English floribunda rose bred by David Austin
Emily Bronte
Emily Bronte
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Emily Brontë is an English shrub rose with delicately formed pale pink flowers touched by warm apricot tones, strong citrus fragrance and repeat flowering throughout the season. Its elegant flower form, healthy upright growth and refined colour palette make it suitable for borders, feature planting and romantic garden compositions.
Choose it if you want a fragrant rose with literary elegance, graceful colour and a garden presence that feels romantic, thoughtful and quietly captivating.
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Full description:
Emily Brontë is one of those roses whose beauty reveals itself gradually through detail. Its perfectly formed blooms open in delicate pale pink shades, while the smaller petals near the centre deepen into warm apricot tones surrounding soft golden stamens. The overall effect feels refined, luminous and quietly romantic.
Named in honour of the Brontë Society to commemorate the bicentenary of the novelist’s birth, this rose carries something of the atmosphere often associated with Emily Brontë’s world: elegance, sensitivity and emotional depth without unnecessary excess.
The fragrance adds another layer of distinction. Strong and beautifully balanced, it combines notes reminiscent of rose petal tea with fresh touches of lemon and grapefruit. It is the kind of scent that feels sophisticated rather than heavy, rewarding those who pause to experience it closely.
With vigorous upright growth, healthy foliage and repeat flowering throughout the season, Emily Brontë becomes more than simply a beautiful rose. It creates a garden atmosphere that feels composed, reflective and timeless — a variety we would choose for spaces where elegance should feel natural rather than decorative.
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Characteristics:
Type: English shrub rose
Colour: pale pink with warm apricot tones and golden stamens
Flower: delicately formed flowers with elegant rosette shape
Fragrance: strong fragrance with rose petal tea, lemon and grapefruit notes
Flowering: repeat flowering throughout the season
Height at maturity: approximately 110–120 cm
Width at maturity: approximately 90–110 cm
Growth: vigorous upright shrub with healthy foliage
Use: borders, feature planting, romantic gardens, refined mixed planting
Named after: Emily Brontë and the Brontë Society bicentenary
Delivery format: potted rose or bare-root rose, depending on season and availability
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Frequently asked questions:
Is Emily Brontë strongly fragrant?
Yes. Emily Brontë has a strong fragrance with notes of rose petal tea, lemon and grapefruit.
Does Emily Brontë repeat flower?
Yes. It flowers repeatedly throughout the season.
What makes Emily Brontë special?
Emily Brontë combines refined flower form, elegant colouring, fresh citrus fragrance and a literary inspiration that gives the variety a particularly romantic 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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