Rose - The Mill on the Floss

Common Name:
Rose 'The Mill on the Floss'

Description:
Rose 'The Mill on the Floss' is an enchanting English shrub rose bred by David Austin, introduced in 2018. This variety showcases large clusters of neat, deeply cupped blooms that transition from a mid pink, verging on lilac-pink, to paler shades as they open, with each petal elegantly edged in carmine. The flowers emit a sweet, medium-strong fruity fragrance, enhancing their appeal. Held above glossy, dark green foliage on gently arching stems, the blooms nod gracefully, adding a touch of elegance to garden displays. 'The Mill on the Floss' is a healthy, repeat-flowering variety, blooming in flushes from late spring through autumn. Thriving in Melbourne's climate, it prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained, fertile soil. Regular feeding and pruning will promote vigorous growth and abundant flowering. Its bushy, arching habit makes it suitable for mixed borders, rose beds, or as a specimen plant in large containers.

Form:
Shrub - Large

Mature Size:
Height: 2.25–2.75 m
Width: 2.25–2.75 m

Aspect:
Full Sun
Part Shade

Flowering:
Flowers in Spring
Flowers in Summer
Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:
Mid pink to lilac-pink with carmine edges

Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots (large containers)
Scented flowers
Suitable for Cut Flowers
Perennial
Repeat Flowering
Disease Resistant

Toxicity:
May be mildly toxic to pets (particularly dogs and cats) if ingested – can cause gastrointestinal irritation. Thorns may also cause physical injury.

Companion Plants:
Lavender
Salvia
Catmint (Nepeta)
Geranium (Cranesbill)
Foxglove (Digitalis)
Lamb's Ear (Stachys byzantina)