Personal review of climbing rose “woolerton old hall” from

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Personal review of climbing rose “woolerton old hall” from

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Ben Hamilton Anderson -David Austin & rose expert

Күн бұрын

Climbing rose “Woolerton old hall”bred and introduced by @david_austin_roses in 2011, this rose was the subject of most discussion in a recent grid post the other day,many of you identifying as Jude the obscure, Claire Austin or even the lady of the lake,
Just proving that it’s really difficult to give you a good idea of colour and form in these posts, this climbing rose it’s absolutely stunning but very slow to establish itself taking three or four years really to get a moving, the blooms are large chalice shaped and very deeply cupped with many petals the colour changes from a deep peach to a heavy coffee cream as it ages,
The fragrance is heady and similar to that of a “Buttercup”When fully established it reaches around 12 feet.
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@irisjanemay1903 2 жыл бұрын

I just got a second one this spring. My first Wollerton is 3 this year. It is so beautiful and romantic looking, but living in Colorado, it also has survived 20 below Fahrenheit to 100 Fahrenheit temperatures, 90 mile an hour winds, and lots of snow. We got 2 foot last Sunday and it did kill a couple leaves but they've mostly grown back. So this is a tough rose. The flowers also stay on in the heat much better than say the Lady of Shalot's flowers. Thank you for the review. I love this rose.🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍

@Jasmine-oj5mq 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for your review, it does appear to be a toughie, mine was planted last July, it has come on leaps and bounds, it needs training soon and a good feed, looking forward to see how it performs for me this year.

@MacKenziePoet 14 күн бұрын

THANK YOU so much for this. It helps a lot...

@tomkane3436 2 жыл бұрын

I planted my Wollerton Old Hall last spring and it bloomed right into December. It’s at 6 feet now, in partial shade and yes difficult colour to describe. Also bought Gabriel Oak on impulse so was very happy to see that you rated it so high

@twobluestripes Жыл бұрын

That’s incredible, where do you live, may I ask? I live in Southern California and some more profuse roses bloom even in fall and winter here.

@tomkane3436 Жыл бұрын

@@twobluestripes Vancouver, Canada

@RedSquirreLx Жыл бұрын

How shady? Im in Vancouver too and looking to plant one this spring, 4 hours sun?

@teslaandhumanity7383 5 ай бұрын

My all time favourite, I have 30 David A . Roses , form , colour and scent , divine . Peach’s and cream colour .

@obec_18luv19 2 жыл бұрын

He did a BEAUTIFUL description of this rose, nice job.... Beautiful rose 🥰

@mehitabel6564 2 жыл бұрын

Good review, thank you. I am intoxicated by its unusual and strong scent. Thanks also for the info on its being slow to establish, mine is two years old and is still quite small, though obviously healthy. I had been fretting that I'd perhaps planted it in the wrong spot. We visited Wollerton Old Hall gardens last summer - most inspirational.

@the_gardenerben 2 жыл бұрын

Give it some time it will reward you

@user-mt9zk1it3u 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for your informative video, Ben. I am awaiting the arrival of my purchase of this particular rose. Hopefully, it looks as beautiful in my garden as it does in yours!

@the_gardenerben 3 ай бұрын

Enjoy

@cherisemoss7854 Жыл бұрын

After watching this video, I purchased this rose. Thanks for the informative videos.

@harrietpatrick1128 Жыл бұрын

I just got WOH yesterday and currently I have it outside my kitchen window and it’s just beautiful!! I adore the colour and the scent. Wonderful!!

@amandaangus728 2 жыл бұрын

Hoorah the review is out...one of the buds on mine that I bought mid week is opening and I totally agree with your accurate description of the delicious scent. A really beautiful coloured rose and I am so glad I purchased it recently. 😀 xx

@th.wegmans5752 2 жыл бұрын

I have been waiting for your review of WOH. Thank you. I have one on a north wall, quite a difficult spot for a rose but it is performing wunderfull. Its fragrance is superb and the colour indeed a mocca, peach cream. Mine is 3 years and reaching 2,5 meters. Definitely one of my favourite DA roses.

