Rosa 'Boscobel' 6L David Austin

David Austin Rose ‘Boscobel’ – English Shrub Rose (6L Pot)

Rosa ‘Boscobel’ is a beautiful David Austin English shrub rose admired for its elegant coral-pink blooms and delightful fragrance. Deep red buds gradually open into perfectly formed, upward-facing rosettes, revealing layers of small petals in varying coral-pink tones that create a soft and captivating display.

The blooms are complemented by a medium to strong myrrh fragrance, enriched with delicate hints of hawthorn, elderflower, pear, and almond, making it a wonderful rose to plant near seating areas where its scent can be fully appreciated.

This variety grows into a neat upright shrub, making it an excellent choice for rose borders, mixed planting schemes, or large containers. Its repeat flowering habit ensures a long season of colour and fragrance throughout the summer.

Key Features

• Elegant coral-pink rosette blooms

• Repeat flowering throughout the season

• Medium to strong myrrh fragrance

• Upright, compact English shrub rose

• Perfect for mixed borders, rose beds, and containers

• Supplied in a 6L pot

Plant Details

• Rose Type: English Shrub Rose

• Breeder: David Austin

• Year Introduced: 2012

• Flower Colour: Coral-pink

• Fragrance: Medium–strong, myrrh fragrance

• Bloom Size: Large

• Height: Approx. 110cm

• Width: Approx. 110cm

Where to Grow

‘Boscobel’ thrives in full sun and performs well in most soil types, provided the soil is fertile and well-drained. It is ideal for mixed borders, dedicated rose gardens, or decorative containers, adding structure, colour, and fragrance to the garden.

Behind the Name

The rose is named after Boscobel House, built in 1632 and now owned by English Heritage. It is famous for its connection to King Charles II, who hid in an oak tree there while fleeing Cromwell’s soldiers during the English Civil War.

With its refined coral-pink flowers, rich fragrance, and compact growth, David Austin ‘Boscobel’ is a beautiful and reliable rose that brings classic English garden charm to any planting scheme