In 1993 seed parent, unnamed seedling was crossed with pollen parent ‘Ausgold’. The seeds produced were sown in 1994 under glasshouse conditions and flowered. Out of this population, buds were taken from the seedlings that displayed good potential and grafted to ‘Laxa’ rootstock for further evaluation. In 1996 one seedling (to be known as ‘Ausgrab’) was selected for multiplication. Bud grafting was conducted each year to produce approximately 5000 plants by the year 2000. This seedling appeared to be genetically stable over a seven year period. Selection criteria: English style rose with good fragrance and disease resistance. Breeding directed by D.C.H. Austin, of David Austin Roses Ltd, Albrighton, England.
First sold in United Kingdom, May 2001