Auswalker

English Rose

- – David Charles Henshaw Austin

Soft, pure lemon yellow that gently fades at the petal edges. - english rose - strong, long-lasting fragrant rose - scent description not available

– Award-winning English Rose shrub
– Very full, romantic rosette blooms
– Soft lemon-yellow flowers, gently fading
– Strong, long-lasting classic rose fragrance
– Healthy growth, hardy to RHS H7 cold
– Special feature: Ideal for beds, fences and pergolas, also excellent as cut flowers.

Exclusive finished product

pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted rose cutting

29,63 £

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The Pilgrim – AUSwalker English shrub rose propagation material

Premium own-root pharmaROSA® NEONATAL material of The Pilgrim offers professional growers a versatile, bushy structure suited to medium-care production cycles and premium-container routes, where finished plants in 5–7 L pots can be positioned as exclusive retail or reseller roses for thematic and collection-led displays. Its very full, rosette flowers with soft lemon-yellow tonality and strong, long-lasting fragrance underpin high perceived value for English-style shrub ranges and romantic rose assortments, while dense, glossy mid-green foliage supports attractive, uniform canopies in nursery beds. Own-root physiology gives a long-lived, regenerating base with stable ornamental value, aligning with UK nursery networks that require predictable, homogeneous stands across seasons in conditions comparable to Scotland and North England, where winter and wind tolerance matter for project-scale plantings.

Usage options

Target area	Reasoning
Premium 5–7 L container shrub production	The bushy, 100–150 cm habit and dense, glossy foliage support balanced crowns in 5–7 L containers for the recommended premium container route, giving visually strong plants at dispatch. Own-root NEONATAL material helps deliver homogeneous batches and low replacement rates, reinforcing an exclusive finished product positioning for retail / reseller
English Rose and romantic shrub assortments	Very full, rosette blooms and soft lemon-yellow colouration fit high-value English Rose and romantic rose ranges where flower quality and form are primary selling points. Using bush-trained, 3–5 cane own-root starts streamlines shaping during the grow-on phase and suits premium container timing, supporting curated thematic collections for retail / reseller
Repeat-flowering colour for collection beds	The remontant habit, with abundant second flowering, allows nurseries to schedule colour continuity in stock blocks and display beds, keeping premium container lines in show condition over the season. Own-root plants support a natural development arc from roots in year one, stronger shoots in year two and full ornamental value by year three, aligning with long-term collection planning for retail / reseller
Specimen and feature shrub lines	The balanced 100–150 cm height and spread, combined with bushy structure, make it suitable for specimen and feature shrub SKUs in premium containers, where a defined framework and medium care requirement ease maintenance. Own-root propagation delivers reliable regrowth and structural stability for landscapers and discerning end users supplied via retail / reseller
Flowerbed and mixed border concepts	Medium care needs, with occasional black spot and rust protection, suit professional programmes aiming at consistent flowerbed and border plants without intensive inputs. Tray-rooted, own-root NEONATAL plants integrate smoothly into nursery workflows, allowing efficient bench use and schedule planning while supporting premium, flower-quality-led offers for retail / reseller
Pergola and fence-trained shrub production	The Pilgrim’s shrub form, with bush-trained 3–5 cane framework, can be directed onto light support structures for fence and pergola uses, extending the English Rose collection beyond classic bed planting. Own-root stability reduces long-term failure risk where structures demand durable, regenerating bases, strengthening reputation-critical project supply through retail / reseller
Cut-flower capable garden shrub SKUs	Medium-sized, very full blooms with strong, long-lasting fragrance offer cut-flower potential from garden shrubs, increasing perceived value of premium container products. Professional growers can highlight multi-purpose use (garden plus cutting) while relying on own-root longevity and stable performance to back guarantee-driven offers aimed at retail / reseller
Cold-climate and wind-exposed project ranges	With hardiness down to -26 – -23 °C (RHS H7, USDA 5b, Swedish Zon 4), The Pilgrim supports ranges targeted at more exposed or colder UK sites, aligning with nursery networks servicing regions where winter and wind tolerance are important. Own-root stock ensures predictable, renewable stands for repeated project specifications via retail / reseller

