About David Austin® Munstead Wood® Potted Rose Bush
Rosa ‘AUSbernard’ PAT. PP19876 Munstead Wood®
Munstead Wood® is one of the most deeply romantic roses ever bred by David Austin®. Her blooms emerge as rich crimson cups, their petals tightly packed and velvety, gradually deepening into the most beautiful shades of velvet crimson and plum. There is a richness to her coloring that feels almost luminous, especially against her glossy foliage, which emerges with a distinctive red-bronze tint before maturing to deep green.
Her fragrance is extraordinary and unmistakable. It carries a strong old rose character layered with notes of blackberry, blueberry, and damson, creating a scent that feels both classic and deeply evocative.
She blooms generously in flushes from late spring through mid-fall, forming a naturally compact, balanced shrub. Her excellent disease resistance and reliable reblooming habit make her as dependable as she is breathtaking.
Munstead Wood® brings depth, fragrance, and emotional richness to the garden in a way few roses can.
💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🧬 Breeder: David Austin® (United Kingdom)
🎨 Color: Deep crimson aging to velvet crimson and plum
🌸 Petal Count: Very full, densely packed double blooms
💠 Bloom Form: Deeply cupped English rosette
🔁 Flowering: Repeat bloomer from late spring through mid-fall
🧴 Fragrance: Strong — old rose with blackberry, blueberry, and damson
🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun to partial sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA 4–9
📐 Spacing: 3′
↕️ Height: 3′–4′
↔️ Width: 3′–4′
Munstead Wood® forms a naturally rounded shrub that fits beautifully into rose beds, borders, and containers.
🛡️ Health & Suitability
💪 Disease Resistance: Good to excellent — healthy foliage and strong vigor
🌎 Regional Recommendations: Performs beautifully across a wide range of climates, including Northeast, Midwest, West Coast, Pacific Northwest, and Southeast
Munstead Wood® is a wonderfully rewarding rose that thrives with consistent, attentive care. I consider her medium maintenance, which reflects the simple care that allows English roses to perform at their best.
In humid climates, preventative fungicide treatments may help protect her foliage from black spot and powdery mildew. Full sun, proper spacing, and healthy soil contribute to her strength and longevity.
Occasional monitoring for pests such as aphids, thrips, mites, and leafhoppers will help maintain her health. With proper care, Munstead Wood® becomes a strong, reliable presence in the garden.
🌿 Landscape Uses
Munstead Wood® brings richness and dramatic beauty to the garden. Her compact size and deeply saturated coloring make her incredibly versatile.
She is especially beautiful in:
• Rose beds and mixed perennial borders
• Foundation plantings near entrances and walkways
• Cottage and romantic garden settings
• Cutting gardens
• Large containers
• Group plantings for bold visual impact
Her deep crimson blooms create contrast and depth in any planting palette.
🌿 Companion Plants
Munstead Wood® pairs beautifully with companions that soften and highlight her rich coloring.
• Lavender — enhances fragrance and adds cool-toned contrast
• Yarrow — brings texture and natural softness
• Coneflower — adds structure and extended seasonal beauty
These companions create a balanced planting that enhances both color and fragrance.
🤍 Why Gracie Loves Munstead Wood®
Munstead Wood® is one of the most emotionally rich roses in the garden. Her blooms are velvety and deeply saturated, shifting from crimson to plum in a way that feels dramatic yet timeless.
Her fragrance is unforgettable, layered with dark fruit notes that make every moment near her feel immersive. She is also wonderfully compact and reliable, making her easy to place while still delivering extraordinary beauty.
Munstead Wood® is a rose that brings depth, romance, and a sense of quiet intensity to the garden.
As with all living plants, roses naturally vary depending on climate, season, and growing conditions. This variation is part of what makes each garden uniquely your own.
