Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Best choice for experienced gardeners seeking unique, color-changing summer blooms.
Discover the Charles Rennie Mackintosh Rose, a distinguished shrub variety from David Austin Roses. This captivating cultivar showcases unique, color-changing petals that shift from light purple to grayish pink, offering abundant blooms throughout the summer. It possesses a light fragrance and a strong root system, supplied as a 2-year-old live plant. While it provides exquisite beauty, note its poor disease resistance. This rose is ideal for gardeners seeking a classic and reliable bloom, available for preorder as a potted plant or bare-root during winter.
$69.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
1595
/ 2598
#1595 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
+75%
Above average
Plant
2
/ -year-old live plant with strong roots
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking fragrant blooms for indoor floral arrangements
- Collectors looking for unique mauve-toned garden specimens
- Homeowners wanting consistent color throughout the entire growing season
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in humid climates avoiding high-maintenance plant care
- Residents in regions with intense, direct summer sunlight
- Landscapers needing a large, high-impact focal point shrub
Performance breakdown
Aesthetic Appeal
Color-shifting petals offer a sophisticated, evolving visual display all summer.
Disease Resistance
Requires diligent care and preventative maintenance to remain healthy and vibrant.
Fragrance Intensity
Provides a subtle, delicate scent rather than an overwhelming floral perfume.
Growth Versatility
Upright habit makes it an excellent candidate for container gardening.
Root Establishment
Strong, two-year-old stock ensures a reliable start for new gardeners.
Bloom Consistency
Delivers a steady, abundant supply of flowers throughout the summer months.
Key Specs
Plant
2-year-old live plant with strong roots
Mature Height
90 centimeters
Flower Diameter
7 centimeters
Origin
United Kingdom
Rose Type
Cut Roses
Category
Shrub Roses
Breeder
David Austin Roses
Type
Bush Potted 4.4 litre
Features
- Unique color-changing petals
- Abundant summer blooms
- Light, pleasant fragrance
- Available potted or bare-root
- Strong root system for good survival
- Upright growth habit
- Suitable for containers
What customers say
This David Austin rose is highly celebrated by enthusiasts for its intense, reliable fragrance, blending Old Rose and lemon notes for a superior sensory experience. Reviewers consistently praise the exquisite, deeply cupped blooms and charming medium pink color, which maintains well. Repeat flowering is excellent, providing consistent seasonal color. While its manageable growth habit suits various spaces, some note slow establishment initially. A few customers mention typical maintenance needs regarding disease resistance in humid areas and slight color fading in extreme heat. Overall, the consensus is that its exceptional beauty and reliable fragrance make it a deeply rewarding and beloved classic addition to any garden.
Know before you buy
The Charles Rennie Mackintosh rose features a unique color shift, transitioning from a vibrant light purple to a soft, grayish pink as the blooms mature.
Yes, because this variety has poor disease resistance, it requires diligent monitoring and proactive care. We recommend ensuring good air circulation and regular maintenance to keep the plant healthy.
Absolutely. Its upright growth habit and compact mature height of 90 centimeters make it an excellent candidate for container gardening, provided you use a well-draining potting mix.
This rose performs best in a position that receives full sun throughout the day. It also has high water requirements, so ensure the soil remains consistently moist but well-drained.
A 2-year-old plant has already established a strong root system, which significantly improves its chances of survival and helps it settle into your garden more quickly than a younger cutting.
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