Warm pink English rose climber, almost thornless.
Almost thornless
Repeat-flowering in waves, from late spring to frost. Months are approximate, for the climate of Ukraine.
Almost thornless — convenient by paths and fences
USDA zone 5. Down to ≈ −29 °C; in harsh winters, protection.
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Soft old-rose scent, light to moderate.
Very good; reputation for being 'disease-free'.
Repeat-flowering from late spring to the first frosts.
Almost thornless: a great advantage for arches, walls and fences.
Medium green, healthy.
Breeder's code AUScrystal.
Warm pink in the centre, pale pink edges
Alan Titchmarshdeep pink
The Generous Gardenersoft pink
Olivia Rose Austinsoft pink
Winchester Cathedralpure white · contrastPink and white English roses keep a soft, classic palette around James Galway.
Blue perennials set off the warm pink:
For depth beside the pink, use blue or dark-leaved accents:
Where to plant. A fence, arch, wall (as a climber) or a large shrub; almost thornless, so it is comfortable where people brush against it. Along a fence: plant no closer than ~1 m from a neighbouring bush, so the bushes have enough light and air.
Climate. Hardy (USDA 5, down to ≈ −29 °C); in harsh winters protection is advisable (take the canes off the support).
Care. Very healthy and easy-going; as a climber, tie the canes horizontally for abundant flowering.
Name. Named after Sir James Galway, the world-famous British-Northern Irish flautist; named before his 60th birthday.
Breeding. David Austin (Britain), code AUScrystal, introduced in 2000. Parent: 'Heritage'.
Significance. One of the healthiest and most versatile English roses, a shrub or a climber, almost thornless.
The cultivar’s reference temperature is −29 °C (USDA zone 5). Overwintering depends on the conditions. Down to ≈ −29 °C; in harsh winters, protection.
Repeat-flowering in waves, from late spring to frost.
About 150 cm tall, about 120 cm wide. On a support — up to 375 cm.
Overall resistance: 5 out of 5. Reputation for being 'tough, trouble-free'; very healthy.
Sun + partial shade; repeat-flowering from late spring to the first frosts.
Soft old-rose scent, light to moderate.
