Claire Rose by David Austin | Pink English Shrub Rose

Claire Rose is a tall David Austin English shrub rose producing large, romantic pink blooms on strong, straight stems. The flowers are often of excellent quality, making this variety particularly well suited to wedding arrangements, bouquets and other cut-flower displays.

It develops vigorous, upright and bushy growth and can reach approximately 2m high. Claire Rose is also noted for performing well in drier climates once established.

Bred from ‘Charles Austin’ and parentage including ‘Iceberg’, this is the original pink Claire Rose registered as ‘AUSlight’.

Key Features

• Large, romantic pink blooms
• Full, old-fashioned flower form
• Fragrant flowers
• Strong, straight stems
• Suitable for wedding and event arrangements
• Repeat flowering throughout the season
• Tall, vigorous and upright growth
• Suitable for drier climates once established
• Bred by David Austin
• Registered rose code ‘AUSlight’

Suitable Uses

• Wedding and event flowers
• Cut-flower gardens
• Fragrant gardens
• Rose gardens
• Cottage gardens
• Feature planting
• Back of garden borders
• Informal flowering screens
• Large garden beds

Rose Details

Mature size, flower colour and flowering performance may vary depending on climate, soil, water availability and pruning.

Flowers and Fragrance

Claire Rose produces large, full pink blooms with the romantic appearance associated with traditional English roses. Its strong, straight stems make the flowers suitable for cutting and floral arrangements.

The blooms have a noticeable rose fragrance and are produced in repeated flushes throughout the flowering season. Fragrance strength can vary with temperature, time of day and flower maturity.

Planting and Care

Plant in a position receiving at least six hours of direct sunlight each day. Good sunlight and airflow will encourage stronger flowering and healthier foliage.

Choose fertile, free-draining soil enriched with organic matter. Water deeply after planting and continue watering regularly while the root system becomes established.

Although Claire Rose is noted for its suitability to drier climates, young plants still require consistent watering. Established plants should be watered deeply during prolonged hot or dry periods.

Apply mulch around the root zone to retain moisture and suppress weeds, keeping it clear of the crown and stems.

Feed with a suitable rose fertiliser during the active growing season, following the product’s application instructions. Remove spent flowers to maintain a tidy plant and encourage further flowering flushes.

Prune during winter or late winter to remove dead, weak, damaged and crossing growth. Shorten healthy stems as required while retaining enough height to support its naturally tall, upright habit.

Spacing

Allow approximately 1.2–1.5m between plants to accommodate mature growth and provide adequate airflow.

Its height makes Claire Rose suitable for the back of a rose bed or mixed border, where it will not overshadow smaller plants positioned behind it.

Frequently Asked Questions

What colour is Claire Rose?
Claire Rose produces romantic pink flowers. The exact shade may vary slightly with temperature, sunlight and bloom maturity.

Is Claire Rose fragrant?
Yes. It is classed as a fragrant rose, although scent strength may change with the weather, time of day and growing conditions.

How large will it grow?
It can reach approximately 2m high and around 1–1.5m wide under suitable conditions.

Does it flower repeatedly?
Yes. Claire Rose produces additional flushes of flowers throughout the flowering season.

Is it suitable for wedding flowers?
Yes. Its large romantic blooms, pink colouring and strong straight stems make it a popular choice for wedding bouquets and floral arrangements.

Is it suitable for cut flowers?
Yes. Claire Rose is particularly useful in a cutting garden because its blooms are carried on strong, upright stems.

Does it suit dry climates?
It is noted for performing well in drier climates once established. Regular watering is still essential while young and during extended hot or dry periods.

Does it need full sun?
Yes. Provide at least six hours of direct sunlight each day for the strongest growth and flowering.

Can it be grown in a pot?
Its tall, vigorous growth makes it better suited to the ground. It may be grown in a very large container, but it will require regular watering, feeding and pruning.

How far apart should I plant it?
Allow approximately 1.2–1.5m between plants to accommodate its bushy growth and maintain airflow.

Is Claire Rose the same as Claire Austin?
No. Claire Rose is the pink English shrub rose registered as ‘AUSlight’. Claire Austin is a different David Austin variety registered as ‘AUSprior’ and produces creamy-white flowers.

Will the plant arrive in flower?
Not necessarily. Flowering and foliage depend on the season and the plant’s stage of growth. Roses supplied during winter may be dormant and have little to no foliage.

Please Note

Images are provided for illustrative purposes and may not show the exact plant supplied. Flower colour can vary naturally depending on climate, temperature, sunlight and bloom maturity.

Plant size, shape, foliage and flowering stage will vary with the season. Roses supplied during their dormant period may arrive without leaves or flowers.