David Austin Rose Brother Cadfael

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Brother Cadfael comes supplied in a 6 Litre pot and is a beautiful reliable shrub with flowers leaves and growth all in proportion. It is named after the hero of the Ellis Peters detective stories which are set in the same area as these gorgeous roses are grown. This has large sumptuous deeply-cupped blooms which are deep pink in colour and have a strong fragrance reminiscent of old bourbons.

David Austin started David Austin Roses in 1969 with the aim to combine beautiful flower forms and fragrances of old roses with the wider colour range and repeat flowering of modern roses. They are specialists of old shrub species climbing and modern roses and are an internationally recognised and award-winning company.

Type of Rose: English Rose - Old Rose Hybrid
Height: 122cm (4ft)
Spread: 91cm (3ft)
Planting: When planting the base of the stems should be about 7.5cm below ground level. If immediate planting is not possible keep the roses in the sealed bag or box in a cold but frost-free place for no more than two weeks.
Soil Type: Roses will grow in a wide range of soils though whatever type they are in they do appreciate good soil preparation. Adding a generous quantity of well-rotted manure or garden compost before planting will help to ensure strong growth.Planting Position: Plant in a location with at least a few hours of sun each day and where the roots of the rose will not be in competition with the roots of plants - especially trees and hedges.
Supplied as: One 6 Litre pot Premium Shrub Rose
Pot dimensions: 8 x 8 x 24cm high

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