David Austin rose 'Kew Gardens' (22 cm pot)

A rose bush is essential in any garden, terrace, or balcony. These are extraordinary shrub plants—always elegant and highly versatile—fitting many styles, adapting well to different soil types, and, besides a few hours of direct sun a day, needing little else to beautify gardens, beds, and planters. The famous English “David Austin” roses—bred by David Austin himself—combine the beauty and fragrance of old roses with the resilience and repeat flowering of modern roses, resulting in lush rosette-shaped blooms with many petals, varied colours, and intense fragrances (such as myrrh, fruit, tea, and more). These roses are highly prized for their timeless beauty, fragrance, and ability to flower abundantly, bringing a touch of romance and sophistication to green spaces from spring/summer through to autumn.

Scientific name: Rosa spp.
Variety/cultivar name: Fragrant shrub rose ‘Kew Gardens’
Family: Rosaceae
Category: Outdoor plant
Approx. height: 50 cm
Pot diameter: 22 cm (6 L)

With its small, simple flowers gathered in large hydrangea-like clusters, produced almost continuously from early summer to autumn, this rose—evoking natural, simple, spontaneous beauty—will delight any lover of flowers and country-style décor. Soft apricot buds open into pure white flowers, with a faint hint of soft lemon behind the stamens. It’s extremely robust and almost thornless. Growth is dense and somewhat upright. Another special feature is that its flowers are very attractive to bees and other pollinators, supporting honey production and biodiversity. This beautiful rose from the David Austin collection was named to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Royal Botanic Gardens, “Kew”, in London. Recently, the rose garden behind the famous “Palm House” was replanted, restoring the 1848 layout and filling it with a magnificent mix of English roses, old roses, and shrub roses.

‘Kew Gardens’ Rose characteristics:
Flower colour: White, with a faint hint of soft lemon behind the stamens.
Fragrance: Old-rose scent, light to medium intensity.
Flower size: Small (2–5 cm diameter).
Height: Can reach 1.25 m, ideal for pots or planters, creating beds and garden borders, and perfect for landscaping in a wilder, rustic, or country style.

CUIDADOS
Light: Full sun (without around 4 hours of direct sun/day, it won’t flower well).
Temperature: Roses are well adapted to our temperate climate. They like temperatures between 15°C and 28°C, 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—outdoors, let the rain do the job (water only if there’s a prolonged dry spell).
Fertilising: Use a rose fertiliser in spring–summer, following the instructions on the product label.
Pruning: Like most roses, this variety also handles pruning well. Remove dry/damaged branches and faded flowers to encourage blooming and keep the desired shape. Prune in late winter or early spring.
Soil: They adapt well to various soil/substrate types, as long as they’re light and rich in organic matter (they love humus). Soil should be well-draining, as they don’t tolerate waterlogging.
Pet Friendly: Most rose bushes themselves aren’t considered toxic to pets. However, if ingested, the thorns can cause serious injury.

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

WARNING! Representative photo – the image shown is of a specimen in stock at the time the product was added to the online catalogue, and is therefore for 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.