@alibern4199 2 жыл бұрын

Love this rose. Thank you Ben.🙏🇦🇺💞

@debby26 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this review ☺

@zulalsakaer2754 Жыл бұрын

Hi From Türkiye, İm searching in my country this rose :) cant find. But im very clever and hopeful. I wish you love with your roses in your garden

@the_gardenerben Жыл бұрын

I hope you have luck finding it

@r.b.8061 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your video! I‘m thinking for a long time to get this rose. It was described as not so healthy - but I will give it a go, cause it is so beautiful and heavenly scented 🌹

@the_gardenerben 4 ай бұрын

It just needs time to Seattle in and establish itself

@sjwo8333 2 ай бұрын

Really enjoying your channel, so helpful & informative. I’ve now bought WOH and love it, especially the scent-you mention buttercup is similar, I also love the scent of scepter d’isle-are there any others in similar in scent you’d recommend.

@the_gardenerben 2 ай бұрын

Have you looked at “Donnahue”?

@sjwo8333 2 ай бұрын

Yes, bought it too 😊, but to my nose not quite the same-a lot lighter scent.

@janelevers291 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ben. Another great review. I don’t have this one in my garden. I have pretty much run out of space so unfortunately it isn’t one that I can buy for my collection.

@the_gardenerben 2 жыл бұрын

Oh I’m Sure you could squeeze it in lol !

@kimmycakes81 Жыл бұрын

I just love listening to your reviews 🤩 Thank you!

@the_gardenerben Жыл бұрын

Thank you I’m glad you enjoy them

@k.j.krimson2590 Жыл бұрын

My Goodness.....GORGEOUS 😍

@ec9401 2 жыл бұрын

Yes. I was looking at this rose from my living room window last evening before dusk, and the color enchanted me. It reminded me strongly of alabaster in the evening light. It’s gorgeous. It made me realize that I have a preference for roses that seem to “glow” and have that color variance... or color that can’t really be defined. I love your reviews!!

@the_gardenerben 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 💚

@AJsGreenThumbLLC 11 ай бұрын

Just an amazing description of this very distinctive looking rose. I have not allowed mine to shine properly...it is under my deck and under my magnolia stellata...no justice. I will move it this fall and place it in a sunnier spot.

@Helena_1 11 ай бұрын

Wszystkie Twoje roze sa przepiekne. Jestes dobrym ogrodnikiem👍🌾💚

@debraciao2607 2 жыл бұрын

I’m lucky that I got one with its own root this Spring. I’m attracted by the shape, magic color and the myrrh fragrance. Looking forward to the blooming.🌹Thank you for your review🙏

@the_gardenerben 2 жыл бұрын

It’s my pleasure

@apriledwards6298 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you spoke about it being slow to take off. I have a three year old that is still slow to go. Looks fine, just not romping away. The most beautiful flowers though!

@monsieurli6977 Жыл бұрын

You look very very good wearing this rose on your ear :) I just bought it for my petit balcony maybe too big a climber but can simply not resist the temptation. Greetings from Holland

@the_gardenerben Жыл бұрын

Thank you it’s well behaved So I’m sure it will do well

@teslaandhumanity7383 10 ай бұрын

This is my favourite Rose 🌹

@GardenMyselfHappy 5 ай бұрын

I have a lot of DA and have found 2 WOH really slow to establish. I have been disappointed as my generous gardener romped away in the first year and every year since. Hopefully this year 2 will see it grow better. Great review. Thanks for taking the time.

@the_gardenerben 5 ай бұрын

Woolton old Hall is slow to establish as I do say in my personal review, it takes 2 to 3 years to really find its feet and get itself away. Please bear in mind all roses are long-term investments. These aren’t bedding plants they take several seasons to establish and develop all of their natural attributes and qualities.

