Comte de Champagne

(Ausufo) English Shrub Rose Bred By David Austin
Colour: Pale apricot
Flowering: Repeat Flowering
Fragrance: Light-medium, Musk
Size: Very Large Shrub 4 1/2ft (140cm) 4 1/2ft (140cm)
Bloom Size: Medium

Yellow cups, each with a mop of stamens, gradually turn pale apricot, creating a delightful mix of shades. The growth is broad and bushy. The Comte de Champagne introduced Rosa gallica ‘Officinalis’ from Damascus in 1250. David Austin, 2001. Read more

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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.
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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.
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your delivery via text/email.
 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 rose

Standard Delivery - Arrives in 3-5 days
£3.95
Next Day Delivery - Order by 2pm today, get it Wednesday
£5.95
Nominated Day Delivery - Choose your delivery day (Order by 2pm Friday for delivery on a Saturday)
£5.95
You will receive a 1 hour delivery slot the morning of
your delivery via text/email.
You will receive a 1 hour delivery slot the morning of
your delivery via text/email.

Description

Yellow cups, each with a mop of stamens, gradually turn pale apricot, creating a delightful mix of shades. The growth is broad and bushy. The Comte de Champagne introduced Rosa gallica ‘Officinalis’ from Damascus in 1250. David Austin, 2001.

Characteristics

Colour: Pale apricot 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: Light-medium, Musk
Bloom Size: Medium 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: Very Large 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. 4 1/2ft (140cm) 4 1/2ft (140cm)
Breeder: David Austin
Year of Introduction: 2001

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

This rose is named after Taittinger's finest champagne. Their president, M Claude Taittinger, is a descendant of Thiabaut IV, Count of Champagne and Brie, who is reputed to have introduced R. gallica ‘Officinalis’ (The Apothecary's Rose) from Damascus on his return from the 7th Cruscade in 1250. He was a great lover of roses and celebrated them in poetry.