About David Austin® Windermere™ Potted Rose Bush

Rosa ‘AUShomer’ PAT. PP18,713 Windermere™

Windermere™ is one of the most refined and quietly luminous roses in the garden. Her blooms open in soft shades of creamy yellow or pale peach, then gently fade to the most beautiful ivory as they mature. This natural color transition gives her an ethereal quality, as though each bloom is softly illuminated from within.

Her fragrance is fresh and uplifting, blending fruity notes with hints of citrus that feel clean and elegant. She blooms generously in flushes from late spring through frost, forming a graceful, upright shrub covered in fully double flowers and glossy, deep green foliage.

Windermere™ brings softness, balance, and enduring beauty to the garden, and her naturally compact habit makes her easy to place in both intimate and expansive spaces.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits

🌹 Rose Type: English Shrub Rose
🧬 Breeder: David Austin Roses (United Kingdom)

🎨 Color: Creamy yellow to soft peach, fading to ivory
🌸 Petal Count: Very full, double blooms
💠 Bloom Form: Classic English rosette
📏 Bloom Size: Medium to large, deeply cupped flowers
🔁 Flowering: Repeat bloomer from late spring through fall
🏺 Vase Life: Excellent for cutting and indoor arrangements
🧴 Fragrance: Fruity with soft citrus notes

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits

🌿 Growth Type: Upright, compact shrub rose
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA 5–11
📐 Spacing: 4 feet
↕️ Height: 4–5 feet
↔️ Width: 3–4 feet

Windermere™ forms a balanced, elegant shrub that works beautifully in rose beds, mixed borders, foundation plantings, and containers.

🛡️ Health & Suitability

🌱 Root Stock: Own Root or Budded
💪 Disease Resistance: Good — healthy, glossy foliage and strong growth
🌎 Regional Recommendations: Performs beautifully across most U.S. climates, including Northeast, Midwest, Southeast, West Coast, and Pacific Northwest

Her reliability and continuous blooming make her a wonderful choice for both new and experienced rose gardeners.

🌿 Companion Plants

Windermere™ pairs beautifully with companions that enhance her soft coloring and refined presence.

• Catmint — adds gentle movement and cool contrast
• Lilac — creates a layered, fragrant garden experience
• Coneflower — adds structure and extended seasonal beauty

These companions create a balanced planting that supports pollinators and enhances the overall beauty of the garden.

🤍 Why Gracie Loves Windermere™

Windermere™ is one of those roses that feels incredibly peaceful to grow. Her blooms open in warm creamy tones and slowly soften to ivory, creating a layered, evolving beauty that never feels static.

Her fragrance is fresh and clean, and her upright, balanced habit makes her easy to integrate into almost any garden design. She doesn’t demand attention, but instead quietly elevates everything around her.

I especially love how reliable she is. She blooms generously, maintains beautiful foliage, and brings a sense of calm and refinement throughout the entire season.

Windermere™ is a rose that makes the garden feel lighter, softer, and more complete.

As with all living plants, roses naturally vary depending on climate, season, and growing conditions. This natural variation is part of what makes each garden uniquely your own.