Beautiful, old-fashioned English rose looks are the first indicator that Mary Rose™ is one of the David Austin Collection. Its bowl-shaped double blooms are classic rose pink and bloom continuously all summer. The Mary Rose was King Henry the VIII’s flagship that was recently raised from the Solent (sea between England and the Isle of Wight) after sinking there some 400 years ago.
This deciduous, shrubby rose has stems lined with small, reddish thorns and leathery, dark green leaves. It blooms from early summer through frost with good care and maintenance. Flowering may occur earlier in southern zones. Its double flowers are bowl-shaped, fragrant and have loosely arranged petals.
Roses prefer full to partial sun, moderate temperatures and perfectly drained, slightly acid soil with average to good fertility. They grow best in places with slightly dry climates, because such climates disfavor the fungal diseases that plague them. For this reason, it is important to maintain good airflow within and between planted roses through good planting and pruning practices, which will dissuade fungal attacks. Roses are rife with pest and disease problems. This cultivar is somewhat disease resistant.
English roses are perfect for cottage gardens, old-fashioned borders and cutting gardens, especially pretty floriferous cultivars like this one.
Maryrose
Ornamental Features
Mary Rose is blanketed in stunning fragrant pink flowers at the ends of the branches from late spring to late summer. The flowers are excellent for cutting. It has emerald green foliage throughout the season. The oval compound leaves turn yellow in fall. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
Landscape Attributes
Mary Rose is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition.
This is a high maintenance shrub that will require regular care and upkeep, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;
- Spiny
Mary Rose is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Mass Planting
- Hedges/Screening
- General Garden Use
Planting & Growing
Mary Rose will grow to be about 4 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 3 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 20 years.
This shrub should only be grown in full sunlight. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid.
This plant is not reliably hardy in our region, and certain restrictions may apply; contact the store for more information