An English rose with beautifully formed flat rosettes of soft yellow that pale to cream at the edges. Fragrant and free-flowering, it grows as a large shrub or short climber.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 1.5 m H × 1.2 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: moderate maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About The Pilgrim Rose
Botanically, Rosa 'The Pilgrim' is a moderate-growing shrub in the Rosaceae family. It reaches around 1.5 m tall and 1.2 m wide at maturity, with deciduous foliage. Yellow flowers appear for much of the year.
Where to grow The Pilgrim Rose
The Pilgrim Rose suits warm-temperate, cool-temperate and Mediterranean climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
The Pilgrim Rose does best in free-draining and loamy soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
The Pilgrim Rose does best with regular, moderate watering. A light spring feed is usually enough to maintain steady growth. During the first growing season, water deeply whenever the upper soil begins to dry, then reduce the frequency as roots establish.
Pruning & care
Prune The Pilgrim Rose after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Expect a moderate maintenance care workload once it is established.
Using The Pilgrim Rose in the garden
The Pilgrim Rose earns its place for a feature or specimen planting, its fragrance and cut flowers for the vase.
Companion planting & design
For easier irrigation and care, group The Pilgrim Rose with species that also favour regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate. Leave enough room for the mature spread so neighbouring plants are not crowded out.
Good to know
It is thorny — useful as a barrier, but wear gloves when pruning.
Buying The Pilgrim Rose
Plant Sale lists The Pilgrim Rose as potted plants and bare-root stock. Catalogue forms are planning guidance until the Plant Sale team confirms live availability.
