Botanical profile
David Austin Rose 'The Generous Gardener'
The Rosa 'The Generous Gardener', an English rose by David Austin, is an elegant climbing variety appreciated for its delicately translucent, almost pearlescent pale pink flowers. Its flexible, slightly drooping habit allows it to be trained as a small climber on a trellis or pergola, or as a large free-standing shrub in a border. Its repeat flowering, generous from early summer until autumn, is accompanied by a rich fragrance combining notes of musk, myrrh, and old rose. Its healthy and abundant light green foliage highlights the delicacy of its semi-double flowers. Highly valued for its romantic and natural appearance, it attracts pollinators and fits perfectly into cottage or classic gardens.
Latin name
Rosa 'The Generous Gardener'
Common name
English Rose ‘The Generous Gardener’
Type
English rose
Family
Rosaceae
Care guide
Growing conditions
Light, soil, water and hardiness
Hardiness zone
Zone 5
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Fertilization
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
Foliage color
Shape
Garden structure
Size and growth
Height
13–15 ft (4–4.5 m)
Width
10 to 13 ft (3 to 4 m)
Growth rate
Moderate
Safe for pets
Pets
Attracts or supports pollinating insects
Pollinators
Flowers that attract butterflies
Butterflies
The availability of our trees changes with new arrivals and the seasons. Some varieties may only be available for a limited time depending on their natural cycle, nursery production or supplier availability. These product pages are here to guide and inspire your choices for the garden, landscaping projects or the creation of a durable privacy screen.
