The Ancient Mariner (Ausoutcry)

The Ancient Mariner rose blooms in abundance with large, full flowers in a warm mid-pink shade. The petals lighten softly towards the edges and gradually reveal a beautiful cluster of golden stamens at the centre. Its fragrance is a classic, medium to strong myrrh scent that adds a refined atmosphere to any garden.

This rose forms a bushy, upright shrub, making it perfect for borders, mixed beds, and cottage-style gardens. Its name is inspired by the famous epic poem The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Samuel Taylor Coleridge.

Position & Care
Sunlight: at least 6 hours of sun per day for abundant flowering
Soil: fertile, well-drained soil
Maintenance: prune in early spring; deadhead regularly to encourage repeat flowering
Use: borders, mixed plantings, or as a specimen shrub

Why choose The Ancient Mariner?

• Large, full blooms – impressive and elegant

• Classic myrrh fragrance – medium to strong intensity

• Repeat flowering – blooms from summer to autumn

• Vigorous growth – healthy, bushy and reliable

Order The Ancient Mariner from Belle Epoque
At Belle Epoque, the specialist rose nursery, you can buy Rosa The Ancient Mariner directly from the grower. Our collection includes a wide selection of English roses, shrub roses and David Austin varieties, all carefully cultivated with passion and expertise.

Order The Ancient Mariner today and bring grandeur and fragrance to your garden.

Roses in Pots

A potted rose is a rose plant that has been pre-grown in a pot and comes with a well-developed root system. These roses are ready to be planted directly into the garden or a larger container — no need to wait for new root growth. This makes potted roses ideal for planting throughout the year, especially from May to October.

Bare Root Roses

Bare root roses are rose plants supplied without soil or pots. These roses are in their dormant stage and can be planted directly into the ground. The best time to plant bare root roses is in autumn or early spring, when the soil is still moist and temperatures are mild.

At Belle Epoque, we supply bare root roses from November to April. Thanks to their strong root systems and the right planting conditions, these roses quickly grow into healthy, vigorous shrubs or climbing roses with abundant blooms.