About David Austin® Strawberry Hill® Climbing Potted Rose

Rosa 'Ausrimini'  - Strawberry Hill® Climbing Rose PP 18,716

Strawberry Hill® is one of the most joyful climbing roses you can grow. Her blooms are beautifully cupped and fully double, opening in luminous shades of clear pink that feel fresh and uplifting. She flowers in generous clusters, creating waves of color that carry from late spring well into fall.

Her fragrance is extraordinary. It is a strong myrrh scent layered with heather honey and a bright hint of lemon, creating a perfume that feels rich yet sparkling. This is a rose you plant where you can experience her fully — near an arbor, pathway, or garden seat where her fragrance can drift through the air.

She grows as a short, compact climber with glossy, deep green foliage and a naturally manageable habit. Strawberry Hill® brings vertical softness and movement to the garden without overwhelming the space.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: English Climbing Rose
🧬 Breeder: David Austin® (United Kingdom)
🎨 Color: Clear pink
🌸 Petal Count: Very full, double blooms
💠 Bloom Form: Cupped English rosette
🔁 Flowering: Continuous clusters from late spring through fall
🧴 Fragrance: Strong myrrh with heather honey and lemon

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Compact climbing shrub
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA 4–11
📐 Spacing: 4′
↕️ Height: 8′–10′
↔️ Width: 3′–5′
🌍 Origins: Asia, Europe

Strawberry Hill® is ideal for trellises, arches, walls, and garden structures where her compact climbing habit creates graceful vertical beauty.

🛡️ Health & Suitability
🌱 Root Stock: Own Root or Budded
💪 Disease Resistance: Good — glossy foliage and strong vigor
🌎 Regional Recommendations: Performs beautifully across most U.S. climates, including Northeast, Midwest, Southeast, West Coast, and Pacific Northwest

🧤 Maintenance Needs
Strawberry Hill® is considered medium maintenance, reflecting the standard care required for climbing roses to perform at their best.

In humid climates, preventative fungicide treatments may help protect foliage from black spot and powdery mildew. Proper airflow, full sun exposure, and healthy soil are essential for long-term vigor.

Occasional monitoring for pests such as aphids, thrips, mites, and leafhoppers will help maintain her health and beauty.

🌿 Landscape Uses
Strawberry Hill® brings height, fragrance, and softness to the garden.

She is especially beautiful when trained on:
• Garden arches and entryways
• Trellises and fences
• Pergolas and obelisks
• Foundation plantings with vertical support
• Cottage-style borders
• Large containers with climbing support

Her bright pink blooms add freshness and movement to layered plantings.

🌿 Companion Plants
Strawberry Hill® pairs beautifully with companions that soften her base and enhance her fragrance.

• Catmint — adds cool-toned contrast and movement
• Lilac — layers additional fragrance and structure
• Coneflower — brings balance and seasonal continuity

These companions create a layered, abundant garden filled with pollinators and color.

🤍 Why Gracie Loves Strawberry Hill®
Strawberry Hill® is one of those climbers that feels uplifting every time she blooms. Her clear pink color is fresh and joyful, and her fragrance — myrrh, honey, and lemon — is completely captivating.

I love her manageable climbing habit. She gives you all the romance of a climber without overwhelming the space. She brings height, softness, and scent all at once.

Strawberry Hill® is a rose that makes the garden feel alive, fragrant, and beautifully layered from spring through fall.

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.