- Full Sun (6+ Hours Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 3 - 4 Feet
- Mature Spread 4 - 5 Feet
- Growing Zones 4 - 11
Named after the George Eliot novel, Silas Marner, Silas Marner® Rose should be famous in its own right. Silas Marner® Rose has ruffled, soft mid-pink flowers that are incredibly beautiful. Offset by deep red stems and glossy foliage, Silas Marner® Rose flowers are truly noteworthy. This medium-sized shrub rose is a repeat bloomer delivering one gorgeous rose after another.
Silas Marner® Rose flowers have a delightfully mild “Old World Fragrance” of lemon and apricot. With a spreading habit, this arching beauty is good for borders or as a hedge. Being on the slightly smaller size of the rose scale, Silas Marner® Rose also makes a great choice for containers. The rose has disease-resistant foliage and is hardy from zone 4 - 11. Silas Marner® Rose flowers from May - September and makes an amazing cut flower.
Silas Marner® Rose Care
Silas Marner® Rose prefers a location in full sun with good air circulation. The rose prefers well-drained soil with a neutral pH. Silas Marner® Rose will benefit from a yearly application of an organic fertilizer designed for roses with a higher proportion of phosphorus.
Deadhead spent flowers of Silas Marner® Rose to keep the plant reblooming. Pruning is an important maintenance task for the care of roses because it helps to eliminate disease as well as encourage new growth. Prune weak canes or old woody growth in the wintertime, and reduce the height of the rose by half.
For container care, plant this shrub in a generous-sized pot to accommodate the root ball and ensure the pot has good drainage. Place the container in a location that receives 5 - 6 hours of full sun a day with good airflow. Water the base of your potted rose plant thoroughly in the mornings, avoiding contact with the foliage.
Silas Marner® Rose Spacing
Silas Marner® Rose will grow to 3-4 feet in height with a spread of 4 feet. Space plants 40-48 inches apart.
Silas Marner® Rose Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 11 |
| Plant Type: Perennials |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun (6+ Hours Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 3 - 4 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 4 - 5 Feet |
| Mature Spacing: 4 - 5 Feet |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): Pink |
| Flower Description: N/A |
| Bloom Period: N/A |
| Foliage Type: Deciduous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: N/A |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Disease |
| Tolerates: N/A |
| Attracts: Bees, Butterflies |
| Container Role: Thriller |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Specimen or Focal Point |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Low Maintenance, Continuous Blooming or Rebloomer |
| Brand: David Austin Roses |
| Common Name: Silas Marner® Rose |
| Other Name(s): Silas Marner® Rose |
| Scientific Name: Rosa Silas Marner® |
- SKU:
- 1231015112-pc
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
#5 Pot
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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Pre-Ordered Plants
Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated Spring Shipping Schedule
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 24th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
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