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    Charles Rennie Mackintosh

    (Ausren) English Shrub Rose Bred By David Austin

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      English Shrub Rose
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        During the summer months, we always aim to send your roses with a lovely mix of buds and blooms wherever possible. Please bear in mind that the stage and size of these will vary from variety to variety, and some plants may have been recently pruned or deadheaded to keep them looking their best. If your rose arrives without buds or blooms, there's no need to worry - we're right in the heart of the growing season, and there's plenty of time ahead for new blooms to appear.

        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
          Colour may vary depending on growing conditions. Colour fade is a characteristic of some varieties.
        • Flowering: Repeat 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 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
          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.
        • Height: 3ft (90cm)
        • Width: 3ft (90cm)
        • Breeder: David Austin
        • Year of Introduction: 1988
        Location
        • Borders
        • Pots & Containers
        Growing conditions
        • East, South, West Facing
        • Full Sunlight
        • All soil types
        Behind the 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.
        How to Plant a Shrub Rose
        Frequently Asked Questions

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        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.

        Our 5 Year Guarantee covers any roses that fail to thrive when planted and cared for correctly within five years of purchase. This guarantee applies to roses purchased directly from David Austin®.

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