David Austin Rose 'Sir John Betjeman'
$84.95
Unit price perThe 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 colour – 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.
David Austin Roses were not developed for Zone 3. BUT it is possible to have success here in Manitoba by following a few key tips.
Choose a location that is not in line with strong north winds
Plant the crown (this is where the roots end and the woody shrub begins) of your rose 6”-12” below the surface of the soil. As your shrub will be in full leaf at time of purchase clean off leaves that will get buried.
In the fall you will need to cover with a deep layer of mulch. Wood mulch, straw, leaves or a combination of all. Use a burlap tarp (Not Plastic) to cover and hold down with rocks or stakes. This will ensure the mulch is not blown away. A full wheelbarrow or more per rose is not out of the question. Throughout the winter direct your snow clearing efforts to cover your roses as well. The more insulation the better.
Don’t remove the tarp and mulch until night temperatures are consistently hovering about zero to +3 with no threat of deep freeze, as we sometimes see in April.
We hope you enjoy growing your David Austin Rose.
Plant photos are for reference only and are not images of the exact plant you will receive. As live plants, they naturally vary in size, fullness, colour, and blooming stage throughout the season.
If you have any questions before ordering, please give us a call—we're happy to help!
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Shrubs and trees start at $10.95 for 2-gallon pots and smaller. Larger shrubs and trees have delivery rates based on pot size.
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Available on 2-gallon and smaller shrubs and perennials. Shipping rates are calculated at checkout. To help reduce shipping costs, plants are cut back and shipped semi-bare root whenever possible.
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