Mary Rose
Rosa Mary RoseDavid Austin’s Mary Rose is a charming English rose prized for its delicate soft pink blooms and gentle fragrance. Its large, cupped flowers appear repeatedly from late spring through autumn, adding continuous beauty to borders, mixed plantings, and container displays. With a compact, bushy growth habit, Mary Rose fits perfectly in smaller garden spaces while still delivering a strong visual impact. Its blooms pair beautifully with perennials, grasses, and other roses, creating romantic, classic garden settings.
Beyond its graceful appearance, Mary Rose is valued for its hardiness and disease resistance, making it suitable for both novice and experienced gardeners. Its repeat-flowering habit ensures long-lasting enjoyment, while the healthy foliage provides a vibrant backdrop for the luminous blooms. Ideal for cottage gardens, formal borders, or as a fragrant container plant near patios and walkways, Mary Rose combines elegance, resilience, and charm.
Care Instructions
Planting:
Choose a sunny location with at least 6 hours of light. Dig a wide hole, enrich with compost, and set the crown at soil level.
Watering:
Water deeply once or twice weekly during establishment. Maintain consistent moisture during hot periods, avoiding waterlogged soil.
Pruning:
Prune in late winter or early spring. Remove dead or weak stems and shape to encourage healthy, vigorous growth and abundant flowering.
Pest Control:
Monitor for aphids, mites, and blackspot. Treat early with neem oil or insecticidal soap, and encourage beneficial insects to maintain natural balance.
Soil Tips:
Plant in fertile, well-draining soil. Add organic matter annually and mulch to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and improve soil structure.
