PL#1758
David Austin Windermere
Rosa 'AUShomer'
About David Austin® Windermere Potted Rose Bush Rosa ‘AUShomer’ PPAF Windermere Windermere is an elegant English Shrub Rose introduced by David Austin in 2007. Named after the largest lake in England’s Lake District, it opens as rich creamy-yellow buds that fade to ivory-white in full sun, revealing full, cupped, cabbage-shaped blooms. A deliciously fruity fragrance with a citrus hint delights the senses, while the tidy, compact shrub habit and excellent health make it a standout in a range of garden settings. 💐 Plant & Flower Traits 🌹 Rose Type: English Shrub Rose (David Austin) 🧬 Breeder: David Austin (UK) 🎨 Color: Creamy yellow aging to ivory‑white 🌸 Petal Count: ~80–85 petals 💠 Bloom Form: Very full, cupped, rounded (cabbage‑shaped) blooms in clusters 📏 Bloom Size: Medium (~3") 🔁 Flowering: Repeat bloomer from late spring through fall 🏺 Vase Life: Good when cut at bud stage 🧴 Fragrance: Medium‑strong fruity fragrance with a hint of citrus 🏡 Growth & Garden Habits 🌿 Growth Type: Neat, compact, well-branched shrub ☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun for best performance ❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 5–11 📐 Spacing: ~3′ (90 cm) ↕️ Height: ~4′ (120 cm) ↔️ Width: ~3′ (90 cm) 🛡️ Health & Suitability 💪 Disease Resistance: Very healthy and vigorous, tolerates heat and humidity well; little disease noted 🌎 Regional Recommendations: Northeast, Mid‑Atlantic, Midwest, Pacific Northwest, Intermountain West, West Coast, Southeast, Southwest
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- Genus
- Rosa
- Species
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- Cultivar
- AUShomer
- Trade name
- David Austin Windermere
- Hardiness zones
- 5–11 (USDA)
- Mature height
- 4 ft
- Mature width
- 3 ft
- Description
- About David Austin® Windermere Potted Rose Bush Rosa ‘AUShomer’ PPAF Windermere Windermere is an elegant English Shrub Rose introduced by David Austin in 2007. Named after the largest lake in England’s Lake District, it opens as rich creamy-yellow buds that fade to ivory-white in full sun, revealing full, cupped, cabbage-shaped blooms. A deliciously fruity fragrance with a citrus hint delights the senses, while the tidy, compact shrub habit and excellent health make it a standout in a range of garden settings. 💐 Plant & Flower Traits 🌹 Rose Type: English Shrub Rose (David Austin) 🧬 Breeder: David Austin (UK) 🎨 Color: Creamy yellow aging to ivory‑white 🌸 Petal Count: ~80–85 petals 💠 Bloom Form: Very full, cupped, rounded (cabbage‑shaped) blooms in clusters 📏 Bloom Size: Medium (~3") 🔁 Flowering: Repeat bloomer from late spring through fall 🏺 Vase Life: Good when cut at bud stage 🧴 Fragrance: Medium‑strong fruity fragrance with a hint of citrus 🏡 Growth & Garden Habits 🌿 Growth Type: Neat, compact, well-branched shrub ☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun for best performance ❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 5–11 📐 Spacing: ~3′ (90 cm) ↕️ Height: ~4′ (120 cm) ↔️ Width: ~3′ (90 cm) 🛡️ Health & Suitability 💪 Disease Resistance: Very healthy and vigorous, tolerates heat and humidity well; little disease noted 🌎 Regional Recommendations: Northeast, Mid‑Atlantic, Midwest, Pacific Northwest, Intermountain West, West Coast, Southeast, Southwest
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