David Austin® Roald Dahl® Potted Tree Rose
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About David Austin® Roald Dahl® Potted Tree Rose
Rosa 'Ausowlish' PP 26,627 Roald Dahl®
Named to mark the 100th anniversary of author Roald Dahl’s birth, this English shrub rose features warm apricot-peach blooms in softly cupped rosettes. The flowers appear in repeat flushes from late spring through frost, releasing a gentle tea fragrance with fruity overtones. With rounded, compact growth and exceptional disease resistance, it’s ideal for borders, small beds, or storybook-inspired gardens.
Rose Type: English Shrub Rose (tree form)
Breeder: David Austin®
Color: Apricot-peach
Bloom Size: 2–3½″
Vase Life: 4–6 days
Fragrance: Medium tea with fruity notes
Bloom Form: Cupped rosette
Petal Count: ~55
Growth Type: Rounded, compact shrub
Flowering: Repeat bloomer
Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones: 5–11 (winter protection of the bud union in Zone 5 required)
Root Stock: Budded
Spacing: 3′
Height: ~4′
Width: ~4′
Disease Resistance: Excellent – clean foliage and low-maintenance
Regional Recommendations: Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Southwest, West Coast, Pacific Northwest, Southeast, Intermountain West
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