David Austin Rose 'Donnahue' (22cm pot)

A rose bush is essential in any garden, terrace or balcony. They are extraordinary shrubs, always elegant and very versatile as they fit various styles, adapt well to different soil types and, apart from a few hours of direct sun per day, need little else to beautify gardens, beds and planters. The famous “David Austin” English roses – created by the man himself – combine the beauty and fragrance of old roses with the resilience and continuous flowering of modern roses, resulting in exuberant rosette-shaped flowers with many petals, varied colors and intense fragrances (such as myrrh, fruits, tea, among others). These roses are highly appreciated for their timeless beauty, fragrance and ability to bloom abundantly, bringing a touch of romance and sophistication to green spaces, from spring/summer through to autumn.

Scientific name: Rosa spp.
Variety/cultivar name: Scented rose, ‘Dannahue’
Family: Rosaceae
Category: Outdoor plant
Approximate height: 50cm
Pot diameter: 22cm (6Lt)

The Dannahue rose has a compact and well-defined growth habit, forming an upright and dense shrub that flowers with great vibrancy. This characterful rose adapts perfectly to pot cultivation, against walls or fences, as well as in shadier areas, making it the ideal rose for city dwellers with a modern lifestyle. The medium and voluptuous fragrance is fresh and vibrant, with notes of lemon, lychees and fresh apricots. The flowers this rose produces are very attractive to bees and other pollinators, contributing to honey production and biodiversity. Another important fact related to this David Austin variety is that £10,000 from sales is donated to “Grow2Know” – a non-profit organization that promotes a more inclusive environment in the horticulture sector, aiming to reconnect people with each other and with nature. In 2022, David Austin was deeply impressed by a garden at the “RHS Chelsea Flower Show” entitled “Hands off Mangrove”, created by “Grow2Know”. The garden (designed by Danny Clarke, together with “Grow2Know” founder Tayshan Hayden-Smith), powerfully united two pressing issues: social injustice and global deforestation. Touched by Danny’s commitment to making gardening more accessible and inclusive, this rose – designed for urban environments – proved the perfect match to share the power that the practice and passion for gardening can have, allowing roses to flourish in any landscape.

‘Dannahue’ Rose Characteristics:
Flower color: Apricot.
Fragrance: Fruity aroma, medium intensity.
Flower size: Medium (5-8cm diameter).
Height: Can reach up to 1.10m in height, making it suitable for creating borders and garden beds, or planting in pots and planters.

CUIDADOS
Light: Full sun (without about 4 hours of direct sun/day, it will not flower well).
Temperature: Roses are well adapted to our temperate climate. They enjoy temperatures between 15ºC to 28ºC but tolerate lower temperatures well (down to -20°C).
Watering: Moderate – after planting, in the first summer and during flowering periods. Reduce watering in winter – when outdoors, let the rain take care of watering (only water if a prolonged dry period occurs).
Fertilization: Use fertilizer suitable for roses, in spring-summer, following the instructions on the product label.
Pruning: Like most roses, this variety also tolerates pruning well. Remove dry/damaged branches and wilted flowers, promoting flowering and maintaining the desired shape. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring.
Soil: They adapt well to various soil/substrate types, as long as they are light and rich in organic matter (they love humus). The soil should be well-drained as they cannot tolerate waterlogging.
Pet Friendly: Most roses themselves are not considered toxic plants for pets. However, if ingested, the thorns can cause serious injuries.

Tip: Roses don’t like excessive wind exposure, but the chosen location should be airy to prevent the appearance of fungi on leaves and flowers.

WARNING! Representative photograph – the image shown is of a specimen in stock at the time the product was added to the online catalog, so it is a reference. A planta fornecida será similar à da foto sendo que, dependendo da fase do ciclo vegetativo em que se encontre, poderá variar na forma, aparência ou tamanho (ex: outra tonalidade de folha, com ou sem flor/fruto, etc). A altura referida inclui o vaso plástico que se vê na fotografia.