David Austin Rose Emily Bronte
£29.99
David Austin Rose ‘Emily Bronte’ – 3L Pot, 20cm (Width x Height)
Plant Fact File:
- Plant Type: Shrub Rose
- Cultivar: ‘Emily Bronte’
- Container Size: 3L
- Dimensions: 20cm (Width) x 20cm (Height)
- Flower Color: Soft pink
- Flower Form: Double
- Fragrance: Strong, Tea Rose
- Bloom Time: Summer to fall
- Growth Habit: Compact, bushy
- Aspect: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Type: Well-draining, fertile soil
- Hardiness: USDA zones 5-9
Description:
The David Austin Rose ‘Emily Bronte’ is a charming shrub rose prized for its delicate soft pink blooms and strong Tea Rose fragrance. This cultivar comes in a 3L container, measuring approximately 20cm in both width and height. With its compact, bushy growth habit, ‘Emily Bronte’ is an excellent choice for containers, mixed borders, or as a focal point in smaller gardens.
Key Features:
- Soft Pink Blooms: ‘Emily Bronte’ produces abundant double blooms in a soft pink hue, creating an air of romance and elegance in the garden. The flowers emit a strong Tea Rose fragrance, adding to the sensory delight.
- Compact Growth: With its compact and bushy growth habit, this rose is well-suited for smaller gardens and containers. It can also be grown in mixed borders, providing year-round interest.
- Hardy: ‘Emily Bronte’ is hardy in USDA zones 5-9, making it suitable for a wide range of climates. It performs best in well-draining, fertile soil and thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Planting Tips:
- Choose a sunny to partially shaded location with well-draining soil.
- Dig a hole slightly larger than the pot size and loosen the soil at the bottom.
- Carefully remove the plant from its container and gently tease out the roots.
- Place the plant in the center of the hole and backfill with soil, firming it gently around the roots.
- Water thoroughly after planting and maintain consistent moisture during the growing season.
- Mulch around the base of the plant to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
- Prune lightly in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and encourage new growth.