David Austin® Tottering By Gently Potted Rose Bush
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About Tottering‑by‑Gently Potted Rose Bush
Rosa ‘AUScartoon’ Tottering‑by‑Gently
Tottering‑by‑Gently is a whimsical English Shrub Rose introduced by David Austin in 2018 Celebrated for its single, buttery-yellow flowers held in sweeping open sprays, it creates a joyful, bee‑attracting spectacle when mass‑planted. The blooms are low‑maintenance yet charming, with golden stamens and soft musk hints that mingle with fresh orange‑peel notes.
This medium-sized shrub has a rounded, branching habit—typically around 4 ft (1.2 m) tall and wide—with dark green divided foliage and excellent vigor. It blooms repeatedly from late spring through early winter and is especially suited for mixed borders, hedges, rose hips, and shady or semi‑sun areas. A truly cheerful rose with simple beauty and strong presence.
💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: English Shrub Rose (David Austin)
🧬 Breeder: David Austin (UK)
🎨 Color: Butter-yellow fading to pale cream
🌸 Petal Count: Single (5 petals)
💠 Bloom Form: Open spray of single blooms with prominent golden stamens
📏 Bloom Size: Medium (~2–3.5″ diameter)
🔁 Flowering: Repeat blooming from late spring into early winter
🏺 Vase Life: Fair—best when used fresh in clusters
🧴 Fragrance: Light to medium musk with citrus‑orange twist
🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Rounded, branching medium shrub
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 5–11
📐 Spacing: ~3 ft (90 cm)
↕️ Height: ~4 ft (120 cm)
↔️ Width: ~4 ft (120 cm)
🛡️ Health & Suitability
💪 Disease Resistance: Very good—vibrant foliage, hardy, minimal maintenance
🌎 Regional Recommendations:
Northeast, Mid‑Atlantic, Midwest, Pacific Northwest, Mountain states, Northern California
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