Introducing our enchanting variety Darcey

Darcey gradually opens to reveal all the many petals hidden within the bud. The rose continues to open out fully until a beautiful cluster of golden stamens can be seen in the heart of the rose. The colour of this intriguing rose is also transformed as it ages. Darcey is brightest crimson in the bud, opening to a raspberry red colour, then finally developing rich purple tones as the bloom ages. There is a very light fruity tea scent. The attractive matt green foliage is very characteristic of old roses. Darcey's sumptuous raspberry red blooms are a superb choice for romantic occasions such as weddings, anniversaries and Valentine's Day.

Buy Darcey Classic Rose Bouquet

To enjoy Darcey at its best, take care to provide plenty of fresh, clean water as this is a particularly thirsty rose. Darcey has our longest vase life to date and will last for seven days. To ensure the longest vase life, you might like to cut half an inch from the stems on alternate days or if you notice that a flower is no longer taking up water. Refresh the water and clean the vase if it becomes cloudy. You must never mist David Austin cut roses. If you can't bear to part with your exclusive bouquet, Darcey dries beautifully if the flowers are hung upside down to air in a dark, dry place before the blooms have fully opened. Leave for about two or three weeks until they are completely dried. The dried roses will be a sensational dark purple colour.

Buy Darcey Cottage Garden Bouquet

All David Austin's cut garden roses are supplied as open buds, with the many petals visible within. They will continue to open over several days. Explore our hand-tied bouquet collection