English shrub roseShrub, DeciduousFamily: Rosaceae
Height: 1.2mSpread: 90cm
Hardy
Scented flowers
Flower colour:
Pink
Foliage colour:
Green
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Position
Sun Exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Middle
Soil
Prefers rich soil:
Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Rosa 'Thomas á Becket' is an attractive, disease-resistant shrub rose with a shrubby growth habit that lends itself to growing in a naturalistic or informal border. It bears shallow-cupped, nodding red flowers with a strong, citrus scent, and makes an excellent cut flower.
Grow Rosa 'Thomas á Becket' in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering.