English floribunda rose bred by David Austin
Silas Marner
Silas Marner
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Silas Marner is an English shrub rose with delicate pale pink flowers, a fruity old-rose fragrance and repeat flowering throughout the season. Its softly cupped blooms, graceful arching habit and refined colouring make it suitable for borders, cottage gardens and romantic planting schemes.
Choose it if you want a rose with gentle beauty, expressive fragrance and a garden presence that feels warm, sincere and quietly memorable.
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Full description:
Silas Marner is not a rose that relies on bold colours or dramatic effects. Its beauty lies in subtler qualities: delicate pale pink blooms, softly tousled petals and an overall impression of grace that feels natural rather than arranged.
The medium-sized flowers open in gently cupped forms, carried on attractive reddish stems. Each petal is slightly lighter on the reverse and fades softly towards the edges, creating a luminous effect that seems to change with the light throughout the day.
Named after the kind-hearted hero of George Eliot’s classic novel, this rose seems to share some of the qualities that made the character so enduring. There is a quiet generosity about it, a sense of warmth and honesty that becomes more appreciated the longer you spend time with it. It is not a rose that demands attention. Instead, it earns admiration gradually through elegance, consistency and character.
Its fragrance adds depth to the experience. Medium to strong in intensity, it combines the charm of traditional old roses with fresh notes of lemon, green banana and apricot. Together with its glossy foliage and broad, arching growth habit, Silas Marner creates a garden atmosphere that feels welcoming, romantic and beautifully balanced.
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Characteristics:
Type: English shrub rose
Colour: pale pink
Flower: medium-sized cupped flowers with softly arranged petals
Fragrance: medium to strong old-rose fragrance with notes of lemon, green banana and apricot
Flowering: repeat flowering throughout the season
Height at maturity: approximately 100–110 cm
Width at maturity: approximately 100–120 cm
Growth: broad, arching shrub habit
Stems: attractive reddish stems
Foliage: glossy dark green foliage
Use: borders, cottage gardens, mixed planting, romantic garden designs
Named after: the hero of George Eliot’s novel Silas Marner
Delivery format: potted rose or bare-root rose, depending on season and availability
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Frequently asked questions:
Is Silas Marner fragrant?
Yes. It has a medium to strong fragrance that combines old-rose character with fruity notes of lemon, green banana and apricot.
Does Silas Marner repeat flower?
Yes. It flowers repeatedly throughout the season.
What makes Silas Marner special?
Its combination of delicate pale pink flowers, refined fragrance and literary inspiration creates a rose with exceptional charm and emotional appeal.
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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