David Austin Rose (Rosa spp. (David Austin hybrids)

Sun Needs:

• Full sun (6+ hours daily)
• Tolerates partial shade but may reduce flowering

Bloom Time:

• Late spring through fall
• Repeat-flowering (most varieties)

Size:

Height:

• 3 to 5 feet (shrub types)
• 8 to 15 feet (climbing types)

Width: 3 to 5 feet (varies by cultivar and pruning)

Attributes:

• Large, fragrant blooms in a variety of colors
• Repeat blooming throughout the season
• Many are disease-resistant and hardy (USDA Zones 5–9)
• Attracts pollinators
• Excellent for cut flowers and romantic garden designs

Care Tips:

• Plant in fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost
• Water deeply and regularly, especially during dry spells
• Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds
• Fertilize in early spring and mid-summer with rose fertilizer
• Prune in late winter or early spring to shape and remove dead wood

Pest watch:

• Monitor for aphids, black spot, powdery mildew, and Japanese beetles

Popular Cultivars:

• ‘Gertrude Jekyll’ – Rich pink, strong old rose fragrance
• ‘Boscobel’ – Coral-pink, myrrh scent
• ‘Olivia Rose Austin’ – Soft pink, fruity fragrance
• ‘Munstead Wood’ – Deep crimson, strong old rose scent
• ‘The Poet’s Wife’ – Rich yellow, strong citrus fragrance
• ‘Desdemona’ – Creamy white, myrrh fragrance