Description
David Austin Rose ‘Roald Dahl®’
A charming English shrub rose with soft orange-red buds that open into apricot-coloured, cupped rosettes. Its fruity Tea fragrance, generous repeat flowering and rounded growth make it a lovely choice for borders, containers and rose hedges.
🌼 At a Glance
• Rose type: David Austin English shrub rose
• Growth habit: Rounded, bushy shrub with relatively few thorns
• Mature height: Approximately 90 cm; may grow taller in warmer conditions
• Mature width: Approximately 110 cm
• Flower colour: Soft apricot, opening from orange-red buds
• Flowers: Medium-sized, cupped rosettes
• Fragrance: Medium-strength, fruity Tea scent
• Flowering: Repeat flowering in flushes throughout the growing season
• Plant health: Highly rated by David Austin for health and flowering
• Ideal for: Mixed borders, rose beds, large containers, hedges and cut flowers
🇲🇹 Growing Tips for Malta
• Position: Morning sun with light afternoon shade is a good choice during Malta’s hot summers. This variety also tolerates partial shade.
• Soil: Plant in fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost.
• Watering: Water deeply at the base during dry spells. Check container-grown plants frequently in summer.
• Feeding: Apply rose fertiliser during active growth, following the product instructions.
• Maintenance: Remove faded flowers to encourage further blooms and prune in late winter to maintain a rounded shape.
• Mulching: Add organic mulch to help retain moisture, keeping it clear of the stems.
