English floribunda rose bred by David Austin
The Mill on The Floss
The Mill on The Floss
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The Mill on the Floss is an English shrub rose with elegant pink flowers, sweet fruity fragrance and repeat flowering throughout the season. Its graceful clusters of blooms, glossy foliage and naturally arching growth make it suitable for borders, mixed planting and romantic garden designs.
Choose it if you want a rose with refined beauty, generous flowering and a garden presence that feels thoughtful, romantic and full of quiet character.
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Full description:
The Mill on the Floss is a rose that combines elegance with warmth. Its flowers appear in large, beautifully arranged clusters, each bloom opening as a delicate cup surrounding a centre of golden stamens. Together they create a display that feels abundant without ever appearing excessive.
The colouring evolves gently as the flowers mature. The blooms begin in soft medium pink shades touched with lilac-pink tones, gradually becoming lighter as they open. Fine carmine edges around the petals add definition and give each flower an extra layer of charm.
Named after George Eliot’s celebrated novel, this rose seems to capture something of the story’s emotional depth and enduring appeal. Like the book itself, it reveals its qualities gradually. What first appears delicate becomes increasingly memorable through grace, character and a quiet sense of refinement.
The sweet fragrance, enriched with fruity notes, adds another dimension to the experience. Carried on arching branches above glossy green foliage, the flowers seem almost to float in the garden. With healthy growth and repeat flowering throughout the season, The Mill on the Floss is one of those roses that rewards attention year after year, becoming more appreciated the longer it is part of the garden.
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Characteristics:
Type: English shrub rose
Colour: medium pink with lilac-pink tones and carmine-edged petals
Flower: cupped flowers borne in large clusters with visible golden stamens
Fragrance: sweet fragrance with fruity notes
Flowering: repeat flowering throughout the season
Height at maturity: approximately 120–140 cm
Width at maturity: approximately 100–120 cm
Growth: vigorous, bushy shrub with graceful arching branches
Foliage: glossy green foliage
Use: borders, mixed planting, cottage gardens, romantic garden designs
Named after: George Eliot’s novel The Mill on the Floss
Delivery format: potted rose or bare-root rose, depending on season and availability
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Frequently asked questions:
Does The Mill on the Floss repeat flower?
Yes. It flowers repeatedly throughout the season, producing generous clusters of blooms.
Is The Mill on the Floss fragrant?
Yes. It has a sweet fragrance enriched with fruity notes.
What makes this variety special?
Its elegant clusters of flowers, changing pink tones, graceful arching growth and literary inspiration combine to create a rose with exceptional charm and character.
What does the rose look like on delivery?
The appearance of the rose depends on the season and the natural stage of growth. For clear explanations, see What roses look like on delivery →
What should I do after planting?
Water deeply after planting and keep the soil lightly moist during the first weeks. For step-by-step guidance, see the planting guide →
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