Benjamin Britten
Description
Benjamin Britten® is a distinctive David Austin English shrub rose known for its unusual, richly saturated coloring. Deeply cupped blooms open into graceful rosettes in glowing shades of deep red-pink, with the color evolving as the flowers mature. Its medium fruity fragrance carries notes of wine and pear, adding another layer of character to the blooms. Repeat flowering throughout the season, Benjamin Britten® develops into a dense, upright shrub reaching approximately 4½ feet tall by 4 feet wide. Introduced by David Austin in 2001, it is a striking choice for borders, mixed rose gardens, and gardeners looking for a richer, more dramatic color among softer English rose tones.
- Breeder: David Austin
- Rose Category: English Shrub
- Beginner Friendly: Yes
- Bloom Size: Medium (2–3.5")
- Bloom Shape: Deeply Cupped to Rosette
- Color: Glowing Deep Red-Pink
- Fragrance: Moderate, Fruity
- Cutting Flower: Good
- Disease Resistance: Good
- Blooming Habit: Repeat Flowering
- Mature Height: 4.5 ft
- Mature Width: 4 ft
- Size Class: Large Shrub
- Container Friendly: Large Container
- Year Introduced: 2001
- Sun Requirement: Full Sun
- USDA Zones: 4–11
- Heat Tolerance: Very Good
- Rain Tolerance: Good
- Petal Count: Approx. 60
- Rose Style: English
- Best Uses: Mixed borders, rose borders, hedges, cutting gardens
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Benjamin Britten
Our 1-gallon plants are young starter plants and require a little more intentional care, especially through their first winter. With proper protection from extreme cold and drying conditions, they're a wonderful way to add a quality plant to your garden at a more economical price — and enjoy watching it grow into something beautiful.
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