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Rosa Graham Thomas

Scientific Name: Rosa 'AUSmas'

Also Known As

Rosa 'Graham Thomas Climbing'
Rosa 'Graham Thomas'
Graham Thomas Climbing Rose
Graham Thomas Rose

Plant type

shrub, vine

size

H: 5'-10'
W: 4'-5'

planting zones

5b-10b

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Rosa Graham Thomas plant details

Rosa Graham Thomas is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub or vine with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rosa Graham Thomas

Plant type: shrub or vine
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 5 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: border plant, cutting garden, fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rosa Graham Thomas

USDA Zones: 5b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

English Musk. Pure yellow. Approximately 45 petals. Repeat flowering. One of the best known of the English Roses which excels both in beauty and performance. It has cupped flowers of medium size; their color being an unusually rich and pure yellow. The growth is upright but bushy and very vigorous. Can be trained as an excellent climber and would benefit from summer pruning if grown as a shrub. Good winter hardiness. Winner of the prestigious James Mason award in 2000 for a variety that has given particular pleasure to rose lovers. There is a fresh Tea Rose fragrance. The late Graham Thomas was one of the most influential rosarians and garden writers of our time. Height 5 ft. x 4 ft. or an excellent climber of 10-12 ft. (David Austin 1983, Ausmas). Medium, cupped flowers. 45 petals.