Botanical profile

Rose David Austin 'Silas Marner'

Latin name
Rosa 'Silas Marner'
Common name
English Rose 'Silas Marner'
Type
English rose
Family
Rosaceae

Rosa 'Silas Marner', an English rose created by David Austin, charms with its rosette-shaped flowers of luminous medium pink, delicately nuanced and with romantic appeal. This shrub rose has a flexible and slightly spreading habit, ideal for beds, borders, or mixed country-style plantings. Its repeat flowering, abundant from early summer until autumn, diffuses a pleasant fragrance with fruity and old rose notes. Its healthy, slightly glossy green foliage highlights its elegant flowers while offering good disease resistance. Easy to integrate into different garden styles, it promotes biodiversity by attracting pollinators. This cultivar combines refined aesthetics with moderate maintenance, suitable for both amateur gardeners and English rose enthusiasts alike.

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
Pink
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
3.6 ft (1.10 m)
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.