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′
