David Austin Rose 'Thomas à Becket' (22 cm pot)

A rose bush is a must-have in any garden, terrace, or balcony. These are extraordinary shrub plants—always elegant and highly versatile. They suit many styles, adapt well to different soil types and, apart from a few hours of direct sun a day, need little else to brighten up gardens, beds, and planters. The famous “David Austin” English roses—created by David Austin himself—combine the beauty and fragrance of old roses with the hardiness and repeat flowering of modern roses, producing lush, rosette-shaped blooms with lots of petals, varied colours, and intense fragrances (such as myrrh, fruit, tea, and more). These roses are loved for their timeless beauty, fragrance, and ability to flower abundantly, bringing a touch of romance and sophistication to green spaces from spring/summer through to autumn.

Scientific name: Rosa spp.
Variety/cultivar name: Fragrant rose, ‘Thomas à Becket’
Family: Rosaceae
Category: Outdoor plant
Approx. height: 50 cm
Pot diameter: 22 cm (6 L)

The ‘Thomas à Becket’ rose is a variety with a very different character from the usual English roses, closer to species roses than old roses, as it has a more natural, shrubby growth habit. Its colour won’t leave anyone indifferent! The crimson red is striking and vibrant. The flowers can be described as slightly cup-shaped, opening into informal rosettes, with the petals curling back as they age. They appear in medium-sized clusters, with each flower attractively nodding on the stem. They have an old-rose fragrance with a distinct hint of lemon zest. This rose forms a robust shrub with a relatively informal habit. It was named after Canterbury Cathedral, in the city of Canterbury, Kent, in south-east England. It’s one of the oldest and most important cathedrals in the UK.

‘Thomas à Becket’ Rose characteristics:
Flower colour: Crimson red.
Fragrance: Old-rose scent, medium intensity.
Flower size: Large (8–12 cm diameter).
Height: Reaches up to 1.40 m tall, ideal for garden borders, and for training on structures such as arches or fences.

CUIDADOS
Light: Full sun (without around 4 hours of direct sun/day, it won’t flower well).
Temperature: Roses are well adapted to our temperate climate. They like temperatures between 15°C and 28°C, but also tolerate lower temperatures well (down to -20°C).
Watering: Moderate—after planting, in the first summer, and during flowering periods. Reduce watering in winter—if it’s outdoors, let the rain do the job (only water if there’s a prolonged dry spell).
Fertilising: Use a rose fertiliser in spring–summer, following the instructions on the product label.
Pruning: Like most roses, this variety also tolerates pruning well. Remove dry/damaged branches and spent blooms to encourage flowering and keep the desired shape. Prune in late winter or early spring.
Soil: They adapt well to different soil/substrate types, as long as they’re light and rich in organic matter (they really like humus). The soil should be well-drained, as they don’t tolerate waterlogging.
Pet Friendly: Most roses themselves aren’t considered toxic to pets. However, if ingested, the thorns can cause serious injuries.

Tip: Roses don’t like excessive wind exposure, but the chosen spot should be airy to prevent fungi on leaves and flowers.

WARNING! Representative photo – the image shown is of a specimen in stock at the time the product was added to the online catalogue, and is therefore for reference. A planta fornecida será similar à da foto sendo que, dependendo da fase do ciclo vegetativo em que se encontre, poderá variar na forma, aparência ou tamanho (ex: outra tonalidade de folha, com ou sem flor/fruto, etc). A altura referida inclui o vaso plástico que se vê na fotografia.