It was introduced into the United Kingdom by David Austin Roses Limited (UK) in 2007.

'Claire Austin' is a vigorous upright shrub rose, up to 144 in (3,700 mm) in height, with a 2 to 3 ft (0.61–0.91 m) spread.

It has medium size full globular flowers with a cupped bloom form.

The rose has a strong myrrh and vanilla fragrance and has matt green foliage and red prickles.

[1][2] David C. H. Austin (1926 – 2018) was an award-winning rose breeder, nursery owner and writer from Shropshire, England.