Description

A modern classic with timeless appeal, Olivia Rose Austin is one of David Austin’s most reliable and beautifully formed shrub roses. With soft blush pink blooms, a strong fruity fragrance, and excellent disease resistance, it’s the perfect low-maintenance rose for busy South Londoners who want beauty without the fuss. Works wonderfully in mixed borders, as a stand-alone feature, or paired with lavender, alliums or salvia for a gentle and fragrant planting scheme.

Plants supplied in a 6LTR growers pot.

Key Features & Care:

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  Mature Height: 1.2 – 1.4m (can be kept lower with pruning)


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  Mature Spread: 1.0 – 1.2m


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  Flower Colour: Soft blush pink


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  Flowering Period: Late spring to autumn (repeat flowering)


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  Foliage: Deciduous


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  Fragrant: Yes – strong, fruity fragrance


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  Growth Rate: Moderate


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  Hardiness: Hardy in most UK gardens


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  Position: Full sun


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  Soil Moisture: Moist but well-drained


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  Soil PH: Acid, neutral


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  Soil Type: Clay, loam, chalk


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  Wildlife Friendly: Attracts bees and pollinators

Perfect For:

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  City gardens and suburban borders


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  Cottage-style and contemporary planting schemes


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  Fragrant summer displays


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  Pairing with perennials and ornamental grasses

How to Grow:

Plant in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Water regularly after planting and feed in early spring and summer. Deadhead spent blooms to keep the flowers coming, and prune back in late winter to maintain shape and health.

Please note:

Images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.