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    (Auscross) English Shrub Rose Bred By David Austin

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      English Shrub Rose
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        As the growing season begins to draw to a close, the appearance of our roses will naturally vary from variety to variety. Some may still arrive with buds and blooms, while others may have been pruned, deadheaded or had some of their foliage removed as we begin to prepare them for the months ahead.

        Please don’t be concerned if your rose arrives with no leaves, or without buds or blooms. This is quite natural at this time of year and helps the plant put its energy into establishing strong, healthy roots, ready to flourish when growth begins again.

        Description
        One of our most beautiful English Roses. It bears its flowers high up on wiry stems, giving it an airy profile not unlike that of herbaceous anemones (or windflowers). The blooms commence as cupped buds and open to dainty, rather informal and slightly cupped flowers of soft lilac-pink. It is remarkably disease resistant and repeat flowers well. There is a charming Old Rose fragrance, with hints of apple and cinnamon.
        Characteristics
        • Colour: 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: 4 1/2ft (140cm)
        • Width: 3 1/2ft (110cm)
        • Breeder: David Austin
        • Year of Introduction: 1994
        Location
        • Attracting Bees
        • Borders
        • Pots & Containers
        • Rose Hedges
        • Wild Areas
        Growing conditions
        • East, South, West Facing
        • Full Sunlight
        • All soil types
        Behind the name
        We chose to name this rose after the common name for Anemone because it holds its flowers with something of the grace and poise of the windflower.
        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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