Northwest Blooms · Roses
Rosa 'Boscobel'
Boscobel Rose
- Rose type
- Shrub
- Height
- 3 to 4 feet
- Bloom size
- Large (3–4 in)
- Flower color
- Coral‑pink, with blooms maturing through shades of salmon and deep pink
- Fragrance
- Strong
About this plant
Rosa 'Boscobel' is a shrub rose with fully double, upward-facing coral-pink rosettes and a medium‑strong myrrh fragrance enriched with honeyed elderflower, pear, and almond tones. Flowers open from late spring and continue in generous flushes until fall, held above glossy dark green foliage that remains clean and disease-resistant throughout the season. Its compact, upright form attracts bees and butterflies to mixed borders, containers, or garden beds.
Bred by David C. H. Austin in Great Britain and introduced in 2012, 'Boscobel' has a well-structured bloom habit, repeat flowering, and aromatic floral display. It has earned widespread acclaim among English rose enthusiasts. Ideal for cottage-style landscapes or fragrance gardens, this rose offers reliable performance and a memorable scent profile.
Planting & care
Roses reward a sunny, open site with at least six hours of direct light, good air movement, and well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Water deeply and less often, soaking the root zone while keeping the leaves dry, and mulch with two to three inches of compost or shredded bark held back from the canes. Feed repeat-blooming roses in early spring as growth starts and again after the first flush, then prune in late winter to remove dead or crossing canes and open the center. Shrub roses need only light thinning, keeping their natural full shape and repeat bloom.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen at the Portland International Rose Test Garden.
