David Austin Charles Darwin® English Shrub Rose (6-Litre Pot)

Charles Darwin (Auspeet) is an English shrub rose with large mustard-yellow blooms. The shallow, open cupped flowers draw you in with their depth of colour and then delight you with their strong tea fragrance that has notes of lemon.

This medium sized shrub rose has broad, spreading growth with perfectly complementary dark-green foliage that accentuates the beauty of the flowers. It is ideal for planting within mixed borders, or for growing as a fragrance-filled rose hedge. It can also be grown in a large container to create a captivating display on patio areas or to position in front of an entryway to enjoy its fragrance each day as you brush past.

Introduced in 2003, David Austin Charles Darwin® (Auspeet) English Shrub Rose was named after the naturalist, biologist and geologist who was born in Shropshire.

Plant details

• Breeder: David Austin
• Rose type: Shrub Rose
• Flower colour: Yellow
• Bloom size: Large
• Fragrance: Strong, Tea
• Flowering period: May, June, July, August, September, October (Repeat flowering)
• Size: 6-litre pot

Growing conditions

• Soil moisture: Moist but well drained
• Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
• Hardiness: Fully hardy

Best location

• Aspect: North-facing, South-facing, East-facing or West-facing
• Sunlight: Full sun, Partial Shade

Expected plant growth

• Plant height (after 3 years): up to 1.1m
• Plant width (after 3 years): up to 1.4m

All measurements are approximate

How to care for your rose

This rose grows well in partially shaded areas as well as areas of full sunlight. To ensure the best floral display plant it with an application of Mycorrhizal Fungi to help establish roots and encourage good plant health. We also recommend regularly deadheading spent blooms to encourage new buds to form throughout its flowering season.

(Images courtesy of David Austin® Roses)