Thomas à Becket^®

Name: Thomas à Becket®
Brand: David Austin
SKU: THOBEC
Price: 35.0 USD
Availability: InStock

(Auswinston) English Shrub Rose Bred By David Austin

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Bare Root

$35.00

Plant January - May (zone-dependant)

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Description

This is a variety of very different character from the general run of English Roses, being rather closer to the Species Roses than to the Old Roses and more natural and shrubby in growth. A striking crimson-red; the individual flowers can best be described as shallowly cupped, opening as informal rosettes; the petals quickly reflexing as the flowers age. They are held in medium-sized heads; the individual blooms nodding attractively on the stem. They have an Old Rose fragrance with a strong lemon zest character. It forms a strong, rather informal shrub. Named for Canterbury Cathedral.

Characteristics

Colour: Crimson-red

BLOOM COLOUR

Colour may vary depending on growing conditions. Colour fade is a characteristic of some varieties.
Flowering: Repeat Flowering

REPEAT or ONCE FLOWERING?

REPEAT FLOWERING roses flower in flushes from late spring through to early winter. ONCE FLOWERING roses only produce a single flush of blooms lasting 3 to 4 weeks in mid summer
Fragrance: Medium,Old Rose
Bloom Size: Large

BLOOM SIZE GUIDE

Bloom size varies over the life cycle of each bloom. Measurements refer to the average diameter of a bloom at its prime. LARGE BLOOM: 3.5-5" MEDIUM BLOOM: 2-3.5" SMALL BLOOM 1-2"
Family: English Shrub Rose
Size: Large Shrub

SIZE GUIDE

All measurements are approximate 'height x width' and refer to a 3 year old established rose, pruned once annually, measured during the first flush of flowers in June.
Height: 5ft
Width: 4ft
Breeder: David Austin
Year of Introduction: 2013
Suitable for zones: Zones 5-11
Petal Count: 63 petals

Location

Mixed Border
Rose Border
Rose Hedges

Growing conditions

East, South, West Facing
Full Sunlight
All soil types

Behind the name

Named for Canterbury Cathedral in Kent, UK.

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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 800 328 8893.

When's the best time to plant roses?

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.

Do you provide a guarantee on your roses?

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. That’s the David Austin promise. If you would like to request a replacement or refund of a rose within the 5 year guarantee period, please complete our Returns form.