Shrub Rose 'Thomas A Becket' 20 - 30 cm / 6 l
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Why We Love It
Why We Love It
'Thomas à Becket' roses blossom with a rich raspberry hue that always draws the eye.
These pinky-red flowers are equally lovely on the nose with a distinctive lemony scent.
The petals of the large blooms are looser and less dense than other rosette varieties creating a more relaxed look that's perfect for a natural-looking mixed border.
Like most roses it will thrive in all sorts of soil types.
It can also be planted in partial sun so will bring a splash of colour to a dappled part of your garden.
Keep deadheading and the bush will produce those gorgeous crimson flowers all the way from June until late September.
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How to Plant
How to Plant
'Thomas à Becket' will happily thrive in full or partial sun, and in any moist, well-drained soil. It's usually a border or bed shrub, but you can also plant it in a container.
Into the Ground
'Thomas à Becket' reaches a height of approximately 1.4 metres, so keep it towards the centre or back of your border. You'll need a spade, a fork and some soil improver.
- Soak the shrub.
- Dig a hole about twice the size of the plant's rootball.
- Break up the soil at the base of the hole, adding some soil improver.
- Pop the rose into the hole and fill it in with soil.
- Firm the soil around the rose, and give it a thorough water.
Into a Pot
Pick a sheltered place in full or partial sun, and use a large pot with plenty of drainage. You'll need a spade, a material that can act as drainage and a mix of multi-purpose and potting compost.
- Soak the rose bush.
- Pop some pieces of smashed pot in the base of the planter to improve drainage.
- Cover this with a shallow layer of the compost mix.
- Place the rose in the pot and backfill it with more compost.
- Water well.
Product Specifications
Product Specifications
| Eventual Spread | 140 cm |
|---|---|
| Current Height | 20 - 30 cm |
| Eventual Height | 140 cm |
| Location | Border or bed, Terrace or balcony |
| Planting time | Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn |
| Lifecycle | Perennial |
| Effort Level | Looks after itself |
| Botanic Name | Rosa 'Thomas Becket' |
| Flower Colour | Red |
| Indoor / Outdoor | Outdoor |
| Pot Diameter | 25 cm |
| Pot Volume | 6 l |
| Brand Name | David Austin |
| Weight | 5.5 kg |
