David Austin Rose 'Emily Bronte' (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 outdoor spaces, from spring/summer through to autumn.

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

The Emily Brontë rose is exceptionally beautiful, producing distinctive, elegant, flat-shaped flowers. Each displays a delicate soft pink tone, with the smaller central petals intensifying to a rich apricot shade, surrounding deeply set stamens. The intense tea fragrance evolves into old rose notes, with delicious hints of lemon and grapefruit. Forms a dense shrub with vigorous, healthy, upright growth. The Brontë Society asked David Austin Roses to name this rose to celebrate the bicentenary of novelist Emily Brontë’s birth. Her incredible novel, “Wuthering Heights”, was published in 1847, a year before her untimely death at the age of 30. It is a work that shows us beauty and darkness, centered on the relationship between Cathy Earnshaw and Heathcliff, captivating with the intensity of human emotions, where Emily Brontë’s passionate writing transforms a story of love, obsession and revenge into a profound and poetic portrait of the soul.

‘Emily Brontë’ Rose Characteristics:
Flower color: Soft pink with apricot tones, fading to cream.
Fragrance: Tea and old rose aroma with a fruity touch, strong intensity.
Flower size: Large (8-12cm diameter).
Height: Can reach 1.25m in height, suitable for creating borders and garden beds, or planting in pots/planters.

CUIDADOS
Light: Full sun (without about 4 hours of direct sun/day, it won’t 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 don’t 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 fungi from appearing 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.