Emma Bridgewater

Color that shifts from pink to apricot-coral to mauve is the whole point of Emma Bridgewater™ English Shrub Rose. Rosa 'Ausb44a16' opens with a soft golden button eye, then changes tone as the bloom relaxes, so the plant never looks “stuck” on one shade. It matures at about 3–4 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide, forming a full, upright shrub that fits neatly into borders and pots. We put ours next to the patio so we can easily enjoy the changing colors.

Bred by David Austin and introduced in 2024, it was named for British potter Emma Bridgewater in a collaboration between two heritage brands. The blooms come in repeat flushes through the season, and the bush stays dense enough to look finished even between waves. Fragrance is light-medium and tea-leaning, best appreciated up close. Use it as a small rose hedge, a front-to-mid border anchor, or a statement container where the changing tones can play off nearby foliage. Cut a few stems for a vase and you’ll see the palette shift indoors, too.