In 1992, seed parent unnamed seedling was crossed with pollen parent ‘Ausgold’. The seeds produced were sown Jan 1993 and grown in a greenhouse until flowering. Mr Austin selected the best seedling and from this and six buds were grafted to ‘Laxa’ rootstock. This seedling (to be later known as ‘Auspeet’) was further trialled and in 1995, selected for multiplication, and numbers increased to 60. Bud grafting was conducted each year to produce approximately 5000 plants by 1999. Throughout this period ‘Auspeet’ appeared to be genetically stable with no offtypes noted. Selection criteria: an 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 USA July 2001.

'Auspeet' originated from a cross between two unnamed seedlings, made at Bowling Green Lane, Albrighton, United Kingdom in 1991. Selection criteria included plant growth habit and repeated flowering.

Observations made from plants of six years of age grown in a garden environment at Albrighton, England, July, 1998