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The Poet's Wife

English Shrub Rose Bred By David Austin

"The Poet's Wife," an English Shrub Rose bred by David Austin, is a captivating and fragrant addition to garden landscapes, featuring the following characteristics:

PLEASING BLOOM FORMATION: The blooms of "The Poet's Wife" are characterized by a most pleasing formation. They exhibit a neat outer ring of petals that encloses an informal group of petals within. This unique and well-structured arrangement adds to the overall visual appeal of the rose, creating a charming and distinctive bloom.

FRAGRANCE: One of the standout features of this rose is its strong and wonderfully rich fragrance. The scent carries a hint of lemon, contributing to a delightful olfactory experience. As the blooms age, the fragrance is described to become sweeter and stronger, creating an evolving and enchanting aroma in the garden.

BUSHY, ROUNDED SHRUB: "The Poet's Wife" forms a bushy and nicely rounded shrub, creating a well-balanced and aesthetically pleasing silhouette. The arching branches add a graceful aspect to the overall growth habit of the rose. This shrub-like form enhances its versatility in garden designs, allowing it to fit seamlessly into various settings.

SHINY FOLIAGE: The rose is adorned with rather shiny foliage, adding a touch of luster to the overall appearance. Healthy and glossy leaves not only contribute to the visual appeal of the plant but also suggest the rose's overall vitality.

Characteristics
  • Color: Yellow
  • Color Description: Bears rich yellow flowers, which pale over time. Their formation is most pleasing, having a neat outer ring of petals enclosing an informal group of petals within.
  • Fragrance: Strong, Fruity
  • Bloom size: Large
  • Breeder: David Austin
  • Suitable for zones: 10a, 10b, 11, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
  • Flowering: Repeat Flowering
  • Family: English Shrub Rose
  • Petal count: 77
  • Size: Medium Shrub
  • Height: 4ft
  • Width: 4ft
Ideal For:
  • Mixed Borders
  • Pots and Containers
  • Rose Border
  • Cutting
Growing Conditions:
  • South, East, North, West Facing
  • All soil types
  • Full Sunlight
  • Partial Sunlight
Origin Of Name Introduced in United Kingdom by David Austin Roses Limited (UK) in 2014 as 'The Poet's Wife'.