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Grafted on Rosa Multiflora #1 Grade Bare-Root Rose

Tess of the D'urbervilles®

$64.95 CAD
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Named for the heroine of Thomas Hardy's novel, this Austin rose climber delivers striking drama with large, deeply cupped blooms in medium red that age to hot pink. Tess of the D'urbervilles® unfurls exceptionally long-lasting flowers with a moderate fragrance of old rose, myrrh, and subtle tea, ideal for arches, pergolas, and cutting gardens. Very winter hardy, this vigorous climber reaches 8'+.

More About Tess of the D'urbervilles®

Tess of the D'urbervilles® opens from ovoid, raspberry-red buds in small clusters, revealing large, deeply cupped blooms in medium red. As the very double flowers mature, they transition into old-fashioned rosettes with gently reflexed petals, their colour softening to cool hot pink tones. Moderately fragrant with a wonderful blend of old rose and myrrh layered with subtle tea notes, these exceptionally long-lasting blooms bring both colour and perfume to the garden.
Growing Details

Tess of the D'Urbervilles® forms a compact climber reaching 8 feet tall and 4 feet wide, thriving in CA Zones 5-6+ | USDA 4-5+ and warmer. Its strong canes are clothed in rich green, leathery foliage with a soft matte to semi-glossy sheen. A repeat bloomer, it’s ideal for arches, pergolas, and vertical displays, where its large, long-lasting blooms create dramatic, romantic cascades - equally striking when used as cut flowers in arrangements.

Add Tess of the D'urbervilles® to your garden for large, long-lasting blooms that bring literary elegance to arches and vertical structures.

  • Description

    Tess of the D'urbervilles® opens from ovoid, raspberry-red buds in small clusters, revealing large, deeply cupped blooms in medium red. As the very double flowers mature, they transition into old-fashioned rosettes with gently reflexed petals, their colour softening to cool hot pink tones. Moderately fragrant with a wonderful blend of old rose and myrrh layered with subtle tea notes, these exceptionally long-lasting blooms bring both colour and perfume to the garden.


    Breeder: Austin    Introduced IN 1998

  • Growing Details

    Tess of the D'Urbervilles® forms a compact climber reaching 8 feet tall and 4 feet wide, thriving in CA Zones 5-6+ | USDA 4-5+ and warmer. Its strong canes are clothed in rich green, leathery foliage with a soft matte to semi-glossy sheen. A repeat bloomer, it’s ideal for arches, pergolas, and vertical displays, where its large, long-lasting blooms create dramatic, romantic cascades - equally striking when used as cut flowers in arrangements.

  • Characteristics

    • Classification: David Austin® Roses
    • Typical Plant Size: 8'+h x 4'+w | Climbing
    • 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, Myrrh, Tea
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Tess of the D'urbervilles®

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