Darcey Bussell
(Ausdecorum)
English Shrub Rose Bred By David Austin
PAT. PP18717
Colour: Crimson-pink
Flowering: Repeat Flowering
Fragrance: Light-medium, Fruity
Size: Medium Shrub
4ft
4ft
Bloom Size: Medium
When young, the outer petals of each bloom form a perfect ring around an inner cup, gradually opening out to form a perfect, medium sized rosette. The color is a deep, rich crimson-pink, taking on a tinge of mauve just before the petals drop. Read more
Description
When young, the outer petals of each bloom form a perfect ring around an inner cup, gradually opening out to form a perfect, medium sized rosette. The color is a deep, rich crimson-pink, taking on a tinge of mauve just before the petals drop. There is a light-medium fruity scent. It forms a compact shrub with attractive bushy growth. Named after the highly acclaimed ballerina.
Characteristics
Colour: Crimson-pink
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: Light-medium, Fruity
Bloom Size: Medium
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: Medium 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
4ft
4ft
Breeder: David Austin
Year of Introduction: 2006
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
Namedafter the highly acclaimed ballerina.