David Austin® The Poet's Wife® English Shrub Rose

Plant in well-drained, fertile soil. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball. Space 3–4 feet apart. Water thoroughly after planting and mulch 2–3 inches deep, keeping mulch away from the canes.

Water deeply and consistently throughout the season. Deadhead spent blooms for continuous flowering. Prune in early spring to remove dead or weak canes. Fertilize with a rose fertilizer in spring and after each bloom flush. Good disease resistance. Monitor for black spot and aphids. The Poet's Wife® produces large, deeply cupped, pure, bright yellow flowers with a strong, exceptional fragrance described as having a lemon and tea quality. An outstanding, richly scented, award-winning David Austin rose with excellent disease resistance.