Named for The Freedom Association; up to 200 petals — an exceptionally full flower.
English Roses · shrub or low climber
Repeat flowering in flushes from late spring to early winter. Months are approximate, for the climate of Ukraine.
Flexible use — a large shrub or a low climber
USDA zone 5b–11. All of Ukraine; in the north, with winter protection. All of Ukraine · north — with winter protection.
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Up to 200 petals.
Moderate — pleasant, with a note of myrrh.
Good — disease resistant, tolerates rain.
Tolerates east, south and west aspects.
Approximate; no precise data on prickles in sources.
Medium-sized, semi-glossy, dark green; 7 leaflets.
Breeder's code AUSbite.
Soft, luminous pink that gradually shades into lilac-pink
Olivia Rose Austinsoft pink
Queen of Swedensoft pink
Gertrude Jekyllbright pink
Keriosunny yellow · contrastSoft pink English roses keep a romantic, gentle mood around Spirit of Freedom.
Lavender-blue flowers set off the delicate pink-lilac tone:
Blue spires and a sheer 'smoke' add vertical rhythm to the support:
Where to plant. Thanks to its flexibility, as a large shrub in a mixed border or as a low climber on an arch, obelisk, wall or fence (~3 m). The lush, full flowers make a romantic accent.
Climate. All of Ukraine; in the north, light winter protection (USDA zone 5b).
Care. For the climbing form, tie the shoots in horizontally; in spring remove weak shoots, deadhead spent flowers, and feed twice per season.
Name. Named after The Freedom Association, a British organisation that campaigns for the preservation and extension of freedoms.
Breeding. Bred by David C. H. Austin (David Austin Roses), introduced 2002. Patent code: AUSbite. Parentage: unnamed seedling × 'AUScot'.
Significance. Part of the English Rose Collection; stands out for its very high petal count (up to 200 petals) and flexible use — as a large shrub or as a low climber.
The cultivar’s reference temperature is −23 °C (USDA zone 5b–11). Overwintering depends on the conditions. All of Ukraine; in the north, with winter protection.
Repeat flowering in flushes from late spring to early winter.
120–150 cm tall, 100–130 cm wide. On a support — up to 250 cm.
Overall resistance: 4 out of 5. Good — disease resistant, tolerates rain.
Full sun; tolerates east, south and west aspects.
Moderate — pleasant, with a note of myrrh.
