Bred by David C. H. Austin (United Kingdom, 1987).
Introduced in United Kingdom by David Austin Roses Limited (UK) in 1998 as 'William Morris'.
Shrub. English Rose Collection.
Pink to apricot. Strong fragrance. 41 petals. Average diameter 3". Very double, in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Pointed buds.
Arching. Semi-glossy, dark green foliage.
Height of up to 4' (up to 120 cm). Width of up to 3' (up to 90 cm).

Originated from a cross between two English rose varieties which took place at David Austin Roses, Albrighton,
United Kingdom in 1987. The variety was selected for its apricot/pink flowers, old-fashioned flower shape, good fragrance and disease resistance.


Artist and designer William Morris was born at Elm House in Walthamstow, England, 24 March 1834. Morris died at Kelmscott House
in Hammersmith 3 October 1896. The rose 'William Morris' commemorates the University of East London's centenary year.
Notes from the Austin website.

Comments from me - so far my little bush is struggling possibly from being too close to
another rose bush... giving it time to settle in before drawing too many conclusions.