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    Charles Darwin®

    (Auspeet) English Shrub Rose Bred By David Austin
        • £3.95
        • £5.95
        • £5.95
        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
          Colour may vary depending on growing conditions. Colour fade is a characteristic of some varieties.
        • Flowering: Repeat 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 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
          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.
        • Height: 3 1/2ft (110cm)
        • Width: 4 1/2ft (140cm)
        • Breeder: David Austin
        • Year of Introduction: 2003
        Location
        • Mixed Border
        • Roses Ideal for Pots & ContainersPots & Containers
        • Roses Ideal for Rose HedgesRose Hedges
        • Roses ideal for Shady AreasShady Areas
        Growing conditions
        • North, East, South, West Facing
        • Full Sunlight
        • Roses ideal for Shady AreasPartial Sunlight
        • Roses Suitable for All Soil TypesAll soil types
        Behind the name
        Named after Charles Darwin the British naturalist who was born in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, not far from our nursery.

        Customer Reviews

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        Sahi
        Amazing scent

        The rose plant came on time as per delivery communication,. My plant had one blooming rose and no buds, however this one rose did smell amazing and looked beautiful. I would give this 5 * if there were actual rose buds on the plant. I paid extra for flowers and didn’t get them.

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        Cathy Evans
        Gorgeous!

        I bought this rose last weekend and it arrived very healthy looking with several buds. It has bloomed beautifully this week and is managing well in the heatwave we are currently having. It smells absolutely divine!

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        S.W.

        Great product great service

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        Sharon
        Beautiful rose

        I bought this as a bare root plant early in the year, so wasn't expecting much this year, but it's already putting on a stunning show & smells wonderful.

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        Rita

        Love it

        How to plant a shrub rose
        Frequently asked questions

        Need more help? for individual help or advice, we encourage you to contact our friendly, knowledgeable team on 01902 376300.

        Bare root roses are dormant plants and can be planted November and April.

        Potted roses are available all year round and can be planted at any time of the year.

        Aside from extreme weather, roses can be planted at any time during the year. The extreme weather conditions that we advise against planting in are when the ground is frozen, water-logged or during a drought.

        We take every care to breed, grow and deliver the best roses. If a rose fails to grow or arrives damaged, we will replace it free of charge. The 5 year guarantee applies to roses purchased
        directly from David Austin. If you would like to request a replacement or refund of a rose within the 5 year guarantee period, please complete our Returns form.

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