David Austin Roses Molineux Rose Bush
Best fragrant shrub for gardeners seeking reliable repeat yellow blooms.
This compact shrub provides a steady, season-long display of rich, butter-yellow rosettes. Its dense, rounded form and reliable performance make it a versatile choice for borders or mixed plantings, offering a warm, composed aesthetic with a gentle tea and musk fragrance.
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a low-maintenance rose with consistent foliage health
- Homeowners wanting a steady supply of color throughout the season
- Urban gardeners with limited outdoor space or container setups
Who should skip it
- Scent enthusiasts looking for a powerful, garden-filling floral fragrance
- Families with young children or pets playing near garden beds
- Landscapers requiring a strictly uniform and unchanging color palette
Performance breakdown
Bloom Consistency
Reliable repeat flowering keeps the garden vibrant all season long.
Disease Resilience
Robust health makes this a low-maintenance choice for novice gardeners.
Growth Habit
Dense, rounded structure requires minimal pruning to maintain a tidy shape.
Fragrance Intensity
Subtle tea and musk notes offer a pleasant, non-overpowering scent profile.
Climate Adaptability
Performs reliably across a wide range of USDA hardiness zones.
Landscape Versatility
Compact size fits perfectly into borders, hedges, or mixed perennial beds.
Key Specs
Rose Type
English Shrub Rose
Breeder
David Austin Roses
Color
Rich butter yellow
Petal Count
Approximately 120 petals
Bloom Form
Full cupped rosette
Flowering
Repeat bloomer
Fragrance
Light to medium tea and musk
Vase Life
3–5 days
Growth Type
Compact, medium-sized shrub
Spatial Habit
Dense, rounded, and evenly branching
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