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Sir Walter Scott

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. As part of our commitment to transparency with our customers, we want to be clear about this variety's performance. While cherished for its unique character, this variety does not offer the same level of disease resistance or vigorous repeat-flowering found in our more modern introductions.

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
  • Borders
  • Pots & Containers
  • Rose Hedges
  • Partial Shade
  • North, East, South, West Facing
  • Full Sunlight
  • Partial Shade
  • All soil types
Sir Walter Scott
Our rose expert’s recommendation
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
    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,Old Rose
  • Bloom Size: Small
    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: Small 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.
  • Height: 2 1/2ft (80cm)
  • Width: 2 1/2ft (80cm)
  • Breeder: David Austin
  • Year of Introduction: 2015
Location
  • Borders
  • Pots & Containers
  • Rose Hedges
  • Partial Shade
Growing conditions
  • North, East, South, West Facing
  • Full Sunlight
  • Partial Shade
  • All 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 here.

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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