About David Austin® Imogen® Potted Rose Bush

Rosa ‘AUStritch’  Imogen®

Imogen is a romantic English Shrub Rose from the David Austin collection, adored for its elegant ruffled blooms and gentle apple-like fragrance. Soft lemon-yellow petals open in densely packed, double rosettes with a charming button eye, gradually fading to a near-cream tone as they age. This rose carries a light fruity scent and blooms generously from late spring through fall, making it a graceful standout in mixed borders or cottage-style gardens.

Upright and bushy with glossy foliage, Imogen offers a refined presence and reliable performance. It’s ideal for formal beds, informal hedging, or cutting gardens—and thrives in full sun across a wide range of U.S. climates.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: English Shrub Rose (David Austin)
🧬 Breeder: David Austin (UK)
🎨 Color: Pale yellow fading to near cream
🌸 Petal Count: ~65
💠 Bloom Form: Double rosette with button eye; softly frilled
📏 Bloom Size: Medium (~2½–3½″ diameter)
🔁 Flowering: Repeat bloomer from late spring through fall
🏺 Vase Life: Excellent – sturdy stems, long-lasting
🧴 Fragrance: Light to medium – fresh, fruity (apple-like)

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Upright, compact shrub
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun (6+ hours daily)
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 5–11
📐 Spacing: ~3′ (90 cm)
↕️ Height: ~4–5′ (120–150 cm)
↔️ Width: ~3′ (90 cm)

🛡️ Health & Suitability
🌱 Root Stock: Not publicly specified (own root or grafted varies by supplier)
💪 Disease Resistance: Very good – healthy, vigorous, and repeat flowering

🌎 Regional Recommendations:
Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Pacific Northwest, Northern California, Mountain states