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A closer look at Susan Williams-Ellis®

Susan Williams-Ellis® (Ausquirk)

Colour: White

Flowering: Repeat

Fragrance: Medium-Strong, Old Rose

Size: Medium shrub (3 1/2ft by 3ft)

Bloom size: Medium

Breeder: David Austin, 2010

Behind the name

Susan Williams-Ellis was the renowned designer and founder behind the iconic Portmeirion Pottery. Known for it's British style, many of the designs are inspired by nature with a number of pieces featuring roses including the English Rose Scarborough Fair.

Portmeirion was founded in 1960 in Stoke-on-Trent by Susan Williams-Ellis. Portmeirion was named after Portmeirion Village in North Wales created by Susan's father Clough Williams-Ellis in an Italianate style. It was here she first began selling pottery with her husband Euan Cooper-Willis.

How to use her

This rose will work well in a mixed border. Use varying silver and green tones of foliage to accompany her pointed white blooms for a tranquil look. Alternatively, plant her in a pot for a lovely centre-piece.

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