PL#1564
David Austin Brother Cadfael
Rosa 'AUSglobe'
About David Austin® Brother Cadfael® Potted Rose Bush Rosa ‘AUSglobe’ — David Austin® Brother Cadfael® 🧬 Breeder: David C. H. Austin 🌹 A breathtaking English Shrub rose with enormous, deeply cupped blooms and one of the most powerful fragrances in the garden. Brother Cadfael® is an unforgettable English rose, celebrated for its extraordinarily large, soft pink blooms that open into deeply cupped, peony-like rosettes. Each flower is filled with layers upon layers of delicate petals, creating a lush, romantic presence that feels almost antique. What truly sets this rose apart is its exceptional fragrance—rich, old-rose perfume with hints of fruit that fills the air and lingers beautifully in the garden. 💐 Plant & Flower Traits 🌹 Rose Type: English Shrub Rose 🎨 Color: Soft, warm pink with gentle tonal variation 🌸 Bloom Form: Very large, deeply cupped rosettes 🌼 Petal Count: Approximately 100+ petals 🌼 Fragrance: Strong, rich old-rose fragrance with fruity notes 🔁 Flowering Habit: Repeat flowering from late spring through fall 🌿 Foliage: Large, mid-green leaves with a soft, classic texture 🏡 Growth & Garden Habits 🌱 Growth Habit: Vigorous, upright shrub with arching canes ↕️ Height: Approximately 4–5 ft ↔️ Width: Approximately 3–4 ft ☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun for best flowering and fragrance 🛡️ Garden Use: Back of borders, statement plantings, cutting gardens, and romantic landscapes 💛 Why Grace Rose Farm Loves It Brother Cadfael® is one of those roses that stops you in your tracks. The blooms are truly massive —the kind you instinctively cup in your hands—and the fragrance is unforgettable. It brings that lush, storybook garden feeling, like stepping into an old English abbey garden in full bloom. If you’re looking for a rose that delivers both visual drama and deep, classic fragrance, this is one of the finest choices you can plant. 🌿 Growing & Care Recommendations Planting Site: Full sun with rich, well-drained soil Spacing: Give room for its vigorous, arching growth habit Watering: Regular watering, especially during establishment and peak bloom Pruning: Light shaping in early spring; remove spent blooms to encourage repeat flowering Maintenance: Moderate — thrives with attentive care and rewards with spectacular blooms
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- Genus
- Rosa
- Species
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- Cultivar
- AUSglobe
- Trade name
- David Austin Brother Cadfael
- Hardiness zones
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- Mature height
- 4–5 ft
- Mature width
- 3–4 ft
- Description
- About David Austin® Brother Cadfael® Potted Rose Bush Rosa ‘AUSglobe’ — David Austin® Brother Cadfael® 🧬 Breeder: David C. H. Austin 🌹 A breathtaking English Shrub rose with enormous, deeply cupped blooms and one of the most powerful fragrances in the garden. Brother Cadfael® is an unforgettable English rose, celebrated for its extraordinarily large, soft pink blooms that open into deeply cupped, peony-like rosettes. Each flower is filled with layers upon layers of delicate petals, creating a lush, romantic presence that feels almost antique. What truly sets this rose apart is its exceptional fragrance—rich, old-rose perfume with hints of fruit that fills the air and lingers beautifully in the garden. 💐 Plant & Flower Traits 🌹 Rose Type: English Shrub Rose 🎨 Color: Soft, warm pink with gentle tonal variation 🌸 Bloom Form: Very large, deeply cupped rosettes 🌼 Petal Count: Approximately 100+ petals 🌼 Fragrance: Strong, rich old-rose fragrance with fruity notes 🔁 Flowering Habit: Repeat flowering from late spring through fall 🌿 Foliage: Large, mid-green leaves with a soft, classic texture 🏡 Growth & Garden Habits 🌱 Growth Habit: Vigorous, upright shrub with arching canes ↕️ Height: Approximately 4–5 ft ↔️ Width: Approximately 3–4 ft ☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun for best flowering and fragrance 🛡️ Garden Use: Back of borders, statement plantings, cutting gardens, and romantic landscapes 💛 Why Grace Rose Farm Loves It Brother Cadfael® is one of those roses that stops you in your tracks. The blooms are truly massive —the kind you instinctively cup in your hands—and the fragrance is unforgettable. It brings that lush, storybook garden feeling, like stepping into an old English abbey garden in full bloom. If you’re looking for a rose that delivers both visual drama and deep, classic fragrance, this is one of the finest choices you can plant. 🌿 Growing & Care Recommendations Planting Site: Full sun with rich, well-drained soil Spacing: Give room for its vigorous, arching growth habit Watering: Regular watering, especially during establishment and peak bloom Pruning: Light shaping in early spring; remove spent blooms to encourage repeat flowering Maintenance: Moderate — thrives with attentive care and rewards with spectacular blooms
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