Cariad®
(Auspanier)
English Shrub Rose Bred By David Austin
Colour: Soft rose pink
Flowering: Repeat Flowering
Fragrance: Medium, Myrrh
Size: Large Shrub
4 1/2ft (140cm)
4ft (125cm)
Bloom Size: Medium
The flowers are a soft rose pink and semi-double in form, held on thin, wiry stems. They open to provide us with almost camellia-like blooms. At bud stage the fragrance is myrrh with a touch of tea, becoming a spicy musk when the flowers open. Read more
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Description
The flowers are a soft rose pink and semi-double in form, held on thin, wiry stems. They open to provide us with almost camellia-like blooms. At bud stage the fragrance is myrrh with a touch of tea, becoming a spicy musk when the flowers open. It forms a large, airy shrub with dainty, grey-green foliage. David Austin, 2010.
Characteristics
Colour: Soft rose pink
BLOOM COLOUR
Colour may vary depending on growing conditions. Colour fade is a characteristic of some varieties.
Flowering: Repeat Flowering
REPEAT or ONCE FLOWERING?
REPEAT FLOWERING roses flower in flushes from late spring through to early winter. ONCE FLOWERING roses only produce a single flush of blooms lasting 3 to 4 weeks in mid summer
Fragrance: Medium, Myrrh
Bloom Size: Medium
BLOOM SIZE GUIDE
Bloom size varies over the life cycle of each bloom. Measurements refer to the average diameter of a bloom at its prime. LARGE BLOOM: 3.5-5" MEDIUM BLOOM: 2-3.5" SMALL BLOOM 1-2"
Family: English Shrub Rose
Size: Large Shrub
SIZE GUIDE
All measurements are approximate 'height x width' and refer to a 3 year old established rose, pruned once annually, measured during the first flush of flowers in June.
4 1/2ft (140cm)
4ft (125cm)
Breeder: David Austin
Year of Introduction: 2010
Ideal For
Growing Conditions
East, South, West Facing
All soil types
Full SunlightOrigin of Name
The name ‘Cariad’ is a Welsh term of endearment, which means ‘love’ or ‘beloved’.