Alnwick Castle English Rose: Rich Pink Austin Masterpiece

The Alnwick Castle English rose, introduced by David Austin in 2001 (AUSgrab, The Alnwick Rose), bears large, deeply cupped, rich pink flowers with a strong Old Rose fragrance. Named for the historic Northumberland castle, it embodies Austin's vision of beauty and scent.

Classification and Heritage

Family: Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus: Rosa (RO-zuh)
Cultivar: 'Alnwick Castle'
Additional names: AUSgrab, The Alnwick Rose
Hybridized by: Austin
Registered/Introduced: 2001

Growth Habit and Blooms

Medium, bushy shrub 3–4 feet. Flowers 4–5 inches, rich pink, deeply cupped, many-petalled. Strong Old Rose fragrance. Repeat flowering.

Cultivation Tips

• Sunlight: Full sun.
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained.
• Watering: Regular.
• Pruning: Light spring shaping.
• Hardiness: USDA zones 5–9.

Landscape Uses

Mixed borders, rose gardens, specimen. The rich pink is regal.