@lindsaydanger88 4 ай бұрын

@@the_gardenerben it was relieving to hear that this takes awhile to establish, as that's what i've found so far. thank you!

@the_gardenerben 4 ай бұрын

@@lindsaydanger88 be patient, it will be well worth the weight

@natashamcadam7335 2 жыл бұрын

I got one at home, lovely one.

@babycheesus666 2 жыл бұрын

got one bareroot last autumn. I have my eyes on those buds

@secretmonkey8009 Жыл бұрын

I love watching your videos of David Austin roses, I've watched every one, because I have only ever bought David Austin roses. I currently have several of his roses and have had very good luck with them. Wollerton Old Hall ( and Jude the Obscure) are next on my list of roses to get. Do you think WOH could thrive in a huge 20 gallon grow bag ( to be camouflaged of course) that is 20" high with a circ of 20"? I would very much love to plant this in an enclosed side yard that is 4 1/2 fence panels long and 2 panels wide but the previous owner put in a layer of small pebbles apparently a mile deep. I can't even find the actual soil beneath it. All the plants in this yard have to be in pots :( I've loved this rose for so long and would love it to climb and cover the 6 ft wooden fence. The fence is 14 feet from the house wall that faces exactly due east ( to give you an idea of morning/afternoon sun exposure ).

@louisealldred4376 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review Ben! I'm putting it on an arch with Claire Austin and can't wait to see it in bloom next year! Have you reviewed Bathsheba? If so I can't seem to find it?

@the_gardenerben Жыл бұрын

I’m glad that you have enjoyed it. It will make a lovely combination with Claire Austin, Bathsheba was on the list to review in 2022, but it failed to flower for me in its second year, not one bloom maybe next year ?

@user-uz9dj5ld2s 2 ай бұрын

Wollerton Old Hall rose is a bit like Jude the Obscure in shape of bloom and colour , but not as fragrant as Jude and no where as many petals as Jude

@the_gardenerben 2 ай бұрын

This is also a climbing rose reaching around 10 feet obviously Jude is a small and compact reaching around 2 1/2 feet

@craigathonian 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for such a beautiful and honest description. Would you say that this is a good substitute for Jude the Obscure ? I'm having a hard time procuring this variety since DA discontinued it. Also, can you tell me the variety of the spiky plant that is so perfectly radiating around your head making you look like the epitome of a garden angel

@the_gardenerben 8 ай бұрын

Thank you. I’m glad that you enjoy the content if you’re looking for a suitable substitute for Jude the obscure you’ll probably be better looking at “dannahue” The large perennial behind me is crocosmia Lucifer

@druidsgardenandkitchen Жыл бұрын

I've just bought a Wollerton Old Hall today to go up against the trellis in my new bee area, I wanted something that was a medium sized climber, fragrant and pretty so this fits the bill perfectly.

@clickityclick5237 10 ай бұрын

Hi Ben. Thank you for your reviews! I have some space where I wanted to plant a DA climber up an obelisk. Would you recommend Wollerton Old Hall or Claire Austin?

@katandison9437 2 жыл бұрын

Great review...I have a WOH and it is in its second year. It is fabulous...about 8ft high and loaded with blooms. It is stunning to say the least. Now my huge disappointment is...no scent!! I chose this rose because of the reported heavy scent...but mine has zero. Do you have any idea as to why this might be? You say it is slow to mature so does this possibly mean that the scent may be delayed also?

@vorong2ru Жыл бұрын

it could be the soil... just try to mulch it this spring with horse manure, it should give lots of organic material for it to work with which should promote the smell

@user-uz9dj5ld2s 2 ай бұрын

Wollerton Old Hall not Woolerton.

