Personal review of climbing rose “Wollerton old hall” from

[@teslaandhumanity7383]

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

[@irisjanemay1903]

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]

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.

[@tomkane3436]

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]

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]

@@twobluestripes Vancouver, Canada

[@RedSquirreLx]

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

[@sonokokanai5733]

So thankful for sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm.

[@the_gardenerben]

@@sonokokanai5733 you’re most welcome

[@obec_18luv19]

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

[@AJsGreenThumbLLC]

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]

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

[@zulalsakaer2754]

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]

I hope you have luck finding it

[@harrietpatrick1128]

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!!

[@MacKenziePoet]

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

[@th.wegmans5752]

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.

[@mehitabel6564]

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]

Give it some time it will reward you

[@cherisemoss7854]

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

[@amandaangus728]

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

[@k.j.krimson2590]

My Goodness.....GORGEOUS 😍

[@GardenMyselfHappy]

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]

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]

@@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]

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

[@RondaNelson-ff2il]

🌹✨💫 I am a new gardener and I own this one as well. It’s gorgeous!!

[@iamprincessubay3057]

@@RondaNelson-ff2il thank you so much. Will surely take a lot at that

[@janelevers291]

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]

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

[@debby26]

Thanks for this review ☺

[@MargaretSwift-l2c]

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]

Enjoy

[@r.b.8061]

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]

It just needs time to Seattle in and establish itself

[@alibern4199]

Love this rose. Thank you Ben.🙏🇦🇺💞

[@monsieurli6977]

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]

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

[@ec9401]

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]

Thank you 💚

[@sjwo8333]

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]

Have you looked at “Donnahue”?

[@sjwo8333]

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

[@apriledwards6298]

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!

[@debraciao2607]

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]

It’s my pleasure

[@kimmycakes81]

I just love listening to your reviews 🤩 Thank you!

[@the_gardenerben]

Thank you I’m glad you enjoy them

[@kariblough-smith2632]

I'm so glad I've found your DA reviews in 2024! Do you know what the vase life is on the Wollerton Old Hall Rose? I didn't hear it mentioned in the videos or see it in the comments.

[@the_gardenerben]

@@kariblough-smith2632 hey I’ve not trialed this one as a cut bloom

[@secretmonkey8009]

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 ).

[@kathydyer4420]

As you've said in previous videos our noses smell scents very differently. I love the scent of Lady of Shallot, which you've said you can't smell and I've found I hate the myhrr smell of Wollerton Old Hall 🙄🙂. I bought it for the 'strong scent', and partly on your recommendation, but find it quite horrible 😄. I've moved it so it's not next to my garden seat and will get a different David Austin climber, always good to find an excuse for another rose.

[@the_gardenerben]

@@kathydyer4420 a lot of people struggle with the mirth fragrances our noses have been come preconditioned to more floral and citrusy edges

[@kathydyer4420]

@@the_gardenerben I think I'm going to get a second Generous Gardener for the replacement, she is gorgeous on my other arch. WoH looking ok since moving, watering a lot before and after so fingers crossed. It's got a bit variegated Portuguese laurel to grow up through next to Claire Austin.

[@teslaandhumanity7383]

This is my favourite Rose 🌹

[@babycheesus666]

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

[@natashamcadam7335]

I got one at home, lovely one.

[@iamprincessubay3057]

Thank you so much for very specific description of this roses. I will surely get this one soon ❤❤❤ Can I train it to be a shrub?

[@the_gardenerben]

@@iamprincessubay3057 if you’re drawn to this particular rose and the characteristics it has taken a look at ‘dannahue’ if you are wanting a shrub instead

[@the_gardenerben]

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[@louisealldred4376]

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]

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 ?

[@craigathonian]

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]

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

[@dyrondacosta859]

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

[@the_gardenerben]

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

[@CarolHarrison-g7j]

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]

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

[@dianesmith1556]

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

[@merilwen-g1b]

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]

It would be perfect for an arch yes

[@merilwen-g1b]

Thank you!@@the_gardenerben

[@charityroberts9984]

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?

[@amandakelton423]

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]

I would chose TGG, if it were me 💚

[@amandakelton423]

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

[@ciubotariualina6349]

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]

Now is the perfect time to prune untill mid March

[@katandison9437]

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]

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

[@Shiva-sy3jr]

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

[@the_gardenerben]

It most certainly will

[@Jojo-vv9ue]

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

[@the_gardenerben]

It is a slow starter

[@CarolHarrison-g7j]

Wollerton Old Hall not Woolerton.

[@mystiquexman]

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]

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

[@beitruah]

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]

Oh dear

[@rahiarman123]

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]

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.

[@fueryvanvaerenburg]

Hi Ben, just wanted to ask do you know any DAs that can stand 32 to 37°C for aleast 5 months?

[@the_gardenerben]

Many of them will take them at sort of heat but be prepared that bloom Life is really reduced

[@druidsgardenandkitchen]

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.

[@Taileiyi3971]

Hello sir. I am new follower If I dont want the Wollerton old hall to climb it is possible to give me flowers? 😮😮😮

[@the_gardenerben]

Hi as in you would like to grow it as a shrub ?

[@dianegolding3859]

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

[@the_gardenerben]

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]

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.

[@antonio3x3x3]

Bamboozled again :(