The Munstead Wood rose (Rosa ‘Ausbernard’) is a popular English shrub rose bred by David Austin and introduced in 2007 . It is named after the famous garden of Gertrude Jekyll in Surrey, England. [1, 2, 3]
Key Characteristics
- Flower Color & Shape: Large, velvety blooms in deep crimson, burgundy, and rich amethyst tones with lighter outer petals. They open from rounded buds into deep, cupped rosettes containing about 74 to 75 petals. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
- Fragrance: Strong, classic Old Rose perfume combined with fruity notes like blackberry, blueberry, and damson. [1, 2]
- Plant Habit: A compact, bushy, and spreading shrub that typically reaches about 60 to 90 cm (2 to 3 feet) or up to 1.2 to 1.5 meters depending on conditions. [1, 2, 3]
- Foliage: Young leaves emerge red-bronze before maturing to a mid-to-dark green. [1, 2, 3]
- Flowering: Repeat-bloomer that produces flowers from late spring or summer through autumn. [1, 2, 3]
- Care & Placement: Thrives in full sun to partial shade in rich, well-drained soil. It features a high thorn count and works well in mixed borders, rose beds, or as a fragrant feature plant. [1, 2, 3]