@dyrondacosta859 Жыл бұрын

Can you make a video on the best DA climbing roses with repeat flowering and fragrant and big blooms please

@the_gardenerben Жыл бұрын

That’s certainly something I can add to list for this coming June yes

@dianesmith1556 Жыл бұрын

What would you recommend for climbing roses to cover a 12' tall, 10' long, 6.5' wide pergola? I am planning on 6 roses (one on each of the pillars)? There is an arched top that extends over the structure, making it over 12' long. I have Lady of Shallot and Pilgrim which I purchased as bareroots this year for obelisks, but I can use for the pergola

@charityroberts9984 Жыл бұрын

I’ve had this rose for about 5 years and noticed that it loses almost all of its leaves after the first flush each summer. The blooms have never gotten as large as the ones you’ve shown and petals always fall off within a day or two of being cut. Is this normal? Maybe our Louisiana heat stresses it?

@ciubotariualina6349 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review. I love all your reviwes. But I have a question, if you can answer me. My Wollerton is in the 3.rd year...and because it was worm this winter, i'm thinking that i should prune it. What do you think? Allready has new buds. Should I wait? Thank you! I say "hy" from Roumania.

@the_gardenerben Жыл бұрын

Now is the perfect time to prune untill mid March

@user-do3vs7cf7d 9 ай бұрын

Hi Ben! Thank you for the review, it's really useful. Would you recommend planting WOH near an arch (200 cm high and 140 cm wide) ? Zone 7b, France.

@the_gardenerben 9 ай бұрын

It would be perfect for an arch yes

@user-do3vs7cf7d 9 ай бұрын

Thank you!@@the_gardenerben

@mystiquexman Жыл бұрын

This rose looks nice before fully blooms, when it blooms, it is flat and not much petals. It’s apricot color not white. I’m in California. I’m a little bit disappointed. It is not a traditional DA cabbage like look

@the_gardenerben Жыл бұрын

I’m sorry to hear that,you aren’t totally in love with it,

@amandakelton423 Жыл бұрын

Would you recommend this or the Generous Gardener to be planted next to Teasing Georgia? It would be planted against the house which is 12'-15' high and SE facing. There isn't a David Austin variety I don't like the looks of so it's been very hard to choose 😆

@the_gardenerben Жыл бұрын

I would chose TGG, if it were me 💚

@amandakelton423 Жыл бұрын

@@the_gardenerben I was leaning that way so you saying that helps! Thanks so much! Hope you have a lovely day 🤍

@Shiva-sy3jr 2 жыл бұрын

Is she able to stand in a shaded area? I am looking for a beautiful climber for a shaded area. Any tips ?

@the_gardenerben 2 жыл бұрын

It most certainly will

@preciousbell4573 2 жыл бұрын

I have a rose exactly like that or maybe it is that, I don’t know but I hate it because it looks like a cabbage not like a rose. It shoots out very long stalks/stems and they end up bowing so much that they touch the grass so I think it might a climbing rose. It smells nice so that stops me from chopping it down and burn it.

@the_gardenerben 2 жыл бұрын

Oh dear

@Jojo-vv9ue Жыл бұрын

Mine was planted in 2020 and only has one stem so far

@the_gardenerben Жыл бұрын

It is a slow starter

@rahiarman123 Жыл бұрын

sir do reply please....does it form hips....and also Jude the obscure also form hips or not if u have this too

@the_gardenerben Жыл бұрын

All roses will produce hips of different qualities if left undead headed woolerton old hall or Jude the obscure won’t produce good quality hips. If you’re looking for a climber to produce good quality hips, take a look at buttercup and the generous Gardner, Bush roses, producing good hips would be lady, Emma Hamilton, Olivia, Rose, Austin, and sceptred Isle.

@dianegolding3859 2 ай бұрын

I love this rose but it is full of black spot.

@the_gardenerben 2 ай бұрын

As with all climbing roses, you must make sure that you plant it well away from your buildings foundations and make sure that your watering your entire route zone as a general role of this rose doesn’t get a huge amount of black spot

@dianegolding3859 2 ай бұрын

It is against a fence in the garden. I will cut it down in the spring. It’s in its 3rd year. Thanks for reply.