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Bouquet of bright crimson red flowers with green leaves
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Vibrant red roses with green leaves in a garden setting
Close-up of crimson red roses with green leaves
Bouquet of bright crimson red flowers with green leaves
Bouquet of deep red roses with green leaves on a blurred natural background
Vibrant red roses with green leaves in a garden setting

Grafted on Rosa Multiflora #1 Grade Bare-Root Rose

Thomas A Becket®

$64.95 CAD
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'AUSwinston'

Named for Canterbury Cathedral, the site commemorating this martyred archbishop, this Austin rose captivates with striking crimson-red rosettes held in large heads that nod attractively. Thomas A Becket® unfurls large, exceptionally long-lasting blooms with a moderately fragrant scent of old rose, citrus, and raspberry notes. Very winter hardy, this bushy shrub is ideal for beds and hedges where its peony-like flowers can be admired.

More About Thomas A Becket®

Thomas A Becket® opens from bulbous, dark pink-red buds in loose clusters, revealing large rosettes in dark pink nearing medium red with a lighter reverse. As the very double flowers mature, they transition into loose tufts with gently reflexed petals reminiscent of peony blooms, their heads nodding gracefully on gently arching stems. Moderately fragrant with old rose notes layered with bright citrus and raspberry.
Growing Details

Thomas A Becket® forms a bushy shrub with gently arching stems reaching 4' × 4', thriving in CA Zones 5-6+ | USDA 4-5+ and beyond. Clad in large, textured green foliage with a semi-glossy finish, this continuous blooming rose shows minor fungal susceptibility in some growing areas.
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Add Thomas A Becket® to your garden for long-lasting, peony-like blooms that nod gracefully.

  • Description

    Thomas A Becket® opens from bulbous, dark pink-red buds in loose clusters, revealing large rosettes in dark pink nearing medium red with a lighter reverse. As the very double flowers mature, they transition into loose tufts with gently reflexed petals reminiscent of peony blooms, their heads nodding gracefully on gently arching stems. Moderately fragrant with old rose notes layered with bright citrus and raspberry.


    Breeder: Austin    Introduced IN 2013

  • Growing Details

    Thomas A Becket® forms a bushy shrub with gently arching stems reaching 4' × 4', thriving in CA Zones 5-6+ | USDA 4-5+ and beyond. Clad in large, textured green foliage with a semi-glossy finish, this continuous blooming rose shows minor fungal susceptibility in some growing areas.

  • Characteristics

    • Classification: David Austin® Roses
    • Typical Plant Size: 4'h x 4'w | Bushy | Arching
    • Bloom Types: Rosette, Very Double (40+petals)
    • Bloom Size: Large | 3" - 4"
    • Growing Zones: Very Winter Hardy | CA Zones 5-6+ | USDA 4-5+
    • Fragrance Notes: Moderate Fragrant, Old Rose, Citrus, Fruity

  • Awards

    2019 Bronze Medal, Australia
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Thomas A Becket®

Healthy, hardy, and grown with care in Canada, our roses are selected for their beauty, reliability, and strength.