Rose - Abraham Darby

Common Name:
Rose ‘Abraham Darby’

Description:
Rose ‘Abraham Darby’ is a celebrated English shrub rose bred by David Austin, renowned for its exceptional fragrance and old-world charm. It features large, deeply cupped blooms in rich apricot to soft pink tones, often blushed with yellow or peach depending on weather conditions. The flowers are borne in generous clusters and release a strong, fruity perfume with notes of citrus and raspberry. This vigorous, arching shrub has glossy, dark green foliage and is known for its ability to perform well in garden beds or trained as a short climber. In Melbourne's climate, it grows best in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. The plant offers repeat flowering from late spring through to autumn, making it a reliable and show-stopping feature in the garden. Occasional pruning and deadheading will encourage continued blooming and maintain a balanced shape.

Form:

• Shrub – Medium

• Climber (if supported)

Mature Size:

• Height: 1.5 to 2.5 metres

• Width: 1.2 to 1.5 metres

Aspect:

• Full Sun

• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

• Flowers in Summer

• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Apricot

• Soft pink

• Yellow tones in warm weather

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots (large ones only)

• Scented flowers (strong fruity fragrance)

• Perennial

• Suitable for cutting for vases

• Suitable for Hedging

• Suitable for Espalier

• Suitable for use as a Climber

• Repeat flowering

• Large old-style blooms

Toxicity:

• No known toxicity to humans or animals

Companion Plants:

• Lavender

• Salvia

• Catmint (Nepeta)

• Foxglove

• Lady's Mantle (Alchemilla mollis)

• Ornamental grasses

• Heuchera

• Campanula