Leander
Best apricot shrub for gardeners seeking reliable, repeat-blooming mixed borders.
Introducing Leander, an exquisite English Shrub Rose from David Austin Roses, first introduced in 1982. Named after a mythological Greek lover, this rose enchants with its deep apricot blooms that repeat their display throughout the season. Leander offers a delightful medium fragrance with distinct Tea notes. It grows to a graceful height of 6 feet and spreads to 5 feet wide, making it a perfect, mounding addition to mixed borders. David Austin Roses confidently stands behind this reliable and beautiful rose with a 5-year guarantee.
$40.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
34
/ 2452
#34 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
+2%
Above average
Mature Height
6.0
/ feet
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking unique, vibrant apricot color palettes
- Busy growers wanting consistent, season-long floral displays
- Landscapers needing flexible plants for shrubs or vertical structures
Who should skip it
- Urban gardeners with limited space or small containers
- Pruners who prefer low-maintenance, thornless rose varieties
- Traditionalists desiring dense, long-lasting, multi-petaled blooms
Performance breakdown
Bloom consistency
Repeat flowering ensures a vibrant display throughout the entire summer season.
Fragrance profile
Distinct Tea notes provide a sophisticated, medium-strength scent for the garden.
Hardiness range
Versatile adaptability across USDA zones five through ten offers broad appeal.
Landscape versatility
Mounding habit makes it an ideal candidate for layered mixed borders.
Growth reliability
Backed by a five-year guarantee, reflecting exceptional confidence in plant longevity.
Visual impact
Deep apricot hues provide a rich, warm focal point for landscapes.
Key Specs
Mature Height
6.0 feet
Mature Width
5.0 feet
Growth Rate
Moderate
Bloom Season
Summer
Foliage Type
Deciduous
Soil Type
Well-Drained
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
USDA Hardiness Zones
5-10
Features
- Repeat flowering for extended bloom season
- Medium fragrance with distinct Tea notes
- Deep apricot bloom color
- Suitable for mixed border plantings
- Bred by renowned David Austin
- Comes with a 5-year guarantee
- Moderate growth rate
- Deciduous foliage
What customers say
The David Austin rose 'Leander' is overwhelmingly praised for its exceptional reliability and vigorous health, thriving even in difficult conditions. Customers adore the large, cupped blooms, noting their rich apricot orange hue that gracefully softens with age. This variety is celebrated as a robust, fast-growing climber, excellent for screening walls. While the color can pale slightly in intense summer sun, its overall performance is outstanding. Reviewers consider 'Leander' a visually stunning and dependable choice, offering high value for both experienced and casual gardeners seeking a low maintenance, high performing rose.
Know before you buy
Leander is a repeat-flowering variety, meaning it will produce multiple flushes of its deep apricot blooms from summer through the end of the season.
The blooms offer a medium-strength fragrance characterized by distinct, classic Tea rose notes.
This shrub has a mounding growth habit and reaches a mature size of 6 feet tall by 5 feet wide. It is best suited for mixed borders where it has enough room to spread.
Leander is hardy in USDA zones 5 through 10. It thrives in full sun and requires well-drained soil to perform at its best.
David Austin Roses provides a 5-year guarantee on this variety, reflecting their confidence in the plant's reliability and long-term health when provided with proper care.
Leander has a moderate growth rate and is considered a reliable performer. Like most roses, it will benefit from regular pruning and consistent watering, especially during the first year of establishment.
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