David Austin Roses Boscobel Shrub Rose
Best low-maintenance rose for beginner gardeners seeking continuous seasonal color.
This is the rare rose that manages to be both a showstopper and a low-maintenance workhorse. While you sacrifice the wild, sprawling habit of traditional climbers for a tidy, mounding shape, you gain a disease-resistant plant that delivers consistent, fragrant coral blooms all season long.
$40.00
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking high-impact, perfectly formed floral displays
- Fragrance lovers wanting unique, complex botanical scents
- Homeowners desiring continuous color throughout the growing season
Who should skip it
- Casual growers preferring low-maintenance, hands-off shrub varieties
- Gardeners in humid climates avoiding intensive fungal management
- Residents in regions with harsh, intense afternoon sun
Performance breakdown
Fragrance Complexity
Layered notes of myrrh and fruit create a sophisticated sensory experience.
Disease Resistance
Robust health makes this an ideal choice for novice rose gardeners.
Bloom Consistency
Reliable repeat flowering ensures your garden stays vibrant all season long.
Versatility
Adapts seamlessly to containers, borders, or traditional garden bed layouts.
Establishment Speed
Produces prolific blooms even during the plant's very first year.
Maintenance Ease
Mounding habit and hardy nature minimize the need for constant pruning.
Key Specs
SKU
44326
Item Form
Bareroot Grafted
Mature Height
4 Feet
Mature Width
4 Feet
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Hardiness Zones
5 - 11
Foliage Color
Dark Green, Glossy
Bloom Season
Summer, Fall
Evergreen/Deciduous Type
Evergreen
Watering Needs
Moderate
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