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Ancient Mariner English Rose

Rosa David Austin 'Ancient Mariner'

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'Rosa David Austin 'Ancient Mariner,'' an Amber Rose English Rose, presents large, cup-shaped blooms with an inviting warm pink hue. A vigorous shrub, it reaches up to 5 ft in height and 3 ft in width. Its robust, dark green foliage frames the fragrant flowers, with repeating blooms throughout the season. Ideal for borders and scent gardens, it thrives in well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. USDA Zone 5-10.

Sun FullWater HighZones 6–11Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Ancient Mariner English Rose (Rosa David Austin 'Ancient Mariner') — cup-shaped blooms with an inviting warm pink hue
Ancient Mariner English Rose (Rosa David Austin 'Ancient Mariner') — 'Rosa David Austin 'Ancient Mariner,'' an Amber Rose English RoseAncient Mariner English Rose (Rosa David Austin 'Ancient Mariner') — A vigorous shrub, it reaches up to 5 ft in height and 3 ft in widthAncient Mariner English Rose (Rosa David Austin 'Ancient Mariner') — making it an ideal choice for bedsAncient Mariner English Rose (Rosa David Austin 'Ancient Mariner') — this cultivar generally achieves an upright stature of around 4 feet with a spread of 3Ancient Mariner English Rose (Rosa David Austin 'Ancient Mariner') — pink coloration with a subtle hint of amber at the outer petalsAncient Mariner English Rose (Rosa David Austin 'Ancient Mariner') — and offers an excellent backdrop for the blooms+10

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
High
USDA zones
6–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Ancient Mariner English Rose (Rosa David Austin 'Ancient Mariner') — cup-shaped blooms with an inviting warm pink hue
Ancient Mariner English Rose (Rosa David Austin 'Ancient Mariner') — 'Rosa David Austin 'Ancient Mariner,'' an Amber Rose English Rose
Ancient Mariner English Rose (Rosa David Austin 'Ancient Mariner') — A vigorous shrub, it reaches up to 5 ft in height and 3 ft in width
Ancient Mariner English Rose (Rosa David Austin 'Ancient Mariner') — making it an ideal choice for beds
Ancient Mariner English Rose (Rosa David Austin 'Ancient Mariner') — this cultivar generally achieves an upright stature of around 4 feet with a spread of 3
Ancient Mariner English Rose (Rosa David Austin 'Ancient Mariner') — pink coloration with a subtle hint of amber at the outer petals
Ancient Mariner English Rose (Rosa David Austin 'Ancient Mariner') — and offers an excellent backdrop for the blooms
Ancient Mariner English Rose (Rosa David Austin 'Ancient Mariner') — Its robust, dark green foliage frames the fragrant flowers, with repeating blooms
Ancient Mariner English Rose (Rosa David Austin 'Ancient Mariner') — cup-shaped blossoms that can reach an impressive diameter of up to 4 inches
Ancient Mariner English Rose (Rosa David Austin 'Ancient Mariner') — The Amber Rose English Rose
Ancient Mariner English Rose (Rosa David Austin 'Ancient Mariner') — this variety presents a warm
Ancient Mariner English Rose (Rosa David Austin 'Ancient Mariner') — or even as a standout specimen plant
Ancient Mariner English Rose (Rosa David Austin 'Ancient Mariner') — is an exquisite cultivar that infuses classic charm and modern performance into the
Ancient Mariner English Rose (Rosa David Austin 'Ancient Mariner') — providing an enchanting and extended visual spectacle.<br><br>With a robust and bushy
Ancient Mariner English Rose (Rosa David Austin 'Ancient Mariner') — scientifically termed Rosa David Austin 'Ancient Mariner'
Ancient Mariner English Rose (Rosa David Austin 'Ancient Mariner') — Its vigorous foliage is dark green
Ancient Mariner English Rose (Rosa David Austin 'Ancient Mariner') — Ideal for borders and scent gardens, it thrives in well-drained soil and full sun to
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