Carolyn Knight
(Austurner)
English Shrub Rose Bred By David Austin
Colour: Soft gold
Flowering: Repeat Flowering
Fragrance: Strong, Myrrh/Tea
Size: Medium Shrub
4 1/2ft (140cm)
3 1/2ft (110cm)
Bloom Size: Large
We find that the occasional variety will, after a few years, produce a sport - in other words a plant that varies in just one characteristic, usually colour. Read more
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Description
We find that the occasional variety will, after a few years, produce a sport - in other words a plant that varies in just one characteristic, usually colour. Here, 'Summer Song', has sported from its usual striking burnt orange colour to a distinctive shade of soft gold. At the bud stage the colour is a most beautiful shade of apricot complete with a lovely pink flush. All other characteristics are the same as 'Summer Song'. The young flowers are quite rounded opening up into large, fully double, cup-shaped flowers which hang gracefully on the stem. The sweet, warm honey fragrance has a remarkable depth and complexity. Each flower is subtly different with varying hints of almond, myrrh, blackcurrant and tea. .
Characteristics
Colour: Soft gold
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: Strong, Myrrh/Tea
Bloom Size: Large
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: Medium 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)
3 1/2ft (110cm)
Breeder: David Austin
Year of Introduction: 2013
Ideal For
Growing Conditions
East, South, West Facing
All soil types
Full SunlightOrigin of Name
Carolyn Knight was a great help to the nursery in the early days when she helped with various aspects of design. Sadly she passed away recently.