Soft, pale pink petals with the outer petal edges slightly lighter. - English rose - strong, long-lasting fragrant rose - scent description not available
– Soft pastel pink, very full romantic blooms.
– Strong, long‑lasting classic rose fragrance.
– Reliable, abundant repeat flowering all season.
– Bushy, upright shrub for beds, hedges, containers.
– Good hardiness to around −25 °C (RHS H7).
– Special feature: Colour transforms from deep to very pale pink, creating a multi‑toned effect on the bush.
Environmental compatibility – Variety guarantee
eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
21,00 £
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AUSGRAB – pink English rose – Austin
Step off the pavement and into a world of balance with this romantic English shrub rose, created for compact London fronts and relaxed family plots where rainfall is more regular than sunshine and soil may sit heavy after storms. Dense, cupped blooms in soft pastel pink open repeatedly through the season, bringing a strong, lasting fragrance that feels especially vivid after summer showers. Its bushy, upright habit forms a graceful, medium-sized shrub that suits narrow borders, low hedging and large containers, while the own-root form supports a long, steady lifespan and dependable regrowth if weather or pruning are unkind. Plant once, then watch it settle: roots in year one, structure and flower power in year two, and full, romantic impact by year three for a calm, sustainable garden retreat.
Alnwick Castle in full bloom, with soft pink, very full flowers.
Closed bud of Alnwick Castle, a pink English rose.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden accent for terraced houses
The bushy, upright shrub stays within 100–150 cm, ideal for narrow front borders and along short paths. Repeating pastel-pink blooms and strong scent create a welcoming, romantic focus with very little fuss for the returning homeowner
Mixed border in small to medium family gardens
Medium height, moderately dense foliage and cupped, cluster flowers blend easily with perennials while leaving room for play space and access. The long flowering period adds colour between shrubs in typical suburban plots for busy families
Large container on patio or balcony (50 L+)
Compact spread and upright growth make it reliable in 40–50 litre or larger pots, provided watering is regular. Own-root vigour gives lasting value for renters and balcony gardeners wanting a moveable, long-term feature for urban beginners
Low, informal flowering hedge
At 45 cm spacing it forms a soft, shoulder-height rose line that screens bins or parking spaces while staying neighbour-friendly. Repeat flushes of pastel colour and fragrance offer gentle structure without the upkeep of clipped shrubs for relaxed gardeners
Rainwater-friendly planting with clay or chalk soils
This shrub copes well where regular British rain and wind meet heavier ground, provided you add grit or compost for drainage around the planting hole, turning run-off-prone front strips into resilient planting for climate-aware owners
Pollinator-friendly, romantic flower bed
Although very full-petalled, it still offers moderate pollinator interest and produces modest orange-red hips. In a mixed bed with herbs and perennials it supports insects while maintaining a classic, soft-pink English rose look loved by nature-minded gardeners
Cut flowers for the house
Medium-sized, very full cupped blooms on upright stems cut well for vases, carrying a strong, lasting scent indoors. Regular deadheading for cut flowers also encourages further flowering, rewarding practical, beauty-focused users
Long-term, low-replacement planting scheme
The own-root plant establishes steadily and ages gracefully, with the capacity to regenerate from its base if stems are damaged. Once settled, it offers years of reliable flowering with minimal replanting, ideal for time-poor but quality-conscious owners
Styling ideas
Romantic path edge – Line a narrow front path with evenly spaced shrubs, underplant with nepeta and low thyme to soften the paving and highlight the fragrance – ideal for terraced-house gardeners.
Pastel cottage mix – Combine in a small border with lavender, dwarf iris and soft grasses for a layered pink-and-lilac palette that flowers for months – perfect for relaxed, low-maintenance planters.
Statement container – Plant one shrub in a 50–60 litre pot with peat-free compost and slow-release feed, then ring with trailing ivy or vinca for year-round structure – suited to balconies and paved courtyards.
Soft screening hedge – Create a loose hedge along a drive or bin store, interspersed with scented sage and salvias to extend colour and support insects – good for practical, space-efficient front gardens.
