Delicate shell-toned pale pink that fades to almost white at the petal edges. - english rose - very strongly scented, noticeable from a distance rose - sweet-fruity, myrrh-scented
– Strong, sweet-fruity myrrh fragrance
– Romantic shell-pink rosette blooms
– Flowers repeatedly with abundant second flush
– Medium-tall, bushy shrub for borders, hedges
– Good hardiness and solid disease resistance Special feature: Produces decorative orange-red rose hips.
Familiar garden experience – Long-term presence
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
23,30 €
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AUSBLUSH – pale pink English rose - Austin
If You dream of a romantic, cottage-style front garden that simply looks after itself once planted, Heritage brings reliable flowering, a classic English rose look and a very strong fragrance that drifts across the garden. Its bushy, gently arching habit forms a graceful shrub or low climber, fitting beautifully into small Irish gardens that often face cool summers and humidity with frequent rain. The pale shell-pink rosette blooms repeat in generous flushes through the season, while the sparsely thorned stems make everyday care and cutting flowers easier. As an own-root shrub it offers long-lived stability, maturing steadily without losing character. In the first year it concentrates on roots, the second on stronger shoots, and from the third year You enjoy its full, romantic ornamental presence.
Heritage rose with a very strong sweet-fruity, myrrh scent.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden feature shrub
Forms a bushy, well-rounded English rose shrub that gives a soft, romantic welcome beside your gate or path, maturing into a long-term presence without outgrowing an average family front garden, ideal for the busy homeowner
Low cottage-style climber on an arch or fence
With its flexible, lightly thorned stems and 120–180 cm height range, Heritage can be trained as a low climber on an arch, pillar or fence, creating a nostalgic, flower-laden entrance that suits small Irish plots and cottage-style settings loved by the romantic gardener
Perfumed seating-area border
The very strong, sweet-fruity myrrh scent is noticeable from a distance, so planting near a bench, patio or kitchen door fills everyday moments with perfume, offering reliable repeat flushes that reward the scent-lover
Mixed border with perennials and herbs
The pale shell-pink rosettes blend gently with lavender, thyme, oregano or dwarf asters, allowing You to build soft, layered borders where the rose provides structure while companions add seasonal colour shifts, perfect for the creative planner
Easy-care own-root hedge or loose screen
Planted at about 100 cm spacing, it forms a softly flowering, long-lived hedge; as an own-root shrub it re-grows reliably from the base, keeping its character over time and reducing replanting for the long-term thinker
Specimen rose in a large container
In a minimum 40–50 litre container with good drainage, Heritage becomes a compact, moveable focal point for balconies, small terraces or paved front gardens, giving repeat flowering and fragrance within reach of the urban gardener
Small group planting of 3–5 shrubs
Groups of Heritage create a coherent, cloud-like mass of pale blooms, building impact in 1–3 years as roots establish, shoots strengthen and flowering peaks, remaining manageable for the beginner
Borders in cooler, wetter Irish regions
Medium disease resistance and good winter hardiness help it cope with cool summers and frequent rain, supporting steady flowering in conditions where good air movement and drainage counter persistent dampness, reassuring the cautious buyer
Decorating ideas
Cottage Archway – Train Heritage over a simple metal arch with lavender and dwarf oregano at the base for a soft, scented entrance – ideal for fans of traditional cottage gardens
Romantic Front Border – Combine a row of Heritage with creeping thyme and dwarf asters to edge a driveway or path – perfect for homeowners wanting a polished but easy-care front garden
Patio Perfume Pot – Plant one Heritage in a 40–50 litre terracotta container with trailing thyme to enjoy fragrance right beside your seating – great for balcony and small-terrace gardeners
Soft Screen – Use a loose row of Heritage as a low, flowering screen between lawn and vegetable patch, underplanting with herbs – suited to family gardens needing gentle separation of spaces
Pastel Mixed Border – Weave Heritage among hydrangeas and perennial asters for long, layered bloom in pinks and whites – attractive to those who like calm, harmonious planting schemes
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Heritage is a David Austin English Shrub Rose from the Romantic rose group, registered as AUSblush; commercial names include Ausblush English Rose AUSblush and the ARS exhibition name Heritage.
Origin and breeding
Bred by David Charles Henshaw Austin in the United Kingdom, 1984, from an unnamed seedling crossed with (‘Iceberg’ × ‘Wife of Bath’); introduced and initially distributed by David Austin Roses Ltd.
Growth and structure
Bushy shrub reaching about 120–180 cm high and 100–160 cm wide, with moderately dense, dark green, slightly glossy foliage and sparsely thorned stems; can be grown as shrub, large bush or low climber.
Flower morphology
Large, double, rosette-shaped blooms with 26–39 petals, usually in clusters; flower size typically 7–10 cm across, with moderately self-cleaning spent blooms that benefit from occasional deadheading to prolong display.
Colour and phenology
Pale shell-toned pink, deeper in the centre, fading towards almost white outer petals; colour lightens in strong sun, with repeated flowering in generous flushes from early summer into autumn in suitable garden conditions.
Fragrance and aroma
Very strong, sweet-fruity myrrh fragrance, noticeable from a distance around seating areas; ideal where scent is a priority, such as near doors, paths, patios or windows, especially in still, mild evening conditions.
Rose hip characteristics
Produces small numbers of spherical orange-red hips, around 8–13 mm in diameter, adding a light decorative element in late season where flowers are not fully deadheaded for continuous repeat bloom.
Resistance and hardiness
Winter hardy to around −26 to −23 °C (RHS H7, USDA 5b, Swedish Zone 4); medium overall disease resistance, generally resistant to powdery mildew and black spot, with moderate susceptibility to rust in damp seasons.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in fertile, well-drained but moisture-retentive soil; dislikes prolonged drought, so regular watering is needed in hot spells; suitable for borders, hedges, specimen planting, large containers and low climbing uses.
AUSBLUSH – pale pink English rose - Austin offers romantic repeat flowering, strong fragrance and adaptable shrub or low-climber use as a long-lived own-root rose, making it a reassuring choice if You want to plant once and enjoy for years.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
AUSBLUSH – pale pink English rose - Austin
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Pollinator Attraction:
Its strongly double blooms, which conceal the stamens and make pollen and nectar less accessible, mean it attracts pollinators poorly.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Its double flowers partially obscure the stamens, so it is less attractive to pollinators and is mainly an ornamental variety.
Our product is a rose grown with unique pharmaROSA® cultivation technology!
2 litre, own-root, potted rose.
With shoots appropriate to the season.
With roots thoroughly interwoven through the growing medium.
Quality in line with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
In unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-type rose plant with an individual identifier.
The pharmaROSA® own-root potted rose is a well-rooted plant that supports reliable establishment when planted and cared for properly, so it can be planted whenever the soil is not frozen.
Stock: several varieties and several stages of development in a short stock section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: presentation of the strong root system interwoven through the growing medium with the pot removed.Balance: mature plant where the development of the root system and the shoots is in harmony.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”, but makes the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root production tangible: how the plant is built, what the root system is like and how the shoots renew themselves. The footage was therefore taken at different times, showing plants at different stages of development, so mixed leaf coverage or differing growth stages may appear in the videos. This is not a “sample” of the batch delivered, but an illustration of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical of the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown at the top of the product page.
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Company details
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