Charles Rennie Mackintosh
(Ausren)
English Shrub Rose Bred By David Austin
Color: Soft lilac-pink
Flowering: Repeat Flowering
Fragrance: Medium, Old Rose
Size: Medium Shrub
4ft
3ft
Bloom Size: Medium
Lovely soft lilac-pink blooms in the form of neat cups. Light Old Rose fragrance. Very healthy and exceptionally free-flowering. Read more
Description
Lovely soft lilac-pink blooms in the form of neat cups. Light Old Rose fragrance. Very healthy and exceptionally free-flowering.
Characteristics
Color: Soft lilac-pink
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, 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
4ft
3ft
Breeder: David Austin
Year of Introduction: 1988
Suitable for zones: Zones 5-11
Petal Count: 160 petals
Growing Conditions
East, South, West Facing
All soil types
Full SunlightOrigin of Name
Named for the Scottish architect, artist and designer in conjunction with the Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society and the City of Glasgow Parks and Recreation Department. Mackintosh (1868-1928) frequently used stylised roses in his designs which were often similar to this variety.