Finished-product ideas

Premium 5–7 L English shrub – Bush-trained, 3–5 cane plants in 5–7 L premium containers focusing on dense foliage and repeat-flowering rosette blooms – retail / reseller
Romantic lemon-yellow feature shrub – Medium-height, bushy shrubs selected for soft lemon-yellow, very full flowers and strong fragrance as focal points in themed assortments – retail / reseller
Collection-bed English Rose line – Own-root shrub batches for curated English Rose beds, exploiting remontant flowering and long-term structural stability for show and trial gardens – retail / reseller
Pergola and fence-trained shrub form – Bush-trained framework plants prepared for light support use, leveraging 3–5 cane structure and cold hardiness for exposed decorative positions – retail / reseller
Garden-cut fragrance concept – Premium container SKUs promoted for dual garden and cut use, built on strong, long-lasting fragrance and very full blooms from durable own-root shrubs – retail / reseller

Technical cultivar profile

Parameter	Data
Name and registration	Modern shrub rose from the English Rose Collection; registered as AUSwalker, traded as The Pilgrim / Auswalker English Rose; exhibition category modern shrub; Romantic rose commercial group.
Origin and breeding	Raised by David C. H. Austin, United Kingdom; cross of ‘Graham Thomas’ × ‘Yellow Button’; introduced by David Austin Roses Ltd. in 1991 for English shrub rose programmes.
Awards and recognition	Holds the Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit and has achieved first prizes as Modern Shrub Rose at multiple American Rose Society shows between 1999 and 2001.
Growth and structural characteristics	Bushy shrub reaching 100–150 cm in height and spread, with dense, mid-green glossy foliage and moderate prickliness; self-cleaning is medium, so regular deadheading is advised for best effect.
Flower morphology	Medium-sized (approximately 1.5–2.75 in) very full, rosette-shaped blooms with 40+ petals; flowers are usually solitary and repeat freely, with notably abundant second flush flowering.
Colour data and phenology	Soft lemon yellow overall; ARS code MY, RHS 9B inner and 8C outer; colour gently fades with outer petals lightening to creamy white as flowers age, maintaining a refined pastel appearance.
Fragrance and aroma	Fragrance character not specified, but overall scent strength is described as strong and long-lasting, supporting premium positioning where scented English shrub roses are particularly valued.
Hip characteristics	Very double flowers limit hip set; sparse, occasional spherical red hips of about 8–12 mm may form, but ornamental and production value is primarily in the flowers rather than fruit.
Resistance and winter hardiness	Hardy to approximately -26 – -23 °C (RHS H7, USDA 5b, Swedish Zone 4); good resistance to powdery mildew, medium resistance to black spot and rust, with moderate heat tolerance if watered.
Horticultural recommendations	Suitable for flowerbeds, specimen use, fences, pergolas and cutting; medium care level with occasional fungicide; ideally marketed as a premium container shrub, typically in 5–7 L pots.

The Pilgrim (AUSwalker) offers bushy, cold-hardy, repeat-flowering, strongly scented own-root shrubs that build predictable, regenerating stands for premium English Rose programmes; please contact us to align on volumes, timing and long-term range planning.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: AUSWALKER – yellow English rose - Austin

Product Type: pharmaROSA® NEONATAL - rooted rose cutting

Product Quality: -

Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:16.03.2025

Cultivar Quality Rating: premium silver

Item Number: [416] 20-491 (14.02.2026) pharmarosaneonatal.co.uk

Name and Registration

Meaning of Cultivar Name: The name "The Pilgrim" refers to the pilgrims in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.

