The Poet's Wife Rose is a versatile dual-purpose David Austin rose released in 2014, usable as both cut flower and garden shrub. It boasts striking multi-tonal yellow blooms with golden centers and pale white-edged outer petals, packed with around 77 lush petals. This variety delivers an intense layered citrus fragrance mixed with vintage rose, lemon, peach and mango notes, featuring great heat resistance and reliable disease resistance. It reblooms continuously from late spring to late autumn, perfect for garden beds, borders, bonsai and premium floral arrangements.
David Austin Dual-Use Rose
Vibrant Golden Yellow Blooms
Intense Citrus Mixed Fragrance
Heat & Disease Resistant
2-Year-Old Live Plant
Product Details
| Name | The Poet's Wife Rose (Synonym: AUSwhirl) |
|---|---|
| Origin | David Austin, England |
| Release Time | 2014 |
| Rose Type | Cut Rose / Shrub Rose |
| Plant | 2-year-old live plant with strong roots |
| Plant Height | Approx. 80–100 cm |
| Flower Diameter | Approx. 9–12 cm |
| Petal Count | Approx. 77 full layered petals, cup-shaped at first, peony-like when fully open |
| Color | Vibrant yellow, golden yellow center with pale white tinged outer petals |
| Fragrance | Intense citrus fruit fragrance blended with vintage rose, green lemon, peach and mango aroma |
Why Choose The Poet's Wife Rose?
The Poet's Wife Rose is a standout David Austin dual-purpose rose famous for its eye-catching gradient yellow blooms. The flower core glows with rich golden yellow, gradually fading to soft pale white on outer petals, creating a bright and gentle layered visual effect. Each huge 9–12cm bloom contains nearly 77 densely stacked petals, unfolding from an elegant cup shape into a full peony-style form with abundant layering.
It releases a powerful multi-layered citrus fragrance mixed with vintage rose, fresh lemon, sweet peach and mango scents, filling gardens with vivid refreshing aroma. This compact shrub grows 80–100cm tall, suitable for garden beds, borders and potted bonsai cultivation. It performs excellently under high temperatures around 35°C with solid disease resistance, and repeats flowering non-stop from late spring to late autumn for long-lasting ornamental value.
Garden Performance
- Dual-use shrub suitable for garden landscaping, bonsai planting and cut flower harvesting.
- Stunning gradient yellow blooms: golden center matched with pale white edged outer petals.
- Nearly 77 full layered petals, blooms open from cup shape into lush peony-like form.
- Large flower diameter of 9–12cm, highly eye-catching in gardens and bouquets.
- Rich intense mixed fragrance of citrus, vintage rose, lemon, peach and mango.
- Excellent heat tolerance, maintains stable growth and bloom shape under 35℃ high temperature.
- Good comprehensive disease resistance, reducing regular maintenance work.
- Continuous repeat blooming from late spring through late autumn for extended viewing time.
- Robust root system enables fast establishment and steady vigorous growth after planting.
Best For: Rose collectors, garden lovers and florists seeking bright yellow dual-use Austin roses with rich citrus mixed scent, great heat resistance and multi-season repeat flowering.
Basic Care Tips
Plant The Poet's Wife Rose in a fully sunny position with loose, well-drained soil. Provide at least 6 hours of direct sunlight every day. Water deeply once the top soil dries out, keep good air circulation around branches to lower disease risk, and prune appropriately each year to encourage more flower buds and continuous blooming.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is The Poet's Wife Rose?
It features vibrant yellow blooms with a rich golden yellow center and pale white tinted outer petals.
What fragrance does The Poet's Wife Rose produce?
It has an intense citrus fruit fragrance blended with vintage rose, green lemon, peach and mango notes.
What are its outstanding cultivation advantages?
It has strong heat resistance suitable for high-temperature environments, good disease resistance, and reblooms repeatedly from late spring to late autumn.
Is this a live plant?
Yes. This product is a 2-year-old 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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