Charles Rennie Mackintosh
(Ausren)
English Shrub Rose Bred By David Austin
Colour: Soft lilac-pink
Flowering: Repeat Flowering
Fragrance: Medium, Old Rose
Size: Medium Shrub
3ft (90cm)
3ft (90cm)
Bloom Size: Medium
The colour of this rose varies from lilac to soft lilac-pink, according to the weather conditions. The neatly cupped flowers are quite large and are well filled with petals. There is an Old Rose fragrance with aspects of lilac and almond blossom. Read more
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Description
The colour of this rose varies from lilac to soft lilac-pink, according to the weather conditions. The neatly cupped flowers are quite large and are well filled with petals. There is an Old Rose fragrance with aspects of lilac and almond blossom. It forms an upright shrub with bushy, thorny growth and typical Old Rose foliage. David Austin, 1988.
Characteristics
Colour: Soft lilac-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, Old Rose
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: 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.
3ft (90cm)
3ft (90cm)
Breeder: David Austin
Year of Introduction: 1988
Ideal For
Growing Conditions
East, South, West Facing
All soil types
Full SunlightOrigin of Name
Named for the Scottish architect, artist and designer in conjunction with the Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society and the City of Glasgow Parks and Recreation Department. Mackintosh (1868-1928) frequently used stylised roses in his designs which were often similar to this variety.