Personal growing review of rose “The ancient mariner” from

[@heatherandrewsmusic]

This is one of my favourite David Austin roses and I've always wondered why it doesn't get talked about as much. Thanks for giving it a well deserved glowing review.

[@the_gardenerben]

I’m glad that you enjoyed it and I’m also very pleased that you enjoy yours. This one has flown under the radar for me so I’m glad to have finally given it some time. I’m sure that now it’s had the full gardnerben treatment many more people will be able to enjoy it

[@eyemsam2826]

So beautiful!

[@whitejasmine5514]

One of my most favourite roses in my garden i i really like its formation and colour

[@Alfakkin]

So Ben, now I'm going to buy this beautiful rose. After your review about James Galway, I ordered 2. They are mesmerising, I live in Northern Italy and the light in my backyard is enough. Thanks 😊

[@ingridstockton6311]

What a truly lovely rose, with a gorgeous pink color, and quite large blooms too. Thank you for the great review.

[@the_gardenerben]

@@ingridstockton6311 glad you enjoyed it

[@rowanwhite3520]

Defiantly one of my favorite roses I have!

[@markvincent5241]

Beautiful, another fabulous review Ben.

[@the_gardenerben]

I’m glad that you enjoyed it

[@markvincent5241]

@@the_gardenerben thoroughly enjoy all your content Ben, do make me very concerned regarding where I'm going to put everything mind. Back garden is about 90 yards and I'm running out of room.

[@NK-ni4mf]

I'm not a big fan of DA roses but this one performs perfectly. Great health and finally a really long lasting bloom.

[@thesummerland6165]

Great review! Ty,, I think I’ll be adding this one 😊 cheers

[@the_gardenerben]

@@thesummerland6165 you are most welcome

[@civanna96]

Shes so pretty! I LOVE a beautiful pink hardy rose since im in zone 11! 😅 Florida! The sun and humidity can be very strong here in the summers.

[@pamelamiller3961]

Love this rose. I question it being 4 feet tall at maturity as mine is taller than I am and I am 5 ft. 7 inches tall. Loaded with flowers this past spring and mine bloomed third week of may which is early in my past experience with this rose.

[@the_gardenerben]

May I ask whereabouts you grow and yes you’re right the seasons are all a little distorted I’m afraid this year many things came into flower well before they should’ve done then we experience the real LOL and everything really slowed down and now everything is very much behind

[@pamelamiller3961]

@@the_gardenerben I live in Ohio in the USA. Zone 6B

[@nikkonch]

I'm on the English/Welsh border and mine also gets to around 6 feet tall.

[@risingflare]

Thank you for the informative review, as always. Does this make your top 20? I have a free spot near my Silas Marners and Olivia Rose Austins, but I can't decide between The Ancient Mariner or Princess Alexandra of Kent. How would you rank these (I know Silas was a previous #1 for you)?

[@xxAnna11xx]

Hi Ben, I absolutely love your channel, I am a new subscriber. I wondered if you could help, please. I am an amerure gardner and didnt realise the ancient Mariner is a shrub rose, so I planted it in a large tericotta pot 😫. Its currently got lots of beautiful buds and is flowering beautifully. Im just wondering when I am best to move this into the ground?

[@Mr.D.Michael]

Hi Ben! Love watching your Channel. Please may you advise me on the Ancient Mariner VS the Elizabeth. I have a Large tub in the shade and need a really hardworking rose with the best scent and disease resistance. Your thoughts please out of the AM / Elizabeth. Thankyou Ben

[@the_gardenerben]

Personally, I feel the fragrance is stronger on Elizabeth but I find her habit a bit sprawly and untidy. She desperately needs support and therefore is always given a wigwam. Ancient mariner is much tidier uniform and its growth and produces fewer but larger showing your flowers.

[@Mr.D.Michael]

Wonderful Ben, Thankyou.

[@Ida_Marie]

Love your reviews, so much great info! If you had to choose between this one and Princess Alexandra of Kent, which would you choose? I am limited on space and was planning to go for PAK, but now that I saw this review I am feeling torn 🌹🌹

[@nikkonch]

Mine gets to 6 feet tall so you might find it too tall in limited space? Width is 3 feet, maybe spreading to 4 feet at the top.

[@jonathanjoynes5216]

❤ Hello Ben, how would you compare it to Olivia for flowering or shade in your opinion?

[@the_gardenerben]

@@jonathanjoynes5216 my trial had only been 12 months long on this particular rose but I’ve grown Olivia for 8 years plus I’m inclined to say Olivia will bloom for longer as a result

[@holdthelight6833]

This or scepterd’ isle? Which would you choose?

[@the_gardenerben]

@@holdthelight6833 both are exceptional it would depend on the location your planting it on SI stands up to the wind and rain very well this one is going to need a little more of a sheltered location

[@Raj-45a]

A very good review, Ben. Which one will you recommend as overall package, Sceptre d isle or ancient mariner.

[@the_gardenerben]

I like both personally I have a longer track record with SI

[@anetawodarczyk2567]

I've got this one, real beauty! Ben, any chances of showing some of the discontinued DA roses ?

[@the_gardenerben]

I have covered many over time, which are you interested in? I’ve now done around 115 reviews.

[@anetawodarczyk2567]

@@the_gardenerben oh my, so I think I need to look through those vids to check out if there's any that you haven't covered yet but for sure one of them would be Ingenious Mr Fairchild.

[@the_gardenerben]

@@anetawodarczyk2567 I’m afraid I’ll have to let you down with that one I removed it from my collection around 6 years ago

[@anetawodarczyk2567]

@@the_gardenerben oh no :( why did you get rid of it ? It looks so beautiful in the pics, peony like. I really love that kind of roses and that's why it caught my eye.

[@the_gardenerben]

@@anetawodarczyk2567 I deemed it to be a gateway plant always covered in black spot mould and mailed you always the first in my collection so come to disease and bring it into the garden as a result I removed it along with Caroline Knight and summer song

[@roxanaiacob2797]

Hi Ben, how does this compare with Silas Marner please? With limited space left in my garden I have to make a hard choice. Scent is very important to me (from the Austins I know I like best the scent of Wollerton Hall), but also repeat, health, and lasting power of blooms. Been also considering Blush Noisette as an alternative. Have watched all your individual reviews for these and still I struggle. What's your advice please?

[@the_gardenerben]

Blush noisette is a must have climber, Silas marner has an 8⭐️fragrance rating and is a former no #1 most recommended rose of mine this one is lovely but I’ve rated it at a 5⭐️fragrance rating

[@Роза-ж8п]

Он красивее Кентской. Что будет, если его посадить в один куст с Голден Селебрейшен.

[@andrarosenegger5512]

I love this rose. You didn't mention the health of this rose. I would be very interested to know about it a desiese resistance. 🙂

[@the_gardenerben]

Hello and thank you for your comment. You’re correct in the actual video. It did get missed but I addressed the issue in the caption or bio for the particular video question rose enjoys incredibly good health and vigour as well as a strong and fast. It’s a very good all-round package rose

[@andrarosenegger5512]

@@the_gardenerben Thank you so mich for your answer ☺