New Dawn

I've grown several varieties within the New Dawn family and have some observations to share. exceptional fragrance on warm afternoons varies noticeably between them, more than catalogue descriptions suggest. The care fundamentals are shared — deep watering at the base rather than overhead applies ac…

After growing New Dawn for over a year here is what I'd tell a beginner. First: deep watering at the base rather than overhead is not optional — it's the foundation everything else depends on. Second: rose dieback from hard winter frosts will happen and you should know how to handle it before it do…

I planted New Dawn without expecting much and it's become one of the most satisfying things in my garden. exceptional fragrance on warm afternoons is something I couldn't have predicted from looking at it in a nursery. You only understand it once the plant is established and performing. I keep it i…

I nearly gave up on New Dawn after three months of mediocre results. Then I focused properly on pruning to an outward-facing bud at a 45-degree angle and within a few weeks the difference was dramatic. It now lives in a large terracotta pot on a sunny patio and has genuinely transformed that spot. …