Emma Woodhouse

Where to plant. Officially classified as a cut rose, but third-party nurseries (April&Ashley, Highgarden) sell it as a garden shrub rose. For the garden — pastel borders in English style and flower beds for cutting (especially for wedding bouquets).

Climate. Down to −20 °C — as a garden rose it needs moderate protection in the northern regions of Ukraine; as a cut rose — in a greenhouse.

Care. For cutting, cut in the morning at the half-open bud stage. In the garden — standard disease prevention.

Name. After Emma Woodhouse, the title heroine of Jane Austen's novel 'Emma' (1815), one of the most famous and witty characters in English literature. The name conveys the tender, aristocratic, literary character of the flower.

Breeding. IMPORTANT: this is NOT David Austin Roses, as is often confused (a common mistake because of the English-literary theme!). Bred by Jan Spek Rozen (Boskoop, Netherlands) in 2017. Breeding code SPEdans; VBN-code 120086; trademark 1291134. Parentage not published.

Significance. Part of the Pride of Jane® / Jane Austen Roses collection — created by Spek together with the Dutch Jane Austen society, which honours the heroines of the British writer. Other varieties in the series: 'Northanger Abbey', 'Persuasion', 'Pride and Prejudice'. The grower officially classifies it as a 'Garden English' cut rose, but in some markets it is adapted and sold as a garden shrub rose. It is gradually gaining popularity on the Ukrainian florist market.