Spirit of Freedom
(Ausbite)
Climbing Rose Bred By David Austin
Colour: Soft glowing pink
Flowering: Repeat Flowering
Fragrance: Medium-strong, Myrrh
Size: Short Climber
8ft
Bloom Size: Large
Large, deeply cupped blooms of soft glowing pink, gradually turning lilac-pink. Pleasing fragrance with a hint of myrrh. A strong growing variety. Read more
Description
Large, deeply cupped blooms of soft glowing pink, gradually turning lilac-pink. Pleasing fragrance with a hint of myrrh. A strong growing variety.
Characteristics
Colour: Soft glowing pink
BLOOM COLOR
Color may vary depending on growing conditions. Color fade is a characteristic of some varieties.
Flowering: Repeat Flowering
REPEAT or ONCE FLOWERING?
REPEAT FLOWERING roses flower in flushes from late spring through to early winter. ONCE FLOWERING roses only produce a single flush of blooms lasting 3 to 4 weeks in mid summer
Fragrance: Medium-strong, Myrrh
Bloom Size: Large
BLOOM SIZE GUIDE
Bloom size varies over the life cycle of each bloom. Measurements refer to the average diameter of a bloom at its prime. LARGE BLOOM: 3.5-5" MEDIUM BLOOM: 2-3.5" SMALL BLOOM 1-2"
Family: Climbing Rose
Size: Short Climber
SIZE GUIDE
All measurements are approximate 'height x width' and refer to a 3 year old established rose, pruned once annually, measured during the first flush of flowers in June
8ft
Breeder: David Austin
Year of Introduction: 2002
Suitable for zones: Zones 5-11
Petal Count: 200 petals
Ideal For
Growing Conditions
East, South, West Facing
All soil types
Full Sunlight
Origin of Name
Named for the Freedom Association which campaigns for the preservation and extension of freedom in Britain.