The Generous Gardener® David Austin® English Shrub Rose & Short Climber
$89.99
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The Generous Gardener® David Austin® English Shrub Rose & Short Climber
$89.99
Sale price
$89.99
Regular price
Elegant, graceful, and wonderfully fragrant, The Generous Gardener® is one of the most romantic roses in the David Austin® collection. True to its name, this beloved variety rewards gardeners with an abundance of beautifully formed blooms that appear repeatedly throughout the growing season, creating a soft and enchanting display in the landscape.
The flowers open from delicate buds into large, gently cupped rosettes in shades of pale blush pink, enhanced by a subtle pearly sheen that catches the light beautifully. Each bloom exudes a sophisticated fragrance that combines notes of myrrh, musk, and classic old rose, creating a perfume that is both rich and refined.
Its naturally graceful, arching habit allows The Generous Gardener® to be grown as a substantial shrub or trained as a short climber on fences, trellises, arches, and garden structures. The elegant stems, abundant blooms, and repeat flowering habit make it a versatile and rewarding addition to gardens of every style.
With very good disease resistance, healthy foliage, and dependable performance, The Generous Gardener® is a rose that brings timeless beauty, fragrance, and effortless charm to the garden year after year.
Own Root
Key Features
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Rose Type | English Shrub Rose / Short Climber |
| Breeder | David Austin® |
| Variety | Rosa 'AUSdrawn' |
| Flower Color | Pale Blush Pink with a Pearly Sheen |
| Bloom Form | Softly Cupped Rosette |
| Petal Count | 55+ Petals |
| Fragrance | Medium to Strong Myrrh, Musk & Old Rose Fragrance |
| Flowering Habit | Repeat Blooming |
| Vase Life | 3–5 Days |
| Growth Habit | Graceful, Arching Shrub or Short Climber |
| Disease Resistance | Very Good; Clean Foliage & Reliable Performance |
Growing Information
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Light Needs | Full Sun to Partial Sun |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | 4–11 |
| Mature Height | Up to 15 ft |
| Mature Width | 3–4 ft |
| Plant Spacing | 4–6 ft Apart |
| Rootstock | Own Root |
Ideal Uses
- Trellises & Fences
- Arches & Garden Structures
- Cottage Gardens
- Mixed Borders
- Fragrant Garden Displays
- Vertical Landscape Features
- Seating Areas & Walkways
Recommended Growing Regions
- Northeast
- Mid-Atlantic
- Midwest
- Southeast
- Southwest
- West Coast
- Intermountain West
- Pacific Northwest
Awards & Recognition
- RHS Award of Garden Merit
Why You'll Love The Generous Gardener®
- Abundant blush-pink blooms with a beautiful pearly glow
- Rich fragrance featuring notes of myrrh, musk, and old rose
- Can be grown as a shrub or trained as a graceful climber
- Repeat flowering throughout the growing season
- Elegant arching growth habit creates a romantic garden effect
- Very good disease resistance and dependable performance
- Perfect for trellises, fences, arches, and mixed borders
- Award-winning variety from the renowned David Austin® Roses
Bring timeless elegance and unforgettable fragrance to your landscape with The Generous Gardener®, a David Austin® rose treasured for its delicate beauty, graceful habit, and exceptional versatility. Whether grown as a flowering shrub or trained to climb, it creates a romantic, storybook presence that only becomes more beautiful with time.