Tess of the d'Urbervilles (Rosa 'Ausmove') - red flowers, illustrated plant card

Tess of the d'Urbervilles

Rosa 'Ausmove'

Tess of the d'Urbervilles blooms from May through October.

Bloom calendar
Bloom time
May–Oct
Hardiness
Zones 5–10
Sun
Full sun
Water
Moderate water
Mature size
4.3 ft × 3.9 ft
Type
Rose
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Growing Tess of the d'Urbervilles

Plant it in full sun. It prefers moderate water. It is hardy in USDA zones 5–10. Expect it to reach about 4.3 ft tall and 3.9 ft wide at maturity, in roughly 3 years.

When to plant Tess of the d'Urbervilles

Plant Tess of the d'Urbervilles in early spring as soon as the soil is workable, or in early fall at least six weeks before your first frost, so roots establish in cool weather. For the middle of its hardy zones 5 to 10 range, spring means March to May and fall means September or October. Once settled, it blooms from May to October.

Month-by-month timing for your zone is on the planting calendar: for the middle of its range, start with zone 7 in March.

The English (David Austin) Roses family

One of 36 in the English (David Austin) Roses family. Same family, similar care.

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