Abraham Darby®
(Auscot)
English Shrub Rose Bred By David Austin
Colour: Apricot
Flowering: Repeat Flowering
Fragrance: Strong, Fruity
Size: Large Shrub
5ft
5ft
Bloom Size: Large
A well-rounded, vigorous shrub bearing very large, cup-shaped flowers in shades of apricot and yellow, becoming coral-pink as they age. It has a rich, fruity fragrance with a refreshing sharpness. Read more
Description
A well-rounded, vigorous shrub bearing very large, cup-shaped flowers in shades of apricot and yellow, becoming coral-pink as they age. It has a rich, fruity fragrance with a refreshing sharpness.
Characteristics
Colour: Apricot
BLOOM COLOR
Color may vary depending on growing conditions. Color 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: Strong, Fruity
Bloom Size: Large
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: 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
5ft
5ft
Breeder: David Austin
Year of Introduction: 1985
Suitable for zones: Zones 5-11
Petal Count: 70 Petals
Ideal For
Growing Conditions
East, South, West Facing
All soil types
Full SunlightOrigin of Name
Named after one of the founding figures of the Industrial Revolution.