Introduced by David Austin in 1999, this English Shrub rose is named for the second wife of Henry VIII. It is a soft, graceful plant that produces large clusters of warm, rosy-pink blooms. Each flower is a shallow rosette packed with over 100 petals, often showing a hint of yellow at the base that gives the center a subtle glow. The fragrance is light and notably fruity, carrying the scent of fresh pears. Unlike some of its larger cousins, 'Anne Boleyn' remains compact and mounding, making it ideal for the front of a garden bed or a large pot. Its polished, mid-green foliage stays clean throughout the season, providing a tidy backdrop for its repeat flushes of bloom from June until the first frost. Photo by Geolina163 CC BY-SA 4.0
Rose Profile
Anne Boleyn (AUSecret)
Color: Pink
Class: Shrub
Introduced: 1990
Best Zones: 6-9
Repeat Bloom: Yes
Introduced by David Austin in 1999, this English Shrub rose is named for the second wife of Henry VIII. It is a soft, graceful plant that produces large clusters of warm, rosy-pink blooms. Each…
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Shrub
Pink
yes
Compact
- Registered Name
- AUSecret
- Breeder
- David Austin
- Seller
- David Austin, Hummingbird Roses, Plant Addicts, Spotswood Greenery
- Introduced
- 1990
- Best Zones
- 6-9
Bloom Style
How It Shows Up in the Garden
- Fragrance
- yes
- Growth Habit
- Compact
- Repeat Bloom
- Yes
Garden Fit
Where It Is Most Comfortable
- Rose Class
- Shrub
- Color Family
- Pink
Background
Breeding and Source Notes
- Registered Name
- AUSecret
- Seller Signals
- David Austin, Hummingbird Roses, Plant Addicts
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| Seller | Listing | Price | Offers | Link |
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| David Austin | Bare Root | $40.00 |
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| Hummingbird Roses | Ausecret / Hummingbird roses | $45.00 | — | Out of Stock |
| Plant Addicts | Anne Boleyn English Shrub Rose | $74.99 |
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| Spotswood Greenery | #3 Pot | $84.99 | — | Visit Seller |
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Introduced by David Austin in 1999, this English Shrub rose is named for the second wife of Henry VIII. It is a soft, graceful plant that produces large clusters of warm, rosy-pink blooms. Each flower is a shallow rosette packed with over 100 petals, often showing a hint of yellow at the base that gives the center a subtle glow. The fragrance is light and notably fruity, carrying the scent of fresh pears. Unlike some of its larger cousins, 'Anne Boleyn' remains compact and mounding, making it ideal for the front of a garden bed or a large pot. Its polished, mid-green foliage stays clean throughout the season, providing a tidy backdrop for its repeat flushes of bloom from June until the first frost. Photo by Geolina163 CC BY-SA 4.0
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