Botanical profile

Rose David Austin 'The Mill on the Floss'

Latin name
Rosa 'The Mill on the Floss'
Common name
English Rose 'The Mill on the Floss'
Type
English rose
Family
Rosaceae

Rosa 'The Mill on the Floss', a David Austin English rose, captivates with its delicate, luminous soft pink flowers, whose petals are finely arranged in a style reminiscent of old roses. This shrub rose, with its flexible and harmonious bushy habit, fits perfectly into flowerbeds, borders, and romantic gardens. Its repeat flowering, abundant from early summer until the first frosts, is accompanied by a sweet and refined fragrance with floral notes. Its healthy, slightly matte green foliage highlights the delicacy of its flowers while offering good disease resistance. Easy to grow, it attracts pollinators and contributes to biodiversity, while adding elegance and softness to 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
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
4.6 ft (1.40 m)
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

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