Vanessa Bell® David Austin® English Shrub Rose
3 Gallon
$89.99
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$89.99
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Vanessa Bell® David Austin® English Shrub Rose
$89.99
Sale price
$89.99
Regular price
Elegant, luminous, and effortlessly charming, Vanessa Bell® is a distinguished English shrub rose from David Austin®, introduced in 2017 and named in honor of the celebrated British artist and designer of the Bloomsbury Group. This beautiful variety is admired for its soft, sophisticated coloring, exceptional flower production, and uniquely refreshing fragrance.
The blooms open from delicate pink-tinged buds into beautifully cupped rosettes of pale buttery yellow, gradually fading to creamy ivory around a rich golden center. Produced in generous clusters, the flowers create a glowing, multi-tonal display that brightens the garden from early summer through frost.
Vanessa Bell® is equally notable for its distinctive fragrance. Unlike traditional rose scents, its perfume blends notes of green tea, fresh lemon, and honey, creating a fresh, uplifting aroma that is both refined and memorable. The blooms are held on strong stems above attractive foliage, making them equally valuable in the garden and as cut flowers.
Its compact, upright growth habit makes Vanessa Bell® exceptionally versatile, fitting beautifully into mixed borders, cottage gardens, containers, and dedicated rose plantings. Combined with repeat flowering, good disease resistance, and reliable performance across a wide range of climates, it is a superb choice for modern gardens seeking elegance and ease of care.
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Key Features
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Rose Type | English Shrub Rose |
| Breeder | David Austin® |
| Variety | Rosa 'Auseasel' |
| Year Introduced | 2017 |
| Flower Color | Pale Yellow Fading to Ivory with Golden Centers; Pink-Tinged Buds |
| Bloom Size | Approximately 3–3.5" |
| Bloom Form | Medium-Sized Cupped Rosettes in Clusters |
| Petal Count | Approximately 55 Petals |
| Fragrance | Medium-Strong Green Tea, Lemon & Honey Fragrance |
| Flowering Habit | Repeat Blooming from Early Summer Through Frost |
| Vase Life | Very Good; Strong Stems & Long-Lasting Blooms |
| Growth Habit | Bushy, Upright Shrub |
| Disease Resistance | Good; Strong Performance with Regular Care |
Growing Information
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Light Needs | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | 5–11 |
| Mature Height | Approximately 4 ft |
| Mature Width | Approximately 3 ft |
| Plant Spacing | 3–4 ft Apart |
Ideal Uses
- Mixed Borders & Foundation Plantings
- Cottage Gardens
- Decorative Containers
- Cutting Gardens
- Fragrant Garden Displays
- Dedicated Rose Gardens
- Walkways & Entry Gardens
Recommended Growing Regions
- Northeast
- Mid-Atlantic
- Midwest
- Southeast
- Deep South
- Southwest
- West Coast
- Intermountain West
- Pacific Northwest
Awards & Recognition
- Hampton Court Garden Festival Gold Medal
Why You'll Love Vanessa Bell®
- Soft yellow blooms that mature to elegant ivory tones
- Distinctive fragrance featuring green tea, lemon, and honey notes
- Abundant clusters of flowers create a luminous garden display
- Repeat flowering from early summer until frost
- Compact size is perfect for borders, containers, and smaller gardens
- Excellent cut flowers with strong stems and long vase life
- Good disease resistance and dependable garden performance
- Bred by the world-renowned David Austin® Roses
Bring refined beauty and refreshing fragrance to your garden with Vanessa Bell®, a David Austin® English shrub rose treasured for its glowing ivory-yellow blooms, unique perfume, and outstanding versatility. Its graceful form, continuous flowering, and award-winning performance make it a standout choice for gardeners seeking elegance with effortless charm.