The Lark Ascending Rose is a graceful David Austin shrub rose released in 2012. It features soft apricot semi-double blooms that open in an elegant cup shape, revealing a warm golden center of stamens. With continuous flowering from late spring through autumn, light fragrance, vigorous growth, and exceptional plant health, this rose is a beautiful choice for natural garden borders, cottage gardens, and relaxed landscape planting.
David Austin Shrub Rose
Apricot Rose
Semi-Double Blooms
Continuous Flowering
Excellent Disease Resistance
Product Details
| Name | The Lark Ascending Rose |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | AUSursula |
| Origin | David Austin |
| Release Time | 2012 |
| Rose Type | Shrub Roses |
| Plant | Live plant with strong roots |
| Plant Height | Approx. 100–150 cm |
| Flower Diameter | Approx. 6–8 cm |
| Petal Count | Approx. 20 petals |
| Color | Apricot |
| Fragrance | Light fragrance |
Why Choose The Lark Ascending Rose?
The Lark Ascending Rose is loved for its soft apricot color and relaxed, natural bloom style. The flowers open in a graceful cup shape with semi-double petals, revealing a golden center of stamens that gives the blooms a warm, airy, and garden-friendly appearance. Its light fragrance adds gentle charm without overwhelming the planting space.
Unlike heavily packed formal roses, The Lark Ascending has a more open and elegant character, making it especially suitable for cottage gardens, mixed borders, pollinator-friendly planting, and natural landscape designs. Its tall, vigorous shrub habit and continuous flowering from late spring through autumn make it a reliable and beautiful choice for gardeners who want long-season color with minimal disease concerns.
Garden Performance
- Soft apricot blooms with a graceful semi-double form and golden stamen center.
- Continuous flowering from late spring through autumn for long-season garden color.
- Tall, vigorous shrub growth, ideal for borders, cottage gardens, and landscape planting.
- Exceptional health and vitality, rarely affected by common rose diseases.
- Light fragrance and natural bloom style suitable for relaxed garden designs.
Best For: Gardeners looking for a healthy David Austin shrub rose with soft apricot blooms, continuous flowering, graceful semi-double flowers, and excellent disease resistance.
Basic Care Tips
Plant The Lark Ascending Rose in a sunny location with fertile, well-drained soil. Provide at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day to encourage strong growth and abundant flowering. Water deeply when the top layer of soil begins to dry, mulch around the base to help retain moisture, and prune in late winter or early spring to maintain a balanced shrub shape. Because this variety is vigorous and healthy, it is generally easy to grow with regular rose care.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is The Lark Ascending Rose?
The Lark Ascending Rose features soft apricot blooms with a warm golden center of stamens.
Does The Lark Ascending Rose have fragrance?
Yes. It has a light fragrance that adds gentle charm to the garden.
What is the flower shape of The Lark Ascending Rose?
It has elegant semi-double blooms that open in a graceful cup shape, with approximately 20 petals and a visible golden center.
Is The Lark Ascending Rose disease resistant?
Yes. This variety is known for exceptional health and vitality and is rarely affected by disease under suitable growing conditions.
Is this a live plant?
Yes. This product is a live rose plant with strong roots.
Shipping Rates
Each order is carefully packed and shipped to you. Shipping rates are determined by the order total:
Under $148: $50
$149 or more: Free
At this time, we ship to addresses within the United States. For international orders, please contact us directly, and we’ll work with you to find a suitable logistics solution.
Delivery Time
We typically need 5–7 business days to process orders, and shipping usually takes another 3–5 business days.
Bare Root Roses Shipping
Bare root roses are live plants with seasonal availability. To ensure the best chance of success, we schedule shipments according to the appropriate planting window for your region, generally between January and May and September and December. Depending on your order date, delivery may occur in the following planting season.
Returns
We take great pride in the quality of our roses and the care that goes into packaging each order. All shipments are sent via USPS, UPS, or FedEx. In the rare event that your roses arrive in unsatisfactory condition, please contact us within 48 hours at support@museroses.com. We’ll do our best to send a replacement of the same or a comparable variety, subject to availability. Alternatively, you may choose to keep the purchase amount as credit for a future order. Or you may return the roses after obtaining our approval, and we will issue a refund once we receive them.
Because roses are perishable items, we are unable to accept any returns or refund requests made without our prior authorization.
Refunds
If you wish to cancel your order and request a refund prior to shipment, please reach out to us promptly. We usually need 3 business days to process the refund, and an additional 7 business days for the credit to be reflected in your account.
Plant Warranty & Replacement Policy
At Muse Roses, we stand behind the quality of our plants and want you to feel confident shopping with us.
If your plant arrives dead, please email us at support@museroses.com within 72 hours of delivery with your order number and clear photos. Once confirmed, we will provide a free replacement.
We also offer a 30-day warranty from the date of delivery. If your plant dies within that period, please contact us with your order number and clear photos. Approved claims will receive a free replacement with the next order.
Please note that we are unable to offer free replacements for plants reported more than 30 days after delivery.
Please note that free replacements under the 30-day warranty are shipped with your next order, not as a separate shipment.
Thank you for your understanding and for choosing Muse Roses.
Rose Planting and Care Guide
Light
Roses thrive in sunlight. During the growing season, they need at least 6 hours of direct light each day. Without sufficient light, they may not bloom — or the blooms may not fully develop.
Temperature
Roses prefer a cool to warm climate, with an optimal temperature range of 18–28°C. When temperatures exceed 33°C, growth may slow. If exposed to intense sun and high heat, provide some shade during midday.
Soil
Use loose, well-aerated, nutrient-rich soil with good drainage. A recommended mix: 40% peat moss, 20% coconut coir, and 40% garden soil.
Water & Fertilizer
Water regularly, but be careful not to overwater. When planting, use organic sheep manure as a base fertilizer. For weekly feeding, a diluted water-soluble fertilizer works well throughout all stages of growth.
Pruning
Prune regularly based on growth needs. Remove diseased branches, deadwood, thin stems, overly dense growth, spent blooms, and excessively long branches by cutting them back. When removing old branches, cut them off at the base.
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