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Brief summary
Modern Rose, shrub "Charles Darwin®", United Kingdom, introduced by David C. H. Austin in 1991, Usually is yellow in color, deep cup bloom shape, very full petal count, blooms 14 - 16 cm in size, has 1-3 buds per stem, repeat rebloom, has rich fragrance, the bush shape can be bushy, 100 - 120 cm in height, 90 cm in width, suitable for USDA zone 5 from -29°C and above, low resistance to rain, strong resistance to black spot, strong resistance to mildew, thornless or has nearly no thorns, good for cutting.
Main characteristics
Aroma
USDA Zone 5
-29°С
Rebloom
Bush Shape
Bloom Shape
Deep cup
Size
Height
100 - 120 cm
Width
90 cm
Bloom size
14 - 16 cm
Buds / Stem
1-3
Petal Count
Very full
Resistance
Heat
Shade
Rain
Black Spot
Mildew
More information
Charles Darwin blooms rank among the largest of English Roses, comparable in size to Brother Cadfael and Golden Celebration. The flowers are very densely petaled, initially spherical, then opening into wide, cup-shaped blooms. The colour is a rich yellow reminiscent of old gold, with occasional variation toward lemon or sandy tones. The variety forms a branched bush with notable disease resistance, suitable for the foreground of a mixed border or for a rose garden. The fragrance is strong and weather-dependent, ranging from a light Tea Rose note to an almost pure lemon scent.
At first glance the variety resembles Abraham Darby: the same large, cup-shaped flowers on a sturdy bush, but with a different colour. Charles Darwin displays a very pure mustard-yellow hue with a pronounced aroma combining floral tea and lemon.
At first glance the variety resembles Abraham Darby: the same large, cup-shaped flowers on a sturdy bush, but with a different colour. Charles Darwin displays a very pure mustard-yellow hue with a pronounced aroma combining floral tea and lemon.
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