The King's rose (Aus27a16) (NEW 2025)
The King's rose (Aus27a16) (NEW 2025)
Plant properties
The King's rose (Aus27a16) (NEW 2025) at a glance
Discover in 2025 the unparalleled beauty of 'The King's Rose' (Aus27a16), a majestic David Austin creation that will transform your garden. This rose, a royal tribute to King Charles III, blooms with semi-double, softly open flowers that resemble hand-painted watercolors, each unique with playful stripes in fuchsia and soft cream white, inspired by classic Gallica roses. The refined, fresh scent of light musk tones, blended with hints of apple juice and rosewater, enchants the senses. 'The King's Rose' grows healthy and elegant in a vase shape, boasting striking heart-shaped leaves and, in winter, graceful warm orange rose hips that also provide a welcome food source for birds. Its rich bloom and natural appearance attract bees and butterflies, making it not only a feast for the eyes but also a valuable ecological asset for your outdoor space.
With its stately growth and lush bloom, 'The King's Rose' is an excellent choice for various garden applications. Plant it as a solitary eye-catcher to fully showcase its royal allure, or create a spectacular effect by grouping 3 to 5 roses in borders and mixed plantings. It also feels at home in a romantic cottage garden, where its unique color palette and natural charm blend effortlessly into the surroundings. This rose promises an unforgettable addition to any garden, offering months of enjoyment with its repeat-flowering character.
At Belle Époque Rose Nursery, a family business with over 40 years of experience in Aalsmeer, you buy 'The King's Rose' directly from the grower. We specialize in growing quality roses, with a special passion for English roses and David Austin varieties. Our roses are cultivated with care and craftsmanship, focusing on sustainability and the best growing conditions. Choose Belle Époque and bring a piece of Dutch grower quality into your home, so you can enjoy a healthy and beautifully blooming 'The King's Rose' for years to come.
Forty years of nothing but roses
Belle Époque is a family business, not a wholesaler. From our greenhouses in Aalsmeer, we have been growing only roses for over four decades — and every plant we send out is personally selected by us. This way, you receive not a catalog rose, but a plant ready to grow.
"Beautiful climbing rose, bloomed abundantly in the very first year! Well packaged and exactly what I expected based on the description. Belle Époque truly delivers top quality."
"The rose is well packaged and looks beautiful. Fast delivery, and the personal advice via email was very valuable — I wasn’t sure where to plant it."
"Amazing quality & service. I ordered two New Dawns and they are developing beautifully in the garden. Fast shipping from Aalsmeer to Belgium — would absolutely order again."

