Rosa ‘The Ancient Mariner’ (The Ancient Mariner Rose) Standards
Rosa ‘The Ancient Mariner’ (The Ancient Mariner Rose) Standards
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Rosa ‘The Ancient Mariner’ is an elegant David Austin standard rose crowned with masses of large, densely petalled blooms. Each flower displays a glowing mid-pink centre that gradually softens towards the outer petals, eventually opening to reveal golden stamens. Its medium-to-strong myrrh fragrance and repeat-flowering performance provide a beautiful combination of colour and scent from late spring through to early winter.
Grafted onto a tall, upright stem, this standard rose creates an impressive tree-like feature without requiring the space of a conventional ornamental tree. It is ideal for framing entrances, lining paths, enhancing formal gardens or adding height to borders and large containers. Customers will appreciate its romantic flower form, extended blooming season and distinctive architectural presence.
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Mature height
Approximately 1.5–1.8 metres overall, depending on the grafted stem height and pruning
Mature width
Approximately 1–1.25 metres across the flowering crown
Spacing
Approximately 1.2–1.5 metres apart
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous; May Remain Semi-Deciduous In Warm, Frost-Free Climates
Foliage
Glowing Mid-Pink To Pale Pink Flowers, Golden Stamens And Green Foliage
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Repeat Flowering From Late Spring Through To Early Winter
Sun tolerance
Full Sun To Part Shade; Best Flowering With At Least 4–6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight
Maintenance
Moderate; Stake Firmly, Water Deeply, Feed During The Growing Season, Deadhead Regularly And Prune In Late Winter
Root System
Grafted Onto Vigorous Rose Rootstock With A Deep, Branched And Non-Invasive Root System; Prefers Fertile, Moist, Well-Drained Soil