Auslevel

English Rose

- – David Charles Henshaw Austin

The open petal surface is pure white with a subtle off‑white shade at the centre. - english rose - very strong, far-scented rose - clean, myrrh-like

– Pure snow‑white blooms with rich petals.
– Very strong, far‑carried myrrh fragrance.
– Compact, bushy habit for beds and containers.
– Reliable repeat flowering with abundant second flush.
– Proven show winner in multiple rose society shows.
– Special feature: Excellent colour retention in partial shade, keeping its refined white tones.

Exclusive finished product

pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted rose cutting

30,92 £

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AUSLEVEL – white English rose – Austin (pharmaROSA® NEONATAL)

As a pharmaROSA® NEONATAL own-root cutting, AUSLEVEL offers a premium route into exclusive white English rose production, combining bushy structure, dense foliage and compact dimensions that suit premium 5–7 L container lines and bed or edging schemes. The very full, globular flowers deliver consistently high form and refined myrrh-like fragrance, aligning well with an exclusive finished-product positioning where flower quality is the primary value. Remontant flowering supports repeat sales potential in retail and reseller channels, while own-root longevity underpins stable stands and predictable cropping for nursery propagation beds and collection plantings. Its hardiness accommodates projects where winter and wind are regular factors, fitting UK nursery supply into exposed public and private landscapes. In typical professional development, roots establish in year one, framework and canopy volume build in year two, and by year three the rose reaches full ornamental impact for reliable, long-term portfolio placement.

Usage options

Target area	Reasoning
Premium 5–7 L retail container line	The combination of compact, bushy habit and dense foliage makes AUSLEVEL well suited to a premium container route in 5–7 L pots, with an exclusive finished-product positioning driven by flower form and fragrance. As a tray-rooted NEONATAL cutting, it slots efficiently into nursery container production, where own-root stability supports predictable canopy development for retail and reseller ranges aiming at high perceived value per unit. Retail / reseller
White English rose feature for thematic gardens	Strong flower form and very full, globular blooms make this cultivar a reliable white focal point in thematic and collection plantings, where consistent visual identity is critical. Using NEONATAL own-root material for propagation beds allows nurseries to maintain cultivar purity and long-term stands, matching the exclusive finished-product promise needed for curated English Rose or romantic rose collections supplied to project-based buyers. Public‑realm and show‑garden suppliers
Fragrance-led specimen and edging production	The very strong, far-scented myrrh-like fragrance supports a fragrance-led positioning in specimen and edging lines, particularly where retail partners emphasise sensory appeal. NEONATAL cuttings trained to bush form with 3–5 framework canes can be grown on into premium containers, giving uniform, scented stock that underpins a flower-quality value promise in specialist and higher-end garden centre assortments. Premium garden centre partners
Bed and low hedge monoculture blocks	AUSLEVEL’s bushy structure and 80–120 cm spread provide dependable coverage for beds and low hedges, where homogeneous stands and low replacement are key. Own-root propagation through NEONATAL trays supports renewal and regeneration after pruning, enabling nurseries to plan consistent volumes and deliver an exclusive finished product based on repeat flowering and flower quality in structured planting schemes. Landscape-oriented wholesalers
Cut flower side-line from container production	The medium-sized, very full clustered blooms allow a flexible cut-flower side-line from premium container crops, supporting added value without changing the main production path. A bush-trained structure on own roots tolerates repeated cutting, and NEONATAL uniformity helps time flushes for key retail windows linked to exclusive, flower-quality focused promotions. Integrated growers supplying retail
Collection and gene‑bank style maintenance blocks	As an English Rose with a defined breeding background, AUSLEVEL is a logical candidate for collection and gene-bank style stands, where long-term sustainability and identity matter. Own-root NEONATAL material supports decades-long regeneration potential, enabling nurseries to hold mother stocks for ongoing 5–7 L premium container production aligned to exclusive, flower-form driven portfolio segments. Nursery propagators and collection holders
Public and institutional planting supply	With hardiness down to approximately -21 °C and a compact, manageable habit, AUSLEVEL can service public or institutional projects that require reliable winter performance and controlled height. NEONATAL own-root plants provide predictable establishment and regrowth, allowing nursery networks to support long-term contracts where exclusive but robust white flowering is a key visual promise. Municipal and institutional suppliers
Larger feature containers and mixed displays	For high-profile displays, growers can step selected plants on from 5–7 L to 40–50 L or larger feature containers, using the bushy habit and repeat flowering to anchor romantic or English-inspired compositions. Own-root resilience accommodates repeated pruning and repositioning, supporting exclusive, flower-quality led finished pieces for flagship retail sites and showcase gardens. Display‑oriented nurseries and resellers

