Molineux – AUSmol English shrub rose propagation material
Professional own-root pharmaROSA® NEONATAL material of AUSmol supports premium nursery production with a stable shrubby framework that finishes consistently into 5–7 L containers for exclusive retail assortments. The remontant, cluster-flowering, very full rosette blooms give sustained colour and refined English-rose character, well suited to premium bedding, border and specimen formats where flower quality and form are central. Good heat and drought tolerance with H7 hardiness supports reliable performance even in exposed northern and inland UK sites with demanding winter and wind pressure. Own-root plants offer long-term longevity and regeneration under production loads, helping You maintain homogeneous, low-replacement blocks and predictable capacity across nursery networks. In year one the focus is on root establishment, year two on structural shoot build-up, and by year three full ornamental value is expressed for finished premium shrub ranges and thematic collections.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- Premium 5–7 L English shrub – Upright, dense, bush-trained form grown to flowering stage in 5–7 L pots for exclusive benches, using remontant flowering and flower-form quality as key selling points – target: high-end retail/reseller channels
- Border and low-hedge line – Batch-finished 5–7 L plants for planting out into borders and low hedges, using the consistent 80–130 cm height and dense foliage to structure romantic schemes – target: landscape-oriented retailers and project suppliers
- English rose collection piece – Individually labelled English Rose / romantic rose units highlighting awards and colour description, positioned as collection items within premium container assortments – target: specialist rose centres and mail-order partners
- Heat-resilient summer feature – Finished shrubs selected from NEONATAL stock with proven heat tolerance and remontant habit, timed for peak summer colour offers in 5–7 L containers – target: southern UK garden centres and summer promotion programmes
- Own-root nursery stock block – Field- or bed-planted own-root material raised via the recommended container route then planted out as long-term mother or stock plants for cutting production and collection stands – target: nurseries building internal English-rose propagation capacity
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Registered as AUSmol, marketed as Molineux within the English Rose and romantic rose categories; current trade naming links the AUSmol code with English shrub rose positioning. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by David C. H. Austin in the United Kingdom from ‘Graham Thomas’ (Ausmas) crossed with an unnamed seedling; introduced and registered in 1994 by David Austin Roses Ltd. |
| Awards and recognition |
Holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit (2001) plus multiple international trial distinctions, including RNRS President’s International Trophy and gold medals from Glasgow and Durbanville rose trials. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright shrub habit, typically 80–130 cm in height and 70–120 cm spread, with dense, dark green, slightly glossy foliage and light prickliness, suitable for borders, low hedges and container specimens. |
| Flower morphology |
Very full rosette blooms with over 40 petals, medium diameter, borne in clusters; remontant flowering with particularly abundant second flush supports extended seasonal display under good cultivation. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Golden to lemon-yellow petals: deep yellow buds open bright golden with straw outer petals, then butter yellow with cream-yellow edges, lightening slightly in strong sun yet retaining a clear yellow effect overall. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Mild, restrained fragrance combining tea and musk notes; primarily grown for the visual qualities of the bloom rather than heavy scent, with very double flowers limiting pollinator access and functional attraction. |
| Hip characteristics |
Very double blooms set few hips; where formed, hips are small, 6–10 mm globular spheres, orange-red (RHS 40A), offering minimal ornamental contribution and not significantly affecting flowering performance. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Medium resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; cold-hardy to approximately −26 to −23 °C (RHS H7, Swedish Zone 4, USDA 5b) with good heat tolerance given regular irrigation in extended drought. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best used as border, container, low hedge or specimen shrub; grow as bush-trained plants with 3–5 strong framework canes, medium maintenance inputs and occasional pest and disease control as required. |
Molineux (AUSmol) offers remontant flower quality, a compact shrub framework and reliable hardiness on an own-root base for predictable, regenerative, long-lived stands; please contact us to align capacity and scheduling for your programmes.
