PL#4102
David Austin Winchester Cathedral
Rosa 'AUScat'
About David Austin® Winchester Cathedral® Potted Rose Bush Rosa ‘AUScat’ — David Austin® Winchester Cathedral® 🧬 Breeder: David C. H. Austin 🌹 A timeless English Shrub rose with pure white, fragrant blooms and classic garden presence. Winchester Cathedral® is a beautifully refined English Shrub rose known for its soft, pure white rosettes , often touched with the faintest blush of pink in cooler weather. Each bloom is densely petaled and classically shaped, opening with old-world charm and releasing a sweet, old-rose fragrance . This rose brings serenity, elegance, and structure to gardens of every style. 💐 Plant & Flower Traits 🌹 Rose Type: English Shrub Rose 🎨 Color: Pure white, occasionally blushed with pale pink 🌸 Bloom Form: Medium-sized, very full, old-fashioned rosettes 🌼 Petal Count: Approximately 80–85 petals 🌼 Fragrance: Moderate, classic old-rose scent 🔁 Flowering Habit: Repeat flowering from late spring through autumn 🌿 Foliage: Glossy, medium green foliage with a refined texture 🏡 Growth & Garden Habits 🌱 Growth Habit: Well-shaped, bushy shrub with fine branching ↕️ Height: Approximately 3–4 ft ↔️ Width: Approximately 3–4 ft ☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun for best bloom and fragrance 🛡️ Garden Use: Borders, cottage gardens, mixed beds, and containers 💛 Why Grace Rose Farm Loves It Winchester Cathedral® is the definition of quiet elegance . Its luminous white blooms bring calm and balance to the garden, pairing beautifully with both soft pastels and bold companion plantings. Reliable repeat bloom and a gentle fragrance make it especially lovely near walkways and patios, where it can be enjoyed up close. This is an English rose that feels timeless, peaceful, and deeply romantic . 🌿 Growing & Care Recommendations Planting Site: Full sun with well-drained soil Spacing: Allow space for a medium shrub to mature naturally Watering: Regular watering during establishment and bloom cycles Pruning: Light to moderate pruning in spring to shape and encourage growth Maintenance: Moderate — rewards care with abundant, fragrant blooms
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- Genus
- Rosa
- Species
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- Cultivar
- AUScat
- Trade name
- David Austin Winchester Cathedral
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- Mature height
- 3–4 ft
- Mature width
- 3–4 ft
- Description
- About David Austin® Winchester Cathedral® Potted Rose Bush Rosa ‘AUScat’ — David Austin® Winchester Cathedral® 🧬 Breeder: David C. H. Austin 🌹 A timeless English Shrub rose with pure white, fragrant blooms and classic garden presence. Winchester Cathedral® is a beautifully refined English Shrub rose known for its soft, pure white rosettes , often touched with the faintest blush of pink in cooler weather. Each bloom is densely petaled and classically shaped, opening with old-world charm and releasing a sweet, old-rose fragrance . This rose brings serenity, elegance, and structure to gardens of every style. 💐 Plant & Flower Traits 🌹 Rose Type: English Shrub Rose 🎨 Color: Pure white, occasionally blushed with pale pink 🌸 Bloom Form: Medium-sized, very full, old-fashioned rosettes 🌼 Petal Count: Approximately 80–85 petals 🌼 Fragrance: Moderate, classic old-rose scent 🔁 Flowering Habit: Repeat flowering from late spring through autumn 🌿 Foliage: Glossy, medium green foliage with a refined texture 🏡 Growth & Garden Habits 🌱 Growth Habit: Well-shaped, bushy shrub with fine branching ↕️ Height: Approximately 3–4 ft ↔️ Width: Approximately 3–4 ft ☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun for best bloom and fragrance 🛡️ Garden Use: Borders, cottage gardens, mixed beds, and containers 💛 Why Grace Rose Farm Loves It Winchester Cathedral® is the definition of quiet elegance . Its luminous white blooms bring calm and balance to the garden, pairing beautifully with both soft pastels and bold companion plantings. Reliable repeat bloom and a gentle fragrance make it especially lovely near walkways and patios, where it can be enjoyed up close. This is an English rose that feels timeless, peaceful, and deeply romantic . 🌿 Growing & Care Recommendations Planting Site: Full sun with well-drained soil Spacing: Allow space for a medium shrub to mature naturally Watering: Regular watering during establishment and bloom cycles Pruning: Light to moderate pruning in spring to shape and encourage growth Maintenance: Moderate — rewards care with abundant, fragrant blooms
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