David Austin Rose 'Susan Williams-Ellis' (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: Fragrant rose, ‘Susan Williams-Ellis’
Family: Rosaceae
Category: Outdoor plant
Approximate height: 50cm
Pot diameter: 22cm (6Lt)

The Susan Williams-Ellis rose is charming and unpretentious, with the typical beauty of old roses. It is a pure white mutation of the ‘The Mayflower’ variety. The remarkable aspect of these two roses is that, as far as we know, they are completely disease-free. The fragrance, of medium to strong intensity, is characteristic of old roses. This rose is also extremely resistant to winter cold, displaying upright, dense and branching growth. It was named after Susan Williams-Ellis, designer and enthusiast of English roses. Together with her husband (Euan Cooper-Willis), Susan founded “Portmeirion Pottery” and painted some beautiful watercolors of these flowers.

‘Susan Williams-Ellis’ Rose Characteristics:
Flower color: White.
Fragrance: Medium-strong old rose scent.
Flower size: Medium (5-8cm diameter).
Height: Can reach 1.10m in height, being suitable for creating borders and garden beds, for growing in pots/planters, or for use in floral arrangements.

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.