English Rose - bred by David Austin
Shrub Rose
The flowers are beautiful at all stages. Exquisite little buds open to half-enclosed cups, eventually becoming wide, shallow cups. The colour begins as soft-apricot pink, gradually changing to pure soft pink over time. With its upward facing blooms and pleasing formality of form, it is a particularly good rose for cutting to create flower arrangements in the home. There is a classic myrrh fragrance – a scent closely associated with the English Roses.
It forms an exceptionally healthy shrub with bushy, upright growth and attractive musk rose foliage. Short to medium in height, it is ideal planted towards the front of a border. It is also a good choice for hedging and landscaping projects where large areas need covering.
Named to commemorate the 350th anniversary of the Treaty of Friendship and Commerce between Queen Christina of Sweden and Oliver Cromwell of Great Britain in 1654.
| Rose Type | English Rose - bred by David Austin |
| Growth Type | Shrub Rose |
| Sub Type | English Musk Hybrid |
| Color | Soft apricot pink |
| Fragrance Strength | Strong Fragrance |
| Flowering | Repeat Flowering |
| Disease Resistance | Excellent |
| Height | 4 ft |
| Width | 2 ft |
| Breeder | David Austin |
| Year of Introduction | 2004 |
| Appellation | Austiger |
| Suitable for zones | Zones 5 - 9 |
| Petal Count | 140 petals |
| Patent | 17150 |