Rain-garden focus – Position slightly above a gravelled swale or soakaway, with gypsophila and hardy geraniums that enjoy moist but free-draining soil – for eco-minded owners managing roof and path run-off.
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
English shrub rose from the English Rose Collection, commercial type Romantic rose; registered as AUSgrab and sold as ‘Alnwick Castle’, with exhibition category shrub rose for garden and show use.
Origin and breeding
Bred by David C. H. Austin in the United Kingdom from an unknown seedling × ‘Golden Celebration’; introduced by David Austin Roses Ltd. in 2001 after selection in 1993 breeding work.
Growth and structural characteristics
Bushy, upright shrub reaching around 100–150 cm high and 60–100 cm wide, with moderately dense, mid-green, slightly glossy foliage and a moderately thorny framework suitable for borders or low hedging.
Flower morphology
Medium-sized, very full, cupped, cluster-borne flowers with more than 40 petals; remontant, producing abundant repeat flushes with a strong second flowering if regularly deadheaded in garden conditions.
Colour data and phenology
Soft pink blooms; buds open deep pink (RHS 65D–65C), then fade through pastel tones to very pale, almost whitish pink at senescence, with slightly lighter outer petal edges and good overall colour retention.
Fragrance and aroma
Strong, long-lasting fragrance typical of English roses; scent character details are not fully documented, but garden performance indicates a pronounced, lingering perfume in warm, still weather.
Hip characteristics
Produces orange-red, spherical hips 10–15 mm in diameter in moderate quantities, providing additional late-season interest and some wildlife value when deadheading is reduced towards the end of summer.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to approximately −26 to −23 °C (RHS H7, USDA 5b, Swedish zone 4); moderate tolerance of heat and drought with regular watering; resistant to black spot, but only moderate against mildew and rust.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil; plant 55 cm apart in beds, 45 cm for hedges; suitable for borders, hedging, containers and cutting; medium maintenance, requiring occasional pest and disease control.
AUSgrab offers romantic repeat flowering, strong fragrance and dependable own-root longevity in a compact English shrub, making it a thoughtful choice for sustainable, low-fuss family gardens and urban fronts.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
AUSGRAB – pink English rose - Austin
Product Type:
eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Closed Bud:
Deep pink bud, its tip gently lightening.
Newly Opened Flower:
Brighter pink at the centre, fading to a paler shade towards the edges.
Full Bloom:
Even pastel pink, the edges of the outermost petals are paler.
Before Fading:
Fading, very pale pink with almost whitish tones in places.
Colour Fading Description:
During opening it fades from deep pink to a pastel shade and, before the bloom dies back, to a very pale, in places almost whitish-pink.
Pollinator Attraction:
Semi-double blooms (13–25 petals) moderately attract pollinators because the semi-double form leaves stamens partially accessible, so pollen and nectar remain reasonably available to insects.
Our product is a rose grown with pharmaROSA®’s unique cultivation technology!
2-litre, own-root, potted rose.
With a shoot system appropriate to the season.
With a root system that thoroughly permeates the growing medium.
Quality compliant with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
Supplied in unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-variety rose bush with a unique identifier.
The pharmaROSA® own-root potted rose is a well-rooted plant that supports reliable establishment when planted and cared for properly, so it can be planted whenever the soil is not frozen.
Crop overview: several varieties and growth stages in a short crop section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: demonstration of a vigorous root system permeating the growing medium, by removing the pot.Balance: mature plant with root system and shoots in harmony with each other.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”; it illustrates the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root cultivation in a tangible way: how the plant is built up, what the root system is like and how the shoot system regenerates. The recordings were therefore made at different times and with plants at various stages of development, so mixed foliage levels and differing stages of growth may appear in the videos. They are not a ‘sample’ of the batch dispatched, but a visual explanation of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical for the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown in the upper part of the product page.
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Company details
PharmaRosa Ltd. Company registration number: 01-09-717479 VAT number: 13075314-2-43 Plant health registration no.: HU130721 Bank account (IBAN): HU85117631891388688400000000 BIC (SWIFT): OTPVHUHB Bank name: OTP Bank Nyrt.
