Adding to its magic is its mulberry purple stems and the blossom’s intense fruity fragrance. A vigorous, stunning selection. Named after the Hardy novel ‘Far from the Madding Crowd.’

David Austin or English Roses are bred by crossing old garden roses with modern roses to achieve the superb fragrance, delicacy, charm, and beauty of the old-style blooms combined with the repeat flowering characteristics and wide color range of modern roses. All David Austin roses have a collective style that reflects one man’s vision. A garden of these outstanding roses is hard to beat for the sheer exuberance of flowers and fragrance.

David Austin Roses can be used as shrubs, or some make fabulous climbers. They come in many gorgeous colors and hues: yellow, pink, cream, peach, orange, and red. David Austin Roses make beautiful, fragrant bouquets. Use David Austin Roses in cutting, scented, and cottage gardens. They can be used as hedges or as a mesmerizing specimen.

Plant in full sun in soil amended with compost or other organic matter. To get the roots off to a fast start, incorporate a starter fertilizer in the soil at planting. Roses are heavy feeders and benefit from fertilizers. Apply a fertilizer specifically formulated for roses, following the manufacturer’s instructions. Roses need consistent water to bloom well.

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