Rose - Sophy's Rose

Common name:
Rose ‘Sophy’s Rose’

Description:
Rose ‘Sophy’s Rose’ is a compact English shrub rose bred by David Austin, known for its rich crimson-pink blooms and strong garden performance. The flowers are rosette-shaped with a classic, symmetrical form and petals that deepen in colour at the centre. Blooming in flushes from late spring through to autumn, this rose provides a long-lasting display that’s ideal for small gardens, borders, or pots. The foliage is mid-green, healthy, and disease resistant, forming a bushy, rounded shrub. In Melbourne gardens, 'Sophy’s Rose' thrives in full sun with well-drained, fertile soil and benefits from regular watering and feeding throughout the growing season. With good tolerance to heat and reliable repeat flowering, it’s a popular choice for gardeners seeking a smaller rose with classic charm and vivid colour.

Form:
Shrub – Small

Mature size:
Height: 1.0 – 1.2m
Width: 0.9 – 1.0m

Aspect:
Full Sun

Flowering:
Flowers in Spring
Flowers in Summer
Flowers in Autumn
Repeat flowering

Flower colour:
Crimson-pink
Deep pink

Key attributes:
Suitable for Pots
Disease Resistant
Scented flowers
Bee Attracting
Perennial
Suitable for Hedging
Suitable for Cut Flowers

Toxicity:
May be mildly toxic to pets if ingested. Thorns may cause minor injury.

Companion plants:
Lavandula (Lavender)
Nepeta (Catmint)
Salvia nemorosa
Geranium ‘Rozanne’
Thymus (Creeping Thyme)