Rose de Rêscht
Best fragrant shrub for gardeners seeking vibrant, long-lasting border color.
Discover the Rose de Rêscht, a stunning Old Rose variety from David Austin Roses, celebrated for its intensely fragrant, bright magenta blooms. This repeat-flowering shrub offers a continuous display of small, very double flowers from late spring into early winter. Its dense, deep green foliage beautifully contrasts with the vibrant blossoms, creating a compact, bushy plant ideal for borders and hedges. David Austin Roses stands behind this quality plant with a 5-year guarantee and lifetime support, ensuring your rose flourishes.
$40.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
858
/ 2598
#858 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
+2%
Above average
Colour
Bright magenta
/ Bright magenta
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a powerful, classic floral fragrance
- Homeowners wanting continuous blooms throughout the growing season
- Urban gardeners with limited space for container planting
Who should skip it
- Gardeners who prefer low-maintenance, thornless plant varieties
- Collectors prioritizing consistent, vibrant color in full sun
- Perfectionists who dislike messy petal drop or bloom failure
Performance breakdown
Fragrance Intensity
The classic Old Rose scent provides a powerful, intoxicating garden presence.
Bloom Longevity
Repeat-flowering habit ensures a vibrant display from late spring until winter.
Growth Habit
Compact, bushy structure fits perfectly into smaller borders and formal hedges.
Climate Adaptability
Thrives across a wide range of zones with impressive environmental resilience.
Foliage Quality
Dense, deep green leaves provide a lush backdrop for magenta blooms.
Support Guarantee
Five-year guarantee and lifetime support offer exceptional long-term peace of mind.
Key Specs
Colour
Bright magenta
Fragrance
Strong, Old Rose
Height
3ft
Width
2 1/2ft
Petal Count
50 petals
Bloom Size
Small (1-2")
Suitable for zones
Zones 5-11
Year of Introduction
1840
Features
- Intensely fragrant Old Rose scent
- Repeat flowering for extended display
- Compact, bushy growth habit
- Vibrant bright magenta blooms
- Dense, attractive deep green foliage
- Ideal for borders and hedges
What customers say
Gardeners consistently celebrate the 'Rose de Rêscht' primarily for its intoxicating, classic Old Rose fragrance, often called one of the best available. The deep magenta crimson blooms are admired for their intense color and velvety texture, providing strong visual appeal that resists fading. A key advantage is its exceptional repeat blooming, offering reliable flower flushes well into autumn, distinguishing it from many traditional varieties. Reviewers find it a hardworking rose that establishes quickly and shows good winter hardiness across various climates. While minor critiques mention thorny growth and occasional black spot in humidity, these concerns are overshadowed by the unparalleled fragrance and consistent performance, making it an essential, rewarding addition to any garden.
Know before you buy
This variety is a repeat-flowering shrub, meaning it provides a continuous display of blooms from late spring all the way into early winter.
Yes, its compact, bushy growth habit—reaching 3 feet in height and 2.5 feet in width—makes it an excellent choice for smaller gardens, containers, or as a dense hedge.
Rose de Rêscht is versatile and performs well in full sun, partial sun, or partial shade, provided the soil is well-drained.
It features a classic, intense Old Rose scent that is highly regarded for its strength and traditional floral profile.
This variety is hardy in USDA zones 5 through 10, making it adaptable to a wide range of climates across the country.
As a compact shrub, it is relatively low-maintenance, though it benefits from well-drained soil and regular deadheading to encourage its repeat-flowering cycle.
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