David Austin Tottering-by-Gently is an English shrub rose (Auscartoon) with an abundance of single yellow flowers in large, open sprays. Simple and beautiful, this rose creates a charming display when planted in groups of the same variety. It also has the added benefit of being a great way to attract bees and other pollinators into your garden.
In addition to the timeless beauty of the blooms, this rose has a light-medium Musk fragrance which adds a delightful scent to your garden displays.
This shrub has a beautifully rounded silhouette which looks wonderful planted in mixed border or grown as a fragrant rose hedge. It looks particularly striking alongside purple flowers, for a display with contrasting colours and textures.
Bred by David Austin and introduced in 2018, this English Shrub Rose was named to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Annie Tempest’s classic weekly cartoon in Country Life magazine.
Plant details
- Breeder:Â David Austin
- Rose type:Â Shrub Rose
- Colour:Â Yellow
- Fragrance:Â Light-medium, Musk
- Bloom size:Â Medium
- Flowering period:Â May, June, July, August, September, October (Repeat flowering)
- Pot size:Â 6-Litre
Growing conditions
- Soil moisture:Â Moist but well drained
- Soil pH:Â Acid, Alkaline, Neutral (suitable for all soil types)
- Hardiness:Â Fully hardy
Best location
- Aspect:Â North, East, South or West-facing
- Sunlight:Â Full sun, Partial shade
Expected plant growth
- Plant height: Up to 1.25m (after 3 years)
- Plant width:Â Up to 1.25m (after 3 years)
All measurements are approximate
How to care for your rose
To get the best from your shrub rose, plant it with a sprinkling of David Austin Mycorrhizal Fungi to help the roots establish and encourage good plant health. We also recommend regularly feeding your rose with rose food, once in late March or early April and again in July. Whilst this rose is in flower, regularly deadhead to encourage new bud growth.
(Images courtesy of David Austin® Roses)