Rose Munstead Wood
Rosa 'Ausbernard'David Austin’s Munstead Wood is a stunning English rose known for its velvety deep crimson blooms and intense old rose fragrance. Each flower is rich, cupped, and opens repeatedly from late spring through autumn, bringing dramatic color and scent to any garden. Its compact, bushy growth habit makes it versatile for borders, mixed plantings, and containers, while the dark green, glossy foliage provides a striking backdrop for its vivid flowers.
Highly valued for both beauty and performance, Munstead Wood combines elegance with resilience. It exhibits good disease resistance, vigorous growth, and repeat-flowering habits, making it ideal for gardeners seeking a low-maintenance yet show-stopping rose. This rose pairs beautifully with soft pastel perennials or contrasting bright foliage, creating dramatic garden focal points. Its intense fragrance also makes it perfect near seating areas or pathways where its scent can be fully enjoyed. Whether used as a specimen plant, in cottage-style borders, or in containers, Munstead Wood adds romance, sophistication, and enduring charm to the garden.
Care Instructions
Planting:
Select a sunny location with at least 6 hours of light. Dig a wide hole, enrich with compost, and plant with the crown at soil level.
Watering:
Water deeply 1–2 times per week during establishment. Maintain consistent moisture, especially in hot weather, without waterlogging.
Pruning:
Prune in late winter or early spring. Remove weak or dead stems, and shape to encourage strong, healthy growth and abundant blooms.
Pest Control:
Check regularly for aphids, mites, and blackspot. Treat with neem oil or insecticidal soap as needed and encourage beneficial insects.
Soil Tips:
Plant in fertile, well-draining soil. Add compost or organic matter yearly and mulch to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and improve soil structure.
