AUSbite - Spirit of Freedom

Description:
The Spirit of Freedom English Rose (Ausbite) is a sumptuous David Austin variety, treasured for its old-world elegance and remarkable abundance of petals. Each massive bloom can hold nearly 200 petals, forming deep, cupped rosettes in soft shades of lilac-pink that fade into a delicate lavender blush. The fragrance is powerful and complex, combining fruity notes with hints of myrrh and traditional old rose. In U.S. gardens, ‘Spirit of Freedom’ is easily trained as a climber, creating a romantic cascade of blooms along trellises, arches, or walls. Its vigorous, arching growth and profusion of blossoms make it a captivating centerpiece in any landscape.

Key Features:

Type: Climber; can be trained as a shrub

Color: Soft lilac-pink, fading to lavender blush as blooms mature

Fragrance: Strong, rich blend of fruity, myrrh, and old rose tones

Hardiness Zone: 5-11

Size: Grows 5–6 feet as a shrub; 8–12 feet when trained as a climber in U.S. gardens

Bloom Form: Full rosettes with nearly 200 petals per flower

Blooming Habit: Blooms in flushes throughout the season