David Austin Rose vs Morning Glory

Side-by-side plant comparison — which is right for your garden?

David Austin Rose

Rosa 'Graham Thomas'

Rosaceae · flowers

Medium Maintenance

Morning Glory

Ipomoea tricolor

Convolvulaceae · vines

Deer ResistantDrought TolerantLow Maintenance

Hardiness Zone Range

David Austin Rose (Zones 5-10)

Morning Glory (Zones 2-11)

Overlap: Both grow in zones 5–10

Detailed Comparison

Feature	David Austin Rose	Morning Glory
Scientific Name	Rosa 'Graham Thomas'	Ipomoea tricolor
Family	Rosaceae	Convolvulaceae
Category	flowers	vines
Sun	☀️ Full Sun	☀️ Full Sun
Water	💧💧 Medium	💧💧 Medium
Soil	Rich, Well-drained	Well-drained
Height	5'	10'
Spread	4'	2'
Bloom Season	Spring-Fall	Summer-Fall
Bloom Color	Yellow	Blue, Purple, Pink, White
Growth Rate	Medium	Fast
Native Region	Hybrid (England)	Central America
Maintenance	Medium	Low

Special Traits

David Austin Rose

No — EdibleNo — Deer ResistantNo — Drought Tolerant

Morning Glory

No — EdibleYes — Deer ResistantYes — Drought Tolerant

Care Tips

David Austin Rose

✓Prune to shape in late winter.
✓Benefits from regular feeding.
✓Provide good air circulation.
✓Can be trained as a short climber on pillar or wall.

Morning Glory

✓Nick or soak seeds overnight for faster germination.
✓Provide sturdy support.
✓Self-seeds prolifically — can become invasive.
✓Full sun is essential for abundant blooms.

Which Plant Is Right for Your Garden?

Choose David Austin Rose if you don't mind medium maintenance. It thrives in full sun with medium water in zones 5–10.

Choose Morning Glory if you want a low-maintenance plant, need drought tolerance, and want deer resistance. It thrives in full sun with medium water in zones 2–11.

Plant them together? Both overlap in zones 5–10. They share similar sun requirements (full sun), making them potential garden companions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can David Austin Rose and Morning Glory grow in the same hardiness zone?

David Austin Rose grows in USDA zones 5-10, while Morning Glory grows in zones 2-11. Both plants can grow together in zones 5 through 10.

Do David Austin Rose and Morning Glory have the same sun and water needs?

David Austin Rose needs full sun and medium water, while Morning Glory needs full sun and medium water. They share similar growing requirements and can be planted in the same bed.

Which grows taller, David Austin Rose or Morning Glory?

Morning Glory grows taller at 10' compared to David Austin Rose at 5'. Morning Glory spreads 2' while David Austin Rose spreads 4'.

Are David Austin Rose and Morning Glory deer resistant?

Morning Glory is deer resistant, but David Austin Rose is not. If deer are a concern, Morning Glory is the better choice, or protect David Austin Rose with fencing.

Which is easier to maintain, David Austin Rose or Morning Glory?

David Austin Rose has medium maintenance while Morning Glory has low maintenance. Morning Glory may be easier for beginning gardeners to manage.

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Detailed Comparison

Feature	David Austin Rose	Morning Glory
Scientific Name	Rosa 'Graham Thomas'	Ipomoea tricolor
Family	Rosaceae	Convolvulaceae
Category	flowers	vines
Sun	☀️ Full Sun	☀️ Full Sun
Water	💧💧 Medium	💧💧 Medium
Soil	Rich, Well-drained	Well-drained
Height	5'	10'
Spread	4'	2'
Bloom Season	Spring-Fall	Summer-Fall
Bloom Color	Yellow	Blue, Purple, Pink, White
Growth Rate	Medium	Fast
Native Region	Hybrid (England)	Central America
Maintenance	Medium	Low

Care Tips

David Austin Rose

✓Prune to shape in late winter.
✓Benefits from regular feeding.
✓Provide good air circulation.
✓Can be trained as a short climber on pillar or wall.

Morning Glory

✓Nick or soak seeds overnight for faster germination.
✓Provide sturdy support.
✓Self-seeds prolifically — can become invasive.
✓Full sun is essential for abundant blooms.

Which Plant Is Right for Your Garden?

Choose David Austin Rose if you don't mind medium maintenance. It thrives in full sun with medium water in zones 5–10.

Choose Morning Glory if you want a low-maintenance plant, need drought tolerance, and want deer resistance. It thrives in full sun with medium water in zones 2–11.

Plant them together? Both overlap in zones 5–10. They share similar sun requirements (full sun), making them potential garden companions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can David Austin Rose and Morning Glory grow in the same hardiness zone?

David Austin Rose grows in USDA zones 5-10, while Morning Glory grows in zones 2-11. Both plants can grow together in zones 5 through 10.

Do David Austin Rose and Morning Glory have the same sun and water needs?

David Austin Rose needs full sun and medium water, while Morning Glory needs full sun and medium water. They share similar growing requirements and can be planted in the same bed.

Which grows taller, David Austin Rose or Morning Glory?

Morning Glory grows taller at 10' compared to David Austin Rose at 5'. Morning Glory spreads 2' while David Austin Rose spreads 4'.

Are David Austin Rose and Morning Glory deer resistant?

Morning Glory is deer resistant, but David Austin Rose is not. If deer are a concern, Morning Glory is the better choice, or protect David Austin Rose with fencing.

Which is easier to maintain, David Austin Rose or Morning Glory?

David Austin Rose has medium maintenance while Morning Glory has low maintenance. Morning Glory may be easier for beginning gardeners to manage.