English Climbing Rose; David Austin English Roses collectionDavid C. H. Austin Sr.; David Austin Roses, 2006Pink

Strawberry Hill

English pink climber; fragrance — strong; Prix d'Honneur for fragrance, Nantes (France), 2007; named after Strawberry Hill House — a Gothic Revival mansion in Twickenham (London), built by the writer Horace Walpole in the XVIII century.

Ausrimini · Prix d'Honneur for fragrance, Nantes (France), 2007

Variety profile Gardeners' photos

Variety profile

Flowering

Repeat, in flushes

Repeat-flowering (in flushes from late spring until early winter). Months are approximate, for the climate of Ukraine.

Legacy

Austin 2006

Ausrimini

Winter hardiness

−23 °C

USDA zone 6b-9b. All of Ukraine; winter protection in the north.

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Plant size

250–300 × 120 cm

Habit: David Austin English climber
Dimensions: 250–300 × 120 cm (height × width)

Flower

9-13 cm

Bud shape: Medium, pointed
Open flower: Cupped rosette (old rose); diameter 9–13 cm
Centre: Yellow stamens visible in the open flower
Fullness: 55–120 petals

Fragrance

Strong; a strong myrrh scent with notes of heather honey.

Disease resistance

4 out of 5

4/5 — a reliable, healthy variety with good overall resistance; David Austin recommends standard preventive care.

Sun

Full sun

Full sun (east, south or west exposure).

Thorns

Moderate

thornlessfewmoderatemanyvery many

Prickliness: moderate.

Foliage

Glossy dark green foliage on arching stems.

All characteristics in a table

Group: English Climbing Rose; David Austin English Roses collection
Breeder: David C. H. Austin Sr.; David Austin Roses, United Kingdom, 2006
Bud shape: Medium, pointed
Open flower: Cupped rosette (old rose); diameter 9–13 cm
Centre: Yellow stamens visible in the open flower
Colour: Pink — a clear, warm pink; petals lighten to pale pink at the edges, with yellow stamens visible in the centre of the open flower.
Fullness: 55–120 petals
Flowering: Repeat-flowering (in flushes from late spring until early winter)
Fragrance: Strong — a strong myrrh scent with notes of heather honey.
Hips: Not documented — flowers are cut off to encourage repeat bloom
Habit: David Austin English climber
Thorns: Prickliness: moderate.
Dimensions: 250–300 × 120 cm (height × width)
Foliage: Glossy dark green foliage on arching stems.
Resistance: 4/5 — a reliable, healthy variety with good overall resistance; David Austin recommends standard preventive care.
Variations of the variety: Code Ausrimini; introduced 2006 (Great Britain). Parentage: unnamed seedling × seedling (cross made in 1998)

Colour scheme

Pink — a clear, warm pink; the petals lighten to pale pink at the edges, and yellow stamens are visible in the centre of the open flower.

Rose neighbours

Olivia Rose Austinsoft pink

Queen of Swedensoft pink

Harlow Carrpink

Molineuxwarm yellow · contrast

Perennials to plant nearby

Lavenderlavender

Lady's mantle (Alchemilla)lime green

Catmint (Nepeta)light blue

Stachyssilver

Neighbouring roses

Other David Austin English Roses — they make a single 'Austin corner' of the garden:

Olivia Rose Austin Queen of Sweden Harlow Carr Molineux

Perennial companions

Perennials that set off the shrub to advantage:

lavenderlady's mantle (Alchemilla)catmint (Nepeta)Stachys

Availability worldwide

A David Austin English Roses variety:

🇬🇧 UK: very high · home country🇺🇸 USA: high · via Austin USA🇪🇺 Europe: high · via Austin Europe🇺🇦 Ukraine: moderate · via Austin partners

More about the variety

Hips: Not documented — flowers are cut off to encourage repeat bloom
Variations of the variety: Code Ausrimini; introduced 2006 (Great Britain). Parentage: unnamed seedling × seedling (cross made in 1998)

How to grow

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

Climate. All of Ukraine (USDA 6b–9b, −23 °C); in the northern regions, light winter protection is advisable.

Care. Full sun (east, south or west exposure); a well-ventilated spot; feed 2× per season; prune ~⅓ in spring. Its disease resistance allows minimal preventive care.

About the name

Name. Named after Strawberry Hill House — a Gothic Revival mansion in Twickenham (London), built by the writer Horace Walpole in the XVIII century.

Breeding. Bred by David C. H. Austin Sr. at David Austin Roses (Albrighton, Great Britain). Code Ausrimini. Introduced 2006. Parentage: unnamed seedling × seedling (cross made in 1998).

Significance. A popular, low English climber from David Austin, valued for its abundant flowering in small clusters and its rich myrrh scent; included in the collection of the 'most fragrant' varieties.

Frequently asked questions about Strawberry Hill

Does Strawberry Hill need winter protection?

The cultivar’s reference temperature is −23 °C (USDA zone 6b−9b). Overwintering depends on the conditions. All of Ukraine; winter protection in the north.

How many times a season does Strawberry Hill flower?

Repeat-flowering (in flushes from late spring until early winter).

How big does Strawberry Hill grow?

250–300 cm tall, about 120 cm wide.

Which diseases affect Strawberry Hill?

Overall resistance: 4 out of 5. Reliable, healthy variety with good overall resistance; David Austin recommends.

How much sun does Strawberry Hill need?

Full sun; full sun (east, south or west exposure).

What does Strawberry Hill smell like?

Strong — a strong myrrh scent with notes of heather honey.