David Austin Roses Wollerton Old Hall Climbing Rose
Best climbing rose for gardeners seeking fragrant, vertical seasonal color.
This climbing rose delivers a sophisticated, multi-layered fragrance and a graceful color shift that few other climbers can match. While it demands the patience required for vertical training, the reward is a nearly thornless, repeat-blooming display that transforms a bare wall into a fragrant, apricot-hued sanctuary.
$31.95
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a deeply aromatic and immersive sensory experience
- Designers looking for sophisticated, warm-toned floral accents
- Homeowners wanting consistent, long-lasting color throughout the growing season
Who should skip it
- Gardeners who prefer traditional, sweet floral scents over medicinal notes
- Busy gardeners looking for a low-maintenance, self-supporting shrub
- Gardeners in humid climates wanting a strictly disease-resistant variety
Performance breakdown
Fragrance Intensity
Complex myrrh and citrus notes provide a sophisticated, long-lasting garden aroma.
Bloom Longevity
Reliable repeat flowering keeps the garden vibrant from spring through autumn.
Vertical Versatility
Ideal for scaling structures with its vigorous twelve-foot climbing habit.
Ease of Maintenance
Reduced thorn count makes pruning and training significantly more manageable.
Establishment Speed
Grafted rootstock ensures robust growth and blooms within the first year.
Climate Adaptability
Broad hardiness range thrives across diverse zones from five to ten.
Key Specs
SKU
27860
Mature Height
12 feet
Mature Width
6 feet
Hardiness Zones
5 - 10
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Soil
Loamy, Well-Drained
Bloom Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Flower Color
Orange
Foliage Type
Semi-Evergreen
Plant Form
Upright
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