Finished-product ideas

Premium 5–7 L English Rose line – Own-root, bush-trained AUSLEVEL in 5–7 L pots highlighting compact habit and dense foliage, positioned as an exclusive white English rose with strong fragrance for retail feature tables – target audience/channel: retail / reseller
Fragrance specimen collection – A curated group of strongly scented cultivars where AUSLEVEL represents the white, very full-flowered component, grown via the premium container path for high-impact specimen and edging use – target audience/channel: premium garden centres
Romantic white hedge concept – Uniform NEONATAL-derived plants lined out or containerised for low hedges and bed edges, leveraging bushy structure and repeat flowering to offer a romantic rose hedge package – target audience/channel: landscape wholesalers and project suppliers
Thematic English Rose display units – Mixed trolleys built around English Rose types, with AUSLEVEL as the white, exclusive element backed by own-root longevity and stable stand performance – target audience/channel: nursery networks and integrators
Feature patio and terrace containers – Selected plants stepped from 5–7 L into 40–50 L containers to create long-lived, high-value white focal points combining strong fragrance and compact form – target audience/channel: design-led retailers and show-garden partners

Technical cultivar profile

Parameter	Data
Name and registration	Registered as AUSlevel, marketed as Auslevel English Rose AUSlevel, with American Rose Society exhibition name Glamis Castle; classified as an English Rose Collection shrub in the romantic rose commercial group.
Origin and breeding	Bred by David C. H. Austin in the United Kingdom (1991) from ‘Graham Thomas’ × ‘Mary Rose’; introduced and registered in 1992 by David Austin Roses Ltd., reflecting classic English Rose breeding lines.
Awards and recognition	Recognised in multiple US rose society shows as a Modern Shrub Rose, including awards from Rhode Island, Tampa and Warren Rose Society events in 2001, underlining exhibition-level flower form and presentation potential.
Growth and structural characteristics	Bushy shrub reaching approximately 75–115 cm in height and 80–120 cm spread, with moderately thorny stems and dense, slightly glossy mid-green foliage that supports good visual coverage in beds, containers and edging roles.
Flower morphology	Very full, globular to pompon flowers with over 40 petals, medium-sized at around 1.5–2.75 inches, typically borne in small clusters of one to three per stem, and remontant with an abundant second flush given appropriate maintenance.
Colour data and phenology	Flowers open creamy white with soft ivory tones, maturing to pure snow-white with a subtle off-white centre; colour holds well in partial shade but petals may scorch in strong sun, while bone-white fading remains visually clean before senescence.
Fragrance and aroma	Exhibits a very strong, far-scented fragrance with a clean, myrrh-like character, providing pronounced scent performance suited to fragrance-focused ranges, though heavy petal count limits pollen access and reduces pollinator orientation.
Hip characteristics	Due to very double flowers, hip set is generally limited; where formed, hips are spherical, red and approximately 9–16 mm in diameter, contributing only modestly to ornamental effect and not being a primary production objective.
Resistance and winter hardiness	Rated to about -21 to -18 °C (RHS H7; USDA 6b; Swedish zone 3), with moderate disease resistance overall: good resistance to black spot, moderate response to powdery mildew and rust, and moderate heat tolerance requiring irrigation in dry spells.
Horticultural recommendations	Suited to beds, containers, cut, edging, specimen and hedge uses; maintenance medium, with deadheading and occasional pest and disease control advised; recommend bush-trained release with 3–5 canes, primarily for premium container production.

AUSLEVEL – white English rose – Austin offers compact, bushy structure, exhibition-level flower form and strong fragrance on predictable own-root stock, supporting long-lived, stable stands for premium programmes; please contact us to discuss capacity and scheduling.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: AUSLEVEL – white English rose - Austin

Product Type: pharmaROSA® NEONATAL - rooted rose cutting

Product Quality: -

Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:24.04.2025

Cultivar Quality Rating: premium gold

Item Number: [267] 20-431 (14.02.2026) pharmarosaneonatal.co.uk

Name and Registration

Meaning of Cultivar Name: The name derives from Glamis Castle in Scotland, which is the home of the Bowes-Lyon family and the setting of Shakespeare's Macbeth.

Cultivar Synonym: Glamis Castle

Registered Cultivar Name: AUSlevel

Original Trade Name: Glamis Castle

Former Name: -

Current Trade Name: Auslevel English Rose AUSlevel

American Rose Society Approved Exhibition Name: Glamis Castle

Rose Group: English Rose Collection, Shrub

Commercial Type: english rose

Commercial Group: Romantic rose

Exhibition Category: modern shrub rose

Collection: English Rose

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: David Austin Roses Ltd. (United Kingdom)

Introduction Year: 1992

Registration Year: 1992

Breeder: David Charles Henshaw Austin

Breeding Company / Institution: David Austin Roses Limited

Breeding Year: United Kingdom, 1991

Parentage: ‘Graham Thomas’ × ‘Mary Rose’

Awards and Honours

Global and Lifetime Awards: -

Horticultural Ratings and Recommendations: -

Competition and Show Awards: Modern Shrub Rose – Rhode Island Rose Society Show (2001); Modern Shrub Rose – Tampa Rose Society Show (2001); Modern Shrub Rose – Warren Rose Society Show (2001)

Collectors' Recommendations: -

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 2.5-3.8ft (75-115 cm)

Spread: 2.6-3.9ft (80-120 cm)

Growth Habit: bushy

Foliage: The variety has dense foliage; its leaves have a slightly glossy surface and a mid‑green shade.

