David Austin Roses Maid Marion Rose
Best compact shrub for small garden borders and container displays.
These saucer-shaped rosettes bring a sophisticated, shifting fragrance to smaller spaces where traditional climbers would simply overwhelm. You trade the dramatic height of classic English roses for a compact, manageable habit that thrives just as happily in a container as it does in a border.
$40.00
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking fragrant blooms for sensory appeal
- Urban gardeners with limited space or containers
- Landscapers wanting vibrant color for visual impact
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in humid climates avoiding high-maintenance plants
- Perfectionists preferring upright, non-drooping flower stems
- Casual gardeners who dislike handling prickly stems
Performance breakdown
Fragrance Complexity
Sophisticated shift from myrrh to fruity notes adds sensory depth.
Container Suitability
Compact, mounding habit makes it a perfect fit for pots.
Bloom Consistency
Repeat flowering ensures your garden stays vibrant throughout the season.
Hardiness Range
Remarkably adaptable across a wide spectrum of USDA climate zones.
Visual Impact
Classic saucer-shaped rosettes provide a timeless, elegant aesthetic.
Maintenance Ease
Upright growth habit simplifies pruning and general garden upkeep.
Key Specs
Colour
Mid pink
Height
3ft
Width
3ft
Petal Count
55 petals
Fragrance
Medium, Myrrh
Breeder
David Austin
Year of Introduction
2010
USDA Hardiness Zones
Zones 5-11
Mature Height
3ft
Mature Width
3ft
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