Rose - The Lady Gardener

Common Name:
The Lady Gardener Rose

Description:
Rosa 'The Lady Gardener' is a beautifully bred English shrub rose by David Austin, admired for its warm apricot blooms and rich, old-world fragrance. The large, cupped flowers are densely filled with ruffled petals in tones of soft orange, peach, and cream, gradually fading to pale apricot as they mature. With a strong tea rose and myrrh scent, this rose brings fragrance and colour together in a delightful, romantic package. It flowers in generous flushes from late spring through to autumn and thrives in Melbourne's climate with full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. 'The Lady Gardener' grows into a well-shaped, bushy shrub with healthy mid-green foliage and strong disease resistance. Ideal for rose beds, borders, and cottage gardens, it also works beautifully in large pots or as a fragrant feature.

Form:
*Shrub - Medium

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

Aspect:
*Full Sun

Flowering:
*Flowers in Spring
*Flowers in Summer
*Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:
*Apricot
*Peach
*Soft Orange

Key Attributes:
*Suitable for Pots
*Scented Flowers
*Perennial
*Bee Attracting
*Suitable for Cut Flowers
*Disease Resistant
*Old-Fashioned Rose Form

Toxicity:
Not considered toxic to humans or animals. Thorns may cause minor injury if not handled carefully.

Companion Plants:
*Salvia ‘Ember’s Wish’
*Nepeta ‘Walker’s Low’
*Lavandula ‘Avonview’
*Heuchera ‘Peach Flambé’
*Gaura ‘Belleza Light Pink’