Jubilee Celebration David Austin Rose | Salmon-Pink English Shrub Rose

Jubilee Celebration is a highly regarded David Austin English shrub rose, producing an abundance of large, domed blooms in rich salmon-pink with warm golden tones on the undersides of the petals.

Its strong fruity fragrance carries fresh notes of lemon and raspberry and has received recognition in rose trials. The flowers are held elegantly above the foliage and appear freely in repeated flushes throughout the flowering season.

Introduced in 2002, Jubilee Celebration was named to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee.

Key Features

• Large, domed salmon-pink flowers
• Warm golden colouring beneath the petals
• Strong fruity rose fragrance
• Notes of fresh lemon and raspberry
• Excellent repeat-flowering performance
• Flowers freely throughout the season
• Vigorous, bushy growth
• Healthy green foliage
• Bred by David Austin
• Named for Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee

Suitable Uses

• Feature planting
• Rose gardens
• Cottage gardens
• Mixed garden borders
• Fragrant gardens
• Memorial and celebration gardens
• Cut-flower gardens
• Large pots and containers

Rose Details

Mature size, flower colour and flowering performance may vary depending on climate, soil, pruning and other growing conditions.

Flowers and Fragrance

The large, domed flowers display rich salmon-pink colouring with touches of warm gold on the undersides of the petals. The combination gives each bloom a softly glowing appearance, particularly as the flowers begin to open.

Jubilee Celebration is also prized for its strong fruity rose fragrance, with noticeable notes of fresh lemon and raspberry.

Flowers are produced freely and repeatedly throughout the growing season, creating an extended garden display and providing blooms suitable for cutting.

Planting and Care

Plant in a position receiving at least six hours of direct sunlight each day. Good sunlight and airflow will support 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.

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

Feed with a suitable rose fertiliser throughout the active growing season, following the application instructions on the packaging. Remove spent flowers regularly to maintain a tidy appearance and encourage further flowering flushes.

Prune during winter or late winter to remove dead, weak, damaged and crossing growth. Shorten healthy stems as required to maintain an open, balanced shrub. In warmer climates where roses may not become fully dormant, prune during the coolest part of the year.

Spacing

Allow approximately 1.2m between plants to accommodate their mature spread and maintain airflow.

Adequate spacing is particularly important in warm, humid climates, where crowded foliage can increase the likelihood of fungal problems.

Frequently Asked Questions

What colour is Jubilee Celebration?
The flowers are rich salmon-pink with warm golden colouring on the undersides of the petals. The precise colour may vary with temperature, sunlight and bloom maturity.

Is Jubilee Celebration fragrant?
Yes. It has a strong fruity rose fragrance with fresh lemon and raspberry notes.

Does it flower repeatedly?
Yes. Jubilee Celebration produces flowers freely in repeated flushes throughout the flowering season.

How large will it grow?
It can reach approximately 1.2–1.5m high and around 1.2m wide under suitable growing conditions.

What type of rose is it?
Jubilee Celebration is a medium-sized English shrub rose bred by David Austin.

Why is it called Jubilee Celebration?
It was named to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee, marking 50 years since her accession to the throne.

When was it introduced?
David Austin introduced Jubilee Celebration in 2002.

Can it be grown in a pot?
Yes. Choose a large container measuring at least approximately 50cm wide and deep, with generous drainage holes and premium-quality potting mix.

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

Is it suitable for cut flowers?
Yes. Its large domed blooms, rich colouring and strong fragrance make it an excellent choice for floral arrangements.

How far apart should I plant it?
Allow approximately 1.2m between plants to provide room for mature growth and adequate airflow.

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.