David Austin Rose ‘Gabriel Oak’ – English Shrub Rose (6L Pot)
Rich, velvety and wonderfully romantic, David Austin Rose ‘Gabriel Oak’ is a striking English shrub rose known for its deep pink, richly coloured rosette blooms. The beautifully layered petals create a classic old-rose look that instantly adds depth, elegance, and drama to garden borders.
Part of the renowned David Austin English Rose collection, this variety combines the charm of traditional roses with modern garden performance. It produces repeat blooms throughout the season, forms a strong upright shrub, and releases a wonderful fruity fragrance with classic old-rose notes.
Perfect for planting near paths, patios, or seating areas, the fragrance and vibrant colour make it a standout feature in any garden.
Key Features
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Deep pink, richly coloured rosette blooms
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Strong fruity fragrance with classic old-rose character
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Repeat flowering throughout the season
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Upright, bushy English shrub rose
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Ideal for borders, rose beds, and feature planting
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Supplied in a 6L pot
Plant Details
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Rose Type: David Austin English Shrub Rose
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Pot Size: 6L branded David Austin pot
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Flower Colour: Deep pink
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Fragrance: Strong, fruity fragrance
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Flowering: Repeat flowering
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Position: Full sun
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Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter
Planting Ideas
‘Gabriel Oak’ pairs beautifully with companion plants such as Nepeta, Salvia, Lavender, Astrantia, and hardy Geraniums. Its rich pink colour also contrasts wonderfully with pale pink, white, or soft pastel perennials.
Care Tips
Feed in spring and early summer with a rose fertiliser, water well during dry spells, and deadhead regularly to encourage continuous flowering. Adding compost or well-rotted organic matter when planting helps establish strong growth in the first year.
A beautifully scented, richly coloured David Austin rose, ‘Gabriel Oak’ is perfect for gardeners looking to create romantic, elegant planting schemes filled with colour and fragrance.
