About David Austin® The Lady Gardener® Potted Rose Bush
Rosa ‘Ausbrass’ The Lady Gardener®
The Lady Gardener® is a rose of extraordinary warmth and presence. Her blooms open in perfect, fully double rosettes, each petal arranged with remarkable precision, revealing rich apricot tones that seem to hold the glow of late afternoon sunlight. There is a softness to her coloring, yet she carries a quiet confidence that makes her unmistakable in the garden.
Her fragrance is deeply captivating. It is a true tea rose scent, layered with warm notes of cedar wood and soft vanilla, creating a fragrance that feels comforting, familiar, and deeply grounding. This is a rose to plant where you pass often, where her scent becomes part of your daily rhythm.
She blooms generously in flushes from spring through frost, forming a balanced shrub with healthy, glossy foliage. Her steady blooming and elegant form bring warmth, refinement, and a sense of quiet abundance to every space she inhabits.
💐 Plant & Flower Traits🌹 Rose Type: English Shrub Rose
🧬 Breeder: David Austin® (United Kingdom)
🎨 Color: Rich apricot
🌸 Petal Count: Very full, double blooms
💠 Bloom Form: Classic English rosette
🔁 Flowering: Repeat bloomer from spring through frost
🧴 Fragrance: Strong tea fragrance with cedar and vanilla notes
🌿 Growth Type: Upright, bushy shrub rose
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA 5–11
📐 Spacing: 3′
↕️ Height: 4′–5′
↔️ Width: 3′–4′
Her naturally balanced growth makes her ideal for rose beds, borders, foundation plantings, and containers.
🛡️ Health & Suitability🌱 Root Stock: Own Root or Budded
💪 Disease Resistance: Excellent — strong vigor and healthy foliage
🌎 Regional Recommendations: Performs beautifully across most U.S. climates, including Northeast, Midwest, Southeast, West Coast, and Pacific Northwest
The Lady Gardener® is a rewarding rose that thrives with thoughtful, consistent care. I consider her medium maintenance, which reflects the care that allows her to perform at her full potential.
In humid climates, preventative fungicide treatments may help protect her foliage from black spot and powdery mildew. Full sun, proper spacing, and healthy soil all contribute to her long-term strength and vitality.
With proper care, she develops into a vigorous, long-lived shrub that blooms reliably throughout the growing season.
🌿 Landscape Uses
The Lady Gardener® brings warmth and refinement wherever she is planted. Her rich apricot blooms create softness while still providing visual presence.
She is especially beautiful in:
• Rose beds and mixed perennial borders
• Foundation plantings near entrances and walkways
• Cottage and romantic garden designs
• Wildlife-friendly plantings
• Large containers
• Group plantings where her color can fully unfold
Her warm tones blend effortlessly with both soft pastels and deeper garden palettes.
🌿 Companion Plants
The Lady Gardener® pairs beautifully with companions that enhance her warmth and romantic character.
• Catmint — softens her base and adds gentle contrast
• Lilac — creates layered fragrance and seasonal interest
• Coneflower — adds structure and extended seasonal beauty
These companions create a balanced, layered garden filled with life and movement.
🤍 Why Gracie Loves The Lady Gardener®The Lady Gardener® is a rose that brings warmth to the garden in a way that feels deeply personal. Her apricot blooms seem to hold light within them, and her fragrance is comforting and unforgettable.
She blooms generously and reliably, and her elegant presence elevates everything around her. She has a quiet strength that makes the garden feel established and complete.
The Lady Gardener® is a rose that invites you to slow down. She offers beauty not just in how she looks, but in how she makes the garden feel.
As with all living plants, roses naturally vary depending on climate, season, and growing conditions. This variation is part of what makes each garden uniquely your own.
