Benjamin Britten

(Ausencart)(PBR) English Shrub Rose Bred By David Austin
Colour: Glowing deep red-pink
Flowering: Repeat Flowering
Fragrance: Medium, Fruity
Size: Medium Shrub 1.5m - 2m 1m - 1.5m
Bloom Size: Medium

Glowing deep red-pink, rosette shaped blooms. Lovely intensely fruity fragrance, with hints of wine and pear drops. Bushy growth. David Austin, 2001. Read more

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Description

Glowing deep red-pink, rosette shaped blooms. Lovely intensely fruity fragrance, with hints of wine and pear drops. Bushy growth. David Austin, 2001.

Characteristics

Colour: Glowing deep red-pink BLOOM COLOUR Colour may vary depending on growing conditions. Colour 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: Medium, Fruity
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. 1.5m - 2m 1m - 1.5m
Breeder: David Austin
Year of Introduction: 2001

Growing Conditions

East, South, West Facing
All soil types
Full Sunlight

Origin of Name

Named to commemorate the life of the popular English composer, conductor and performer. His compositions include large-scale symphonic scores, songs and choral works.