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The King's Rose

The King's Rose

(Ausa27a16) English Shrub Rose Bred By David Austin
    Description
    Distinctive, striped fuchsia and white petals create a bold yet natural look reminiscent of old Gallica roses. Its semi-double blooms appear in profusion, attracting pollinators to its central, vibrant yellow stamens. The light-medium musk fragrance whispers hints of fresh red apple and rosewater. A versatile and robust shrub with a vase-shaped growth habit and heart-shaped leaves.
    Characteristics
    • Colour: Bi Colour (Deep Pink/White Stripe)
      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: Light-medium,Musk
    • 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: 125cm
    • Width: 90cm
    • Breeder: David Austin
    • Year of Introduction: 2025
    Location
    • Attracting Bees
    • Cutting
    • Mixed Border
    • Rose Hips
    • Shady Areas
    • Very Few Thorns
    Growing conditions
    • North, East, South, West Facing
    • Full Sunlight
    • All soil types
    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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