Exceptionally tall and vigorous growing, David Austin Paul’s Himalayan Musk® is a rambling rose that can reach heights of up to 12m tall within a period of three years to quickly create impactful garden displays. This stunning rose produces small, delicate rosette-shaped pale pink flowers that appear in large sprays. These blooms are also enhanced by their strong Musk fragrance.
A once flowering rose, Paul’s Himalayan Musk will produce masses of flowers on its long flexible branches between June and July, creating a breath-taking and magnificent display. It is ideal for growing into large structures or large trees and can even be planted in shady areas. It also has the added benefit of attracting bees and other pollinators into your garden.
First introduced in 1876, this classic rose will produce substantial and breathtaking displays with a strong musk fragrance.
Plant details
- Grower: David Austin
- Rose type:Â Rambling Rose
- Colour: Pale Pink
- Fragrance: Strong, Musk
- Bloom size: Small
- Flowering period: June, July (Once flowering)
- Awards: Recipient of the Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit
- 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 12m (after 3 years)
- Plant size: Very tall rambler
All measurements are approximate
How to care for your rose
To get the best blooms from your Paul’s Himalayan Musk Rambling Rose, plant it with a sprinkling of David Austin Mycorrhizal Fungi to help the roots establish and encourage good plant health. We also recommend regular feeding with rose food, once in late March or early April and again in July.
(Images courtesy of David Austin® Roses)