Arthur Bell

Price £ 15.99

Short description

Climber Variety. Large golden yellow blooms are produced in clusters throughout the flowering season. Flowering starts very early in the season into the autumn. These fade to a creamy colour with age. Great fragrance. Dark green, leathery foliage. Good disease resistance. Climber variety will grow to 300cm in height.

    Chislehurst
    Newchurch
    Petham
    Welling
    •  Weekday Collection from 4 different locations
    •  Order by 5 pm for next day collection
    •  Family-owned since 1977
    •  Locally grown plants from our very own nurseries

    Arthur Bell

    Price £ 15.99

    Short description

    Climber Variety. Large golden yellow blooms are produced in clusters throughout the flowering season. Flowering starts very early in the season into the autumn. These fade to a creamy colour with age. Great fragrance. Dark green, leathery foliage. Good disease resistance. Climber variety will grow to 300cm in height.

    Chislehurst
    Newchurch
    Petham
    Welling
    •  Weekday Collection from 4 different locations
    •  Order by 5 pm for next day collection
    •  Family-owned since 1977
    •  Locally grown plants from our very own nurseries
    Arthur Bell
    Arthur Bell
    Price £ 15.99
    Large golden yellow blooms are produced in clusters throughout the flowering season. Flowering starts very early in the season into the autumn. These fade to a creamy colour with age. Great fragrance. Dark green, leathery foliage. Good disease resistance. Climbering variety will grow to 300cm in height.

    Arthur Bell - Climbing Rose

    Top Planting Tips

    • Plant in a sunny, sheltered spot with plenty of daylight
    • Use a good compost or manure when planting
    • Feed your roses to help them bloom
    • Give them enough space to grow

    Flower Details

    Colour: Rich golden yellow, fading slightly to pale yellow with age
    Fragrance: Strong, sweet liquorice scent – highly rated for fragrance
    Bloom Shape: Classic, slightly cupped floribunda form
    Blooming Habit: Repeat-flowering from late spring to autumn
    Size of Blooms: Medium to large (8–10 cm across)

    Plant Characteristics

    Height: ~90–120 cm (3–4 ft)
    Spread: ~60–90 cm (2–3 ft)
    Growth Habit: Upright and bushy, with good branching
    Foliage: Glossy dark green leaves with good disease resistance

    Growing Conditions

    Climate Suitability: Well-suited to the UK’s temperate climate
    Position: Full sun preferred, but tolerates partial sun (at least 4–6 hrs/day)
    Soil:

    • Fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil

    • Prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH

    Watering:

    • Regular, especially in dry spells

    • Avoid overhead watering to reduce risk of black spot

    Care & Maintenance

    Pruning:

    • Prune in early spring (late February–early March in the UK)

    • Remove dead, damaged, or crossing stems

    Feeding:

    • Feed with a balanced rose fertiliser in early spring

    • Follow up with a high-potash feed after the first flush of flowers

    Mulching:

    • Mulch in spring to retain moisture and suppress weeds

    • Use well-rotted manure or garden compost

    Pest & Disease Resistance

    • Good resistance to black spot, mildew, and rust

    • Ensure good air circulation and avoid waterlogging

    • Use rose-specific fungicides only if necessary

    Garden Use

    • Excellent for rose beds, borders, and mass planting

    • Very effective as a feature plant or in mixed plantings

    • Combines beautifully with blue and purple perennials like catmint, lavender, or geraniums

    If you're thinking of purchasing Arthur Bell - Climbing Rose then look no further than Thompson's Garden Centre. Order online or visit us at your local branch of Thompson's for more advice.

    • EAN code
      9000012064
    • Brand
    • Aspect
      Sun or Partial Shade
    • Flower Colour
      yellow
    • Foliage Colour
      Dark Green
    • Height in ft
      8-10ft (240-300 cm)
    • Pot size
      3 litre pot

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