Climbing David Austin Rose Mary Delany

David Austin Rose ‘Mary Delany’

Plant Fact File:

• Plant Type: Shrub Rose
• Cultivar: ‘Mary Delany’
• Container Size: 3L
• Height: 20cm (from soil level to the top of the plant)
• Established Height: Approximately 1.2-1.5m
• Flower Color: Soft apricot, pale yellow
• Flower Form: Cupped, rosette-shaped
• Fragrance: Strong, fruity fragrance with hints of musk
• Bloom Time: Spring to fall
• Growth Habit: Upright, bushy
• Aspect: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Type: Well-draining, fertile soil
• Hardiness: USDA zones 5-9

Description:

The David Austin Rose ‘Mary Delany’ is a charming shrub rose prized for its exquisite cupped, rosette-shaped flowers and delightful fragrance. Presented in a 3L container, this cultivar features soft apricot blooms with pale yellow highlights, creating a captivating display against dark green foliage. With a height of approximately 20cm from soil level to the top of the plant and an established height of around 1.2-1.5m, ‘Mary Delany’ adds elegance and fragrance to garden landscapes.

Key Features:

• Soft Apricot Blooms: ‘Mary Delany’ showcases abundant soft apricot blooms with pale yellow centers, each displaying a captivating cupped form reminiscent of old-fashioned roses. The delicate coloring and intricate petal arrangement add timeless beauty to garden borders or containers.
• Fragrance: Renowned for its strong, fruity fragrance with hints of musk, the scent of ‘Mary Delany’ fills the air with sweetness and sophistication. Plant this shrub rose near outdoor seating areas or pathways to enjoy its delightful fragrance throughout the growing season.
• Upright Growth Habit: With its upright, bushy growth habit, ‘Mary Delany’ forms a compact and well-branched shrub that fills garden spaces with lush foliage and abundant blooms. It serves as an excellent focal point in mixed borders or as a standalone specimen plant.
• Hardy and Easy to Grow: ‘Mary Delany’ is hardy in USDA zones 5-9 and thrives in well-draining, fertile soil in full sun to partial shade. Regular deadheading and pruning help maintain its vigor and shape while encouraging continuous blooming.

Planting Tips:

1. Choose a sunny to partially shaded location with well-draining soil.
2. Dig a hole slightly larger than the pot size and loosen the soil at the bottom.
3. Carefully remove the plant from its container and gently tease out the roots.
4. Position the plant in the center of the planting hole, ensuring the soil level matches that of the container.
5. Backfill the hole with soil, firming it gently around the roots.
6. Water thoroughly after planting and mulch around the base of the plant to conserve moisture and suppress weed growth.
7. Provide regular water during the establishment period and maintain consistent moisture during the growing season.
8. Prune as needed to shape and control growth, and feed with a balanced fertilizer in spring for optimal performance.