Rose - Windermere

Common Name:
Rose 'Windermere'

Description:
Rose 'Windermere' is a graceful English shrub rose bred by David Austin, admired for its creamy white blooms with a hint of soft apricot at the centre. The flowers are beautifully cupped at first, gradually opening into full rosettes with layers of delicate petals. They release a strong, fruity fragrance with notes of citrus and old rose, making them highly appealing in the garden. Flowering begins in late spring and continues in repeat flushes right through summer and autumn. The plant has a bushy, rounded habit with healthy, mid-green foliage, making it ideal for borders, beds, or as a feature shrub. In Melbourne gardens, 'Windermere' thrives in full sun with well-drained, fertile soil and benefits from regular feeding to maintain continuous flowering.

Form:
Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:
Height: 1.0 – 1.2 m
Width: 0.8 – 1.0 m

Aspect:
Full Sun
Part Shade

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

Flower Colour:
Creamy white
Soft apricot centre (fading as blooms age)

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

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

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