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    Constance Spry

    (Ausfirst) English Climbing Rose Bred By David Austin
      • Delivered without foliage or soil
      • Arrives in plastic-free packaging
      • Traditionally, Planted in dormancy in the winter months (October-April)
      • Planting bare roots in the winter allows their roots to establish and produce bountiful blooms by the next flowering season
      • Cost-effective, particularly when planted on mass.
      • Established root ball
      • Arrives in our signature recyclable pot
      • Planting advised as soon as possible depending on weather conditions
      • Includes generous soil and controlled-release rose food
      • Perfect for gifting
      • Adds instant blooms when planted in summer
      • £3.95
      • £5.95
      • £5.95
      Description
      Our original English Rose. Its magnificent, deeply cupped, luminous mid pink blooms have a wonderfully strong myrrh fragrance. It flowers once in early summer but is still very valuable. Our tallest English climber; it has large leaves and many thorns. Named after a pioneer in flower arrangement. David Austin, 1961.
      Characteristics
      • Colour: Mid pink
      • Flowering: Once Flowering
      • Fragrance: Strong,Myrrh
      • Bloom Size: Large
      • Family: English Climbing Rose
      • Size: Tall Climber
      • Height: 20ft (6m)
      • Breeder: David Austin
      • Year of Introduction: 1961
      Location
      • Roses Ideal for 10ft Wall or Fence10ft Wall or Fence
      • Roses Ideal for Front of HouseFront of House
      • Large Arch
      Growing conditions
      • East, South, West Facing
      • Full Sunlight
      • Roses Suitable for All Soil TypesAll soil types
      Behind the name
      Constance Spry (1886–1960) was a pioneer in flower arrangement and one of the first collectors of Old Roses in the early part of the 20th century.
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        Frequently asked questions

        Need more help? for individual help or advice, we encourage you to contact our friendly, knowledgeable team on 01902 376300.

        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.

        We take every care to breed, grow and deliver the best roses. If a rose fails to grow or arrives damaged, we will replace it free of charge. The 5 year guarantee applies to roses purchased
        directly from David Austin. If you would like to request a replacement or refund of a rose within the 5 year guarantee period, please complete our Returns form.

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