Rosa 'Kew Gardens'
(Rose 'Kew Gardens')
Family - Rosaceae
Category - Rose
Origin - Raised in England
Discovered By - Bred by David Austin Roses
Year of Introduction - 2009
Season of Interest - Spring, Summer, Autumn
Hardiness - H6
Height - 1.2m
Width - 1.2m
Location - The White Garden
Description: A Modern Shrub rose with an upright, rounded habit. Glossy mid-green, pinnate leaves have ovate to oval leaflets with finely toothed margins. Pale apricot buds open to small, single creamy white flowers. Each flower has a prominent central cluster of golden yellow stamens. The flowers are produced, continuously, from early summer into late autumn and are followed by small red hips. The Blooms are attractive to bees and butterflies. David Austin named this rose in honour of the 250th anniversary of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
The correct botanical name for this rose is Rosa 'Ausfence', 'Kew Gardens' is a trademark or preferred selling name.
Flower:
Pale apricot buds open to small, single, flat rose flowers that are creamy white. Each bloom has a prominent central cluster of golden yellow stamens. The flowers are held in large clusters and are produced, continuously, from June into November. The blooms are lightly scented and followed by small red hips.
Flower colour: White
Flower shape: Flat rose flowers in clusters
Flowering time: June, July, August, September, October, November
Foliage:
Glossy mid-green, pinnate leaves have ovate to oval leaflets with serrate margins. The new growth emerges red in spring. The leaves are Alternately arranged on upright stems with few prickles.
Foliage Senescence: Deciduous
Foliage Shape: Pinnate with ovate to oval leaflets
Propagation:
Plant Breeder's Rights (PBR). Unlicensed propagation is prohibited.
Cultivation:
Best in full sun to partial shade in fertile, moisture retentive soil that is well drained.