David Austin Roses Sombreuil
Best climbing rose for gardeners seeking elegant, long-blooming vertical accents.
This climbing rose brings an unmatched, old-world elegance to vertical spaces with its persistent, tea-scented blooms. While it demands the patience required to train a fifteen-foot climber, the reward is a season-long display of refined, quartered rosettes that few other shrubs can match.
$40.00
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking fragrant blooms for indoor floral arrangements
- Rose lovers who appreciate classic, old-fashioned flower shapes
- Landscapers needing fast-growing vines for vertical garden structures
Who should skip it
- Gardeners who prefer low-maintenance, thornless plant varieties
- Residents in humid climates prone to frequent summer rainfall
- Urban gardeners with limited space or small patio areas
Performance breakdown
Bloom Aesthetics
Quartered rosettes offer a sophisticated, timeless look for any garden.
Fragrance Profile
Classic tea scent provides a subtle, elegant sensory experience.
Climbing Versatility
Reaches impressive heights, perfect for covering walls and structural pillars.
Flowering Duration
Reliable repeat blooming keeps the garden vibrant from spring through winter.
Climate Adaptability
Broad zone compatibility ensures success across diverse regional climates.
Support Guarantee
Five-year coverage provides exceptional peace of mind for long-term growth.
Key Specs
Colour
Creamy white
Flowering
Repeat Flowering
Fragrance
Medium-strong, Tea
Bloom Size
Large (3.5-5")
Family
Climbing Rose
Size
Medium Climber
Height
15ft
Breeder
Robert
Year of Introduction
1850
Suitable for zones
Zones 5-11
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