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Sir Walter Scott - 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, Sir Walter Scott 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 Sir Walter Scott, 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.

Sir Walter Scott
(Ausfalcon) English Shrub Rose Bred By David Austin
Exceedingly pretty, little, rosette flowers of rich pink, paling over time, with a strong Old Rose fragrance. Each bloom's many pointed petals are arranged around a button eye. It forms a short, dense, bushy shrub, which is tough, hardy and very healthy. David Austin, 2015.
  • Colour: Mid pink
  • Flowering: Repeat Flowering
  • Fragrance: Strong,Old Rose
  • Bloom Size: Small
  • Family: English Shrub Rose
  • Size: Small Shrub
  • Height: 2 1/2ft (80cm)
  • Width: 2 1/2ft (80cm)
  • Breeder: David Austin
  • Year of Introduction: 2015
  • Mixed Border
  • Pots & Containers
  • Rose Hedges
  • Shady Areas
  • North, East, South, West Facing
  • Full Sunlight
  • Partial Sunlight
  • All soil types
Sir Walter Scott
Our rose expert’s reccomendation
Harlow Carr
(Ausfalcon) English Shrub Rose Bred By David Austin
Bears flowers of the most perfect formation – shallow cups of the purest mid pink. They flower very freely from early summer until well into the autumn and have a strong, pure Old Rose fragrance. It has an excellent bushy habit with upright, vigorous growth. Maturing into an attractively rounded shrub; it flowers almost to the ground. Named after the Royal Horticultural Society’s garden in Yorkshire, to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the society’s formation. David Austin, 2004.
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Harlow Carr
Description
Exceedingly pretty, little, rosette flowers of rich pink, paling over time, with a strong Old Rose fragrance. Each bloom's many pointed petals are arranged around a button eye. It forms a short, dense, bushy shrub, which is tough, hardy and very healthy. David Austin, 2015.
Characteristics
  • Colour: Mid pink
  • Flowering: Repeat Flowering
  • Fragrance: Strong,Old Rose
  • Bloom Size: Small
  • Family: English Shrub Rose
  • Size: Small Shrub
  • Height: 2 1/2ft (80cm)
  • Width: 2 1/2ft (80cm)
  • Breeder: David Austin
  • Year of Introduction: 2015
Location
  • Mixed Border
  • Roses Ideal for Pots & ContainersPots & Containers
  • Roses Ideal for Rose HedgesRose Hedges
  • Roses ideal for Shady AreasShady Areas
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
Aptly named for the much admired Scottish novelist and poet.
How to plant a shrub rose
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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