About David Austin® Tess of the d'Urbervilles® Climbing Potted Rose

Rosa 'Ausmove'  - Tess of the d'Urbervilles® Rose

Tess of the d'Urbervilles® is dramatic and deeply romantic. Her blooms are saturated crimson, rich and velvety, with heavily petaled double flowers that feel luxurious in both color and form. Each bloom opens with depth and intensity, holding its color beautifully through the season.

She forms a compact climbing shrub with glossy, rich green foliage that provides the perfect backdrop to her bold flowers. Blooming from late spring into fall, she offers repeated waves of deep red that feel timeless and powerful.

With strong disease resistance and vigorous growth, Tess of the d'Urbervilles® combines beauty with resilience.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits

🌹 Rose Type: English Climbing Shrub Rose
🧬 Breeder: David Austin Roses (United Kingdom)
🎨 Color: Saturated crimson red
🌸 Petal Count: Full, heavily petaled double blooms
💠 Bloom Form: Classic, deeply cupped rosette
🔁 Flowering: Repeat bloomer from late spring through fall
🧴 Fragrance: Light to medium old rose

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits

🌿 Growth Type: Compact climbing shrub
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun to partial sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA 4–11
📐 Spacing: 3.5′
↕️ Height: 6′–8′
↔️ Width: 3′–4′

When trained along a trellis, fence, or archway, she creates a vertical tapestry of crimson blooms that feel both classic and striking.

🛡️ Health & Suitability

🌱 Root Stock: Own Root or Budded
💪 Disease Resistance: Strong — healthy foliage and vigorous growth
🌎 Regional Recommendations: Performs well across a wide range of climates, including colder regions due to extended hardiness

🧤 Maintenance Needs

Tess of the d'Urbervilles® is considered medium maintenance, reflecting the standard care that allows roses to thrive.

Plant in full sun with rich, moist, slightly acidic, well drained soil. In humid climates, preventative fungicide treatments may help protect foliage from black spot and powdery mildew. Pruning and training will help shape her climbing habit and encourage abundant flowering.

Occasional monitoring for pests such as aphids, thrips, mites, scale, and leafhoppers will support strong seasonal growth.

🌿 Landscape Uses

Tess of the d'Urbervilles® brings richness and structure to many garden designs.

She is especially beautiful in:
• Trellises and garden walls
• Arbors and entryways
• Foundation plantings
• Cottage and romantic garden styles
• Wildlife friendly gardens
• Large containers with vertical support

Her deep crimson tones pair beautifully with soft pinks, whites, and silvery foliage.

🌿 Companion Plants

Tess of the d'Urbervilles® pairs beautifully with companions that frame her intensity.

• Catmint — soft blue contrast and airy texture
• Lilac — layered fragrance and spring presence
• Coneflower — structure and extended seasonal interest

Together, they create a layered, richly colored garden filled with movement and depth.

🤍 Why Gracie Loves Tess of the d'Urbervilles®

There is something timeless about a true crimson rose. Tess of the d'Urbervilles® feels bold yet refined, dramatic yet deeply classic.

I love how she climbs with strength and grace, covering vertical spaces in velvety red blooms that catch the light in a way few colors can. She feels romantic, grounded, and powerful all at once.

Tess of the d'Urbervilles® is a rose that makes a statement while still feeling entirely at home in a classic English garden.

As with all living plants, roses naturally vary depending on climate, season, and growing conditions. This variation is part of what makes each garden uniquely your own. 🌹