Scepter’d Isle® (Ausland) is an upright shrub rose with charming light pink, cupped flowers and delicate yellow stamens.
The beautiful light pink blooms become paler towards the edges and have a strong Myrrh fragrance. It has an elegant and upright shape, holding its blooms gracefully above the foliage to create magnificent garden displays. A medium-size shrub, Scepter’d Isle is perfect for growing in a mixed border, a rose border or a large pot or container. It also has the added benefit of being a great way to attract bees and other pollinators into your garden.
Introduced in 1996 this English Shrub rose was bred by David Austin. Its name is taken from John of Gaunt’s speech expressing his love for England in Shakespeare’s Richard II.
Plant details
- Breeder: David Austin
- Rose type: Shrub Rose
- Colour: Light Pink
- Fragrance: Strong, Myrrh
- Bloom size: Medium
- Flowering period: June, July, August, September, October (Repeat flowering)
- Awards: Royal National Rose Society (RNRS) Henry Edland Award for fragrance
- 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 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 blooms from your David Austin Scepter’d Isle® rose, plant it with a sprinkling of David Austin Mycorrhizal Fungi to help the roots establish and encourage good plant health. Whilst this rose is in flower, regularly deadhead the spent blooms to encourage new bud growth.
For further guidance visit our Rose Care Tips and Advice Section.
(Images courtesy of David Austin® Roses)