The Lady Gardener
English Rose - bred by David Austin
Shrub Rose
Large, many petalled, rosette-shaped blooms
Bears large, quartered rosettes, each about 4" across, packed with loosely arranged petals. They are a beautiful shade of pure apricot, paling towards the edges. There is a lovely Tea fragrance, with hints of cedar wood and vanilla. Named for Plant Heritage, who do so much to protect Britain's garden plant diversity. David Austin, 2013.
- Bred by David Austin
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Bears large, quartered rosettes, each about 4" across, packed with loosely arranged petals. They are a beautiful shade of pure apricot, paling towards the edges. There is a lovely Tea fragrance, with hints of cedar wood and vanilla. Named for Plant Heritage, who do so much to protect Britain's garden plant diversity. David Austin, 2013.
GROWTH HABIT
Altogether an excellent garden shrub that will repeat flower quickly, stand up well to rain and stay very healthy. Its height very much depends on how it is pruned.
ORIGINS OF THE NAME
Named to raise awareness for Plant Heritage and their important work to protect Britain’s garden plant diversity. We maintain the National Collection of English Roses in our Rose Gardens here in Albrighton, Shropshire.
ROSE CHARACTERISTICS
| Rose Type | English Rose - bred by David Austin |
| Growth Type | Shrub Rose |
| Sub Type | English Old Rose Hybrid |
| Colour | Apricot |
| Fragrance Strength | Medium |
| Flowering | Repeat Flowering |
| Disease Resistance | Excellent |
| Zone | 5 - 10 |
| Height | 1,25m |
| Width | 1m |
| Breeder | David Austin |
| Year of Introduction | 2013 |
| Appellation | Ausbrass |
Catalog note: This rose record was merged with duplicate listings for The Lady Gardener® Austin® on July 1, 2026.
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