The King's Rose™

Overview

Distinctive, striped fuchsia and white petals create a bold yet natural look reminiscent of old Gallica roses. Its semi-double blooms appear in profusion, attracting pollinators to its central, vibrant yellow stamens. The light-medium Musk fragrance whispers hints of fresh red apple and rosewater. A versatile and robust shrub with a vase-shaped growth habit and heart-shaped leaves.

Behind the name The King's Rose™

'The King's Rose' has been named after His Majesty King Charles III, a passionate gardener himself, who has transformed the gardens at Highgrove, renowned for their commitment to organic and sustainable gardening practices.

The rose comes complete with the royal stamp of approval from His Majesty King Charles III, who was closely involved in creating the variety and has personally nurtured the plant for the past three years in his private gardens at Highgrove.

In collaboration with the King's Foundation, this rose will help continue its work supporting the next generation of horticulturists.

Breeding a rose fit for a King

'The King's Rose' is the newest English Rose to join the David Austin Roses family, having undergone an exceptionally thorough 12-year breeding process at its nursery in Shropshire. Each year, over 40,000 seedlings are carefully nurtured, evaluated, and gradually shortlisted until there is just one final rose that meets the highest standards
of beauty, fragrance, and resilience.

This rose was bred to combine the distinctive striped characteristics of historic varieties like Rosa Mundi and Ferdinand Pichard with the improved health and reliability of modern roses. While older striped roses have a certain charm, they can sometimes lack disease resistance or consistent repeat flowering. After ten years of careful breeding, this variety retains the appeal of traditional roses while offering stronger performance in today's gardens. It reflects a sense of nowstalgia—bringing the best of the past into the present without compromising on quality or resilience.

Key Features

Colour: Bi-Colour
Deep Pink/White
Stripe
Fragrance: Light-medium, Musk Bloom Size: Medium
Size: Medium Shrub 4ft (125cm) 3ft (90cm)
English shrub rose bred by David Austin

Delivery

UK Standard Delivery (excluding Northern Ireland) - £6.95
UK Standard Delivery will arrive within 3-5 working days from when you submit your order.
UK Standard Delivery is available Monday – Friday.

Northern Ireland Standard Delivery - £15.95
Northern Ireland Standard Delivery is available Monday – Friday.
(Price is due to additional costs incurred on all shipments that are variable and out of our control.)

UK Next Day Delivery (Orders placed before 12:00pm midday) - £7.95
UK Next Day Delivery is only available Monday – Thursday.
Orders placed on a Saturday or Sunday for UK Next Day Delivery will be delivered within 2-3 working days.
The cut-off time for UK Next Day Delivery between Monday - Thursday is 12:00pm (midday).
Orders placed to Northern Ireland do not qualify for UK Next Day Delivery.

UK Saturday Delivery (Excluding Bank Holidays) - £19.95
The cut-off time for UK Saturday Delivery is Friday 12:00pm (midday).
Orders placed to Northern Ireland do not qualify for UK Saturday Delivery.

P.O. Box Delivery
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Overseas Delivery From £20.00
Overseas delivery will be calculated at the checkout process.

Location:
Europe from £20.00
USA & Canada from £55.00
Rest of World from £55.00

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Important Local Import Restrictions: It is vital you check that the goods you are ordering are permitted to be imported into the destination country. Highgrove Gardens / A. G. Carrick Ltd does not accept liability for costs incurred if ordered goods are refused entry.

We regret that A G Carrick Ltd will not be able to refund purchases that are refused delivery due to unpaid customs charges.

Tracking: deliveries will usually need to be signed for at the delivery address. A tracking link will be sent with your email dispatch confirmation if applicable. We cannot pass additional delivery instructions to our carriers. If no one is available to sign for your delivery (UK only) a card will be left and your order will be taken to your local Royal Mail Delivery Office for you to collect.

Reviews

Distinctive, striped fuchsia and white petals create a bold yet natural look reminiscent of old Gallica roses. Its semi-double blooms appear in profusion, attracting pollinators to its central, vibrant yellow stamens. The light-medium Musk fragrance whispers hints of fresh red apple and rosewater. A versatile and robust shrub with a vase-shaped growth habit and heart-shaped leaves.

Behind the name The King's Rose™

'The King's Rose' has been named after His Majesty King Charles III, a passionate gardener himself, who has transformed the gardens at Highgrove, renowned for their commitment to organic and sustainable gardening practices.

The rose comes complete with the royal stamp of approval from His Majesty King Charles III, who was closely involved in creating the variety and has personally nurtured the plant for the past three years in his private gardens at Highgrove.

In collaboration with the King's Foundation, this rose will help continue its work supporting the next generation of horticulturists.

Breeding a rose fit for a King

'The King's Rose' is the newest English Rose to join the David Austin Roses family, having undergone an exceptionally thorough 12-year breeding process at its nursery in Shropshire. Each year, over 40,000 seedlings are carefully nurtured, evaluated, and gradually shortlisted until there is just one final rose that meets the highest standards
of beauty, fragrance, and resilience.

This rose was bred to combine the distinctive striped characteristics of historic varieties like Rosa Mundi and Ferdinand Pichard with the improved health and reliability of modern roses. While older striped roses have a certain charm, they can sometimes lack disease resistance or consistent repeat flowering. After ten years of careful breeding, this variety retains the appeal of traditional roses while offering stronger performance in today's gardens. It reflects a sense of nowstalgia—bringing the best of the past into the present without compromising on quality or resilience.