Rosa Lady Salisbury - English Shrub Rose

The English rose Lady Salisbury bares some resemblance to the Rosa alba type, like the famous 'Cuisse de Nymphe Emue'. The intense pink buds unfold into double flowers, informal rosettes of pure pink, with a slight fragrance. The foliage is matte green, and it has a bushy habit characteristic of an old-fashioned rose.  It will be wonderful trained on a low trellis or in perennial beds.

Remarkably repear flowering, this small bush of 1.25 m (4ft) in height by 1 m (3ft) in width forms a flowery and romantic display for a long period, from the beginning of summer to autumn. Its flowers are double, medium-sized, with the petals arranged in informal rosettes. At full bloom, they show a small eye in their centre, then display barely visible stamens. They emit a slight fragrance. Lady Salisbury 'Auscezed' has a romantic charm and great finesse that allow it to rival the roses of Redouté, which can associate well with this rose.

English roses are well known for being repeat flowering and their beautiful and highly scented flowers. They are also very versatile and adaptable plants. They are derived from cross-breeding between old roses (Damask, Gallica, and Bourbon) and modern roses (Tea and Floribunda hybrids). They resemble old roses in their natural habit and offer large, cup-shaped, romantic, and bohemian flowers. Modern roses have brought brighter shades and their repeat flowering nature. If you have enough space, English, Old, or Shrub roses are magnificent when planted in groups of three. They will grow together to form 'one' opulent bush that will flower even more generously.

This variety was named to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Hatfield House in Hertfordshire, UK, which is the residence of Lady Salisbury. The gardens of Hatfield Castle are home to many roses, which are the passion of Lady Salisbury.

Bred by David Austin, 2011.