David Austin 'Gentle Hermione' Pink English Rose 6Ltr Pot
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Gentle Hermione โ A Light Pink English Rose with a Warm Myrrh Fragrance ๐ธ๐๏ธ
Gentle Hermione is a classically beautiful English Shrub Rose from David Austin, renowned for its perfectly formed, shallow cup-shaped blooms in pure light pink, gradually fading to a soft blush at the edges. With a strong, warm myrrh fragrance, this rose is as delightful to the nose as it is to the eye ๐น๐ฟ.
Forming a broad, bushy shrub with slightly arching stems, it produces repeat blooms throughout the season and adds graceful structure and soft charm to mixed borders and cottage-style gardens. The foliage begins red-tinged, maturing to a rich green โ a lovely contrast against the delicate blooms ๐๐.
Named after Hermione, the noble queen from Shakespeareโs The Winterโs Tale, this variety truly embodies elegance and quiet strength โจ๐.
๐ Why Youโll Love It:
โ Exquisitely formed shallow-cup blooms in light pink ๐ธ
โ Strong, warm myrrh fragrance โ rich and distinctive ๐ฟ
โ Repeat flowering for season-long interest โป๏ธ
โ Red-tinged new growth matures to lush green foliage ๐ฑ
โ Ideal for bees and pollinators ๐
โ Beautiful in borders, wild areas, and as cut flowers ๐ก๐
โ Bred by David Austin โ excellence in English rose craftsmanship ๐ฌ๐ง
๐ Care Guide:
โ Light: Prefers full sun; east, south, or west-facing positions
โ Soil: Suitable for all well-drained soil types
โ Watering: Keep moist while establishing; water deeply during dry spells
โ Feeding: Feed in early spring and again mid-season with rose fertiliser
โ Pruning: Prune in late winter/early spring to maintain shape and encourage flowering
โ Hardiness: Hardy throughout most UK regions
๐ Size & Growth:
๐ฟ Ultimate Height & Spread: 1.25m (approx. 4ft high x 4.5ft wide)
๐ธ Bloom Size: Medium
๐จ Fragrance Strength: Strong (Myrrh notes)
โณ Time to Maturity: 2โ3 years
๐ก Best Location: Mixed borders, wildlife-friendly gardens, and cut flower beds
โจ The David Austin Touch
Lovingly hand-budded and grown on the family farm in Shropshire for over 60 years, David Austin Roses are the gold standard for beauty, fragrance, and heritage. โGentle Hermioneโ is a shining example of this English rose tradition, offering both grace and sensory delight ๐น๐ฌ๐ง.
๐ Delivery Note:
Please note we are currently unable to deliver plants to Northern Ireland.
Embrace timeless elegance with Gentle Hermione โ a fragrant rose that brings Shakespearean romance and lasting beauty to your garden ๐ธ๐๏ธ๐
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Returns
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