Botanical profile

David Austin Rose 'Tottering-by-Gently'

Latin name
Rosa 'Tottering-by-Gently'
Common name
English Rose 'Tottering-by-Gently'
Type
English rose
Family
Rosaceae

Rosa 'Tottering-by-Gently', an English rose created by David Austin, captivates with its light and natural appearance and its luminous butter-yellow single flowers, delicately highlighted by a heart of golden stamens. Its flexible, airy bushy habit gives it a rustic look ideal for naturalistic gardens, informal beds, or borders. Highly floriferous, it offers abundant repeat flowering from early summer until autumn, intensely attracting bees and butterflies with its open, nectar-rich flowers. Its healthy green foliage enhances its appeal while ensuring good disease resistance. Easy to maintain, this rose brings luminosity, movement, and biodiversity to any landscape design.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 5
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Regular, keeping the soil slightly damp without overwatering
Fertilization
Rose fertilizer for spring and summer
Soil type
Rich, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral
Minimum temperature
-30°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Summer
Flower color
YELLOW
Fruiting
Small red rose hips late in the season if the faded flowers are kept
Foliage color
Glossy mid-green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Shrubby
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
4 ft 11 in (5 ft)
Width
4 ft 11 in (5 ft)
Growth rate
Moderate
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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