Rose - Comte de Champagne

Common Name:
Rose 'Comte de Champagne'

Description:
Rose 'Comte de Champagne' is an exquisite English shrub rose bred by David Austin, celebrated for its elegant chalice-shaped blooms in soft apricot-gold that fade to pale lemon as they age. The flowers are moderately sized and appear in generous clusters, releasing a light to medium musky fragrance with subtle hints of honey. Known for its long and reliable flowering season, this variety blooms prolifically from late spring through to autumn. It forms a bushy, upright plant with arching stems and fresh green foliage, offering a refined yet relaxed presence in the garden. Exceptionally suited to Melbourne’s conditions, it thrives in full sun and well-drained, fertile soils. Its subtle colouring and graceful form make it a perfect addition to cottage gardens, mixed borders, or even large containers. 'Comte de Champagne' is especially effective when planted en masse or used to soften hardscape edges.

Form:

• Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 1.2–1.4 m

• Width: 1–1.2 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun

• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

• Flowers in Summer

• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Apricot-gold

• Soft yellow

• Pale lemon

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots

• Scented flowers

• Suitable for Cut Flowers

• Perennial

• Suitable for Cottage Gardens

Toxicity:
May be mildly toxic to pets (particularly dogs and cats) if ingested – can cause gastrointestinal irritation. Thorns may also cause physical injury.

Companion Plants:

• Salvia

• Catmint (Nepeta)

• Hardy Geraniums

• Lavender

• Foxglove (Digitalis)

• Euphorbia