David Austin Rose ‘The Mayflower’ is a charming, fully fragrant shrub rose celebrated for its soft, classic pink blooms and exceptional disease resistance. The flowers are beautifully old-fashioned in form—full, rosette-shaped, and gently cupped—releasing a rich, pure Old Rose fragrance. Blooming reliably from early summer until the first frosts, it forms a neat, bushy shrub ideal for borders, rose gardens, and cottage-style planting schemes.

Why we like it

• Soft pink, fully double rosette blooms with classic charm

• Exceptionally strong Old Rose fragrance

• Repeat flowers from early summer to frost

• Highly disease resistant—one of David Austin’s healthiest roses

What to know

• Prefers full sun for best flowering and fragrance

• Grows well in fertile, well-drained soil

• Prune in late winter to maintain shape and encourage vigorous growth

• Perfect for mixed borders, hedging, or specimen planting

Flower Colour
Soft rose pink

Flowering months
June to October

Height and Spread
Height: 100–120 cm
Spread: 100–120 cm