About David Austin® Dannahue® Potted Rose Plant

Rosa 'Ausa6b15'  - Dannahue® Rose PP 36,316

Dannahue® is a rose that feels soft, romantic, and quietly luminous in the garden. Her blooms open in elegant layers, revealing gentle blush pink tones that feel warm without overpowering. Each flower carries a refined, classic shape that brings a sense of timeless beauty to borders and beds.

Her fragrance is beautifully balanced — noticeable, inviting, and graceful without being overwhelming. She blooms in repeat flushes throughout the growing season, forming a naturally rounded shrub dressed in glossy, healthy foliage.

Dannahue® brings softness and balance to the garden, creating a refined presence that blends effortlessly with both pastels and deeper tones.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Shrub Rose
🧬 Breeder: (Cultivar-specific origin)
🎨 Color: Soft blush pink
🌸 Petal Count: Full, double blooms
💠 Bloom Form: Classic, layered rosette
🔁 Flowering: Repeat bloomer from spring through fall
🧴 Fragrance: Noticeable, balanced rose fragrance

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Rounded, bushy shrub
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: 5–9 (verify by region)
📐 Spacing: 3′
↕️ Height: 3′–4′
↔️ Width: 3′–4′

Her balanced growth habit makes her ideal for rose beds, foundation plantings, borders, and containers.

🛡️ Health & Suitability
🌱 Root Stock: Own Root or Budded
💪 Disease Resistance: Strong natural vigor and healthy foliage
🌎 Regional Recommendations: Performs well across temperate growing regions

🧤 Maintenance Needs
Dannahue® thrives with consistent, thoughtful care and is considered medium maintenance, reflecting the standard attention that allows roses to perform beautifully.

In humid climates, preventative fungicide treatments may help protect foliage from black spot and powdery mildew. Proper spacing, full sun, and healthy soil contribute significantly to long-term vigor.

With attentive care, she establishes into a reliable, long-lived shrub that blooms generously year after year.

🌿 Landscape Uses
Dannahue® is wonderfully versatile and blends seamlessly into many garden styles.

She is especially beautiful in:
• Rose beds and mixed borders
• Foundation plantings near entrances
• Cottage and romantic garden designs
• Group plantings for a soft, layered look
• Large containers
• Cutting gardens

Her soft blush tones make her an easy companion in layered planting palettes.

🌿 Companion Plants
Dannahue® pairs beautifully with companions that enhance her softness and romantic presence.

• Lavender — adds cool contrast and fragrance harmony
• Catmint — provides gentle movement and texture
• Coneflower — adds structure and extended seasonal interest

These companions create a balanced, abundant garden environment.

🤍 Why Gracie Loves Dannahue®
Dannahue® has a quiet elegance that makes the garden feel refined without feeling formal. Her soft blush blooms bring warmth and softness, and her steady rebloom keeps the garden feeling alive throughout the season.

She blends beautifully with other roses, yet still holds her own. There is a balance to her growth and color that makes her easy to live with and easy to love.

Dannahue® is a rose that adds grace and harmony to the garden.

As with all living plants, roses naturally vary depending on climate, season, and growing conditions. This natural variation is part of what makes each garden uniquely your own.