About Davis Austin® Vanessa Bell® English Shrub Rose
Rosa ‘Auseasel’ Vanessa Bell®
Vanessa Bell® is a refined English Shrub rose from David Austin®, introduced in 2017. Its soft yellow, cupped blooms gently fade to ivory around a rich golden eye, often emerging from pink-tinged buds. Lightly perfumed with a blend of green tea, lemon, and honey, this rose blooms in generous clusters from early summer until frost. Compact, upright, and bushy, it’s ideal for borders, mixed plantings, or containers.
💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: English Shrub
🧬 Breeder: David Austin (UK, 2017)
🏢 Introduced By: David Austin Roses (USA, 2017)
🎨 Color: Pale yellow fading to ivory with golden centers; buds softly pink
🌸 Petal Count: ~55 petals
💠 Bloom Form: Medium-sized cupped rosettes in clusters
📏 Bloom Size: ~3–3.5″
🔁 Flowering: Repeat blooming from early summer through frost
🧴 Fragrance: Medium-strong; green tea with lemon and honey
🏺 Vase Life: Very good — firm stems, long-lasting
🏆 Awards: Hampton Court Garden Festival Gold Medal
🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Bushy, upright shrub
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 5–11
📐 Spacing: ~3–4′
↕️ Height: ~4′
↔️ Width: ~3′
🛡️ Health & Suitability
💪 Disease Resistance: Good — strong with regular care
🌞 Heat & Cool Adaptation: Performs well in a wide range of climates
🌎 Regional Recommendations:
West Coast • Intermountain West • Southwest • Deep South • Southeast • Mid‑Atlantic • Midwest • Northeast • Pacific Northwest
