About David Austin® Darcey Bussell Shrub Rose Rosa ‘AUSdecorum’ PP18,717 Darcey Bussell Darcey Bussell is a beautifully compact English Shrub Rose bred by David Austin® and introduced in 2008 as a tribute to the famed ballerina. Its rich crimson-pink blooms open with a ring of outer petals surrounding an inner cup, gradually forming a full, classic rosette. As the flowers mature, their color softens to a gentle mauve. With a light-to-medium fruity fragrance and repeat blooming throughout the season, Darcey Bussell brings refined charm to borders, beds, and containers. 💐 Plant & Flower Traits🌹 Rose Type: English Shrub 🧬 Breeder: David Austin (UK)🏢 Introduced By: David Austin Roses (USA, 2008) 🎨 Color: Deep crimson-pink, fading to mauve🌸 Petal Count: Approximately 40+ petals💠 Bloom Form: Cupped to full rosette📏 Bloom Size: Medium (~3″)🔁 Flowering: Repeat flowering from late spring through fall🏺 Vase Life: Very good — holds shape well🧴 Fragrance: Light-to-medium fruity scent 🏡 Growth & Garden Habits🌿 Growth Type: Compact, upright, and bushy☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 5–11📐 Spacing: ~2–3′↕️ Height: ~3–4′↔️ Width: ~2–3′ 🛡️ Health & Suitability💪 Disease Resistance: Strong modern resistance to common rose diseases🌎 Regional Recommendations:West Coast • Midwest • Northeast • Mid‑Atlantic • Southeast • Southwest
