David Austin Roses Penelope Rose
Best repeat-blooming shrub for gardeners seeking fragrant, shade-tolerant border plants.
This is the ultimate workhorse for the garden, offering a relentless display of blush-white blooms from spring well into winter. While its sprawling, branching habit demands a bit more space than a tidy hybrid tea, the trade-off is a season-long fragrance and resilience that few other shrubs can match.
$40.00
Who it's for
- Gardeners needing fast-growing privacy screens or large shrub fillers
- Flower lovers wanting consistent color throughout the entire growing season
- Romantic gardeners seeking soft, multi-tonal blooms with subtle scents
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in humid climates wanting low-maintenance, disease-resistant plants
- Traditionalists preferring the dense, multi-petaled look of classic English roses
- Fragrance enthusiasts looking for powerful, room-filling rose perfumes
Performance breakdown
Bloom Longevity
Continuous flowering from late spring through winter provides exceptional seasonal color.
Shade Tolerance
Reliably thrives in partial shade where many other roses struggle.
Fragrance Intensity
Distinctive fruit and musk notes create a sophisticated sensory garden experience.
Growth Habit
Strong, branching structure creates a lush, full look for mixed borders.
Maintenance Ease
Robust nature and expert support make this manageable for most gardeners.
Hardiness Reliability
Best suited for warmer climates, limiting its reach in colder regions.
Key Specs
Mature Height
6.0 feet
Mature Width
6.0 feet
Bloom Season
Summer, Fall
Soil Type
Well-Drained
Fragrant Flowers
Yes
USDA Hardiness Zones
Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10
Sunlight Exposure
Partial Shade
Foliage Type
Deciduous
Plant Form
Spreading
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