David Austin® Benjamin Britten® Rose

Plant in spring or fall in fertile, well-drained soil, spacing 3–4 feet apart. Dig a wide planting hole, incorporate compost into the backfill, and water deeply after planting. Apply 2–3 inches of mulch around the base. Choose a site with good air circulation. Benjamin Britten is an upright, vigorous English rose with a bold, distinctive character.

Prune in early spring, removing dead wood and cutting healthy canes back by about one-third. Deadhead spent blooms consistently to encourage continuous flowering. Fertilize every four to six weeks from spring through late summer. Benjamin Britten produces large, deeply cupped blooms in a rich, warm orange-red with a complex, fruity fragrance. One of the more vibrantly colored English roses in the David Austin collection.