Overview
Uses: Small-garden borders, specimen planting, mass plantings, cutting gardens, patio containers and raised beds.
Benefits: A refined David Austin English rose for smaller spaces, Windermere carries very full, cupped, creamy-white blooms with a fruity citrus fragrance on a neat, rounded, three-foot shrub. It is healthy, tidy, and repeat-flowering, making it one of the best white English roses for containers and the front of a border.
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9
Sun: Full Sun
Life Cycle: Deciduous Shrub
Growth Habit: Upright, Rounded — compact, tidy shrub.
Bloom Color: Creamy White
Mature Height: about 3 feet
Mature Width: 2.5–3 feet
Bloom Season: Late spring through fall
Growth Rate: Moderate
Summary
Windermere brings the luxurious look of a full English rose to gardens and patios where space is tight.
Named for the largest lake in England's Lake District, it opens rich creamy-yellow buds into very full, cupped, cabbage-shaped blooms that pale to soft ivory-white in the sun. A fruity fragrance with a fresh citrus lift rises from the flowers, which are carried in clusters on a neat, well-branched shrub.
At around three feet, Windermere stays compact and tidy without sacrificing flower power, reblooming from late spring through fall. Its modest size and excellent health make it a natural choice for containers, raised beds, and the front of a sunny border.
Care
David Austin® Windermere™ Shrub Rose Care
Grow Windermere in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil amended with compost. Its compact habit suits a container, where good drainage and steady moisture are key.
Water regularly, especially in the first season and during dry weather; established plants tolerate moderate dryness. Apply a slow release fertilizer in early spring and again after the first flush to support repeat bloom.
Deadhead to keep the flowers coming. Prune in late winter or early spring, cutting the shrub back by about one-third to a tidy framework and removing weak or dead wood.
Size
What Size is the David Austin® Windermere™ Shrub Rose for Sale Online?
Our David Austin® Windermere™ Shrub Rose ships in a greenhouse-grade grow pot and is appropriately sized for its container at the time of shipment. If you have specific sizing or planting questions, please contact us.
How Large Does David Austin® Windermere™ Shrub Rose Grow?
Windermere stays compact, forming a rounded shrub about 3 feet tall and 2.5 to 3 feet wide — one of the more container-friendly David Austin roses and well suited to small gardens.
Additional Information
What is the botanical name of David Austin® Windermere™ Shrub Rose?
The botanical name is Rosa 'Aushomer' (PP18713). It is a David Austin English shrub rose introduced in 2007 and named for England's Lake District. Browse more in our roses collection.
What are some common names for this plant?
It is commonly known simply as Windermere, and is often described as a David Austin English rose.
What does Windermere smell like?
Windermere has a medium-strong fruity fragrance with a fresh citrus hint — a bright, clean scent that suits its creamy-white blooms.
Is Windermere a good rose for small gardens or pots?
Yes. At about three feet tall and wide, it is compact and tidy, making it one of the better David Austin roses for containers and small spaces. See more in our patio plants collection.
