Tess of the d'Urbervilles Rose (Rosa 'Ausmove') | David Austin Climbing Rose

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Tess of the d'Urbervilles Austin Rose

Rosa 'Tess of the D'Urbervilles‘

A striking David Austin climbing rose with large, deeply cupped, bright crimson-red blooms and a pleasing Old Rose fragrance.

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Rosa 'Tess of the d'Urbervilles' (Ausmove) is a striking English Climbing Rose from David Austin, celebrated for its large, deeply cupped, bright crimson-red blooms and pleasing Old Rose fragrance. Named after the heroine of Thomas Hardy‘s classic novel, this vigorous yet relatively compact climber produces an abundance of fully double, cup-shaped flowers with a rich, velvety crimson-red color that holds well in the garden. Each bloom contains up to 110 petals and can reach up to 4.5 inches in diameter, unfurling from elegant buds on sturdy stems. The flowers appear in flushes from late spring through to fall, creating a long-lasting, dramatic display. With its large, dark green, semi-glossy foliage and exceptional repeat-flowering ability, it is an outstanding choice for training on pillars, obelisks, walls, or fences, and adds a touch of classic romance to any garden setting.

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Light: Full sun (minimum 6 hours daily)

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Foliage & Flowers: Large, dark green, semi-glossy, deciduous leaves; large (3.5-5 inches), deeply cupped, fully double (up to 110 petals), bright crimson-red blooms; medium Old Rose fragrance; repeat flowering from late spring through fall.
Mature Height: 6-10 ft (as a short climber); 4-5 ft (as a shrub)
Mature Spread: 3-4 ft
Growth Rate: Vigorous
Hardiness Zones: USDA 4-11
Core Benefits: Large, velvety crimson-red blooms, repeat flowering, pleasing Old Rose fragrance, versatile as a climber or shrub, good disease resistance.
Best Uses: Climbing on pillars, obelisks, walls, fences; mixed borders; specimen planting; cutting gardens; cottage gardens.

Faqs

Q: Is this a shrub or a climbing rose?
A: It is a versatile rose that can be grown as a short climber (6-10 ft) on pillars, obelisks, or fences, or pruned to be maintained as a bushy shrub (4-5 ft) in borders.

Q: What does it smell like?
A: It has a pleasing, medium Old Rose fragrance that is classic and romantic, typical of many David Austin English roses.

Q: Is it disease resistant?
A: Yes, it has good general disease resistance. It is clothed in large, healthy, dark green leaves and is known for its vigor and resilience.

Q: How much sun does it need for the best flowering?
A: For the most abundant blooms and healthiest growth, plant 'Tess' in full sun, which means at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.

Q: Does it repeat bloom?
A: Yes, it is a repeat-flowering rose, producing abundant flushes of blooms from late spring through to early winter in most climates.

Q: Where does the name come from?
A: It is named after Tess, the heroine of Thomas Hardy's classic 1891 novel, Tess of the d'Urbervilles.

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