About David Austin® Susan Williams-Ellis® Potted Rose Bush

Rosa ‘Ausquirk’ PP 23,395

Susan Williams-Ellis® is purity in bloom. Her flowers open in the softest, clean white, formed in full, double rosettes that feel timeless and composed. There is a quiet confidence to her presence. She does not demand attention, yet she elevates everything around her.

Her fragrance is a true old rose scent, classic and comforting. She blooms in generous flushes from late spring through frost, carried on an upright, balanced shrub dressed in glossy dark green foliage.

With exceptional disease resistance and strong rebloom, Susan Williams-Ellis® is both refined and remarkably reliable.

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💐 Plant & Flower Traits

🌹 Rose Type: English Shrub Rose
🧬 Breeder: David Austin Roses (United Kingdom)
🎨 Color: Soft, clear white
🌸 Petal Count: Full, double blooms
💠 Bloom Form: Classic English rosette
🔁 Flowering: Repeat bloomer from late spring through frost
🧴 Fragrance: Strong old rose

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🏡 Growth & Garden Habits

🌿 Growth Type: Upright shrub with balanced structure
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun to partial sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA 4–11
📐 Spacing: 3.5′
↕️ Height: 4′–5′
↔️ Width: 3′–4′

Her proportions make her ideal for borders and structured plantings while still feeling soft and romantic.

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🛡️ Health & Suitability

🌱 Root Stock: Own Root or Budded
💪 Disease Resistance: Exceptional — vigorous growth and consistently healthy foliage
🌎 Regional Recommendations: Performs beautifully across a wide range of climates, including colder regions due to her extended hardiness

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🧤 Maintenance Needs

Susan Williams-Ellis® is considered medium maintenance, reflecting the thoughtful care that keeps roses at their best.

In humid climates, preventative fungicide treatments may help protect foliage from black spot and powdery mildew. Full sun, good airflow, and nutrient rich soil will enhance her performance.

Monitor occasionally for pests such as aphids, thrips, mites, scale, and leafhoppers to maintain strong seasonal growth.

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🌿 Landscape Uses

Susan Williams-Ellis® brings elegance and structure to many planting designs.

She is especially beautiful in:
• Rose beds and formal borders
• Foundation plantings
• Cottage and classic white gardens
• Wildlife friendly gardens
• Large containers
• Group plantings for a luminous effect

Her clean white blooms pair effortlessly with both soft pastels and deeper saturated tones.

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🌿 Companion Plants

Susan Williams-Ellis® pairs beautifully with companions that enhance her brightness and support pollinators.

• Catmint — soft blue tones and long bloom season
• Lilac — layered fragrance and spring presence
• Coneflower — texture and extended seasonal interest

Together, they create a layered garden filled with softness, fragrance, and movement.

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🤍 Why Gracie Loves Susan Williams-Ellis®

There is something deeply grounding about a white rose done well. Susan Williams-Ellis® feels timeless. Her blooms are full and beautifully formed, and the purity of her white carries light into every corner of the garden.

I love how dependable she is. She reblooms generously, holds her shape, and keeps her foliage clean and glossy. She feels composed and steady, the kind of rose that anchors a planting while still feeling romantic.

Susan Williams-Ellis® is a rose that brings calm, clarity, and enduring beauty to the garden.

As with all living plants, roses naturally vary depending on climate, season, and growing conditions. This variation is part of what makes each garden uniquely your own.