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    Vanessa Bell®

    (Auseasel) English Shrub Rose Bred By David Austin
        • £3.95
        • £5.95
        • £5.95
        Description
        Pink-tinged buds open to medium-sized cups held in large clusters. Pale yellow, paling to white at the edges; each has a rich yellow eye. The fragrance is similar to green tea with aspects of lemon and honey. It forms a bushy, upright shrub. Named for the artist, designer and founder member of the Bloomsbury Group – sister of the writer, Virginia Woolf. David Austin, 2017.
        Characteristics
        • Colour: Pale yellow
          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-strong,Tea
        • 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: 3 1/2ft (110cm)
        • Width: 3ft (90cm)
        • Breeder: David Austin
        • Year of Introduction: 2017
        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
        Named for the artist, designer and founder member of the Bloomsbury Group, Vanessa Bell - sister of the writer, Virginia Woolf.
        Vanessa Bell® inspiration

        From growing in our fields to growing in your garden, we love seeing your beautiful images of our roses in your world.

          Customer Reviews

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          Anonymous
          Lovely rose

          Lovely rose, promptly delivered and perfectly packaged

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          uknataliya@gmail.com
          Beautiful Rose

          I am very pleased with the healthy bushy plant, excellent packaging and delivery (end of May 2025). However, puzzled why there is no scent, not even on new flowers in the morning. Roald Dahl by comparison is much stronger scented.

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          S.F.
          Beautiful Rose, Terrible Delivery

          My issue with this order was not with the rose itself. It is a beautiful, healthy plant and exactly what I was expecting. My issue, unfortunately, was the terrible service provided by the courier, APC Delivery.
          I first received an email telling me my rose was scheduled for delivery on the 30th of May. The day came and went with no updates and no rose. The delivery was delayed multiple times until it was finally “delivered” yesterday, the 4th of June. Naturally, I was worried about the condition the rose would be in, having been rattled around in a van for the best part of a week.
          The delivery window yesterday again came and went and though the tracking showed the driver was nearby, it was almost an hour after the delivery slot that I received an email saying my rose had been delivered. However, it said the rose had been left in a safe place, the Back Door, as instructed. I made no such instruction, as we don’t have a back door accessible from the street. It then transpired that it had been delivered to an entirely different house on an entirely different road. This is baffling to me, as the address was correct and clearly printed on the box. I then had to go out looking for the house the rose had gone to, trying to match the delivery photo and map location. I had to go into someone else’s front garden, up to their door to get the box, all the while worried that someone would come out and accuse me of stealing their post.
          This is hands down the absolute worst delivery experience I’ve ever had and unfortunately would definitely make me think twice about ordering from David Austin again. It’s such a shame, as when I eventually got the rose it was beautiful (despite being a little battered and bruised from being in a van for days) and my issues are nothing to do with David Austin themselves. I would really urge you to rethink using this carrier if this is in any way a common issue, as it really ruins the experience of buying such top quality plants from a great nursery.
          I’m glad I have such a beautiful rose now, but I almost definitely would shop elsewhere for any more after such a frustrating and sloppy delivery service.

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          Louise
          Absolutely beautiful, v well packed

          Sometimes I am tempted to order a rose from another supplier. But then, when I get my delivery, I remember why I order from David Austin each time.

          This is my 6th investment from D.A.

          The packaging is all recyclable/ compostable. So well packaged. Peat free. Hardly any compost spill. This is so important in this day and age. My rose looks amazing out of the box. Already covered in buds. Instant impact. It has had the best start.

          I cannot wait to see this grow. I know it will get better each year, as have my other roses from you.

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          Emily

          Beautiful bushy potted plant - purchased in April. It has buds on already!

          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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