The Rosalind rose (often ‘AUSmash’) is a renowned David Austin wedding cut rose known for its large, peony-shaped, soft pink blooms featuring over 160 petals. Introduced in 1999, it is prized for its intense fruity fragrance, high petal count, and classic button-eye, making it ideal for romantic bouquets and wedding arrangements.
Key Characteristics of the Rosalind Rose:
- Appearance: The blooms are a soft pink to blush, sometimes displaying creamy undertones, and are shaped like large peonies. They possess a distinctive “button-eye” in the center, typical of old garden roses.
- Fragrance: It is highly fragrant, emitting a strong, rich, fruity scent.
- Petal Count: Each bloom is incredibly packed, with up to 160 petals.
- Size & Growth: The flowers are 8–10 cm in diameter. The shrub grows to about 80-120 cm, featuring semi-glossy, medium green foliage.
- Usage: While primarily used as a cut flower in floral arrangements, it is a versatile shrub rose.
- Origin: Bred by David Austin in the UK in 1999.
Notes:
- Heavenly Rosalind: A different, single-petaled, five-petaled pink rose introduced by David Austin in 1995 is often called ‘Heavenly Rosalind’.
- Color Variation: The color can shift to lighter shades in warmer temperatures and deeper pinks in cooler ones.
