Winchester Cathedral’ is a refined and fragrant English Shrub rose bred by David Austin. A white sport of the popular ‘Mary Rose’, it produces abundant, medium-sized rosette blooms with a pure white tone—sometimes softly touched with pale pink, especially in cooler weather. Each flower features a classic, loosely cupped shape filled with 40–60 delicate petals.
This rose is celebrated not only for its timeless beauty but also for its strong, warm fragrance—a rich old rose scent with sweet hints of almond and honey. It blooms in flushes throughout the season, from late spring to fall, offering continuous charm in the garden.
The shrub itself is bushy and rounded, reaching about 4 feet in height and spread, with healthy, mid-green foliage. Ideal for borders, mixed plantings, or cottage-style gardens, ‘Winchester Cathedral’ brings elegance, grace, and scent to any setting. It thrives in full sun with well-drained soil and grows well in USDA zones 5–11.
This rose is a perfect choice for gardeners who appreciate classic English rose form, reliable reblooming, and a gently romantic atmosphere.
- Color: White and Cream
- Fragrance: Medium, Old Rose
- Family: English Shrub Rose
- Height: 4ft
- Width: 4tf
- Breeder: David Austin
- Flowering: Repeat Flowering
- Bloom Size: Medium
- Size: Medium Shrub
- Year of Introduction: 1988
- Petal Count: 60 petals
- Suitable for zones: 5 - 11
- Mixed Borders
- Pots and Containers
- Rose Border
- South
- East
- West
- Full Sunlight