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Anne Boleyn® - Retired

Forever part of our history, these roses have paved the way for many more roses to come.

In the late 1940s, David C H Austin set out on his quest to breed the most beautiful and healthy roses; a vision that continues to remain at the heart of our business today, more than 80 years later. This vision drives our continuing assessment of rose varieties in the current collection to ensure they reach our exacting standards and expectations. Due to climatic changes and the evolution of plant diseases, some historical varieties will no longer reach our increasingly high standards. It is in these instances that we must retire the rose to ensure customers receive only the best roses that will thrive and deliver the most enjoyable customer experience, regardless of gardening expertise. As a result of our review process, Anne Boleyn is now retired from our English Rose Collection but will always remain part of our history, paving the way for many more new roses to come, creating the next generation of roses.

If you love Anne Boleyn, we have some great alternatives, which we are sure will endear themselves to you, bringing you much happiness and gardening enjoyment for years to come.

Anne Boleyn®
(Ausecret) English Standard Tree Rose Bred By David Austin
It bears large sprays of nicely cupped, rosette-shaped blooms, with symmetrically arranged petals. They are a soft shade of warm mid pink, each with just a hint of a button eye, and have a light to medium fragrance. Its spreading, arching growth builds up to form a mounded head with soft green, highly polished foliage. The whole impression of this rose is one of pleasing freshness, both in flower and in leaf. David Austin, 1999.
  • Colour: Mid pink
  • Flowering: Repeat Flowering
  • Bloom Size: Medium
  • Family: English Standard Tree Rose
  • Size: Standard Tree
  • Height: 6ft (180cm)
  • Breeder: David Austin
  • Year of Introduction: 1999
  • North, East, South, West Facing
  • Full Sunlight
  • Partial Sunlight
  • All soil types
Anne Boleyn®
Description
It bears large sprays of nicely cupped, rosette-shaped blooms, with symmetrically arranged petals. They are a soft shade of warm mid pink, each with just a hint of a button eye, and have a light to medium fragrance. Its spreading, arching growth builds up to form a mounded head with soft green, highly polished foliage. The whole impression of this rose is one of pleasing freshness, both in flower and in leaf. David Austin, 1999.
Characteristics
  • Colour: Mid pink
  • Flowering: Repeat Flowering
  • Bloom Size: Medium
  • Family: English Standard Tree Rose
  • Size: Standard Tree
  • Height: 6ft (180cm)
  • Breeder: David Austin
  • Year of Introduction: 1999
Growing conditions
  • North, East, South, West Facing
  • Full Sunlight
  • Roses ideal for Shady AreasPartial Sunlight
  • Roses Suitable for All Soil TypesAll soil types
Behind the name
Named for the second of Henry VIII’s six wives, who was mother to Queen Elizabeth I.
How to plant
Frequently asked questions

Need more help? for individual help or advice, we encourage you to contact our friendly, knowledgeable team on 01902 376300.

Bare root roses are dormant plants and can be planted November and April.

Potted roses are available all year round and can be planted at any time of the year.

Aside from extreme weather, roses can be planted at any time during the year. The extreme weather conditions that we advise against planting in are when the ground is frozen, water-logged or during a drought.

We take every care to breed, grow and deliver the best roses. If a rose fails to grow or arrives damaged, we will replace it free of charge. The 5 year guarantee applies to roses purchased
directly from David Austin. If you would like to request a replacement or refund of a rose within the 5 year guarantee period, please complete our Returns form.

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