David Austin Wisley 2008® (Ausbreeze) is an English shrub rose with perfect rosette-shaped flowers that form shallow cups in a delicate shade of light pink. A repeat flowering delight, each bloom has a wonderful light fruity fragrance, that is an uplifting scent to enjoy on a summer’s day.
The exquisite flowers are a wonderful addition to mixed borders, adding a touch of timeless charm and beauty. This rose also makes an excellent cut flower to admire in fragrance-filled displays around the home.
This charming English rose was introduced in 2008 and is named for the Royal Horticultural Society Garden at Wisley, which features a collection of English roses.
Plant details
- Breeder: David Austin Roses
- Rose type: Shrub Rose
- Colour: Light Pink
- Fragrance: Light, fruity
- Bloom size: Medium
- Flowering period: June, July, August, September, October (Repeat flowering)
- Awards: First prize for Landscaping Rose at the 2009 Barcelona Trials
- 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 1.4 (after 3 years)
- Plant width: Up to 1.4m (after 3 years)
All measurements are approximate
How to care for your rose
To get the best blooms from your Wisely 2008 shrub rose, plant it with a sprinkling of David Austin Mycorrhizal Fungi to help the roots establish and encourage good plant health. Regularly feed your rose with rose food, once in late March or early April and again in July. Whilst this rose is in flower, regularly deadhead the spent blooms to encourage new bud growth.
(Images courtesy of David Austin® Roses)