Teasing Georgia Climbing David Austin Rose
Rosa ‘Teasing Georgia’Teasing Georgia Climbing David Austin Rose is a striking and highly fragrant English climbing rose known for its rich yellow blooms and elegant, cascading growth habit. From late spring through fall, it produces large, deeply cupped to rosette-shaped flowers in warm golden-yellow tones, often softening slightly toward creamy edges as they mature. The blooms are full and densely petaled, creating a luxurious, old-fashioned appearance while releasing a strong, rich fragrance with tea-like and fruity notes.
What makes David Austin roses especially distinctive is their ability to combine the charm and fragrance of old garden roses with the improved repeat flowering and vigor of modern varieties. Known for their lush, multi-petaled blooms, natural growth habits, and strong scent, these English roses bring both beauty and performance to the garden. Teasing Georgia is especially valued for its climbing ability, long blooming season, and exceptional flower production along trained stems.
This climbing rose is vigorous and flexible, typically reaching 10 to 12 feet in height with a spread of 6 to 8 feet when supported. It is ideal for training on arbors, trellises, fences, pergolas, or walls, where it can create a dramatic vertical display of color and fragrance. The healthy green foliage provides a strong backdrop that enhances the brightness of the blooms throughout the season.
Teasing Georgia thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. It performs best with consistent moisture and benefits from regular feeding during the growing season to support its repeat blooming habit. Good air circulation is important for plant health, and pruning in late winter or early spring helps manage size, remove old canes, and encourage strong new flowering growth. Training and tying canes horizontally will improve bloom production along the stems.
Care Instructions:
Planting: Choose a full sun location with strong support for climbing.
Soil: Plant in well-drained soil enriched with organic matter.
Watering: Water regularly during establishment and maintain consistent moisture during active growth.
Fertilizing: Apply a rose fertilizer in early spring and continue feeding throughout the growing season.
Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead or weak growth and manage size. Train and tie canes for best flowering.
Spacing: Space plants 6–8 ft apart to allow for mature spread and airflow.
Maintenance: Monitor for pests and diseases and ensure good air circulation around the plant.
In addition to its ornamental value, this rose attracts pollinators such as honey bees. Its glowing yellow color, strong fragrance, and climbing habit make it an excellent choice for adding height, warmth, and long-season interest to the garden. Whether covering a structure or accenting a wall, Teasing Georgia Climbing David Austin Rose brings vibrant beauty and structure to the landscape.
