CHARLES DARWIN English Rose - bred by David Austin Shrub Rose Large, cupped blooms with a strong, delicious fragrance Large, yellow, cupped blooms with a strong and delicious fragrance. Attractive, bushy growth. Vigorous and disease resistant. Good for disease resistance Repeat Flowering Exceptional Fragrance Highly Recommended by David Austin Roses Bred by David Austin Suitable for zones 5 to 10 DETAILED DESCRIPTION The blooms of ‘Charles Darwin’ are some of the largest to be found in the English Roses and are on a par with ‘Abraham Darby’, ‘Brother Cadfael’ and ‘Golden Celebration’, creating a really impressive effect in the garden. The flowers are very full and rounded at first, later opening up to shallow cups, which often have button eyes. Their colour could be described as old gold at first, sometimes with lemony or sandy tints. The blooms gradually pale in colour, creating a delightful mix. There is a strong, delicious fragrance that varies between a soft, floral tea and almost pure lemon, according to weather conditions. GROWTH HABIT This is a most attractive, bushy and eye-catching shrub, with broad, spreading growth. It is very healthy and would be ideal for towards the front or middle of a mixed flower bed or rose border. ORIGINS Named after Charles Darwin the British naturalist who was born in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, not far from our nursery. ROSE CHARACTERISTICS Rose Type English Rose - bred by David Austin Growth Type Shrub Rose Sub Type English Leander Hybrid Color Rich yellow Fragrance Strength Very Strong Fragrance Flowering Repeat Flowering Disease Resistance Excellent Height 4ft Width 3ft Breeder David Austin Year of Introduction 2003 Appellation Auspeet Suitable for zones 5-10 Patent 13992
