An elegant and highly fragrant climbing rose, David Austin Claire Austin® is a gardeners’ favorite, which is loved for its creamy white flowers and strong Myrrh scent. It is a robust and reliable variety, with vigorous growth that will reach heights of up to eight feet. Perfect for creating long-lasting and impactful garden displays, it will repeat-flower so you can enjoy a cascade of blooms from late spring through to early winter.
The medium cupped-shaped flowers have a strong Myrrh fragrance with a hint of vanilla and heliotrope and are complemented by beautiful matt green foliage. It is perfect for covering large walls or fences, growing over doorways and through garden arches, obelisks, pillars making it a versatile addition to a range of garden spaces.
Introduced in 2007, this rose was bred by David Austin and is named after his daughter.
Plant details
- Breeder:Â David Austin Roses
- Rose type:Â English climbing rose
- Colour: Creamy white
- Fragrance: Strong, Myrrh
- Bloom size: Medium
- Flowering period: June, July, August, September, October (Repeat flowering)
- Pot size: 6-Litre
Growing conditions
- Soil moisture: Moist but well drained
- Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral (suitable for all soil types)
- Hardiness: Fully hardy
Best location
- Aspect: North, East, South or West-facing
- Sunlight: Full sun, Partial shade
Expected plant growth
- Plant height: Up to 3.75m (after 3 years)
- Plant size: Medium climber
All measurements are approximate
How to care for your rose
The David Austin Claire Austin climbing rose is easy to care for and will flourish in a position with full sun, but it can tolerate partial shade. To ensure you get the best floral display, apply a sprinkling of Mycorrhizal Fungi when planting to help to establish roots and encourage good plant health. Regularly deadhead your rose throughout its flowering season to encourage new buds to form.