David Austin Roses Thomas A Becket

Description
This is a variety of very different character from the general run of English Roses, being rather closer to the Species Roses than to the Old Roses and more natural and shrubby in growth. A striking crimson-red; the individual flowers can best be described as shallowly cupped, opening as informal rosettes; the petals quickly reflexing as the flowers age. They are held in medium-sized heads; the individual blooms nodding attractively on the stem. They have an Old Rose fragrance with a strong lemon zest character. It forms a strong, rather informal shrub. Named for Canterbury Cathedral.
Characteristics
Color: Crimson-red
Flowering: Repeat Flowering
Fragrance: Medium, Old Rose
Bloom Size: Large
Family: English Shrub Rose
Size: Large Shrub
5ft
4ft
Breeder: David Austin
Year of Introduction: 2013
Suitable for zones: Zones 5-11
Petal Count: 63 petals
Ideal For
Mixed Border
Rose Hedges
Rose Border
Growing Conditions
East, South, West Facing
All soil types
Full Sunlight
Origin of Name
Named for Canterbury Cathedral in Kent, UK.