Vivid color and exceptional health define ‘Princess Anne’, a striking English shrub rose from David Austin. Young blooms open deep pink, almost red, before softening to a rich, clear pink. The rather narrow, substantial petals—touched with a hint of yellow on their undersides—form large, fragrant clusters produced with remarkable freedom throughout the season.
This particularly healthy variety forms a bushy, upright shrub with thick, succulent, highly polished foliage, creating a bold and refined presence in the garden.
🌸 Why You’ll Love It
Rich pink blooms with subtle tonal depth
Large, clustered flowers
Repeat flowering
Medium Tea fragrance
Excellent disease resistance
Glossy, highly polished foliage
🌿 Shrub Details
Bloom Time: Repeat flowering through the season
Flower Color: Rich pink
Bloom Size: Large
Petal Count: Approx. 85 petals
Fragrance: Medium, Tea
Habit: Bushy, upright
Light Requirement: Full sun to partial sun
Soil: Adaptable to most well-drained soil types
Hardiness Zones: 5–11
Breeder: David Austin
Year Introduced: 2010
📏 Size
Mature Height: 4 ft
Mature Width: 4½ ft
🌼 Landscape Uses
Mixed borders
Rose borders
Rose hedges
Containers and patio pots
Partial shade plantings
📖 Behind the Name
Named for Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal, reflecting strength, elegance, and enduring beauty.
🌹 What Makes an English Rose Different?
English Roses, bred by David Austin, combine the charm of old-fashioned roses with the reliability of modern varieties. They are known for:
🌸 Full, many-petalled blooms with classic rosette form
🌿 Strong fragrance, often with notes of myrrh, fruit, honey, or Tea
🔁 Repeat flowering throughout the season
🌼 Shrub or climbing habits that blend beautifully into mixed borders
💪 Improved disease resistance compared to traditional heirloom roses
Unlike many modern landscape roses that focus primarily on durability and mass color, English Roses emphasize romance, fragrance, and intricate bloom form while still offering dependable garden performance.
They’re ideal for cottage gardens, mixed borders, cutting gardens, and vertical accents — anywhere you want timeless beauty paired with modern resilience.
