About David Austin® L. D. Braithwaite® Potted English Shrub Rose

Rosa ‘Auscrim’ – L. D. Braithwaite®

L. D. Braithwaite® is a distinguished English shrub rose, bred by David Austin in 1988. Named in honor of Leonard Dudley Braithwaite, this variety is beloved for its deep crimson, fully double blooms and classic “old rose” fragrance that grows richer with age. With a repeat-flowering habit, bushy stature, and elegant form, L. D. Braithwaite® blends traditional romance with modern garden performance.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits

• Rose Type: English Shrub / David Austin Rose
• Cultivar / Code: ‘Auscrim’
• Color: Rich crimson-red, deep and striking
• Petal Count & Bloom Form: Very full, typically 26–40 petals; blooms are cupped to flat, often in small clusters
• Bloom Size: Around 4½″ (11–12 cm) when fully open
• Fragrance: Light to moderate — an “old rose” scent that intensifies as blossoms age
• Flowering Habit: Blooms in flushes throughout the season

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits

• Growth Habit: Upright, bushy shrub with a rounded, outward-spreading form
• Height: Typically reaches 4 to 6 ft (120–185 cm)
• Width / Spread: Approximately 3 to 4 ft (90–125 cm)
• Foliage: Dark green, leathery, semi-matte leaves provide a rich backdrop to blooms
• Best Use: Ideal for mixed borders, garden focal points, and cutting gardens

🛡️ Health & Suitability

• Disease Resistance: Very good resistance to rust, mildew, and black spot under proper care
• Heat & Rain Tolerance: Blooms are durable in heat and tolerate rain without fading quickly
• Hardiness Zones: Performs reliably in USDA zone 5 and warmer zones

✨ Why We Love It

L. D. Braithwaite® offers a jewel-like red bloom that holds its color longer than many English roses. Its richly fragrant, full flowers and graceful habit make it a favorite in both classic and contemporary gardens. Mature and refined, yet reliable and repeat-blooming, this rose captures the essence of David Austin’s vision: bridging the beauty of heritage roses with modern resilience.