Rosa 'Susan Williams-ellis'
(Rose 'Susan Williams-Ellis')

Family - Rosaceae
Category - Rose
Hybrid Parents - A sport of Rosa 'The Mayflower'
Origin - Bred in England
Discovered By - Bred by David Austin Roses
Year of Introduction - 2010
Season of Interest - Spring, Summer, Autumn
Hardiness - H6
Height - 1.2m
Width - 1m
Location - The White Garden

Description: A Shrub rose with an upright, bushy habit. Mid to dark green, pinnate leaves have ovate to Elliptic leaflets with finely toothed margins. Fully double, Rosette-shaped rose flowers are pure white and highly scented. The flowers are held in clusters and produced, repeatedly, from early summer into late autumn. Excellent for use as cut flowers.

The correct botanical name is Rosa 'Ausquirk'. 'Susan Williams-Ellis' is a trademark or preferred selling name.

Flower:

Fully double rosette-shaped rose flowers are pure white and have a strong fragrance. The flowers are held in clusters and produced, repeatedly, from June into November.

Flower colour: White

Flower shape: Rosette-shaped rose flowers in clusters

Flowering time: June, July, August, September, October, November

Foliage:

Mid to dark green, pinnate leaves have ovate to Elliptic leaflets with serrate margins. The new growth emerges red in spring. The leaves are Alternately arranged on upright, prickly stems.

Foliage Senescence: Deciduous

Foliage Shape: Pinnate with ovate to elliptic leaflets

Propagation:

Plant Breeder's Rights (PBR). Unlicensed propagation is prohibited.

Cultivation:

Best in full sun or partial shade in fertile, moisture retentive soil that is well drained.