David Austin Roses Limited

Falstaff ❀
Magnificent, beautifully cupped,
very full flowers of rich, dark
crimson, eventually developing hints
of rich purple. There is a powerful
Old Rose fragrance. It is healthy
with strong, upright stems, forming a
substantial bushy shrub or an
excellent climber. Summer prune to
maintain the height when grown as a
shrub.
Height: Medium
Habit: Upright, bush
Bloom size: Large
Petal count: 110
Repeating: Good
Fragrance: Strong, Old Rose
Uses: Flower beds, rose
borders, containers
Position: Full sun, partial shade
Appellation: Ausverse
Hybridiser: David Austin 1999
L.D. Braithwaite ❀
Beautiful wide blooms of the
brightest crimson, standing out when
viewed across the garden. They are
produced freely and with remarkable
continuity. There is a light scent until
the flower ages, when it develops a
charming Old Rose character.
Performs well in warm climates. Very
healthy and reliable.
Height: Small
Habit: Bushy, upright
Bloom size: Large
Petal count: 80
Repeating: Excellent
Fragrance: Light, Tea
Uses: Flower beds, rose
borders, containers,
landscaping, hedging
Position: Full sun, partial shade
Appellation: Auscrim
Hybridiser: David Austin 1984
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English Shrub Roses - Red and Crimson
Tess of the d’Urbervilles ❀
Bright crimson, deeply cupped
blooms, with the outer petals
eventually reflexing back. These have
a lovely Old Rose fragrance. The
growth is vigorous, forming a
rounded shrub which will benefit
from summer pruning. It may also
be grown as a lovely short climbing
rose.
Height: Medium
Habit: Well branched,
arching
Bloom size: Large
Petal count: 110
Repeating: Very good
Fragrance: Medium, Old Rose
Uses: Flower beds, rose
borders, containers
Position: Full sun, partial shade
Appellation: Ausmove
Hybridiser: David Austin 1998