About David Austin® Carding Mill® Potted Rose Bush

Rosa 'Auswest'  - Carding Mill® Rose

Carding Mill® is a rose that radiates warmth. Her blooms open in soft apricot tones, gradually revealing a deeper pink-apricot flush at the center with delicate cream edging as they mature. The coloring feels sun-kissed and layered, shifting gently as each bloom ages.

Her fragrance is beautifully distinctive — a true myrrh scent that is warm, refined, and unmistakably English. She blooms in generous flushes from late spring into fall, forming an upright, softly mounded shrub dressed in glossy, dark green foliage.

Carding Mill® has strong disease resistance and a naturally balanced shape, making her both reliable and remarkably easy to integrate into the garden.

She brings warmth, fragrance, and an effortless elegance that feels both classic and welcoming.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: English Shrub Rose
🧬 Breeder: David Austin® (United Kingdom)
🎨 Color: Soft apricot with pink-apricot center and cream edging
🌸 Petal Count: Full, double blooms
💠 Bloom Form: Classic English rosette
🔁 Flowering: Repeat bloomer from late spring through fall
🧴 Fragrance: Strong myrrh

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Upright, mounded shrub
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun to partial sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA 5–9
📐 Spacing: 2.5′
↕️ Height: 3′–4′
↔️ Width: 2′–3′

Her compact size makes her perfect for borders, rose beds, containers, and intimate garden spaces.

🛡️ Health & Suitability
🌱 Root Stock: Own Root or Budded
💪 Disease Resistance: Strong — vigorous growth and healthy foliage
🌎 Regional Recommendations: Performs beautifully in Northeast, Midwest, West Coast, Pacific Northwest, and Southeast

🧤 Maintenance Needs
Carding Mill® is considered medium maintenance, reflecting the standard care that allows roses to perform at their best.

In humid climates, preventative fungicide treatments may help protect her foliage from black spot and powdery mildew. Full sun, proper spacing, and healthy soil greatly enhance her vigor and resilience.

Occasional monitoring for pests such as aphids, thrips, mites, and leafhoppers will help maintain her health throughout the growing season.

🌿 Landscape Uses
Carding Mill® is wonderfully versatile and brings warmth to nearly any planting design.

She is especially beautiful in:
• Rose beds and mixed perennial borders
• Foundation plantings near entrances
• Cottage and romantic garden styles
• Wildlife-friendly gardens
• Large patio containers
• Group plantings for layered color

Her warm apricot tones blend effortlessly with both cool and warm palettes.

🌿 Companion Plants
Carding Mill® pairs beautifully with companions that enhance her glow and support pollinators.

• Lavender — adds cool contrast and fragrance harmony
• Yarrow — brings texture and resilience
• Coneflower — adds structure and extended seasonal interest

These companions create a balanced, layered garden filled with movement and life.

🤍 Why Gracie Loves Carding Mill®
Carding Mill® has a warmth that feels incredibly inviting. Her apricot blooms with their deeper center and cream edges shift beautifully as they mature, giving the plant a constantly evolving presence.

Her myrrh fragrance is classic and grounding, and her compact, upright habit makes her easy to place throughout the garden. She blooms generously and reliably, bringing softness and structure at the same time.

Carding Mill® is a rose that makes the garden feel sunlit, welcoming, and complete.

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.