About David Austin® The Pilgrim® Potted Climbing Rose

Rosa ‘AUSwalker’  The Pilgrim®

Crafted by David C. H. Austin, The Pilgrim® is a classic English Shrub/Climbing rose introduced in 1991. It bears large, soft lemon-yellow blooms that mature into flat, rosette forms. With 60–140 delicate petals and a rich tea-and-myrrh fragrance, each bloom captivates. It displays glossy foliage and repeat flowering from spring to frost. Its hardy, disease-resistant nature and timeless charm make it equally fitting for hedges, arches, or cutting gardens.

Rose Type: Climber
Breeder: David C. H. Austin®
Color: Soft lemon-yellow, fading to cream edges
Vase Life: 3–5 days
Fragrance: Strong – Tea & Myrrh
Bloom Form: Cupped to flat rosette
Petal Count: 60–140
Flower Size: 4″ (10 cm)

Flowering: Continuous – spring through fall
Light Requirements: Full sun 
Hardiness Zones: 5–11

Spacing: 4–5′
Height: 3-4'
Width: 2-3'

Disease Resistance: Good – handles mildew and blackspot well with care
Regional Recommendations:
West Coast, Pacific Northwest, Southwest, Southeast, Mid‑Atlantic, Midwest, Northeast , Intermountain West, South‑Central