Rose - Crepuscule

Common Name:
Rose 'Crepuscule'

Description:
Rose 'Crepuscule' is a classic Noisette rose celebrated for its cascading growth and warm, sunset-hued blooms. The name ‘Crépuscule’ translates to ‘twilight’ in French, perfectly capturing the amber-apricot tones that shift through soft gold, apricot, and coppery peach as each bloom matures. The flowers are medium-sized, semi-double, and borne in abundant, fragrant clusters. With a light, fruity perfume and an airy, informal growth habit, 'Crepuscule' makes a stunning feature when trained as a climber over arches, trellises, or fences, or left to spill naturally as a large shrub. It blooms prolifically from late spring to late autumn, with excellent repeat flowering and good disease resistance. In Melbourne's climate, it thrives in full sun with well-drained soil and benefits from light pruning and support to manage its generous growth. Its near-thornless canes, long flowering season, and soft vintage tones make it a favourite in heritage, cottage, and informal garden settings.

Form:
Climber
Shrub - Large (if unsupported)

Mature Size:
Height: 3–4 m (as climber)
Width: 2–3 m

Aspect:
Full Sun
Part Shade

Flowering:
Flowers in Spring
Flowers in Summer
Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:
Apricot
Amber
Golden peach

Key Attributes:
Scented flowers
Suitable for Espalier
Perennial
Repeat Flowering
Can be trained as a Climber
Bee Attracting
Nearly Thornless

Toxicity:
Generally considered non-toxic to humans and pets. Thorns (if present) may cause physical injury.

Companion Plants:
Wisteria (for soft purple contrast)
Clematis (especially pale mauve or white varieties)
Lavender
Catmint (Nepeta)
Penstemon
Geranium (Cranesbill)