Munstead Wood English Rose: Austin's Deep Crimson Velvet

The Munstead Wood English rose, introduced by David Austin in 2007 (PP19876, Ausbernard), bears large, deeply cupped, velvety crimson-red flowers with a strong, fruity Old Rose fragrance. Named for Gertrude Jekyll's garden, it is a masterpiece of color and scent.

Classification and Heritage

Family: Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus: Rosa (RO-zuh)
Cultivar: 'Munstead Wood'
Additional names: PP19876, Ausbernard
Hybridized by: Austin
Registered/Introduced: 2007

Growth Habit and Blooms

Medium, bushy shrub 3–4 feet. Flowers 4–5 inches, deep crimson, velvety, deeply cupped. Strong fruity 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 velvety crimson is luxurious.