




Roald Dahl® Rose Bush By David Austin® 3 or 5 Gallon
Warm orange-red buds gradually open into medium-sized, neatly cupped rosette blooms in a rich apricot tone. The flowers are exceptionally sturdy and release a delightful fruity Tea fragrance. This variety is known for its strong health and reliable growth, developing into a well-shaped, rounded shrub with a naturally bushy habit and relatively few thorns. The rose was introduced to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Roald Dahl, with the blessing of his wife, Liccy Dahl. Its warm apricot coloring was inspired by the famous peach from the beloved book James and the Giant Peach. Proceeds from the rose helped raise £100,000 for Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity.
Characteristics:
- Colour: Apricot
- Flowering: Repeat Flowering
- Fragrance: Medium,Tea
- Bloom Size: Medium
- Family: English Shrub Rose
- Size: Medium Shrub
- Height: 4ft
- Width: 4ft
- Breeder: David Austin
- Year of Introduction: 2016
- Suitable for zones: Zones 5-11
- Petal Count: 55
Location:
Cutting
Mixed Border
Pots & Containers
Rose Border
Rose Hedges
Partial Shade
Growing conditions:
North, East, South, West Facing
Full Sunlight
Partial Shade
All soil types
Behind the name:
Named to mark the centenary ofRoald Dahl’s birth, with the approval of his wife, Liccy Dahl – the coloring reminiscent ofthe eponymous peach in James and the Giant Peach.
Important Information
- 2026 Rose bush orders will start shipping end of May 2026 and ship weekly afterwards.
- Rose bushes are offered in both own root and grafted.
- Our farm does not allow pickups. All orders are shipped to the shipping address placed on the order.
- Please see Care & Handling page for how to plant your rose bush
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Roald Dahl® Rose Bush By David Austin® 3 or 5 Gallon
Sale price$99.00
Regular price$199.00
How To Plant Your David Austin® Rose Bush