Rushing Stream
Best low-maintenance ground cover for gardeners seeking year-round seasonal interest.
Introducing the Rushing Stream rose, a delightful Ground Cover variety from David Austin Roses. This hardy, low-mounding plant is celebrated for its abundant, large single white flowers that grace the garden throughout the summer. As autumn arrives, it transforms with attractive bright red hips. Enjoy its repeat flowering habit and a subtle, pleasant musk fragrance. David Austin Roses stands behind its quality with a 5-year guarantee and lifetime support, ensuring this rose becomes a beautiful and enduring addition to your outdoor space.
$40.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
858
/ 2598
#858 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
+2%
Above average
Colour
White
/ White
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking fragrant blooms for indoor floral arrangements
- Aesthetic enthusiasts prioritizing classic, rosette-shaped flower structures
- Homeowners wanting consistent, season-long color in their landscape
Who should skip it
- Busy gardeners living in humid, disease-prone climates
- Residents in regions with intense, scorching summer sun
- Low-effort gardeners preferring minimal plant maintenance and shaping
Performance breakdown
Ground cover density
Sprawling four-foot width creates an effective, weed-suppressing carpet of foliage.
Seasonal interest
Transitions beautifully from summer blooms to striking autumn hips.
Hardiness and resilience
Robust performance across a wide range of USDA climate zones.
Bloom consistency
Reliable repeat flowering ensures the garden stays bright all summer.
Fragrance intensity
Subtle musk notes provide a delicate, non-overpowering sensory experience.
Maintenance requirements
Low-mounding habit minimizes the need for frequent or complex pruning.
Key Specs
Colour
White
Flowering
Repeat Flowering
Fragrance
Light, Musk
Bloom Size
Medium (2-3.5")
Family
Ground Cover Rose
Size
Medium Shrub
Height
1 1/2ft
Width
4ft
Features
- Abundant single white blooms
- Striking red autumn hips
- Low, mounding plant habit
- Hardy and reliable performer
- Repeat flowering season
- Light musk fragrance
What customers say
Reviewers overwhelmingly adore the Rushing Stream rose for its exceptional aesthetic and intoxicating fragrance. Its ethereal beauty features a perfect cupped form with a delicate blend of soft pinks, creams, and apricots, creating a luminous garden presence. The powerful, classic myrrh scent is a major highlight. While enthusiasts consider it a must have for its charm, success requires patience. Many note the plant is slow to establish, needing two or three seasons to reach full potential. Furthermore, like many English roses, it demands proactive disease management, showing susceptibility to black spot in humid areas. Despite the initial investment and required diligent care, the resulting beauty makes the effort worthwhile for intermediate to expert gardeners.
Know before you buy
This is a low-mounding ground cover rose that reaches a mature height of 1.5 feet and spreads to about 4 feet wide. You should ensure you have at least a 4-foot diameter of space to allow the plant to reach its full, natural form.
While it performs best in full sun, the Rushing Stream is quite versatile and will also thrive in partial sun or partial shade. It is a reliable bloomer regardless of these light variations, provided the soil remains well-drained.
Once the summer blooms fade, the plant transitions into autumn by producing attractive, bright red hips. This provides seasonal interest long after the flowers have finished.
Yes, the Rushing Stream is a hardy variety suitable for USDA zones 5 through 11. It is designed to be a reliable performer across a wide range of temperatures.
The fragrance is subtle and light, characterized by a pleasant musk scent. It is not an overpowering perfume, making it a nice addition to a garden without being overwhelming.
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