The Dark Lady
(Ausbloom)
English Shrub Rose Bred By David Austin
Color: Dark crimson
Flowering: Repeat Flowering
Fragrance: Light, Old Rose
Size: Medium Shrub
4ft
4ft
Bloom Size: Large
Dark, dusky crimson, loosely formed blooms, reminiscent of tree peonies. Light Old Rose fragrance. Busy growth. Read more
Description
Dark, dusky crimson, loosely formed blooms, reminiscent of tree peonies. Light Old Rose fragrance. Busy growth.
Characteristics
Color: Dark crimson
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, Old Rose
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: 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: 1987
Suitable for zones: Zones 5-11
Petal Count: 140 petals
Ideal For
Growing Conditions
East, South, West Facing
All soil types
Full SunlightOrigin of Name
The name is taken from the mysterious Dark Lady of Shakespeare’s sonnets.