Port Sunlight™ David Austin® English Shrub Rose
3 Gallon
$89.99
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$89.99
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Port Sunlight™ David Austin® English Shrub Rose
$89.99
Sale price
$89.99
Regular price
Warm, vibrant, and richly romantic, Port Sunlight™ is an exceptional English shrub rose from David Austin®, admired for its glowing apricot blooms, elegant growth habit, and dependable repeat flowering. Introduced in 2007, this beautiful variety is named after the historic model village of Port Sunlight on England's Wirral Peninsula, home to one of the country's most celebrated gardens of English roses.
Its medium-sized, flat, quartered rosettes open in rich shades of warm apricot, gradually softening toward the outer petals to create a beautifully blended, luminous effect. With approximately 90 delicately arranged petals, each bloom displays the classic old-world form that has become synonymous with David Austin roses.
The flowers are complemented by a delightful medium-strength tea fragrance, adding a gentle, refined perfume to the garden throughout the growing season. New growth emerges in striking bronzy-red foliage and stems, gradually maturing to deep green, providing season-long ornamental interest even between bloom cycles.
Port Sunlight™ forms a vigorous, upright shrub that flowers repeatedly from late spring through fall, making it an outstanding choice for mixed borders, flowering hedges, and cottage-style gardens. Its combination of vibrant color, healthy growth, and classic English elegance makes it a standout performer in landscapes of every style.
* Unknown if own root or budded
Key Features
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Rose Type | English Shrub Rose |
| Breeder | David Austin® |
| Variety | Port Sunlight™ |
| Year Introduced | 2007 |
| Flower Color | Rich Apricot Softening Toward the Petal Edges |
| Bloom Size | Medium |
| Bloom Form | Flat, Quartered Rosettes |
| Petal Count | Approximately 90 Petals |
| Fragrance | Medium Tea Fragrance |
| Flowering Habit | Repeat Blooming |
| Growth Habit | Vigorous, Upright Shrub |
| Foliage | Bronzy-Red New Growth Maturing to Deep Green |
Growing Information
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Light Needs | Full Sun |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | 5–11 |
| Mature Height | Approximately 5' |
| Mature Width | Approximately 4.5' |
| Plant Spacing | 4–5' Apart |
| Exposure | North, East, South, or West Facing |
Ideal Uses
✔ Mixed Borders
✔ Flowering Hedges
✔ Cottage Gardens
✔ Dedicated Rose Gardens
✔ Foundation Plantings
✔ Fragrant Garden Displays
✔ Partial Shade Garden Areas
Recommended Growing Regions
Port Sunlight™ performs exceptionally well in:
- Northeast
- Mid-Atlantic
- Midwest
- Southeast
- Southwest
- West Coast
- Intermountain West
- Pacific Northwest
Behind the Name
Port Sunlight™ is named after the historic model village on England's Wirral Peninsula, renowned for its beautiful public gardens and impressive collection of David Austin English roses. The name reflects the timeless beauty and horticultural heritage that inspired this exceptional variety.
Why You'll Love Port Sunlight™
- Rich apricot blooms that gently soften at the edges
- Classic quartered English rose blooms with approximately 90 petals
- Soft, elegant tea fragrance
- Attractive bronzy-red new foliage adds season-long interest
- Repeat flowering from late spring through fall
- Vigorous, upright growth ideal for borders and hedges
- Excellent choice for cottage gardens and traditional landscapes
- Bred by the world-renowned David Austin® Roses
Bring warmth, elegance, and timeless English garden charm to your landscape with Port Sunlight™, a David Austin® English shrub rose treasured for its glowing apricot blooms, graceful habit, and dependable repeat flowering. From its vibrant new foliage to its beautifully quartered blossoms, this remarkable rose offers beauty in every season.