David Austin Roses Leander Rose
Best apricot shrub for gardeners seeking reliable, repeat-blooming mixed borders.
This classic English shrub brings a sophisticated, apricot-hued romance to your garden with reliable, season-long blooms. While its sprawling six-foot stature demands a generous footprint in your mixed borders, the trade-off is a lush, fragrant structure that feels effortlessly timeless.
$40.00
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking unique, vibrant apricot color palettes
- Busy growers wanting consistent, season-long floral displays
- Landscapers needing flexible plants for shrubs or vertical structures
Who should skip it
- Urban gardeners with limited space or small containers
- Pruners who prefer low-maintenance, thornless rose varieties
- Traditionalists desiring dense, long-lasting, multi-petaled blooms
Performance breakdown
Bloom consistency
Repeat flowering ensures a vibrant display throughout the entire summer season.
Fragrance profile
Distinct Tea notes provide a sophisticated, medium-strength scent for the garden.
Hardiness range
Versatile adaptability across USDA zones five through ten offers broad appeal.
Landscape versatility
Mounding habit makes it an ideal candidate for layered mixed borders.
Growth reliability
Backed by a five-year guarantee, reflecting exceptional confidence in plant longevity.
Visual impact
Deep apricot hues provide a rich, warm focal point for landscapes.
Key Specs
Mature Height
6.0 feet
Mature Width
5.0 feet
Growth Rate
Moderate
Bloom Season
Summer
Foliage Type
Deciduous
Soil Type
Well-Drained
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
USDA Hardiness Zones
5-10
Plant Form
Mounding
Fragrant Flowers
Yes
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