The David Austin Susan Williams-EllisĀ® (Ausquirk) English shrub rose is a hardy, upright rose with a wealth of pure white blooms. It has layers of charming ruffled petals, that sit around golden yellow stamen to create striking floral displays. In addition to its wonderful blooms, it has a complex medium-strong old rose fragrance and an exceptionally long flowering season, which adds to its timeless appeal.
Known for its very healthy and robust growth, it is fully winter hardy and reliable to grow. It can be planted in a position of full sun or partial shade making it a versatile rose to enjoy in a range of garden spaces. Perfect for planting in mixed borders, rose borders, pots and containers, or it can be grown into a charming, scent-filled hedge.
Introduced in 2010, this English shrub rose was bred by David Austin and is named after the founder of Portmeirion Pottery, who was a great English rose enthusiast.
Plant details
- Breeder:Ā David Austin
- Rose type:Ā Shrub Rose
- Colour:Ā White
- Fragrance:Ā Medium-strong, Old Rose
- Bloom size:Ā Medium
- Flowering period:Ā June, July, August, September, October (Repeat flowering)
- Pot size:Ā 6-Litre
Growing conditions
- Soil moisture:Ā Moist but well drained
- Soil pH:Ā Acid, Alkaline, Neutral (suitable for all soil types)
- Hardiness:Ā Fully hardy
Best location
- Aspect:Ā North, East, South or West-facing
- Sunlight:Ā Full sun, Partial shade
Expected plant growth
- Plant height: Up to 1.1m (after 3 years)
- Plant width:Ā Up to 0.9m (after 3 years)
All measurements are approximate
How to care for your rose
To get the best floral display from your rose, plant it with a sprinkling ofĀ Mycorrhizal FungiĀ to help the roots to establish and encourage good plant health. We also recommend regular feeding, once in late March/early April and again in July with Rose Food.Ā Throughout its flowering season, regularly deadhead the spent blooms to encourage new buds to form.
(Images courtesy of David AustinĀ® Roses)
