Gabriel Oak
Rosa 'Gabriel Oak'
In growth
JFMAMJJASOND
In bloom
JFMAMJJASOND
Planting Guide
| Spacing | 48 in apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at or slightly below soil level |
| Chilling hours | 1000 |
| Life expectancy | 10+ years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2025 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Rich, loamy, well-draining |
| Soil pH | 6.0-6.5 |
| Zones | 5-11 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Ovate (Egg-shaped) |
| Foliage colour | Dark Green |
| Bloom | Deep pink |
| Fruit | Hip |
| Evergreen | Deciduous |
Root System
| System | Taproot Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Coarse Roots (> 2 mm) |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Cuttings, grafting |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
|---|---|
| Deer | Not Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | Edible |
| Companions | Nepeta, Salvia, Allium |
Where it came from
| Grower | David Austin |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Water at base to prevent foliar disease.
Maintenance
Prune in late winter or early spring down by one third.
Cleanup
Remove fallen leaves in autumn to prevent disease.
Notes
English shrub rose by David Austin, named after character in Far from the Madding Crowd.