Carding Mill Rose (Rosa 'Carding Mill') | David Austin English Shrub Rose

1/6

Carding Mill Austin Rose

Rosa 'Carding Mill'

A David Austin English shrub rose with a warm blend of pink, apricot, and yellow blooms and a distinctive medium myrrh fragrance.

$149.90

Quality Guarantee

Free Delivery Over $199

+1 650-241-8858 (SMS ok)

Local Plant Delivery

Delivered by our local network

Current Nursery Inventory

Availability reflects current sourcing

Living Plants

Size, shape and branching naturally vary

Description

Rosa 'Carding Mill' (Auswest) is a beautiful, award-winning English Shrub Rose from David Austin, prized for its warm, multi-toned apricot-orange blooms and distinctive myrrh fragrance. The large, fully double, cup-shaped flowers contain up to 80 petals , opening in a soft blend of pink, apricot, and yellow that mingles to create an overall impression of warm, glowing orange . Held elegantly on straight, sturdy stems , these medium-sized (2-3.5 inches) blooms repeat flower in flushes from late spring through to early winter . An exceptionally healthy and vigorous rose , it forms a rounded, bushy, upright shrub of tidy habit with semi-glossy, disease-resistant foliage .

Quick Facts

Processed facts

Light: Full sun (at least 6 hours daily) .

Needs confirmation

Foliage & Flowers: Semi-glossy, deep green, disease-resistant foliage; large, fully double (80 petals), cupped, medium-sized (2-3.5 inches) blooms in a warm blend of pink, apricot, and yellow (appearing orange); medium myrrh fragrance; repeat flowering from late spring through fall .
Mature Height: 3-5 ft (0.9-1.5 m) .
Mature Spread: 2-4 ft (0.6-1.2 m) .
Growth Rate: Moderate.
Hardiness Zones: USDA 5-9 (some sources indicate zone 4b to 11) .
Core Benefits: Distinctive myrrh fragrance; warm, multi-toned apricot-orange blooms; good to strong disease resistance; compact, tidy, rounded shape ; reliable repeat flowering ; excellent for smaller gardens ; good for containers and cut flowers .
Best Uses: Mixed borders, containers, rose borders, small gardens, foundation plantings, low hedges, cutting gardens, fragrance gardens .

Faqs

Q: What is the fragrance like?
A: It has a distinctive medium myrrh fragrance, which is a complex, warm, and slightly anise-like scent unique to some David Austin roses .

Q: How large does Carding Mill Rose get?
A: It is a compact, rounded shrub that typically reaches 3-4 feet in height and 2-3 feet in spread, though it can grow up to 5 feet tall in some conditions .

Q: Does it have good disease resistance?
A: Yes, it is noted for having good to strong disease resistance, with deep green, healthy foliage that resists common rose ailments like black spot .

Q: Is it suitable for growing in a pot?
A: Yes, its compact size (3-4 ft) and tidy habit make it an excellent choice for growing in large containers or planters on patios and balconies .

Q: Is it a repeat bloomer?
A: Yes, it is a repeat-flowering rose, producing abundant flushes of blooms from late spring through to early winter .

Q: What is the best way to prune it?
A: Prune in late winter or early spring, removing dead, damaged, or diseased wood and cutting back the overall height by about one-third to one-half to maintain a compact, mounded shape .

📍 Primary Delivery Area · San Francisco Bay Area

Local delivery across the Bay Area — and beyond.

San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

Shop now

A good garden starts with the right size

Choose your starting point.

5 Gallon

A popular size for shrubs, screening plants and young trees. Large enough to make an immediate difference in the garden while still manageable for most residential projects.

Explore 5 Gallon Plants

Gallon describes the container size, not a guaranteed plant height. Individual plants vary. Contact our nursery for current measurements.

Discover More from Victory Nursery