The Poet‘s Wife Rose （Rosa 'The Poet's Wife'） | David Austin English Shrub Rose

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The Poet's Wife Rose

Rosa 'The Poet's Wife'

A David Austin English shrub rose with large, rich yellow, cupped blooms and an intense, sweet lemon fragrance that strengthens with age.

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Description

Rosa 'The Poet's Wife' （Auswhirl） is an award-winning English shrub rose from David Austin, celebrated for its rich lemon-yellow blooms that deepen in fragrance over time . Named in honor of the poet‘s creative muse, this luminous variety produces large, cupped, fully double flowers with over 70 petals that form a neat outer ring enclosing an informal inner cluster . The rich yellow coloration softens gracefully as flowers mature, creating depth and contrast in the garden . Blooming continuously from late spring through fall, it emits a strong, wonderfully rich fragrance with distinct lemon notes that becomes sweeter and more intense with age . Its glossy, rich green foliage provides an elegant backdrop, and with excellent repeat flowering and good disease resistance, it is a superb choice for borders, containers, and fragrant gardens .

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Foliage & Flowers: Glossy, rich green foliage on a rounded, bushy shrub; large (3.5-5 inches), cupped, fully double blooms with 70+ petals, opening rich yellow and fading to pale yellow; repeat flowering from late spring through fall.
Mature Height: 3-4 ft (can reach 4-6 ft in ideal conditions) .
Mature Spread: 3-4 ft .
Growth Rate: Moderate.
Hardiness Zones: USDA 5-11 .
Light Requirement: Full sun to partial sun .
Core Benefits: Very strong lemon fragrance, large double yellow blooms, repeat flowering, good disease resistance, compact habit.
Best Uses: Borders, containers, foundation plantings, cutting gardens, fragrance gardens, mixed plantings .

Faqs

Q: How large does The Poet's Wife Rose get?
A: It is a compact, rounded shrub, typically reaching 3-4 feet in height and spread, though it can grow 4-6 feet tall in ideal conditions .

Q: Is the fragrance strong?
A: Yes, it has a very strong, wonderfully rich fragrance with distinct lemon notes that becomes sweeter and stronger as the flowers age .

Q: Does it repeat bloom?
A: Yes, it is a repeat-flowering variety, producing flushes of blooms continuously from late spring through fall .

Q: Is it disease resistant?
A: Yes, it has good disease resistance, though regular maintenance may still be needed in humid climates .

Q: How much sun does it need?
A: For the best flowering and health, plant in full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily) .

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