Charles Darwin®

(Auspeet) English Shrub Rose Bred By David Austin

Best For Fragrance

Colour: Yellow
Flowering: Repeat Flowering
Fragrance: Strong, Tea
Size: Medium Shrub 3 1/2ft (110cm) 4 1/2ft (140cm)
Bloom Size: Large

The flowers are very full and rounded at first, later opening up to shallow cups. They are yellow in colour, tending almost towards mustard, and have a strong, delicious fragrance, varying between soft floral Tea and pure lemon. Read more

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 bare root rose

bare root rose

WHAT IS A BARE ROOT ROSE? Seasonal bare root roses are delivered in plastic free packaging without soil or foliage. Best planted from November to April they will bloom come summer. A sustainable way of planting; they are cost effective and great for mass planting.
£22.50

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 potted rose

potted rose

WHAT IS A POTTED ROSE? Potted roses can be planted all year round and are delivered in our signature gold emblem pot. Plant in the summer for instant colour in the garden or give as a thoughtful gift. Depending on the time of year your rose may or may not arrive in bloom.
£30.00

Trimmed ready for Autumn planting

Delivery within 5 working days

Save 10% when you buy three of the same bareroot rose or three of the same potted rose

 bare root rose

bare root rose

WHAT IS A BARE ROOT ROSE? Seasonal bare root roses are delivered in plastic free packaging without soil or foliage. Best planted from November to April they will bloom come summer. A sustainable way of planting; they are cost effective and great for mass planting.
£22.50

Delivery within 5 working days

 potted rose

potted rose

WHAT IS A POTTED ROSE? Potted roses can be planted all year round and are delivered in our signature gold emblem pot. Plant in the summer for instant colour in the garden or give as a thoughtful gift. Depending on the time of year your rose may or may not arrive in bloom.
£30.00

Trimmed ready for Autumn planting

Delivery within 5 working days

Save 10% when you buy three of the same bareroot rose or three of the same potted rose

Description

The flowers are very full and rounded at first, later opening up to shallow cups. They are yellow in colour, tending almost towards mustard, and have a strong, delicious fragrance, varying between soft floral Tea and pure lemon. It makes a sturdy shrub with broad, spreading growth. Named after the naturalist who was born in Shropshire. David Austin, 2003.

Characteristics

Colour: Yellow BLOOM COLOUR Colour may vary depending on growing conditions. Colour fade is a characteristic of some varieties.
Flowering: Repeat Flowering REPEAT or ONCE FLOWERING? REPEAT FLOWERING roses flower in flushes from late spring through to early winter. ONCE FLOWERING roses only produce a single flush of blooms lasting 3 to 4 weeks in mid summer
Fragrance: Strong, Tea
Bloom Size: Large BLOOM SIZE GUIDE Bloom size varies over the life cycle of each bloom. Measurements refer to the average diameter of a bloom at its prime. LARGE BLOOM: 3.5-5" MEDIUM BLOOM: 2-3.5" SMALL BLOOM 1-2"
Family: English Shrub Rose
Size: Medium Shrub SIZE GUIDE All measurements are approximate 'height x width' and refer to a 3 year old established rose, pruned once annually, measured during the first flush of flowers in June. 3 1/2ft (110cm) 4 1/2ft (140cm)
Breeder: David Austin
Year of Introduction: 2003

Growing Conditions

North, East, South, West Facing
Roses Suitable for All Soil Types All soil types
Full Sunlight
Roses ideal for Shady Areas Partial Sunlight

Origin of Name

Named after Charles Darwin the British naturalist who was born in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, not far from our nursery.