David Austin® Winchester Cathedral® Potted Rose Bush
Pure white beauty, quietly timeless
- 🚚 Ships in Spring (Starting 3rd Week of March)
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About David Austin® Winchester Cathedral® Potted Rose Bush
Rosa ‘AUScat’ — David Austin® Winchester Cathedral®
🧬 Breeder: David C. H. Austin
🌹 A timeless English Shrub rose with pure white, fragrant blooms and classic garden presence.
Winchester Cathedral® is a beautifully refined English Shrub rose known for its soft, pure white rosettes, often touched with the faintest blush of pink in cooler weather. Each bloom is densely petaled and classically shaped, opening with old-world charm and releasing a sweet, old-rose fragrance. This rose brings serenity, elegance, and structure to gardens of every style.
💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: English Shrub Rose
🎨 Color: Pure white, occasionally blushed with pale pink
🌸 Bloom Form: Medium-sized, very full, old-fashioned rosettes
🌼 Petal Count: Approximately 80–85 petals
🌼 Fragrance: Moderate, classic old-rose scent
🔁 Flowering Habit: Repeat flowering from late spring through autumn
🌿 Foliage: Glossy, medium green foliage with a refined texture
🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌱 Growth Habit: Well-shaped, bushy shrub with fine branching
↕️ Height: Approximately 3–4 ft
↔️ Width: Approximately 3–4 ft
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun for best bloom and fragrance
🛡️ Garden Use: Borders, cottage gardens, mixed beds, and containers
💛 Why Grace Rose Farm Loves It
Winchester Cathedral® is the definition of quiet elegance. Its luminous white blooms bring calm and balance to the garden, pairing beautifully with both soft pastels and bold companion plantings. Reliable repeat bloom and a gentle fragrance make it especially lovely near walkways and patios, where it can be enjoyed up close. This is an English rose that feels timeless, peaceful, and deeply romantic.
🌿 Growing & Care Recommendations
Planting Site: Full sun with well-drained soil
Spacing: Allow space for a medium shrub to mature naturally
Watering: Regular watering during establishment and bloom cycles
Pruning: Light to moderate pruning in spring to shape and encourage growth
Maintenance: Moderate — rewards care with abundant, fragrant blooms
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