English Rose - bred by David Austin
Shrub Rose
A variety of unusual colouring with an intensely fruity fragrance
Glowing, deep red-pink rosette-shaped blooms. Lovely, intensely fruity fragrance with hints of wine and pear drops. Very healthy with vigorous, bushy growth.
Here is a variety of unusual colouring which is almost impossible to describe – a very deep, almost salmon-pink shade that changes with age to an intense red-pink. The deeply cupped flowers soon open to form slightly cupped rosettes. ‘Benjamin Britten’ is a useful rose to provide a highlight among the softer shades of most English Roses. The fragrance is intensely fruity, with aspects of wine and pear drops.
It is a shrub of medium height, vigorous, with dense, rather upright, growth and excellent foliage. Position this rose toward the middle or back of the border.
Very good in all climates: in warmer climates it can be trained as a climber with the support of a warm wall.
Named to commemorate the life of the popular English composer, conductor and performer. His compositions include large-scale symphonic scores, songs and choral works.
| Rose Type | English Rose - bred by David Austin |
| Growth Type | Shrub Rose |
| Sub Type | English Leander Hybrid |
| Color | Red pink |
| Fragrance Strength | Strong Fragrance |
| Flowering | Repeat Flowering |
| Disease Resistance | Good |
| Height | 4ft |
| Width | 3ft |
| Breeder | David Austin |
| Year of Introduction | 2001 |
| Appellation | Ausencart |
| Suitable for zones | Zones 5 - 8 |
| Petal Count | 60 petals |