About David Austin® Mary Rose® Potted Rose Bush

Rosa ‘AUSmary’ — David Austin® Mary Rose®
🧬 Breeder: David C. H. Austin
🌹 A classic English Shrub rose with warm pink blooms, reliable performance, and enduring garden charm.

Mary Rose® is one of the foundational English roses, beloved for its perfectly formed, medium pink blooms and exceptionally reliable flowering. The flowers open into classic, loosely cupped rosettes with a natural, relaxed beauty that feels at home in any garden setting. Its color is a clear, warm pink—neither too soft nor too bold—making it incredibly versatile in design. With its consistent repeat bloom and healthy growth, Mary Rose® is often considered one of the most dependable English roses ever introduced.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits

🌹 Rose Type: English Shrub Rose
🎨 Color: Warm, clear medium pink
🌸 Bloom Form: Medium-sized, loosely cupped rosettes
🌼 Petal Count: Approximately 40–50 petals
🌼 Fragrance: Light to moderate old-rose fragrance
🔁 Flowering Habit: Excellent repeat flowering from late spring through fall
🌿 Foliage: Fresh green foliage with a soft, classic look

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits

🌱 Growth Habit: Bushy, well-rounded shrub with strong branching
↕️ Height: Approximately 4 ft
↔️ Width: Approximately 3–4 ft
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun for best bloom and performance
🛡️ Garden Use: Borders, hedging, cottage gardens, and foundation plantings

💛 Why Grace Rose Farm Loves It

Mary Rose® is the kind of rose that quietly becomes a favorite. It’s incredibly dependable—blooming generously, shaping beautifully, and fitting effortlessly into almost any garden style. We love it for its balance: soft but not overly delicate, structured but still natural. It’s a wonderful choice for gardeners who want that classic English rose look with strong performance and ease of care.

🌿 Growing & Care Recommendations

Planting Site: Full sun with well-drained, fertile soil
Spacing: Ideal for creating full, rounded shrubs or low hedges
Watering: Regular watering during establishment and bloom cycles
Pruning: Moderate pruning in early spring to maintain shape and vigor
Maintenance: Low to moderate — highly reliable and easy to grow