English Rose, Austin Rose 'Geoff Hamilton'
Rosa
| Family: | Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Rosa (RO-zuh) (Info) |
| Cultivar: | Geoff Hamilton |
| Additional cultivar information: | (PP11421, aka AUSham) |
| Hybridized | by Austin |
| Registered or introduced: | 1998 |
Class:
English Rose (aka Austin Rose)
Shrub
Height:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color:
Medium pink (mp)
Bloom Shape:
Double
Flower Fragrance:
Very Fragrant
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Blooms repeatedly
Habit:
Shrub
Patent Information:
Patented
Other Details:
Resistant to black spot
Resistant to mildew
Resistant to rust
Pruning Instructions:
Avoid pruning
Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Propagation Methods:
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
By grafting
By budding
Foliage Color:
Bloom Characteristics:
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are good for drying and preserving
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow:
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Washington, District of Columbia
Kailua, Hawaii
Kaneohe Station, Hawaii
Maunawili, Hawaii
Lombard, Illinois
Palmyra, Illinois
Shell Rock, Iowa
Tracy, Iowa
Franklin, Michigan
Millington, Michigan
Los Alamos, New Mexico
Roslyn, New York
Easley, South Carolina
show allGardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On May 1, 2014, RuthieC from Shell Rock, IA wrote: Love my Geoff Hamilton! I planted him in mid May and saw blooms by mid July and boy were they gorgeous! Lovely, pink,large, cup shaped blooms with a great scent. They were fun to bring inside as they lasted several days when cut. I plan to use them for a garden wedding this summer. Also, once uncovered this spring he was the first to show signs of life after our -20 winter! |
| Neutral | On Apr 21, 2012, ChrisZ5 from Tracy, IA (Zone 5a) wrote: We have had this rose for at least 5 years. It blooms scantily, and the plant itself is never over 12-18 in. tall and wide. When it blooms they are beautiful. I think we need to move it to another spot on our property to see if it perks up. |
| Neutral | On Nov 14, 2008, Joan from Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) wrote: According to David Austin's 2009 Handbook of Roses, they named this rose in memory of their old friend who encouraged countless number of people to spend more time in their garden. |
| Positive | On Jul 5, 2004, punaheledp from Kailua, HI (Zone 11) wrote: just recently planted my bare root and it's budding leaves. Will see how it does here in zone 11. |
| Positive | On May 8, 2004, springlover from Franklin, MI (Zone 6a) wrote: Of all my English roses, this one is a real winner! It is like iron! Resistant to everything, even rabbits! I would rate "Jeff" as near to a Canadian Explorer rose as one could get. |
