Rose - Summer Song

Common Name:
Rose 'Summer Song'

Description:
Rose 'Summer Song' is a striking English shrub rose bred by David Austin, admired for its bold, burnt orange blooms that bring warmth and vibrancy to the garden. The flowers are large, fully double, and rosette-shaped with layered petals, offering a unique colour seldom seen in roses. The scent is strong and fruity, with notes of ripe fruit, tea, and hints of cedarwood, adding to its appeal. Flowering begins in late spring and continues in repeat flushes through summer and autumn, ensuring a long season of colour. The plant has a bushy, upright habit with strong stems and healthy, glossy green foliage. In Melbourne gardens, 'Summer Song' thrives in full sun with well-drained, fertile soil, making it a wonderful feature rose for beds, borders, or cutting gardens.

Form:
Shrub - Medium
Shrub - Large

Mature Size:
Height: 1.2 – 1.5 m
Width: 1.0 – 1.2 m

Aspect:
Full Sun
Part Shade

Flowering:
Flowers in Spring
Flowers in Summer
Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:
Burnt orange
Coppery orange
Deep apricot tones

Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots
Disease Resistant
Scented flowers
Perennial
Suitable for Cut Flowers
Repeat Flowering
Unique Colour Variety

Toxicity:
Not considered toxic. Thorns may cause injury if mishandled.

Companion Plants:
Lavender
Salvia
Catmint (Nepeta)
Gaura
Geranium (Cranesbill)
Foxgloves