AUSBAKER – yellow climbing rose – Austin (pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL)
Salt-tinged afternoons, soft light on old stone and a sheltered cup of tea: AUSBAKER brings that feeling home with dependable, generous flowering and a relaxed, bushy habit that suits typical UK family gardens. Its richly petalled, rosette blooms open in a warm, golden yellow that softens to buttery, pastel tones, creating a romantic, two-tone effect against dark green foliage. Strong tea‑myrrh fragrance means you notice it each time you step onto the veranda, while award-winning garden performance reassures you it will earn its place over many seasons. As an own-root rose it matures steadily, with roots first, then building shoots and finally a full display of flowers by around its third year. Ideal for smaller coastal plots where good drainage helps it establish securely despite brisk onshore winds, it works beautifully on fences, pergolas and veranda screens in compact seaside gardens. With moderate care – a feed, some tying-in and timely deadheading – you gain a long-lived, climbing accent that feels both refreshing and quietly luxurious.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Coastal veranda windbreak |
The dense, bushy framework and dark, leafy cover help soften sea breezes and give privacy without overwhelming a small deck or balcony. Best on a trellis or screen with free-draining compost and steady watering for those who enjoy a sheltered coastal nook, especially beginners. |
| Fence or wall near seating |
Strong tea–myrrh fragrance and repeat flushes of bloom reward anyone sitting nearby, echoing the mood of tea after a blustery walk. Tie stems horizontally along a south or west-facing wall to maximise scented flowers at nose height, ideal for fragrance-lovers and relaxed homeowners. |
| Compact pergola or arch |
The moderate height and flexible, bushy canes suit a small pergola where you want colour and shade without excessive vigour. Its own-root form supports a long lifespan and reliable framework, perfect for family spaces used by children and time-poor gardeners. |
| Feature rose in a mixed coastal bed |
Warm yellow rosettes that fade to pastel tones blend beautifully with silvery foliage and grasses, giving a soft, beach-inspired palette. Combine with Festuca or sea kale in a free-draining border that copes well where soil can be seasonally wet yet must still offer firm anchoring for coastal-style enthusiasts. |
| Large container on sheltered terrace |
Works well in a substantial pot of at least 40–50 litres, trained onto an obelisk or fan trellis to create height in a small footprint. Own-root vigour means it repays steady watering and feeding with long-lasting structure and bloom, suiting busy urban balcony and patio owners. |
| Partially shaded side passage |
Suitable for partial shade, it still produces attractive, light-catching flowers where the house or boundary walls reduce sun. Place where it receives a few hours of direct light and good air flow, a helpful solution for tricky, in-between spaces used by practical problem-solving beginners. |
| Romantic entrance or gate archway |
The refined golden-to-cream colour shift and very double rosettes create a welcoming, cottage-style entrance that looks considered but not fussy. Repeat flowering extends the season, giving a long window of interest for visitors and household alike, appreciated by design-conscious homeowners. |
| Cut flowers for the house |
Large, very double blooms with strong fragrance make memorable indoor arrangements; cut when outer petals just start to unfold. Their evolving tones from deep yellow to creamy pastel suit simple jugs or vases, an easy way to bring the seaside mood indoors for relaxed, fragrance-seeking gardeners. |
Styling ideas
- Soft-shingle veranda – Underplant in a gravelled bed with sea kale and low Festuca to echo a shingle beach – for coastal-style lovers wanting a gentle, wind-brushed look.
- Cream-tea corner – Train along a low fence behind a bistro set so scented blooms frame your teapot – ideal for homeowners who savour quiet afternoon breaks outdoors.
- Pastel promenade – Pair with pale Phlox and soft pink perennials along a path, allowing the yellow rosettes to age to cream among gentle tones – suited to romantic, cottage-inspired gardeners.
- Courtyard climber – In a 50-litre container with lavender at the base, let it fan against warm brick for colour and scent where ground is limited – perfect for urban patios and mews courtyards.
- Family gateway – Cover a modest arch at the garden entrance, mixing with brown daylilies for a sunny, welcoming feel – for families wanting a cheerful, low-fuss focal point.
Technical cultivar profile
| Property |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Climbing shrub rose from the English Rose collection; registered as AUSbaker and widely known in commerce as Teasing Georgia, a premium, large-flowered climber for garden and display use. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by David C. H. Austin in Albrighton, United Kingdom, in 1987 from ‘Charles Austin’ × unknown seedling; registered 2000 and introduced after 2000 by David Austin Roses Ltd. |
| Awards and recognition |
Holder of the RHS Award of Garden Merit and recipient of fragrance honours including the Henry Edland Medal, plus additional national and international competition success. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Bushy, medium-climbing habit reaching around 1.8–2.7 m in height with a 0.9–1.4 m spread; moderately thorny, with dense, slightly glossy dark green foliage forming a substantial framework when trained. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, very double rosette blooms with over 40 petals, borne mainly singly on stems; remontant with an abundant second flush, giving substantial flower coverage through the main season in suitable conditions. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Rich golden-yellow buds and newly opened flowers, paler at the edges; outer petals gradually fade through buttery pastel yellow to creamy tones, creating a soft two-tone effect as each bloom matures and ages. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Strong, noticeable scent combining classic tea rose notes with a distinctive myrrh character; particularly effective when planted near paths, doors or seating where air movement can carry the perfume. |
| Hip characteristics |
Occasionally forms small, spherical orange-red hips about 8–12 mm across; hips are not a dominant ornamental feature but may appear after flowering if spent blooms are not regularly removed. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to approximately −26 to −23 °C (RHS H7, USDA 5b, Swedish Zone 4); disease resistance is sensitive, especially to black spot and rust, so regular preventative care is advisable. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best on walls, fences, arches or pergolas at 1.4–2.25 m spacing; suitable for partial shade; needs regular feeding, watering and plant protection, plus deadheading where self-cleaning is incomplete. |
AUSBAKER offers warm golden blooms, strong fragrance and a compact climbing habit in a long-lived own-root form that rewards steady care, making it a thoughtful choice for smaller family and coastal gardens.
