Barbara Austin
(Austop)
English Shrub Rose Bred By David Austin
Colour: Blush Pink
Flowering: Repeat Flowering
Fragrance: Strong, Old Rose
Size: Medium Shrub
3 1/2ft
3ft
Bloom Size: Medium
Bears delicate blush pink, rosette-shaped blooms of true Old Rose character. They have a strong fragrance - an interesting combination of Old Rose and lilac. It forms a shrubby, twiggy plant that is upright at first but gradually arches over. Read more
Description
Bears delicate blush pink, rosette-shaped blooms of true Old Rose character. They have a strong fragrance - an interesting combination of Old Rose and lilac. It forms a shrubby, twiggy plant that is upright at first but gradually arches over. Named after David Austin Senior's sister.
Characteristics
Colour: Blush 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: Strong, Old Rose
Bloom Size: Medium
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: English Shrub Rose
Size: Medium Shrub
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
3 1/2ft
3ft
Breeder: David Austin
Year of Introduction: 1997
Suitable for zones: Zones 5-11
Petal Count: 41 petals
Ideal For
Growing Conditions
East, South, West Facing
All soil types
Full SunlightOrigin of Name
Named after David Austin’s sister, Barbara Stockitt, who has a beautiful garden and specialize in growing topiary.