Grace
Best repeat-blooming shrub for gardeners seeking fragrant, apricot-toned container displays.
Discover Grace®, an exquisite English Shrub Rose from David Austin Roses, featuring pure apricot blooms that form perfect rosettes with gracefully reflexed petals. Its darker centers transition to paler edges, creating a captivating display. This repeat-flowering rose provides continuous color from late spring through early winter, perfuming the air with a warm Tea fragrance. Grace® exhibits a broad, arching growth habit, making it ideal for mixed borders and containers. It thrives in zones 5-11, adapting to various sunlight conditions and soil types, and is backed by a 5-year guarantee.
$40.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
858
/ 2598
#858 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
+2%
Above average
Colour
Apricot
/ Apricot
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a vibrant, warm focal point
- Fragrance lovers creating a sensory cutting garden
- Homeowners wanting consistent color throughout the season
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in humid climates avoiding high-maintenance plants
- People living in regions with heavy rain or heat
- Gardeners who prefer easy-to-handle, thornless stems
Performance breakdown
Bloom Aesthetics
Perfectly reflexed rosettes offer a sophisticated, high-impact visual display.
Flowering Consistency
Reliable repeat blooming ensures vibrant color from spring through early winter.
Fragrance Profile
Warm tea notes provide a classic, inviting scent for garden spaces.
Versatility
Adaptable growth habit thrives equally well in containers or mixed borders.
Environmental Resilience
Broad zone tolerance and sunlight flexibility make for easy garden integration.
Brand Assurance
Five-year guarantee provides exceptional peace of mind for long-term growth.
Key Specs
Colour
Apricot
Flowering
Repeat Flowering
Fragrance
Medium, Tea
Bloom Size
Medium (2-3.5")
Family
English Shrub Rose
Size
Medium Shrub (Height: 4ft x Width: 4ft)
Breeder
David Austin
Year of Introduction
2001
Features
- Pure apricot blooms with reflexed petals
- Warm Tea fragrance
- Repeat flowering for continuous color
- Broad, arching growth habit
- Suitable for pots and mixed borders
- Tolerates various sunlight exposures
- 5 Year Guarantee and lifetime support
What customers say
Gardeners consistently celebrate 'Grace' for its exquisite deep apricot color and potent, authentic tea fragrance, often cited as a collection highlight. The rose features a perfectly cupped, old fashioned bloom structure and reliably flowers repeatedly across the season, making it a stunning garden centerpiece. While generally vigorous, some users note it requires proactive care against common diseases in humid areas. Intense summer sun can cause the vibrant apricot hue to soften slightly to peach. Despite minor maintenance needs, the consensus is that 'Grace' offers exceptional value, delivering a premium, highly fragrant, and visually stunning classic English rose experience.
Know before you buy
Grace reaches a mature size of approximately 4 feet tall and 4 feet wide. Because of its broad, arching habit, it is well-suited for large containers as well as mixed garden borders.
Yes, Grace is a repeat-flowering variety. You can expect continuous blooms from late spring through early winter, provided the plant is well-maintained.
This variety is quite versatile and adapts to various light conditions, including full sun, partial sun, and partial shade. For the best bloom production, aim for at least six hours of sunlight daily.
Grace features a medium-strength, warm Tea fragrance. It is a classic, pleasant scent that is noticeable without being overpowering in the garden.
Grace is hardy in USDA zones 5 through 11. If you are in the colder end of that range, ensure the plant is placed in well-drained soil to prevent root issues during the winter months.
Like most English Shrub Roses, Grace requires well-drained soil to thrive. If your garden soil is heavy clay or sandy, amending it with organic matter before planting will help establish a healthy root system.
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