Charlies Darwin

Syn:  AUSpeet

 

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Class:   Shrub (English)

Date:  2001

 

Breeder:  David Austin

Blooms:  Fully double.  The flowers are very full and rounded at first and open into a shallow cup.

Bloom Frequency:  Repeats.

Color: A warm, tawny yellow.  Fades to pale, tannish white as it ages.

 

Fragrance: Light tea fragrance with hint of lemon.

Thorns:  Some prickles.

Approximate Height:  3.5’ x 3’

Description and Care:  Very bushy shrub, but it does have a tendency toward black spot.

Comments:  This is a new rose, purchased in 2002 so I have very little data.  The picture isn't that good, but it gives you an idea.  The flower is initially yellow and fades to a tawny light yellow.  It does get black spot but is able to survive it.

Breeding:

Zones:  4-9