David Austin Vanessa Bell® English Shrub Rose (6-Litre Pot)

A sublime showcase of the exquisite tea fragrance, David Austin Vanessa Bell has large clusters of pale yellow, scented flowers.

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Vanessa Bell® (Auseasel) is a bushy and upright English Shrub Rose, bred by David Austin. It has large clusters of medium sized yellow blooms, that have a delicate pale white edge. Each bloom has a wonderful medium-strong Tea fragrance, that is a showcase of the soft yet complex nature of this scent.

With its mix of soft yellow hues, this rose first emerges with attractive pink-tinged buds. As they open, it reveals yellow blooms with a rich yellow centre and pale white edges that accentuates and highlights the beauty of the flowers.

This rose is a versatile choice that can be grown in large pots and containers to add colour and interest to patio and seating areas, or grown as a scented rose hedge to add zoning and structure to garden displays.

This rose was bred by David Austin and introduced in 2017. It was named for the artist, designer and founding member of the Bloomsbury Group, Vanessa Bell – sister of the writer, Virginia Woolf.

Plant details

  • Breeder: David Austin
  • Rose type: Shrub Rose
  • Colour: Pale yellow
  • Fragrance: medium, 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: North, East, South or West-facing
  • Sunlight: Full sun, Partial shade

Expected plant growth

  • Plant height: Up to 1.1m (after 3 years)
  • Plant width: Up to 0.9m (after 3 years)

All measurements are approximate

How to care for your rose

To ensure you get the best from your David Austin Vanessa Bell shrub rose, add a sprinkling of Mycorrhizal Fungi to establish strong roots and encourage good plant health. Plant your rose in a position of full sun or partial shade, in moist but free draining soil. Throughout its flowering season, regularly deadhead the spent blooms to encourage new bud growth.

(Images courtesy of David Austin® Roses)

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