Botanical profile

David Austin Rose 'The Lady Gardener'

Latin name
Rosa 'The Lady Gardener'
Common name
English Rose 'The Lady Gardener'
Type
English rose
Family
Rosaceae

The ‘The Lady Gardener’ Rose, an English rose created by David Austin, is a refined variety with large, double flowers in a warm apricot, delicately nuanced with orange and peach tones. Its bushy, dense, and well-structured habit makes it an excellent choice for beds, borders, or as a stand-alone plant. Its repeat flowering, abundant from early summer until the first frosts, is accompanied by a rich and gourmet fragrance with notes of tea and ripe fruit. The dark green, healthy, and slightly glossy foliage highlights its opulent flowers while ensuring good disease resistance. Very floriferous and easy to care for, this rose attracts pollinators and brings a warm and elegant touch to all garden styles.

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
1.25 m (4.1 ft)
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.