Graham Thomas Rose
Rosa Graham Thomas 'Ausmas"David Austin’s Graham Thomas is one of the most iconic English roses ever introduced, admired worldwide for its glowing golden yellow blooms and outstanding garden performance. Its large, cupped flowers carry a fresh tea scent and appear repeatedly from late spring through autumn, creating a warm, uplifting presence in any landscape. The rose grows with energy and grace, forming an upright shrub that can also be trained as a short climber on arches, trellises, or walls. Its clear yellow color, neither brassy nor pale-stands out beautifully against its healthy, glossy foliage.
Highly versatile and reliable, Graham Thomas thrives in a range of garden styles, from traditional borders to cottage gardens and formal plantings. Its vigorous growth makes it an excellent choice for hedging, feature plantings, or companion pairings with blues, purples, and whites. Known for durability and repeat flowering, this rose continues to be a favorite for gardeners seeking a stunning, long-lived shrub that delivers beauty season after season.
Care Instructions
Planting:
Choose a sunny area with a minimum of 6 hours of light. Prepare a wide hole enriched with compost. Position the crown at soil level and backfill firmly.
Watering:
Water deeply once or twice weekly during establishment. Maintain consistent moisture in summer, avoiding oversaturation.
Pruning:
Prune in late winter or early spring. Remove old, weak, or crossing stems and shape to encourage balanced, vigorous new growth.
Pest Control:
Check regularly for aphids, mites, and rose sawfly larvae. Use insecticidal soap, neem oil, or encourage beneficial insects for natural control.
Soil Tips:
Plant in fertile, well-draining soil. Add compost annually and mulch to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and improve soil structure.
