English climbing rose bred by David Austin
The Pilgrim
The Pilgrim
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The Pilgrim is an English climbing rose with soft yellow flowers, a balanced fragrance of tea and myrrh, and repeat flowering throughout the season. Created by David Austin and honoured with the RHS Award of Garden Merit, it is suitable for walls, arches, pergolas and other vertical garden features.
Choose it if you want a climbing rose that combines classic English charm, graceful colour and a sense of timeless romance in the garden.
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Full description:
The Pilgrim is one of those roses that seems to invite a slower journey through the garden. Its soft yellow flowers appear with remarkable generosity, bringing warmth and light to walls, arches and pergolas while maintaining the refined character that has made David Austin roses admired around the world.
The blooms are richly filled with delicate petals and display a beautifully composed form that feels both elegant and welcoming. Their gentle yellow colouring creates a bright but soothing effect, making the rose easy to combine with a wide range of garden styles and companion plants.
Named after the travellers in Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, The Pilgrim carries a sense of discovery and timeless storytelling. Like the famous literary journey that inspired its name, this rose rewards those who take the time to appreciate its many qualities — from its flower form and fragrance to the way it transforms a garden structure over the years.
Its fragrance combines tea and myrrh notes in a beautifully balanced way, offering a scent that is both fresh and traditionally English. Flowering repeatedly throughout the season and capable of reaching impressive heights, The Pilgrim is one of those roses we would choose when we want elegance, fragrance and vertical beauty to work together in perfect harmony.
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Characteristics:
Type: English climbing rose
Creator: David Austin
Colour: soft yellow
Flower: fully double flowers with many delicate petals
Fragrance: balanced tea and myrrh fragrance
Flowering: repeat flowering throughout the season
Height at maturity: approximately 300–350 cm
Width at maturity: approximately 200–250 cm
Growth: vigorous climbing habit
Use: arches, pergolas, walls, fences and vertical garden features
Award: RHS Award of Garden Merit
Named after: the pilgrims from Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales
Delivery format: potted rose or bare-root rose, depending on season and availability
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Frequently asked questions:
Does The Pilgrim repeat flower?
Yes. The Pilgrim flowers repeatedly throughout the season.
What does The Pilgrim smell like?
It has a balanced fragrance that combines tea and myrrh notes.
Where is The Pilgrim best planted?
It performs beautifully on arches, pergolas, walls and other structures where its climbing habit can be appreciated.
What does the rose look like on delivery?
The appearance of the rose depends on the season and the natural stage of growth. For clear explanations, see What roses look like on delivery →
What should I do after planting?
Water deeply after planting and keep the soil lightly moist during the first weeks. For step-by-step guidance, see the planting guide →
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