Roald Dahl David Austin Rose

Roald Dahl David Austin Rose

5 Gallon·Shrub
$129.00
Sale price  $129.00 Regular price 
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Roald Dahl David Austin Rose

Shrub Roes 'Roald Dahl'

A nearly thornless, shade-tolerant English Rose with warm apricot blooms.

$129.00
Sale price  $129.00 Regular price 
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Because of their size and weight, our plants are not suitable for long-distance shipping and are delivered locally to ensure health and quality.

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Roald Dahl David Austin Rose captures the warmth and whimsy of its namesake's stories with its charming apricot blooms. The flowers are a cheerful, soft apricot-orange, forming neat, many-petalled cups that nod gently on the stems. It shares the same excellent garden traits as 'Olivia Austin', flowering early and persistently even in partial shade. With its nearly thornless stems, healthy foliage, and compact habit, it is a friendly, easy-going rose that brings continuous, warm color to borders, pots, and difficult lightly shaded spots.

  • Warm Apricot-Orange Cups: Features charming, cupped rosettes in a warm apricot shade that gently fade to soft pink.

  • Excellent Performance in Partial Shade: Blooms reliably and repeatedly with only a few hours of direct sunlight.

  • Nearly Thornless Canes: Makes pruning, handling, and cutting a pleasure.

  • Compact & Very Healthy: Forms a well-branched, rounded shrub with excellent disease resistance.

  • Early and Continuous Bloom: Starts flowering early in spring and continues with great determination.

Knowing how we measure the size?

Knowing how we measure the size?

When browsing our plants, you may notice size terms such as Gallon, Multi, or Stand. These describe how a plant is grown, containerized, or structured at the time of sale — not just its height. Understanding these terms will help you choose the right plant for your space and expectations.

🌱 Gallon Size (Container Size)

Gallon refers to the size of the nursery container the plant is currently growing in (e.g. 1 Gallon, 5 Gallon, 15 Gallon).

  • A larger gallon size generally means:

    • A more established root system

    • A sturdier plant

    • Faster visual impact after planting

  • Example:

    • 5 Gallon: Ideal for residential gardens, easy to handle, good balance of value and maturity

    • 15 Gallon: More mature, provides quicker results in the landscape

Note: Gallon size does not guarantee a specific height, as growth varies by species.


🌳 Multi (Multi-Trunk / Multi-Branch Form)

Multi indicates the plant has multiple trunks or main stems growing from the base.

  • Commonly used for:

    • Ornamental trees

    • Feature plants

    • Japanese maples, olives, crepe myrtles, etc.

  • Why choose Multi:

    • Fuller, more sculptural appearance

    • Strong visual presence even at younger ages

    • Popular for design-focused landscapes


🌲 Stand (Single-Trunk / Standard Form)

Stand (short for Standard) refers to a single, dominant trunk with a raised or naturally formed canopy.

  • Commonly used for:

    • Shade trees

    • Street trees

    • Orchard and structural plantings

  • Why choose Stand:

    • Clean, classic tree form

    • Easier clearance for walkways and lawns

    • Preferred for long-term structure and uniformity


🌿 Choosing the Right Size

  • If you want instant impact → larger Gallon, Multi form

  • If you want long-term structure → Stand form

  • If you want flexibility and value → mid-size Gallon containers

If you’re unsure which size or form fits your project, our team is happy to help you select the best option based on your space, timeline, and design goals.

Quick facts
  • Features:Foliage: Oval, serrated leaves with healthy green foliage.Flowers:Cup-shaped medium blooms (3-4 inches).Warm apricot-orange coloration,Very double (85+ petals).Light tea fragrance with honey notes.Growth Habit: Upright yet bushy form with nearly thornless canes
  • Mature Height: 3-5 ft
  • Mature Width: 3-5 ft
  • Key Advantages:Exceptional repeat bloomer: Flowers continuously from early spring through frost.Shade tolerant: Thrives with just 2-3 hours of sunlight.Low maintenance: Excellent disease resistance and nearly thornless.Versatile size: Perfect for small spaces and containers
  • Landscape Uses:Shady borders (north-facing gardens).Container displays (patios/entryways).Cutting gardens.Mixed perennial beds
  • Care Requirements:Light: Minimum 2-3 hours sun (performs in partial shade).Soil: Rich, well-drained soil.Water: Consistent moisture.Pruning: Light shaping in early spring
  • Special Attributes:Named for beloved British author Roald Dahl.Flowers fade beautifully to soft peach.Exceptionally long blooming season.Nearly thornless stems make handling easy
FAQs

Q: How is the fragrance?A: It has a light, pleasant, and sweet tea fragrance. While not overpowering, its scent is a delightful complement to its visual charm and easy-care nature.

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Our drivers are trained to handle living plants, not just boxes. For many trees, we can set them in place near the planting site.

Grow with our ongoing support

You’ll receive basic care guidelines, and you can always reach out if you’re unsure about watering, fertilizing, or pruning.

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