Prickliness: moderately thorny

Self-Cleaning Description: Most spent blooms remain on the plant and require manual removal (deadheading).

Self-Cleaning Intensity: Self-cleaning: weak

Flower Morphology

Petal Count: 40+

Flower Fullness: very full-flowered

Flower Shape: globular, pompon

Flower Size: M (1,5-2,75 in)

Inflorescence Type: clustered, 1-3 flowers/stem

Colour Code: ARS code: w RHS code: 155C (outer), 155D (inner)

Repeat Flowering: Remontant, producing an abundant second flush of flowers.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: white

Flower Colour Description: The open petal surface is pure white with a subtle off‑white shade at the centre.

Closed Bud: The bud is pale creamy white, with a slight greenish-white tinge on the outer petals.

Newly Opened Flower: The outer petal ring is cream-white with a soft ivory tone inside.

Full Bloom: The surface is uniform, glossy snow‑white with a barely perceptible buttery‑white tinge in the centre.

Before Fading: The petal edges remain pure white, while a slight bone-white fading is visible in the inner zone.

Colour Fading Description: In strong sunlight the white petals may scorch, while in partial shade their colour is well retained.

Colour Retention Level: good

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: very strong, far-scented rose

Fragrance Character: clean, myrrh-like

Pollinator Attraction: Its strongly double blooms make it not very attractive to pollinators, because flower form (simple/semi-double/double) and reduced stamen accessibility limit pollinators' access to pollen and nectar.

Pollinator-Friendly Rating: Its very double flowers conceal the stamens, making it primarily an ornamental variety

Soap and Cosmetic Use: -

Hip Characteristics

Maximum Hip Diameter: 9-16 mm

Hip Shape: spherical

Hip Colour: red

Hip Comment: Hip formation is expected to be limited due to the double flowers; occasionally producing spherical red hips 9–16 mm in diameter.

Resistance and Hardiness

Hardiness (°C): -21–-18 °C

RHS Hardiness Rating: H7

Swedish Hardiness Zone: Zon 3

USDA Hardiness Zone: 6b

Heat and Drought Tolerance Description: According to the descriptions, the flowers may scorch in hot weather; during dry periods they require regular watering.

Heat and Drought Tolerance Level: moderate

Disease Resistance: moderate

powdery mildew – moderate
black spot – resistant
rust – moderate

Horticultural Recommendations

Recommended product path: Premium container

Recommended target pot: 5–7 L

Release form: Bush-trained, with 3–5 strong framework canes

Recommended use: Maintenance requirement medium; occasionally requires pest and disease control.

Primary Uses: bed, container, cut flower, edging, specimen, hedge

Comments

Positioning: Exclusive finished product

Target customer/channel: Retail / reseller

Main value proposition: Flower quality, form

The open petal surface is pure white with a subtle off‑white shade at the centre. - english rose - very strong, far-scented rose - clean, myrrh-like

Online rose order - white - very strong, far-scented rose - Auslevel - english rose - (2.5-3.8ft (75-115 cm))

Inflorescence: clustered, 1-3 flowers/stem Height: 2.5-3.8ft (75-115 cm) Flower shape: globular, pompon Winter hardiness: - white - David Austin Roses Ltd. (United Kingdom) english rose - Flower size: M (1,5-2,75 in) Flower size: M (1,5-2,75 in) - Height: 2.5-3.8ft (75-115 cm) Height: 2.5-3.8ft (75-115 cm) - Flower fullness: very full-flowered Auslevel - Roses in the garden | pharmaROSA® Neonatal - premium gold David Charles Henshaw Austin

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Wholesale of cuttings

PharmaRosa® NEONATAL is the cost‑effective starting point for rose product production.

As a uniform, own‑rooted propagation material, it provides a stable basis for further growing-on and can be integrated flexibly into different finished product production technologies.
Rooted in trays (rooted), 3–6‑month‑old, own‑rooted rose cutting.
Uniform developmental stage, with a root system that has thoroughly penetrated the plug.
For professional growing‑on.
Tray packaging: 10 pcs/tray.
Quality and varietal identity: production supported by a dedicated identification and traceability logic.
Can be transplanted during frost‑free periods, designed for finished product production.

PharmaRosa® NEONATAL provides a controlled, uniform starting stock for planned growing‑on that can be integrated into your own technology – especially where scheduling and varietal identity are paramount.

PharmaRosa® NEONATAL own-rooted rose propagation material in a plug, with a root system penetrating the plug (semi-finished product / semi-finished rose). PharmaRosa® NEONATAL rose propagation material size: 3–6‑month‑old, own-rooted cutting with a uniform developmental stage. PharmaRosa® NEONATAL tray stock: own-rooted rose propagation material in trays, uniform developmental stage (10 pcs/tray).

Captions (from left to right): Semi-finished product (NEONATAL own-rooted rose propagation material in a plug with a fully developed root system) • Size demonstration (3–6‑month‑old, uniform cutting) • Root system detail (plug penetrated by the root system) • Tray stock (10 pcs/tray, uniform developmental stage)