Hardiness
Zone 5
Discover the plant
English Rose ‘Thomas à Becket’
FamilyRosaceae
Rosa 'Thomas à Becket', commonly known as the English rose 'Thomas à Becket', is a David Austin-style creation cherished for its natural appearance and abundant flowering. Its flexible, slightly spreading bushy habit bears semi-double to double flowers of vibrant raspberry red with crimson hues, offering both a romantic and rustic effect. Highly fragrant, they diffuse a rich and fresh scent with classic old rose notes, perceptible near resting areas. Free-flowering from early summer until the first frosts, this rose integrates perfectly into mass plantings, informal hedges, or as a background in flowerbeds. Its glossy medium green foliage enhances the intensity of the petals. Rosa 'Thomas à Becket' attracts pollinating insects and brings character and authenticity to landscape designs.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Fertilize in spring with a rose or flowering plant fertilizer. Repeat every 4 to 6 weeks until mid-August. Do not fertilize after this time to allow the plant to fully enter dormancy.
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodJune to September
Flower colorCherry red
Foliage colorGreen
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingSmall red rosehips in late season if the spent flowers are kept
Maximum height4.3 ft
Maximum width90 cm (3 feet)
Growth rateAverage
Hardiness zoneZone 5
Minimum temperature'-30°C
