English Cut Rose (Florists Rose); David Austin English Roses collectionDavid C. H. Austin Sr.; David Austin Roses, 2006Apricot and orange

Juliet

Peach-apricot English shrub; light fragrance; SAF Red Ribbon (Society of American Florists); named after the heroine of Shakespeare's play 'Romeo and Juliet' — a symbol of romance and love that suits the variety's soft peach-apricot tones.

SAF Red Ribbon (Society of American Florists)

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Variety profile

Flowering

Repeat, in flushes

Repeat-flowering, in flushes throughout the season. Months are approximate, for the climate of Ukraine.

Legacy

Austin 2006

AUSjameson

Winter hardiness

−18 °C

USDA zone 6. All of Ukraine; in the north, winter protection.

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Plant size

110 × 75 cm

Habit: David Austin English shrub
Dimensions: 110 × 75 cm (height × width)

Flower

10-12 cm

Bud shape: Pointed, egg-shaped bud
Open flower: Cup-shaped rosette (deep cup); diameter 10-12 cm
Centre: Warm apricot, petals tightly packed in the centre of the flower
Fullness: 90-92 petals

Fragrance

Light; a light tea-tinged fragrance; some people detect notes of lilac

Light — a light fragrance with a tea note; some people detect notes of lilac and sweet vanilla.

Disease resistance

3 out of 5

3/5 — The variety was bred mainly for greenhouse cutting; there is little data on its resistance in open ground, so this rating is approximate.

Sun

Full sun

Full sun (in greenhouse conditions for cutting).

Thorns

Few

thornlessfewmoderatemanyvery many

Thorns: few.

Foliage

Large, matt, dark green, leathery leaves with 5-7 leaflets.

All characteristics in a table

Group: English Cut Rose (Florists Rose); David Austin English Roses collection
Breeder: David C. H. Austin Sr.; David Austin Roses, United Kingdom, 2006
Bud shape: Pointed, egg-shaped bud
Open flower: Cup-shaped rosette (deep cup); diameter 10-12 cm
Centre: Warm apricot, petals tightly packed in the centre of the flower
Colour: Peach-apricot — a delicate ombré from soft peach at the edges to warm apricot in the centre of the flower; the outer petals are lighter.
Fullness: 90-92 petals
Flowering: Repeat-flowering, in flushes throughout the season
Fragrance: Light — a light fragrance with a tea note; some people detect notes of lilac and sweet vanilla.
Hips: Not documented — spent flowers are cut off for repeat flowering
Habit: David Austin English shrub
Thorns: Thorns: few.
Dimensions: 110 × 75 cm (height × width)
Foliage: Large, matt, dark green, leathery leaves with 5-7 leaflets.
Resistance: 3/5 — The variety was bred mainly for greenhouse cutting; there is little data on its resistance in open ground, so this rating is approximate.
Variations of the variety: Code AUSjameson; introduced 2006 (Great Britain). Parentage: seed parent — unnamed seedling OA/001; pollen parent — unnamed seedling (both David Austin breeding)

Colour scheme

Peach-apricot — a delicate ombré from soft peach at the edges to warm apricot in the centre of the flower; the outer petals are lighter.

Rose neighbours

Lady of Shalottcopper-apricot

Jubilee Celebrationcoral-pink

Lady Emma Hamiltontangerine apricot

Kinda Bluelavender-lilac · contrast

Perennials to plant nearby

Catmintsky blue

Lavenderlavender

Lamb's earsilver

Lady's mantlelime green

Neighbouring roses

Other David Austin English Roses — together they make one 'Austin corner' of the garden:

Lady of Shalott Jubilee Celebration Lady Emma Hamilton Kinda Blue

Companion perennials

Perennials that set the bush off well:

catmintlavenderlamb's earlady's mantle

Availability worldwide

A David Austin English Roses variety:

🇬🇧 UK: very high · homeland🇺🇸 USA: high · through Austin USA🇪🇺 Europe: high · through Austin Europe🇺🇦 Ukraine: moderate · through Austin partners

More about the variety

Hips: Not documented — spent flowers are cut off for repeat flowering
Variations of the variety: Code AUSjameson; introduced 2006 (Great Britain). Parentage: seed parent — unnamed seedling OA/001; pollen parent — unnamed seedling (both David Austin breeding)

How to grow

Where to plant. In mixed borders among perennials, as a fragrant accent beside a path, bench or entrance; lovely in the English cottage style.

Climate. All of Ukraine (USDA 6, −18 °C); in the northern regions light winter protection is advisable.

Care. Full sun (in greenhouse conditions for cutting); a well-ventilated spot; feed 2× per season; spring pruning by about ⅓. In damp climates, prevention against black spot is advisable.

About the name

Name. Named after the heroine of Shakespeare's play 'Romeo and Juliet' — a symbol of romance and love that suits the variety's soft peach-apricot tones.

Breeding. Bred by David C. H. Austin Sr. at the house of David Austin Roses (Albrighton, Great Britain). Code AUSjameson. Introduced 2006. Parentage: seed parent — unnamed seedling OA/001; pollen parent — unnamed seedling (both David Austin breeding).

Significance. The famous 'rose worth £3 million': David Austin worked on it for about 15 years, and its 2006 debut at the Chelsea Flower Show made it the most expensive rose in development at the time. It became a leading wedding variety in the USA thanks to its rosette form, versatile apricot shade and long vase life.

Frequently asked questions about Juliet

Does Juliet need winter protection?

The cultivar’s reference temperature is −18 °C (USDA zone 6). Overwintering depends on the conditions. All of Ukraine; in the north, winter protection.

How many times a season does Juliet flower?

Repeat-flowering, in flushes throughout the season.

How big does Juliet grow?

About 110 cm tall, about 75 cm wide.

Which diseases affect Juliet?

Overall resistance: 3 out of 5. The variety was bred mainly for greenhouse cut-flower production; there is little data on its resistance in open ground.

How much sun does Juliet need?

Full sun; full sun (in greenhouse conditions for cutting).

What does Juliet smell like?