About David Austin® Gabriel Oak Potted Rose Bush

Rosa 'AUScrowd' PP 32,849  Gabriel Oak

A vigorous English shrub rose with lush, deep-pink rosette blooms that mellow to softer edges. Each flower is medium-sized (about 3.5–4″), heavily petalled (over 100 petals), and bursts with a strong, fruity fragrance. It forms a rounded, compact 4 × 4 ft shrub with dark green foliage and striking purplish stems—perfect for borders, containers, or cutting gardens.

Rose Type: English Shrub Rose
Breeder: David Austin®
Color: Deep pink, subtly fading at edges
Bloom Size: Medium (3.5–4″)
Vase Life: 4–6 days
Fragrance: Strong, fruity
Bloom Form: Full rosette, 100+ petals

Growth Type: Rounded, compact shrub
Flowering: Continuous flushes from late spring to autumn
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Hardiness Zones: 4–11

Root Stock: Own Root or Budded
Spacing: 4′
Height: 4′
Width: 4′

Disease Resistance: Excellent – clean foliage, vigorous performance

Regional Recommendations: Northeast, Mid‑Atlantic, Midwest, Southwest, West Coast, Pacific Northwest, Southeast, Intermountain West