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    (Ausoran) English Shrub Rose Bred By David Austin
      • Delivered without foliage or soil
      • Arrives in plastic-free packaging
      • Traditionally planted in dormancy between January and May, zone-dependant.
      • Planting bare roots in the cooler months allows their roots to establish and produce bountiful blooms by the next flowering season
      • Cost-effective, particularly when planted en masse.
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          Description
          Despite giving the impression of utmost delicacy, this is a very tough, healthy and reliable variety. Extremely floriferous; its soft pink, semi-double flowers are held in large sprays and have a musky Old Rose scent. It forms a bushy, rather upright shrub. Named after the English folk song, made popular by Simon and Garfunkel.
          Characteristics
          • Colour: Light pink
          • Flowering: Repeat Flowering
          • Fragrance: Medium,Old Rose
          • Bloom Size: Medium
          • Family: English Shrub Rose
          • Size: Medium Shrub
          • Height: 3 1/2ft
          • Width: 3ft
          • Breeder: David Austin
          • Year of Introduction: 2003
          • Suitable for zones: Zones 5-11
          • Petal Count: 20 petals
          Location
          • Attracting Bees
          • Mixed Border
          • Rose Border
          • Shady Areas
          Growing conditions
          • North, East, South, West Facing
          • Full Sunlight
          • Partial Sunlight
          • All soil types
          Behind the name
          Named after the medieval English folk song, made popular by Simon and Garfunkel.
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          From growing in our fields to growing in your garden, we love seeing your beautiful images of our roses in your world.

            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 800 328 8893.

            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. That’s the David Austin promise. 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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