About David Austin® Charles Darwin Potted Rose

Rosa 'AUSpeet' Charles Darwin

A masterful blend of strength and elegance, Charles Darwin™ is a deeply cupped, full-petaled English rose in a rich shade of soft yellow to ochre, depending on weather and age. Its blooms are large and globular, held gracefully on a bushy, upright shrub with healthy, mid-green foliage. One of its most memorable traits is its exceptional fragrance—a bold, complex tea scent layered with hints of citrus and soft musk, making it a standout in any garden. Robust and repeat-flowering, this variety performs beautifully in beds, borders, or as a fragrant feature near a path or seating area. Named after the legendary naturalist, it brings both refinement and resilience to the garden.

Rose Type: English Shrub
Breeder: David Austin®
Color: Yellow
Bloom Size: Large
Vase Life: 4–6 days
Fragrance: Strong - tea and lemon
Bloom Form: Fully cupped - 140 petals

Growth Type: Broad, spreading growth
Flowering: Repeat flushes through the season
Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones: 5–11

Root Stock: Own Root 
Spacing: 4′
Height: 4-5′
Width: 4′

Disease Resistance: Good

Regional Recommendations:
Northeast, Mid‑Atlantic, Midwest, West Coast, Southeast, Southwest, Intermountain West, Pacific Northwest