This pretty rose bears numerous cupped flowers, each with yellow stamens. They are a lovely light pink, becoming paler on the outer petals, and have a powerful myrrh fragrance. It forms an elegant, upright shrub, its blooms held gracefully above the foliage. The name is taken from John of Gaunt’s speech, expressing his love for England, in Shakespeare’s Richard II. Own root.
Characteristics
Colour: Light pink
Flowering: Repeat Flowering Fragrance: Strong, Myrrh
Bloom Size: Medium
Family: English Shrub Rose
Size: Large Shrub 5ft 4ft
Breeder: David Austin
Year of Introduction: 1996
Suitable for zones: Zones 5-11
Petal Count: 45 petals