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Epping
VIC 3076
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Planting Graham Thomas rose bushes is a delightful experience for any gardener. These roses are known for their stunning yellow blooms, which emit a sweet and delicate fragrance. To begin, select a sunny spot in your garden with well-draining soil. Dig a hole slightly larger than the root ball of the plant and loosen the soil at the bottom of the hole. Mix compost or well-rotted manure with the soil, then place the rose bush in the hole. Ensure that the crown of the plant is level with the surrounding soil. Fill the hole with soil and gently firm it down with your hands. Water the plant thoroughly, and apply a layer of mulch around the base to help retain moisture.
Pruning Graham Thomas rose plants is an important part of their care, as it helps to maintain their shape, promote healthy growth, and encourage the production of more blooms. The best time to prune is in late winter or early spring before new growth appears. Begin by removing any dead, damaged, or diseased wood, cutting back to healthy wood just above an outward-facing bud. Then, remove any weak or crossing branches, aiming to create an open, airy framework that allows light and air to circulate freely.
The Graham Thomas rose typically blooms in early summer, with a peak bloom period in late spring to early summer. The exact blooming season may vary depending on the climate and growing conditions in a particular location. In warmer regions, the plant may bloom earlier, while in cooler areas, blooming may be delayed until mid-summer. The blooms of the Graham Thomas rose are large, cup-shaped, and golden-yellow in colour, with a strong, sweet fragrance that is a hallmark of this variety.
A climbing Graham Thomas rose is a variety of Graham Thomas rose that has been trained to grow on a trellis, wall, or other support structure, rather than as a shrub. The climbing rose form of Graham Thomas plant produces the same large, cup-shaped blooms in a vibrant golden-yellow colour and with a light tea fragrance as the standard rose variety, but with longer canes and smooth green foliage that can reach up to 10 to 15 feet in height. To train a Graham Thomas rose as a climber, it is important to select a sturdy support structure and tie the canes to the support at regular intervals as the plant grows.
Yes. Graham Thomas is an English rose variety, developed by the renowned rose breeder David Austin. It was introduced in 1983 and is known for its large, cup-shaped blooms, vibrant golden-yellow colour, and strong, sweet fragrance. The Graham Thomas rose is a hybrid of several different rose species, including Rosa chinensis, Rosa multiflora, and Rosa gallica. Its English rose classification refers to its heritage and the fact that it was bred specifically to thrive in the English climate, where it has become a beloved garden favourite.
Yes, the Graham Thomas rose is known for its strong, spicy tea rose fragrance, which is one of its most distinguishing features. The scent of the Graham Thomas rose is often described as being rich and fruity, with notes of tea and myrrh. The fragrance is most pronounced in the early morning and evening, and the blooms of the Graham Thomas shrub rose are often used in perfumes and other fragrances due to their delightful scent. They are known as modern roses with a pure yellow aesthetic and cupped shape that is perfect for every garden.