A striking rose with vibrant coppery orange-red blooms, David Austin Summer SongĀ® (Austango) English Shrub Rose is an unforgettable variety. The flowers have a slightly ruffled, cup shaped appearance and a wonderful strong Tea fragrance that fills the summer garden.
Summer Song is a bushy, upright shrub that grows to about 4 feet tall and wide. It is repeat-flowering, meaning it will bloom throughout the season. Summer Song is also very disease-resistant, making it a low-maintenance choice for your garden. It is a wonderful addition to a mixed border but also looks magnificent in cut flower displays around the home.
This rose that will add a touch of warmth and vibrancy to your garden. It is easy to care for and will reward you with beautiful blooms for many years to come.
Plant details
- Breeder: David Austin
- Rose type: Shrub Rose
- Colour: Orange-red
- Fragrance: Strong, Tea
- Bloom size: Medium
- Flowering period: May, 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: East, South or West-facing
- Sunlight: Full sun
Expected plant growth
- Plant height: Up to 1.25m (after 3 years)
- Plant width: Up to 1.25m (after 3 years)
All measurements are approximate
How to care for your rose
To get the best from your David Austin Summer Song rose, plant it with a sprinkling of David Austin Mycorrhizal Fungi around the base to help the roots establish and encourage good plant health. We also recommend regularly feeding your rose with rose food, once in late March or early April and again in July. Whilst this rose is in flower, deadhead the spent blooms to encourage new bud growth.
(Images courtesy of David AustinĀ® Roses)