Charles Darwin®

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This large Shrub has a delightful strong fragrance that varies between a soft, floral tea and almost pure lemon depending on weather conditions. According to David Austin, Charles Darwin®’s blooms are some of the largest to be found in the English Roses. His flowers are very full and rounded opening to a shallow cup in a lovely shade of rich yellow similar to Old Gold. Occasionally, the 140+ petals have a lemony or sandy tint. We prefer to plant Charles Darwin® in the front of a mixed bed so he can receive the attention he deserves.
- Type: David Austin
- Color: Yellow
- Fragrance: Very Fragrant
- Hardiness Zones:
  - 5 (-20° to -10°)
  - 6 (-10° to 0°)
  - 7 (0° to 10°)
  - 8 (10° to 20°)
  - 9 (20° to 30°)
  - 10 (30° to 40°)
  - 11 (above 40°)
- Size: 4' x 3' - 4'
- Rebloom: Continual Blooming
- Bloom Type: Clustered | Cupped | Very Full
- Year: 2002
- Breeder Code: AUSpeet
- SKU: EN480 GALLON

Charles Darwin Container Rose

This Summer I ordered a Perfect Plum rose and a Charles Darwin rose. I planted both in large containers. I'm so happy as both roses are doing wonderful. My Darwin is blooming and beautifully and has an awesome scent. Love the smell.

Love this rose

I bought this rose about 2 months ago and it’s beautiful. I am just starting to see several buds. I am excited to see this rose bloom, great addition to my garden.

Wow

Got this weeks ago..have been watering did not get to plant till yesterday because of illness. It started putting out leaves and growing and there are buds in it already while still in shipping pot!!
Can’t wait to see it in its full glory.

WOW!

My first David Austin Rose! My son got this for me as a Xmas present and I received it in the spring 2023. I planted it in a raised bed, and I used Mycorrhizal Fungi and manure. This rose took off! I don't have great luck with roses, so I was shocked with this. The rose is so far a small plant, after all I have only had it a few months, but full of buds, and I got my first rose yesterday. The cabbage like flower is gorgeous and the scent is heaven! I am so happy with this. I am in Nevada and so far it's been a very mild summer, so I will probably have to protect it from the sun, but whatever it takes I will do. So far it's been easy and I love it!