The Generous Gardener rose
Rosa 'The Generous Gardener'
Fragrance Award,Gold Certificate
USDA zones4 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size5 to 15 feet tall
- Habit
- Bushy
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Light pink
- Foliage color
- Dark green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'The Generous Gardener' rose (Rosa 'The Generous Gardener') is a shrub for borders, cottage gardens, containers, and cut flowers. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist soil of most types. The light pink flowers have a strong fragrance and attract bees and butterflies. David C. H. Austin bred it in 2002.
Pairs well with Ville de Lyon clematis, Lamb’s ear, Caradonna sage, and Lady's mantle.