English floribunda rose bred by David Austin
Gabriel Oak
Gabriel Oak
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Gabriel Oak is an English shrub rose with large, deep pink rosette flowers, strong fruity fragrance and repeat flowering throughout the season. It forms a vigorous, healthy shrub with elegant structure, making it suitable for borders, mixed planting and places where colour and fragrance should be experienced up close.
Choose it if you want an intensely fragrant rose with rich flower form and a garden presence that feels generous, romantic and beautifully composed.
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Full description:
Gabriel Oak is one of those roses that immediately creates a feeling of richness in the garden. Its large rosette flowers are densely filled with petals and coloured in an intense deep pink shade that remains vibrant and expressive throughout flowering. The flower shape feels abundant and classic, while the overall impression remains refined rather than excessive.
The fragrance is one of its defining qualities: strong, fruity and easy to notice when planted near paths, terraces or places where time in the garden is meant to be enjoyed slowly. Combined with repeat flowering through the season, Gabriel Oak creates moments that feel both generous and personal.
This is one of those roses we would choose where fragrance truly matters. There is a quiet confidence in the way Gabriel Oak grows: vigorous yet balanced, full yet structured. The mulberry-purple stems and dark green foliage create depth even between flowering cycles, making the plant feel complete throughout the season.
Named after the beloved character from Thomas Hardy’s novel Far from the Madding Crowd, Gabriel Oak carries something of the same character: reliability, warmth and understated beauty. It is a rose that feels less like decoration and more like a living part of the atmosphere of the garden.
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Characteristics:
Type: English shrub rose
Creator: David Austin
Colour: deep pink
Flower: large rosette flowers with many petals
Fragrance: strong, fruity fragrance
Flowering: repeat flowering throughout the season
Height at maturity: approximately 100–120 cm
Width at maturity: approximately 90–110 cm
Use: borders, mixed planting, feature planting, fragrance gardens
Delivery format: potted rose or bare-root rose, depending on season and availability
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Frequently asked questions:
Is Gabriel Oak strongly fragrant?
Yes. Gabriel Oak is appreciated for its strong fruity fragrance, especially noticeable when planted close to seating areas and pathways.
Does it repeat flower?
Yes. Gabriel Oak flowers repeatedly throughout the season.
Is it suitable for borders?
Yes. Its balanced shrub habit makes it suitable for borders and planting combinations where colour and fragrance matter.
What does the rose look like on delivery?
The appearance of the rose depends on the delivery format, the month 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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