Shrubs

English Rose 'The Mill on the Floss'

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Hardiness Zone 5

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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.

Rose David Austin 'The Mill on the Floss'

Soil and care

The rightconditions.

Fertilization Rose fertilizer for spring and summer

Bloom and dimensions

The completeprofile.

Bloom periodSummer
Flower colorPink
Foliage colorGlossy mid-green
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingSmall red rose hips late in the season if the faded flowers are kept
Maximum height4.6 ft (1.40 m)
Maximum width1.25 m (4.1 ft)
Growth rateModerate
Hardiness zoneZone 5
Minimum temperature-30°C

Its strengths, naturally.

Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies