Botanical profile

David Austin Rose 'Emily Brontë'

Latin name
Rose 'Emily Brontë'
Common name
English Rose ‘Emily Brontë’
Type
English rose
Family
Rosaceae

The English rose 'Emily Brontë', bred by David Austin, is a refined shrub variety appreciated for its natural elegance and generous blooms. Its flat, delicately open flowers reveal petals of soft pink with apricot and cream undertones, creating a gentle and luminous effect in the garden. They exude a pleasant fragrance with slightly fruity tea notes, adding a subtle sensory dimension. Its repeat flowering extends from early summer to autumn, ensuring continuous display. Its bushy, harmonious, and well-balanced habit makes it ideal for beds, borders, or as a specimen plant. Its healthy green foliage enhances its appeal, making this rose both an aesthetic and reliable choice for landscape designs.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 5
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Regular, keeping the soil slightly damp without overwatering
Fertilization
Rose fertilizer for spring and summer
Soil type
Rich, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral
Minimum temperature
-30°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Summer
Flower color
Apricot
Fruiting
Small red rose hips late in the season if the faded flowers are kept
Foliage color
Glossy mid-green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Shrubby
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
1.25 m (4.1 ft)
Width
3.6 ft (1.10 m)
Growth rate
Moderate
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

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.