AUSchild

Description:

The English Rose AUSchild is a dramatic David Austin variety, known among gardeners as “Fisherman’s Friend.” It stands out for its velvety, dark crimson-purple blooms and exceptionally strong old-rose fragrance. The flowers are full and deeply cupped, opening in generous flushes. With its upright growth and bold coloration, AUSchild brings a rich, classic look to borders and cutting gardens. This is also a notably thorny variety, with heavily armed canes that give it a rugged, traditional character, ideal for those who value both beauty and presence in the garden. Strong health and fairly relieable repeat flowering make it a standout among the darker-toned English roses.

Key Features:

Type: English Shrub

Color: Deep, velvety crimson-purple

Fragrance: Exceptionally strong, classic old-rose scent

Hardiness Zone: 

Size: 3.5–4.5 ft tall and 3–4 ft wide

Bloom Form: Deeply cupped, full rosettes with many petals

Blooming Habit: Occasional repeat in late summer/fall