Species
Photo to come
Benjamin Britten
Rosa
A David Austin English shrub rose: repeat-blooming, fragrant, with classic full-petalled flowers. Salmon-to-red, cupped, fruity-fragrant blooms.
Sun
full sun (6+ hrs); tolerates light afternoon shade
Water
moderate
Mature size
3-5 ft × 3-4 ft
Bloom
Salmon-to-red, cupped, fruity-fragrant blooms. Repeat bloomer, late spring through fall.
Hardiness
USDA Zones 5–9
Care guide
Quick ID
David Austin English shrub rose ('Benjamin Britten'). Salmon-to-red, cupped, fruity-fragrant blooms. Repeat-blooming and fragrant, with classic full-petalled English flower form on a rounded shrub.
Sun & Site
Full sun (6+ hrs) in rich, well-drained, moisture-retentive soil. Light afternoon shade is tolerated and can protect bloom color in Draper's intense sun.
Pruning & Shaping
Prune early-to-mid March (reduce ~1/3, cut to outward-facing buds). Wait until no hard freeze below 20°F is in the 10-day forecast — early pruning before a freeze causes tender-growth dieback. Deadhead spent blooms to keep it flowering.
In my garden
formal garden7 plants
| Sun | Full sun |
| Soil | sandy loam, fast percolation |
| Water source | Culinary |
| Hardiness here | Zone 7 |
7
Plants
Feb 2025
Planted · ~1 yr
What I've done here
- 2026-04-09Pre-emergent applied
- 2026-04-08Osmocote (slow-release)
- 2026-03-02Pruned