David Austin® Eglantyne Potted Rose Bush
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About David Austin ® Eglantyne Potted Rose Bush
Rosa ‘AUSmak’ Eglantyne
Eglantyne is a beautifully refined English Shrub Rose bred by David C. H. Austin in the United Kingdom in 1991 and introduced in the USA by David Austin Roses (USA) in 1994. Named in honor of Eglantyne Jebb, founder of Save the Children, it features large, soft pink, saucer‑shaped blooms with a button eye and a classic old‑rose fragrance. With upright, bushy growth and generous repeat flowering, it brings romantic charm and elegant performance to any garden.
💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: English Shrub Rose
🧬 Breeder: David C. H. Austin (UK)
🎨 Color: Pale pink
🌸 Petal Count: ~130–140
💠 Bloom Form: Shallow cup with button eye, very full
📏 Bloom Size: ~3.5–4″
🔁 Flowering: Repeat flushes from late spring through fall
🏺 Vase Life: Very good – romantic and fragrant clusters
🧴 Fragrance: Strong – classic old‑rose scent
🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Upright, bushy shrub
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 5b–10b
📐 Spacing: 3–4′
↕️ Height: ~5′
↔️ Width: ~4′
🛡️ Health & Suitability
💪 Disease Resistance: Good – generally healthy; best with airflow in humid regions
🌎 Regional Recommendations:
West Coast, Midwest, Southwest, Southeast, Northeast, Intermountain West, Mid Atlantic, Pacific Northwest
🏅 Awards:
Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit (2001)
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