Royal Jubilee
Best fragrant shrub for gardeners seeking elegant, long-lasting seasonal color.
The Royal Jubilee is a distinguished English Shrub Rose, bred to commemorate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. This elegant, repeat-flowering shrub boasts exquisite, deep chalice-shaped blooms in a rich deep pink hue, emitting a delightful fruity fragrance reminiscent of blackcurrants. Ideal for mixed borders and hedges, it offers a beautiful display throughout the season. It is supported by a 5-year guarantee and lifetime breeder support, ensuring a lasting addition to your garden.
$69.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
1595
/ 2598
#1595 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
+75%
Above average
Colour
Rich pink
/ Rich pink
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking fragrant blooms for bouquets and outdoor spaces
- Landscapers wanting vibrant, eye-catching focal points for their garden
- Small-space growers needing reliable, tidy plants for containers
Who should skip it
- Low-maintenance gardeners avoiding regular preventative spraying routines
- Residents in regions with intense, scorching summer heat
- Busy homeowners lacking time for consistent pruning and feeding
Performance breakdown
Bloom Aesthetics
Deep chalice-shaped pink blooms offer a sophisticated, classic garden focal point.
Fragrance Profile
Distinctive blackcurrant notes provide a memorable and refreshing sensory experience.
Seasonal Longevity
Repeat-flowering habit ensures consistent color throughout the entire summer season.
Hardiness Range
Exceptional adaptability across zones 5 through 11 for diverse climates.
Landscape Versatility
Upright growth habit works perfectly for both structured hedges and borders.
Support Assurance
Five-year guarantee and lifetime breeder support provide unmatched long-term peace.
Key Specs
Colour
Rich pink
Flowering
Repeat Flowering
Fragrance
Medium-strong, Fruity
Bloom Size
Medium (2-3.5")
Family
English Shrub Rose
Height
5ft
Width
4ft
Suitable for zones
Zones 5-11
Features
- Deep pink, chalice-shaped blooms
- Pleasant fruity fragrance with blackcurrant notes
- Repeat flowering for extended beauty
- Suitable for borders and hedges
- Tolerates various sun exposures
- Guaranteed for 5 years
- English Shrub Rose
- Named for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee
What customers say
The 'Royal Jubilee' rose is highly prized for its spectacular, deep magenta pink blooms and luxurious form. Its defining feature is the powerful, complex fruity fragrance, often cited as one of the best in the David Austin collection, evoking blackcurrant and lemon notes. Gardeners value its reliable repeat flowering, making it excellent for borders and cutting. While the plant stock quality is high, some note susceptibility to black spot in humid regions, requiring proactive care. Despite minor horticultural demands, the consensus is that 'Royal Jubilee' offers an unparalleled sensory experience, solidifying its status as a beloved garden favorite due to its magnificent scent and visual impact.
Know before you buy
This is a repeat-flowering shrub, meaning it will produce multiple flushes of blooms from early summer through the end of the season, rather than just one single display.
When fully established, the Royal Jubilee typically reaches a height of 5 feet and a width of 4 feet, maintaining an upright growth habit.
This rose is hardy and well-suited for a wide range of climates, specifically performing best in USDA zones 5 through 11.
For optimal health and flowering, plant this rose in a location that receives full sun and ensure the soil is well-drained to prevent waterlogging.
It features a medium-strong, fruity fragrance. Many gardeners specifically note distinct, pleasant notes of blackcurrant.
Yes, its upright form and consistent repeat-flowering habit make it an excellent choice for both mixed garden borders and structured hedging.
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