Rose - Strawberry Hill

Common Name:
Strawberry Hill Rose

Description:
Strawberry Hill is a classic English climbing rose bred by David Austin, admired for its romantic, cupped pink blooms and deliciously strong, myrrh and old rose fragrance. The flowers are rich, warm pink at the centre with paler outer petals, forming in rosette-shaped clusters that repeat bloom generously throughout the growing season. This variety is especially prized for its vigorous, yet tidy growth, making it ideal for training against walls, trellises, or small arches. In Melbourne gardens, Strawberry Hill thrives in full sun with well-drained soil and appreciates regular feeding to support its continual flowering. Its healthy, glossy green foliage provides a lush backdrop for the soft blooms, and its generous scent makes it an ideal choice for planting near windows, walkways or outdoor seating areas. With a balance of structure and charm, this rose suits both formal and informal garden styles.

Form:
Climber
Shrub - Medium (if untrained)

Mature Size:
Height: 2.5 to 3 metres (as a climber)
Width: 1.5 to 2 metres

Aspect:
Full Sun
Part Shade

Flowering:
Flowers in Spring
Flowers in Summer
Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:
Warm Pink
Soft Pink
Blush Pink

Key Attributes:
Scented flowers
Bee Attracting
Perennial
Suitable for Espalier
Suitable for Archways and Trellises
Repeat Flowering
Herbaceous

Toxicity:
May be mildly toxic to pets if ingested (due to thorns and foliage); generally considered low risk.

Companion Plants:
Wisteria (for shared structures)
Foxglove (Digitalis)
Campanula
Delphinium
Clematis (for interplanting)