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Grafted on Rosa Multiflora #1 Grade Bare-Root Rose

Susan William-Ellis™

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Exquisitely fragrant blooms with old rose and tea scent. Susan William-Ellis™ produces medium-sized, very double flowers in pure white with creamy centre that open in airy, delicate tufts as rosettes, ideal for beds, hedges, partial shade, and pollinator gardens. Belfast Most Fragrant Rose award-winner with exceptional winter hardiness, named for the founder of Portmeirion Pottery and English Rose enthusiast.

More About Susan William-Ellis™

Susan William-Ellis™ unfolds from white high-centered pointed buds with hints of green into medium-sized, very double blooms. Growing in clusters the rosettes reveal pure white petals with creamy centre that open in airy, delicate tufts. Very fragrant, exquisitely scented of old rose and tea, this Austin rose offers exceptional aromatic pleasure as the modern rose develops its historic variety charm with delicacy.
Growing Details

This continuous blooming shrub reaches 4 feet in height and 3 feet in width with an upright, bushy habit. Susan William-Ellis™ is clad in dark green leathery matte foliage and demonstrates good disease resistance. Highly winter hardy, thriving in CA Zones 3-5+ | USDA 2-4+ and beyond. Tolerates partial sunlight to full sun and adapts to all soil types. Suitable for beds, hedges, partial shade, and pollinator gardens.
Awards
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Bring exquisite fragrance and airy white beauty to your garden with Susan William-Ellis™.

  • Description

    Susan William-Ellis™ unfolds from white high-centered pointed buds with hints of green into medium-sized, very double blooms. Growing in clusters the rosettes reveal pure white petals with creamy centre that open in airy, delicate tufts. Very fragrant, exquisitely scented of old rose and tea, this Austin rose offers exceptional aromatic pleasure as the modern rose develops its historic variety charm with delicacy.


    Breeder: Austin    Introduced IN 2010

  • Growing Details

    This continuous blooming shrub reaches 4 feet in height and 3 feet in width with an upright, bushy habit. Susan William-Ellis™ is clad in dark green leathery matte foliage and demonstrates good disease resistance. Highly winter hardy, thriving in CA Zones 3-5+ | USDA 2-4+ and beyond. Tolerates partial sunlight to full sun and adapts to all soil types. Suitable for beds, hedges, partial shade, and pollinator gardens.

  • Characteristics

    • Classification: David Austin® Roses
    • Typical Plant Size: 4'h x 3'w | Upright | Bushy
    • Bloom Types: Rosette, Very Double (40+petals)
    • Bloom Size: Medium | 2" - 3"
    • Growing Zones: Highly Winter Hardy | CA Zones 3-5+ | USDA 2-4+
    • Fragrance Notes: Very Fragrant, Old Rose, Tea
    • Disease Resistance: Disease Resistant

  • Awards

    2013 Most Fragrant Rose / R.J. Frizzell Award, Belfast
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Susan William-Ellis™

Healthy, hardy, and grown with care in Canada, our roses are selected for their beauty, reliability, and strength.