Rosa Mundi
Best choice for gardeners seeking a fragrant, visually striking shrub border.
Discover the Rosa Mundi, a captivating Old Rose variety from David Austin Roses, renowned for its spectacular, once-blooming display. This rose forms a bushy, compact shrub, providing excellent garden structure. Its striking fuchsia flowers are beautifully striped with white and release a delightful medium Old Rose fragrance. Ideal for mixed borders, the Rosa Mundi is supported by a 5-year guarantee and lifetime support, ensuring your rose flourishes.
$40.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
786
/ 2598
#786 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
+2%
Above average
Mature Height
4.0
/ feet
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a visually dramatic, historic focal point
- Fragrance lovers creating traditional potpourri or scented gardens
- Cold-climate growers needing a robust, low-maintenance shrub
Who should skip it
- Gardeners wanting continuous color throughout the entire season
- Minimalists looking for low-maintenance, non-spreading plants
- Perfectionists desiring consistent, uniform flower patterns
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Striking striped petals create a dramatic focal point in any garden.
Fragrance Profile
Classic Old Rose scent offers a nostalgic and sophisticated olfactory experience.
Growth Habit
Compact, mounding form provides excellent structure for mixed border arrangements.
Environmental Adaptability
Highly versatile shrub thrives across a wide range of hardiness zones.
Pollinator Appeal
Open petal structure effectively attracts bees to support local garden ecosystems.
Bloom Longevity
Once-blooming cycle requires careful planning for seasonal garden color design.
Key Specs
Mature Height
4.0 feet
Mature Width
4.0 feet
Bloom Season
Summer
Evergreen/Deciduous Type
Deciduous
Soil Type Preference
Well-Drained
Attracts Wildlife
Bees
Plant Form
Mounding
USDA Hardiness Zones
4-11
Features
- Fragrant fuchsia and white striped blooms
- Bushy, compact shrub form
- Attracts bees to the garden
- Ideal for mixed borders
- Medium Old Rose fragrance
- Adaptable to various soil types
- 5 Year Guarantee included
What customers say
Enthusiasts highly value 'Rosa Mundi' for its historical significance and striking visual appeal. Reviewers consistently celebrate the irregular crimson and white striping, calling it a beautiful painterly effect. The strong, classic Old Rose fragrance is another frequently praised asset, adding traditional garden charm. As a Gallica rose, it earns acclaim for its exceptional hardiness and robust growth, making it a reliable selection. The main caveat noted is its once blooming nature, which can surprise newer gardeners. Minor inconsistencies in striping also occur. Overall, the consensus confirms this rose is an essential, high quality addition for those desiring a fragrant, visually dramatic piece of living history.
Know before you buy
This variety is a once-flowering rose, meaning it produces a single, spectacular display of blooms during the summer season rather than blooming repeatedly throughout the year.
At maturity, the Rosa Mundi reaches a height and width of approximately 4 feet. Because of its mounding, bushy form, it is best planted with enough clearance to allow for its full, rounded shape.
The Rosa Mundi is highly adaptable and hardy, suitable for USDA zones 4 through 11. It thrives in a variety of soil types, provided the soil is well-drained.
While it performs best in full sun, it is versatile enough to grow in partial sun or partial shade. Keep in mind that more sunlight generally encourages more prolific blooming.
Yes, the Rosa Mundi is an excellent choice for wildlife-friendly gardens. Its open structure and accessible blooms are known to attract bees, helping to support your local ecosystem.
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