Winchester Cathedral Rose
Winchester Cathedral is a beautifully refined English shrub rose, valued for its pure white blooms and soft, timeless character. Introduced by David Austin as a white sport of the famous Mary Rose, this variety carries the same classic charm but with a serene, luminous color that brightens any garden space. Its flowers open in loose, gently cupped rosettes, sometimes showing a hint of soft blush in cooler weather—adding subtle depth to its otherwise pristine appearance.
The fragrance is light and fresh with traditional old-rose undertones, offering a soft and welcoming scent that blends naturally into cottage gardens and quiet corners of the landscape. Winchester Cathedral blooms continuously from spring through frost, producing clusters of flowers that stand out beautifully against healthy, bushy foliage.
This variety forms a well-rounded shrub that is easy to place in borders, mixed plantings, pathways, or white-themed gardens. Because Winchester Cathedral is an older Austin rose that has become difficult to source in own-root form, it holds special appeal for collectors and gardeners who appreciate understated elegance and reliable performance.
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I bought this rose four years ago and it’s my best producer. The cuttings last for at least one to two weeks. I’ve had no issues with diseases and the maintenance is minimal. I would 100% recommend this rose to anyone.
Beautiful rose great condition one week and great adaption in new soil
Arrived a few weeks ago and is blooming already. It’s going to be gorgeous!
I was afraid that the roses would not look good as they were to be delivered Friday and here it is the next Tuesday. There are still leaves and buds and the green sticks still look moist.
I was waiting for her month, but she is adorable. I never seen more beauties than this coral.
This rose is tough, even started growing in Jan 8b weather, very nice
Took longer to ship and arrive than I anticipated, but I've never seen a rose better packed and secured for shipping. The plant itself also looks fantastic and is bigger than I thought it would be. Not only that, but Kate Roses is invaluable for varieties that are not available anywhere else! I can't wait for next spring to see this one bloom!!
The roses arrived all healthy and I love them. Can’t wait to see when they bloom
I’m incredibly impressed with kateroses! The package arrived in perfect condition, and the plants are thriving—they look so lush and healthy. I’m beyond happy with my purchase and will definitely be buying from them again!
I’m incredibly impressed with this kateroses! The package arrived in perfect condition, and the plants are thriving—they look so lush and healthy. I’m beyond happy with my purchase and will definitely be buying from them again!
I got 3 roses and everything came super well packed and very luscious healthy looking plants. I’m very excited to grow them 💕
I will buy again ♥️
Safely arrived and still thriving. Off to a promising start for next year!
Every rose we sell is own-root, virus-free, and grown for long-term garden success.
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