Rosa 'Clare Austin' (AUSprior) is a classic English rose grown for its luminous, creamy-white, cupped flowers and rich, sweet fragrance. In your garden it performs beautifully as a flowering shrub, and it can also be trained as a climber on a trellis, fence, or obelisk for a romantic, cottage-garden look.

Plant it where it will receive full sun for best flowering; it will still perform in part shade, though bloom quantity is usually reduced. Give it fertile, well-drained soil amended with organic matter, and space it so air can move through the plant. As a shrub, it typically reaches about 48-60 inches tall and spreads roughly 36-48 inches wide, creating an arching, upright form that is easy to feature near patios and walks.

Water deeply after planting and keep moisture consistent during establishment, then water when the top few inches of soil dry. A 2-3 inch layer of mulch helps conserve moisture and keeps roots cooler in summer. Feed in spring and again after the first flush to support repeat flowering through the season.

Prune in late winter or very early spring to remove dead or weak growth and to shape the plant; deadhead spent blooms to encourage more flowers. If you train it as a climber, tie new canes in place as they grow to cover the structure evenly. With simple, regular care, this rose rewards you with repeat blooms and fragrance all season long.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 5-11 (-20 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Growth rate: Fast
• Mature prostrate height: 48-60"
• Spread: 36-48"
• Climbs: Yes
• Edible: Yes
• Fragrant: Yes
• Long bloom time: Yes

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