The Lady Gardener - David Austin Rose

THE LADY GARDENER

English Rose - bred by David Austin

Shrub Rose

Large, many petalled, rosette-shaped blooms

Bears large, quartered rosettes, each about 4" across, packed with loosely arranged petals. They are a beautiful shade of pure apricot, paling towards the edges. There is a lovely Tea fragrance, with hints of cedar wood and vanilla. Named for Plant Heritage, who do so much to protect Britain's garden plant diversity. David Austin, 2013.

• Bred by David Austin

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Bears large, quartered rosettes, each about 4" across, packed with loosely arranged petals. They are a beautiful shade of pure apricot, paling towards the edges. There is a lovely Tea fragrance, with hints of cedar wood and vanilla. Named for Plant Heritage, who do so much to protect Britain's garden plant diversity. David Austin, 2013.

GROWTH HABIT

Altogether an excellent garden shrub that will repeat flower quickly, stand up well to rain and stay very healthy. Its height very much depends on how it is pruned.

ORIGINS OF THE NAME

Named to raise awareness for Plant Heritage and their important work to protect Britain’s garden plant diversity. We maintain the National Collection of English Roses in our Rose Gardens here in Albrighton, Shropshire.

ROSE CHARACTERISTICS