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    • Charles Rennie Mackintosh
    • Charles Rennie Mackintosh
    • Charles Rennie Mackintosh
    • Charles Rennie Mackintosh

    Charles Rennie Mackintosh

    (Ausren) English Shrub Rose Bred By David Austin
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            Description
            The colour of this rose varies from lilac to soft lilac-pink, according to the weather conditions. The neatly cupped flowers are quite large and are well filled with petals. There is an Old Rose fragrance with aspects of lilac and almond blossom. It forms an upright shrub with bushy, thorny growth and typical Old Rose foliage.
            Characteristics
            • Colour: Soft lilac-pink
              Colour may vary depending on growing conditions. Colour fade is a characteristic of some varieties.
            • Flowering: Repeat 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 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
              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.
            • Height: 4ft
            • Width: 3ft
            • Breeder: David Austin
            • Year of Introduction: 1988
            • Suitable for zones: Zones 5-11
            • Petal Count: 160 petals
            Location
            • Mixed Border
            • Rose Border
            Growing conditions
            • East, South, West Facing
            • Full Sunlight
            • All soil types
            Behind the 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.
            How to plant a shrub rose
            Frequently asked questions

            Need more help? for individual help or advice, we encourage you to contact our friendly, knowledgeable team on 800 328 8893.

            Bare root roses are dormant plants and can be planted November and April.

            Potted roses are available all year round and can be planted at any time of the year.

            Aside from extreme weather, roses can be planted at any time during the year. The extreme weather conditions that we advise against planting in are when the ground is frozen, water-logged or during a drought.

            We take every care to breed, grow and deliver the best roses. If a rose fails to grow or arrives damaged, we will replace it free of charge. That’s the David Austin promise. If you would like to request a replacement or refund of a rose within the 5 year guarantee period, please complete our Returns form.

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