Pépinière.ca | English rose 'The Poet's Wife'

Latin name

Rosa 'The Poet's Wife'

Common name

English Rose ‘The Poet's Wife’

Type

Flowering shrub

Family

Rosaceae

Rosa ‘The Poet’s Wife’, commonly known as the English rose ‘The Poet’s Wife’, is a romantic David Austin-style variety renowned for its powerful fragrance and bright blooms. Its rounded, dense, bushy habit bears large, double, rosette-shaped flowers of a rich, deep yellow, which lighten slightly with age without losing their intensity. Highly fragrant, they diffuse an intense scent with fresh notes of ripe lemon, perceptible from several paces away and ideal near terraces. Flowering from early summer until the first frosts, this rose brings sparkle and elegance to borders, flowerbeds or low hedges. Its glossy medium green foliage highlights the richness of its colour. Rosa ‘The Poet’s Wife’ attracts pollinating insects and lends warmth and sophistication to landscape designs.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone

Zone 5

Exposure

Full sun or at least 6 hours of direct sun per day.

Watering

Water regularly, especially during the first year. Then, water during periods of heat or drought.

Fertilization

Fertilize in spring with a rose or flowering plant fertilizer. Repeat every 4 to 6 weeks until mid-August. Do not fertilize after this time to allow the plant to fully enter dormancy.

Soil type

Rich, well-drained soil

Minimum temperature

'-30°C

Blooming period

June to September

Flower color

Lemon yellow

Fruiting

Small red rose hips late in the season if the faded flowers are kept

Foliage color

Green

Foliage type

Obsolete

Shape

Rounded bush

Height

4 ft (1.2 m)

Width

100 cm (3.5 feet)

Growth rate

Average

Pets

Pollinators

Butterflies

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.