England's Rose
Best choice for gardeners seeking continuous, fragrant blooms in compact spaces.
Discover the enchanting England's Rose, a captivating English Shrub Rose from David Austin Roses. This exquisite variety boasts large clusters of rich, glowing pink flowers with unique reflexing petals. Enjoy continuous blooms from summer through fall, and a delightful warm, spicy Old Rose fragrance. It forms an attractive, bushy shrub, reaching about 4 feet tall and 3 feet wide, making it ideal for borders and hedges. David Austin Roses proudly backs this rose with a 5-year guarantee, ensuring your garden's beauty.
$40.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
1595
/ 2596
#1595 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
+2%
Above average
Colour
Rich pink
/ Rich pink
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking fragrant blooms for patios and cut flower arrangements
- Romantics wanting high-impact, deeply petaled flowers for their landscape
- Homeowners desiring continuous color throughout the entire growing season
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in humid climates wanting low-maintenance, disease-resistant shrub varieties
- Residents of rainy regions preferring blooms that resist weather damage
- Busy gardeners looking for hands-off plants that require no staking
Performance breakdown
Bloom Consistency
Continuous flowering from summer through fall ensures a vibrant garden display.
Fragrance Profile
Warm, spicy Old Rose notes provide a sophisticated sensory experience.
Weather Resilience
Specialized petal structure effectively resists balling during heavy rain.
Growth Habit
Compact, bushy form creates a tidy aesthetic for borders and hedges.
Climatic Versatility
Broad hardiness range thrives across a wide variety of USDA zones.
Long-term Reliability
Five-year guarantee offers exceptional peace of mind for long-term planting.
Key Specs
Colour
Rich pink
Height
4ft
Width
3ft
Bloom Size
Medium (2-3.5")
Petal Count
25 Petals
Fragrance
Medium, Old Rose
Suitable for zones
Zones 5-11
Breeder
David Austin
Features
- Rich pink blooms in large clusters
- Continuous blooming through seasons
- Unique reflexing petal formation
- Resistant to balling in rain
- Warm, spicy Old Rose fragrance
- Forms an attractive bushy shrub
- Suitable for borders and hedges
- Backed by a 5-year guarantee
What customers say
England's Rose is celebrated primarily for its intoxicating, true old rose fragrance and stunning visual appeal. Reviewers consistently praise the large, deeply cupped magenta pink blooms, which perfectly embody the romantic English garden aesthetic. Once established, the plant shows vigorous growth and reliable repeat flowering across the season, providing continuous impact. While its beauty is undeniable, customers note that this highly fragrant variety requires attentive care. Gardeners in humid areas frequently report susceptibility to common fungal issues, meaning proactive maintenance is necessary. Despite this need for extra effort, the consensus is that the unparalleled sensory rewards fully justify the investment, solidifying its status as a beloved centerpiece.
Know before you buy
At maturity, this shrub reaches approximately 4 feet in height and 3 feet in width. Its bushy habit makes it a well-proportioned choice for garden borders or as a low hedge.
Yes, England's Rose is a repeat bloomer. You can expect continuous clusters of pink flowers from early summer through the fall.
This rose is specifically noted for its resistance to balling, meaning the petals are less likely to stick together or fail to open during periods of heavy rain.
The flowers offer a medium-intensity fragrance characterized by a warm, spicy Old Rose scent.
England's Rose thrives in well-drained soil and performs best in locations with full sun to partial shade. It is hardy in USDA zones 5 through 11.
David Austin Roses provides a 5-year guarantee on their plants, which ensures the quality and health of the rose as it establishes in your garden.
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