Cultivar Synonym: Gartenarchitekt Günther Schulze; The Pilgrim

Registered Cultivar Name: AUSwalker

Original Trade Name: The Pilgrim

Former Name: -

Current Trade Name: Auswalker English Rose AUSwalker

American Rose Society Approved Exhibition Name: The Pilgrim

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: 1991

Registration Year: Data not available

Breeder: David Charles Henshaw Austin

Breeding Company / Institution: David Austin Roses Ltd

Breeding Year: United Kingdom, 1991

Parentage: ‘Graham Thomas’ × ‘Yellow Button’

Awards and Honours

Global and Lifetime Awards: -

Horticultural Ratings and Recommendations: RHS Award of Garden Merit

Competition and Show Awards: Royal Horticultural Society – Award of Garden Merit; Numerous American Rose Society shows – first prize Modern Shrub Rose (1999–2001)

Collectors' Recommendations: -

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 3.3-4.9ft (100-150 cm)

Spread: 3.3-4.9ft (100-150 cm)

Growth Habit: bushy

Foliage: The variety has dense foliage. The leaves have a glossy surface and a mid-green colour.

Prickliness: moderately thorny

Self-Cleaning Description: Some spent blooms fall off naturally, but regular deadheading is recommended.

Self-Cleaning Intensity: self-cleaning: medium

Flower Morphology

Petal Count: 40+

Flower Fullness: very full-flowered

Flower Shape: rosette

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

Inflorescence Type: solitary

Colour Code: ARS code: MY RHS code: 9B (inner), 8C (outer)

Repeat Flowering: Remontant; its second flowering is also abundant.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: yellow

Flower Colour Description: Soft, pure lemon yellow that gently fades at the petal edges.

Closed Bud: Vivid golden yellow, with a slightly deepening shade towards the tip.

Newly Opened Flower: With a rich mid-yellow centre and petals that mellow to a pale yellow on the outside.

Full Bloom: Pure lemon yellow, with a cream‑yellow flush along the edges of the outer petals.

Before Fading: Pastel cream-yellow with edges almost fading to white.

Colour Fading Description: The colour fades during flowering, with the outer petals lightening to a creamy white.

Colour Retention Level: medium

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: strong, long-lasting fragrant rose

Fragrance Character: scent description not available

Pollinator Attraction: Its strongly double flowers make it poorly attractive to pollinators, because flower form (simple, semi‑double or double) and reduced stamen accessibility in double blooms limit insects' access to pollen and nectar.

Pollinator-Friendly Rating: Very double; rosette blooms are not easily accessible, therefore not specifically pollinator-friendly.

Soap and Cosmetic Use: -

Hip Characteristics

Maximum Hip Diameter: 8-12 mm

Hip Shape: spherical

Hip Colour: red

Hip Comment: Rose‑hip formation is expected to be sparse due to the double flowers; occasionally produced, 8–12 mm in diameter, spherical, red rose hips.

Resistance and Hardiness

Hardiness (°C): -26–-23 °C

RHS Hardiness Rating: H7

Swedish Hardiness Zone: Zon 4

USDA Hardiness Zone: 5b

Heat and Drought Tolerance Description: Tolerates heat well; requires watering during dry periods and does not tolerate prolonged drought.

Heat and Drought Tolerance Level: medium

Disease Resistance: medium

powdery mildew – resistant
black spot – medium
rust – medium

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: Care requirement medium; occasional plant protection may be necessary, mainly against black spot and rust.

Primary Uses: flowerbed, specimen, fence, pergola, cut flower

Comments

Positioning: Exclusive finished product

Target customer/channel: Retail / reseller

Main value proposition: Flower quality, form

AUSWALKER – yellow English rose - Austin

Soft, pure lemon yellow that gently fades at the petal edges. - english rose - strong, long-lasting fragrant rose - scent description not available

Online rose purchase - yellow - strong, long-lasting fragrant rose - Auswalker - english rose - (3.3-4.9ft (100-150 cm))

Inflorescence: solitary Height: 3.3-4.9ft (100-150 cm) Flower shape: rosette Winter hardiness: 6b yellow - 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: 3.3-4.9ft (100-150 cm) Height: 3.3-4.9ft (100-150 cm) - Flower fullness: very full-flowered Auswalker - Roses in the garden | pharmaROSA® Neonatal - premium silver David Charles Henshaw Austin

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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)