About Darlington™ Florist Potted Rose Bush 🌹

Rosa ‘Darlington™’ Jan Spek Rozen (Netherlands) – Jane Austen Collection

Darlington™ is the epitome of old-world romance, with petals that shift gracefully from creamy ivory to the palest peach and blush. As part of the Jane Austen Collection, this cut garden rose embodies timeless elegance and the charm of an English garden. Its abundant, high-petaled blooms and delicate fragrance make it both a florist’s treasure and a collector’s garden jewel.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits

🌹 Rose Type: Florist
🧬 Breeder: Jan Spek Rozen (Netherlands)
🎨 Color: Cream blending to soft peach and blush tones
🌸 Petal Count: ~50–80 petals
💠 Bloom Form: Classic, high-petaled form
🌿 Growth Type: Upright, well-rounded shrub
🔁 Flowering: Repeat bloomer

🌺 Cut Flower & Fragrance

💐 Use: Weddings, special events, and English-style arrangements
🌼 Vase Life: 7–12 days with proper care
🌸 Fragrance: Medium, romantic scent

🌱 Garden Performance

☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
📏 Height: 3–4′
📐 Width: 3–4′
🌎 Hardiness Zones: Approximated to be 6–11 - no official testing has been performed on winter hardiness
🌱 Spacing: 3–4′
🛡️ Disease Resistance: Untested - florist roses are trialed in greenhouse environments only. Gardener will need to monitor closely for pests and diseases specific to their location. Florist roses come with a 30 day warranty and are not included in our complimentary One Year Grow With Gracie™ Guarantee.

✨ Why We Love It
Darlington™ is a true collector’s rose—a vision of classic English romance. Its creamy, blush-toned blooms look like they belong in a Jane Austen novel, bringing a sense of poetry and refinement to both garden borders and bridal bouquets.