Botanical profile
David Austin Rose 'Charles Darwin'
Latin name
Rose 'Charles Darwin'
Common name
English rose 'Charles Darwin'
Type
English rose
Family
Rosaceae
The English rose 'Charles Darwin', bred by David Austin, is a shrub variety renowned for its large, very double flowers with deep yellow hues that evolve into softer shades. Its abundant and repeat flowering extends from early summer to autumn, providing a lasting display in the garden. Its rich fragrance, combining notes of tea and fruit, adds a cherished sensory dimension. With a dense, slightly spreading bushy habit, it integrates perfectly into borders, beds, or as a stand-alone specimen. Its healthy green foliage highlights its generous blooms and contributes to its overall good resistance. This rose combines classic elegance with modern hardiness, ideal for creating bright and fragrant floral arrangements.
Plant information
Plant
identification
identification
Common nameEnglish rose 'Charles Darwin'
Latin nameRose 'Charles Darwin'
FamilyRosaceae
TypeEnglish rose
Plant
description
description
The English rose 'Charles Darwin', bred by David Austin, is a shrub variety renowned for its large, very double flowers with deep yellow hues that evolve into softer shades. Its abundant and repeat flowering extends from early summer to autumn, providing a lasting display in the garden. Its rich fragrance, combining notes of tea and fruit, adds a cherished sensory dimension. With a dense, slightly spreading bushy habit, it integrates perfectly into borders, beds, or as a stand-alone specimen. Its healthy green foliage highlights its generous blooms and contributes to its overall good resistance. This rose combines classic elegance with modern hardiness, ideal for creating bright and fragrant floral arrangements.
Soil
and care
and care
ExposureSun
Soil
Rich, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral
Watering
Regular, keeping the soil slightly damp without overwatering
Fertilization
Rose fertilizer for spring and summer
Appearance,
season
and garden
season
and garden
Bloom period
Summer
Flower colorYELLOW
Foliage colorGlossy mid-green
Habit / shape
Shrubby
Fruiting
Small red rose hips late in the season if the faded flowers are kept
Wildlife appealTRUE
Size
and facts
and facts
Height3.6 ft (1.10 m)
Spread4.6 ft (1.40 m)
Growth rateModerate
Hardiness zoneZone 5
Minimum temperature-30°C
Foliage typeObsolete
ButterfliesAttracts butterflies
PollinatorsSupports pollinators
PetsPet friendly
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Safe for pets
Pets
Attracts or supports pollinating insects
Pollinators
Plants that attract butterflies
Butterflies
