Button-eyed rosettes in pale yellow that fade to cream give Imogen® English Shrub Rose a softly shifting look all season. This variety, botanically known as Rosa ‘AUStritch’, grows about 5 feet tall and 3 feet wide into a sturdy, upright shrub. The petals are delicately frilled, and blooms arrive in clusters, making each flush feel generous even though individual flowers are medium sized. Fragrance is light to medium with a fruity, apple-leaning note that’s easiest to catch up close.
This English shrub rose is named for Imogen, the heroine of Shakespeare’s Cymbeline, and the romantic styling fits the reference. Glossy foliage gives the plant a polished backdrop between flushes. Use it as a small hedge, repeat it in groups of three in a mixed border, or let one stand as a vertical accent among mounded perennials. We like planting it where morning coffee happens so the changing color is part of the view.
Imogen® English Shrub Rose Care
Provide full sun for maximum bloom, although a few hours of shade can help in hot summers. Plant into a well-drained, rich garden loam with a slightly acidic to neutral pH around 6.0–7.0. Water slowly and deeply so moisture reaches the full root zone, then water again when the top few inches begin to dry. Feed with a rose fertilizer in early spring and repeat after the first major bloom cycle to keep growth steady.
In early spring, thin crossing stems and shorten remaining canes to shape the shrub while improving airflow through the center. During the season, remove spent clusters back to a strong leaf to encourage quicker rebloom. Clean up fallen leaves and petals to reduce disease pressure, especially in humid regions. In Zone 5 winters, mound mulch over the base after hard frosts and pull it back gradually as buds swell in spring.
Imogen® English Shrub Rose Spacing
Space plants about 3 feet apart for a hedge or 3–4 feet apart when mixing with other shrubs. Choose a container at least 20 inches wide if you want to grow it in a pot, and keep it where it will get reliable sun. Pair it with lavender, sea holly, and ornamental allium for early-season structure and pollinator pull.
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Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Shipping
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
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