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    • Susan Williams-Ellis™

    Susan Williams-Ellis™

    (Ausquirk) English Shrub Rose Bred By David Austin
          Description
          A delightful, unassuming rose of typical Old Rose beauty. It is a pure white sport of the pink English Rose, ‘The Mayflower’. The remarkable thing about these two roses is that, in so far as we are aware, they are completely free from disease. The medium-strong fragrance is perfectly Old Rose in character. It is extremely winter hardy, with upright, bushy, twiggy growth. Named for the founder of Portmeirion Pottery, who was a great enthusiast of the English Roses.
          Characteristics
          • Colour: White
            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-strong,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: 110cm
          • Width: 90cm
          • Breeder: David Austin
          • Year of Introduction: 2010
          Location
          • Mixed Border
          • Pots & Containers
          • Rose Border
          • Rose Hedges
          • Shady Areas
          Growing conditions
          • North, East, South, West Facing
          • Full Sunlight
          • Partial Sunlight
          • All soil types
          Behind the name
          Susan Williams-Ellis was a designer who, together with her husband Euan Cooper-Willis, founded Portmeirion Pottery. Susan was a great enthusiast of the English Roses and painted some beautiful water colours of them.
          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 01902 376300.

          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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