St. Swithun

(Auswith)

Category: English Roses (English Rose Collection)
Bred By: David Austin
Colour: Medium Pink
Flower Type: Double/Full Bloom
Size: Medium Shrub, Short Climber (4 ft. x 3 ft.)
Hardiness: Hardy
Fragrance: Strong
Repeating: Excellent

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A beautiful rose with very large, saucer-like flowers filled with over a hundred small, frilly petals; the petals in each bloom are arranged around a central button eye. 

The blooms are a lovely shade of pure soft pink at the centre, gradually fading to palest pink at the edges. 
It flowers freely and repeats very quickly. 

There is a strong pure myrrh fragrance. 

A vigorous variety, ‘St. Swithun’ forms a tall shrub with slightly stiff, bushy growth – ideal for the back of the border. The greyish-green leaves are large, smooth and highly disease-resistant. It is particularly tough, reliable and healthy. 

Named after St. Swithun, Bishop of Winchester.