Rosa hybrida 'James L Austin' is adorned with many petalled, large, deep pink rosettes each with a button eye. There is a light to moderate strength, fruity fragrance. It forms a neat and tidy shrub with a bushy, upright habit. Named for the son of David Austin Senior and brother of David Austin Junior.
- Disease resistance*: 4 star
- Size approx: 1.2m x 1.2m
- Flower colour: Deep pink
- Flower size: Large
- Fragrance: Moderate
- Thorns: Minimal
- Type: English shrub rose
- Suits most regions including sub-tropical
*Disease resistance explained
Following assessment during humid, wet conditions which favour fungal pathogens:
5 star varieties did not show any disease symptoms;
4 star varieties showed only very minor disease symptoms.
We have chosen not to stock varieties with a 1, 2 or 3 star rating.
We love plants that don’t need spraying! And we know our customers feel the same way.
