Rosa 'Summer Song' 6l David Austin

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

Rosa ‘Summer Song’ is a striking David Austin English shrub rose celebrated for its unusual and vibrant orange-red blooms. The flowers open into full, medium-large cups, with many softly arranged inner petals surrounded by a neat ring of outer petals, creating a beautifully balanced bloom.

This distinctive rose carries a strong and intriguing fragrance, blending classic Tea notes with hints of chrysanthemum leaves and ripe bananas, giving it a unique and memorable scent.

‘Summer Song’ forms a bushy, upright shrub that produces repeat blooms throughout the season, making it a wonderful addition to mixed borders or cutting gardens where its bold colour can really stand out.

Key Features

• Unique orange-red cupped blooms

• Strong Tea fragrance with complex fruity notes

• Repeat flowering throughout the season

• Upright, bushy English shrub rose

• Ideal for mixed borders and cut flower gardens

• Supplied in a 6L pot

Plant Details

• Rose Type: English Shrub Rose

• Breeder: David Austin

• Year Introduced: 2005

• Flower Colour: Orange-red

• Fragrance: Strong – Tea fragrance

• Bloom Size: Medium

• Height: Approx. 125cm

• Width: Approx. 125cm

Where to Grow

‘Summer Song’ thrives in full sun and grows well in most soil types, provided the soil is fertile and well-drained. It is perfect for mixed borders, rose beds, or cutting gardens, where its bold colouring and fragrance can be fully appreciated.

With its rich colour, distinctive fragrance, and repeat flowering habit, ‘Summer Song’ is a truly eye-catching English rose that adds warmth and drama to the garden.