Rosa 'Wollerton Old Hall'

Rosa ‘Wollerton Old Hall’ – A Luxurious, Strongly Scented English Rose of Outstanding Elegance

Rosa ‘Wollerton Old Hall’ is one of the most admired and beautifully scented English roses bred by David Austin. Named after the enchanting Shropshire garden Wollerton Old Hall, this variety is celebrated for its strong perfume, elegant bud-to-bloom transformation, and versatile growth habit. It can be grown as a large shrub or trained as a short climber, making it ideal for arches, walls, pillars, and structural focal points in the garden.

From the moment its buds begin to unfurl, ‘Wollerton Old Hall’ shows its exceptional quality. The buds are neatly rounded and tinted with soft apricot, gradually opening into full, deeply cupped rosettes. As the flowers mature, the colour softens to a creamy, buttery yellow, creating a warm and romantic visual effect. This shifting palette adds depth and interest to borders and features beautifully against both green foliage and more colourful planting companions.

One of its most celebrated qualities is its powerful, complex fragrance. The scent is rich and multi-layered, with notes often described as myrrh, vanilla, and warm citrus. It is among the strongest fragrances in the entire David Austin collection, making it a perfect rose for garden seating areas, pathways, doorways, or pergolas—anywhere its perfume can be appreciated up close.

Rosa ‘Wollerton Old Hall’ is vigorous and adaptable. As a shrub, it typically reaches 1.5–1.8 metres, forming a tall, upright plant with a graceful presence. When lightly trained, it can easily reach 2.5 metres, making it an excellent choice for vertical gardening. This versatility allows gardeners to use it in a wide range of designs—from classic cottage gardens to more contemporary landscapes.

The foliage is healthy, mid-green, and slightly glossy, offering a clean backdrop to the warm-toned flowers. Gardeners appreciate its good disease resistance, strong growth, and free-flowering habit. Its blooms appear in flushes from early summer to autumn, ensuring months of fragrance and colour. Because of its upright structure and long, flexible stems, it is also an excellent choice for archways and obelisks where height and fragrance are both desired.

In mixed borders, ‘Wollerton Old Hall’ pairs beautifully with lavender, nepeta, salvia, foxgloves, veronica, and hardy geraniums. The warm tones of the flowers stand out especially well against cooler blues and purples. It also fits wonderfully into romantic cottage-garden schemes or formal rose borders.

Key Features of Rosa ‘Wollerton Old Hall’

• Exquisite Colour: Apricot buds opening into creamy, buttery-yellow rosettes.

• Strong Fragrance: Powerful myrrh-style perfume with vanilla and citrus notes.

• Versatile Growth Habit: Can be grown as a tall shrub (1.5–1.8m) or trained as a short climber (up to 2.5m).

• Healthy and Robust: Excellent disease resistance and vigorous growth.

• Repeat Flowering: Blooms freely from early summer into autumn.

• Elegant Foliage: Mid-green leaves that complement its warm blooms beautifully.

• Perfect for Structures: Ideal for arches, walls, pergolas, or vertical accents.

Planting & Care Guide

Sun Requirements:

• Prefers full sun but will tolerate partial shade.

• At least six hours of sunlight daily produces best flowering.

Soil:

• Fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil is ideal.

• Add compost or well-rotted manure when planting.

Watering:

• Water deeply during establishment and during dry spells.

• Maintain consistent moisture throughout the flowering season.

Feeding:

• Use a rose fertiliser in early spring.

• Feed again after the first flush to encourage repeated blooming.

Pruning:

• Prune in late winter or early spring.

• As a shrub: shorten stems by one-third and remove weak growth.

• As a climber: tie in long shoots horizontally and remove weak stems.

Perfect for Garden Centre Displays

Rosa ‘Wollerton Old Hall’ is a customer favourite thanks to its luxurious scent, warm creamy blooms, and versatility as both a shrub and climber. Its strong fragrance alone draws immediate interest, while its elegant form and repeat flowering make it easy to recommend to gardeners seeking a romantic, standout rose for their outdoor space

• Size
  6L

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