AUSsaucer

AUSsaucer is a highly celebrated David Austin variety, treasured for its exquisite fragrance and lush, peach-toned blooms. The large, deeply cupped flowers open in soft apricot to peach-pink shades, with petals arranged in sumptuous rosettes that exude elegance and charm. The fragrance is one of the strongest in the Austin collection, rich and complex with fruity, apricot-like notes that have even been used in the world of fine perfume. ‘Evelyn’ is vigorous, free-flowering, and versatile, performing beautifully as a bushy shrub or trained as a short climber. With its repeat blooms and strong scent, it brings romance and distinction to any garden.

Key Features:

• Color: Soft apricot to peach-pink tones, paling toward the edges

• Fragrance: Exceptionally strong, rich, fruity fragrance with apricot notes

• Bloom Size: Very large, often 5+ inches across

• Bloom Form: Full, deeply cupped rosettes with many petals

• Plant Size: 4–5 feet as a shrub; 8–10 feet if trained as a climber

• Foliage: Healthy, mid-green leaves with a lush, full appearance

• Disease Resistance: Good; performs well with regular care

• Best Uses: Ideal for borders, focal plantings, cutting, or training as a short climber