James L. Austin is a vibrant deep-pink, repeat-flowering English shrub rose introduced by David Austin Roses in 2017. Named after David Austin Senior’s son, it features large, raspberry-pink, rosette-shaped blooms with a “button eye” and a light-medium fruity fragrance. This healthy, disease-resistant, and upright shrub typically grows 1.25m–1.75m tall, making it ideal for borders, pots, and hedges.
Key Characteristics:
- Color: Deep Pink/Raspberry
- Fragrance: Light-medium, fruity
- Flowering: Repeat flowering throughout summer and autumn
- Size: Medium shrub, approx. 1.25m–1.75m high
- Health: Highly disease-resistant
- Best Location: Full sun
Care and Maintenance:
- Planting: Suitable for all soil types, best in well-drained, moist soil.
- Pruning: Requires pruning in early spring to maintain shape and encourage new growth.
- Uses: Excellent for mixed borders, hedges, and containers.
