🌹 Claire Austin – David Austin® English Rose
Romantic beauty meets refined fragrance in one of the finest white roses ever bred.
Rose 'Claire Austin' is a David Austin® masterpiece and a beloved favourite among garden enthusiasts seeking grace, fragrance, and versatility. This elegant English rose produces perfectly shaped, creamy white blooms that begin as soft buds with a buttery lemon tint before unfurling into large, cupped rosettes. Each bloom is packed with petals and emits a captivating myrrh fragrance with hints of vanilla, meadowsweet, and heliotrope - an aromatic experience that lingers in the air.
A vigorous and healthy grower, 'Claire Austin' forms a medium to tall shrub with arching canes, reaching around 1.5m high in the garden or up to 2.5m if trained as a climber. In Toowoomba’s climate, it thrives in both sunny open positions and sheltered spots, making it ideal for climbing over fences, archways, or obelisks, or grown as a free-standing shrub among perennials.
Bred by renowned rose breeder David Austin and named after his daughter, 'Claire Austin' combines classic English rose charm with the disease resistance and repeat-flowering habit modern gardeners love. Whether you're crafting a romantic cottage garden in Highfields or adding a touch of elegance to a formal landscape in Rangeville, this white beauty offers year-round appeal.
🌼 Key Features:
Type: David Austin® English Rose – shrub or short climber
Colour: Creamy white with soft lemon undertones in bud
Fragrance: Strong and sweet myrrh scent with notes of vanilla
Growth Habit: Medium-tall shrub to 1.5m or climber to 2.5m
Repeat Flowering: Yes – generous flushes throughout the season
Ideal for: Climbing arches, pergolas, garden beds, borders, and containers
Foliage: Mid-green, healthy, and disease resistant
Position: Full sun to part shade; best performance in well-drained soil
Uses: Feature rose, cut flowers, fragrance gardens, bridal settings
🌿 Growing Tips for Toowoomba Gardeners:
'Claire Austin' performs beautifully in the rich, well-drained soils of the Toowoomba Region.
For best results:
Choose a sunny position with at least 6 hours of direct light daily.
Enrich soil with compost and organic matter before planting.
Mulch well to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Feed regularly with a quality rose fertiliser.
Prune lightly in winter to maintain shape and encourage flowering.
Whether you're in Middle Ridge, Cotswold Hills, or Gowrie Junction, this reliable rose is perfectly suited to Toowoomba’s temperate climate, thriving in both cool winters and warm summers.
🛒 Available Now at True Blue Garden Centre, Toowoomba
Bring timeless elegance and unforgettable fragrance to your garden with Rose 'Claire Austin'. Available now in-store at True Blue Garden Centre or online for delivery across Toowoomba and the Darling Downs.
