About David Austin® Crocus Rose Potted Rose Bush

Rosa ‘AUSquest’   Crocus Rose

Crocus Rose is a graceful apricot‑blend shrub rose bred by David C. H. Austin in Great Britain and introduced into the USA by David Austin Roses® (USA) in 2000. Named in honor of the Crocus Trust, it produces generous clusters of pale apricot rosettes that fade to cream, blooming in repeat flushes from late spring through fall. A mild tea‑rose fragrance and glossy green foliage complement its abundant flowering and reliable health—making it a timeless garden favorite.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: English Shrub Rose
🧬 Breeder: David C. H. Austin (UK)
🎨 Color: Soft apricot fading to cream
🌸 Petal Count: ~40
💠 Bloom Form: Rosette‑shaped, cupped then reflexing
📏 Bloom Size: ~3.5–4″
🔁 Flowering: Repeat flushes from late spring through fall
🏺 Vase Life: Very good – romantic cluster blooms
🧴 Fragrance: Moderate – classic mild tea‑rose scent

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Bushy, upright shrub with arching stems
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 5–10
📐 Spacing: 2–3′
↕️ Height: ~3.5–4′
↔️ Width: ~2–3′

🛡️ Health & Suitability
🌱 Root Stock: Budded
💪 Disease Resistance: Good – healthy foliage and consistent rebloom

🌎 Regional Recommendations:
West Coast, Midwest, Southwest, Southeast, Northeast, Intermountain West

🏅 Awards:
Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit; widely celebrated for fragrance and garden performance