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shrub · 2009

Kew Gardens

David Austin✦ mild fragrance

4-5 feet

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

5–9

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

shrub

Bloom size

Small

Bloom habit

Large, loose clusters

Petal count

Single

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

upright

Color

white

Fragrance

mild

Foliage

Mid-green

Foliage surface

Semi-glossy

Fragrance Notes

Light, musky fragrance.

Color Description

Pure white blooms with a golden yellow center and prominent stamens.

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

4-5 feet

Spread

3-4 feet

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil enriched with organic matter.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 5–9

Disease Resistance

Good

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Regular water is needed, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Fertilizer

Use a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first flush.

Pruning

Light pruning in early spring to remove dead or diseased wood and maintain shape.

Pests & Diseases

Generally healthy, though can be susceptible to black spot in high humidity.

🧬 Pedigree

Unnamed seedling x Unnamed seedling

🏆 Awards & Recognition

None

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