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The Generous Gardener® English Climbing Rose has all of the traditional traits of the perfect rose. The delicate, pink flowers bloom in clusters, filling the garden with the most delicious musky perfume. When fully open, each flower has the look of waterlilies floating on the surface of a pond. The Generous Gardener® will cover any arch or structure with fresh and perky flowers, no matter how hot the summer temperatures.
The Generous Gardener® was introduced in 2002 and has proven to be a hardy climber for almost any garden situation. This rose will tolerate not only part shade and most soil types but will remain hardy during cold winters as far North as zone 4. The generous Gardener® is a low-maintenance climbing rose ideal for covering a structure or problematic sloped area.
The Generous Gardener® English Climbing Rose Care
Climbing roses require well-drained soil that is also moisture retentive. Plant them in full sun to part shade and mulch the root zone with 2-3 inches of compost, shredded leaves, or arborist chips. Provide one inch of water a week either from natural rainfall or drip irrigation. Keeping the foliage dry during watering lessens the chance of disease and pest infestation. Roses are hungry plants and require fertilizing at least twice a growing season. Apply a granular formulation for roses early in the spring and again when the first flower buds appear.
Pruning for climbing roses is easy and should be done while the shrub is dormant during the winter or early spring. Remove any suckers that have grown out for the bud union. Remove any leggy or whippy growth from the main structural canes. Tie in any leaders you want to encourage to grow longer, and finally, cut back old growth to the first three buds on a central structural cane. Cutting a climbing rose below 2 feet will severely alter the overall spreading habit and is not helpful for rejuvenation.
The Generous Gardener® English Climbing Rose Spacing
The Generous Gardener® is a compact climbing rose and perfect for covering a short arbor or sunny wall. The mature height is 5+ feet with a spread of 3-4 feet. Plant any companion shrubs or perennials 18 inches from the base to allow for proper air circulation.
The Generous Gardener® English Rose Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 8 |
| Plant Type: Bushes |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 10 - 15 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 3 - 4 Feet |
| Spacing: 3 - 4 Feet |
| Habit: Climbing |
| Flower Color(s): Pink |
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| Foliage Type: Semi-Evergreen, Deciduous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
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| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering |
| Watering: Low |
| Resists: Disease |
| Tolerates: Heat, Drought |
| Attracts: Butterflies |
| Container Role: Thriller |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Hedges & Privacy, Mass Planting |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Low Maintenance |
| Brand: David Austin Roses |
| Common Name: The Generous Gardener® English Rose |
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| Scientific Name: Rosa The Generous Gardener |
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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 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 ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 31th |
| 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.
Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.
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This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: Idaho, AK, HI. These restrictions apply only to this specific plant due to agricultural regulations or other limitations. Other plants may still be available for shipping to these states.
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