Carding Mill Rose
David Austin Rosa 'Auswest'David Austin ‘Carding Mill’ is a highly acclaimed English shrub rose known for its glowing apricot-pink blooms and strong, complex fragrance. Each flower opens in a perfect rosette with layers of petals blending warm apricot, peach, and soft pink tones, creating a subtle gradient that changes with the light. Its scent combines myrrh with hints of fruit and spice, adding a delightful sensory component to its visual beauty.
This rose offers a strong, bushy, and upright growth habit, making it ideal for mixed borders, rose gardens, and cottage-style plantings. It blooms repeatedly from late spring through fall, ensuring a nearly continuous display of color. ‘Carding Mill’ is also prized for its robust health, showing excellent resistance to common rose diseases when grown in proper conditions. Whether planted alone as a specimen or grouped for greater impact, it brings elegance, fragrance, and reliable performance to any landscape.
Care Instructions
Planting
Plant in full sun with at least 6 hours of direct light. Use rich, well-draining soil. Space plants to allow airflow and amend soil with compost before planting.
Watering
Water deeply once or twice weekly, depending on weather. Avoid overhead watering and direct water to the base to prevent fungal issues.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring. Remove dead or weak stems and shape the plant for open airflow. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage repeat flowering.
Pest Control
Monitor for aphids, thrips, and beetles. Treat with insecticidal soap or neem oil. Maintain airflow to reduce mildew and blackspot.
Soil Tips
Use loamy, fertile soil enriched with organic matter. Apply mulch to conserve moisture and improve soil health.
