David Austin® The Dark Lady Potted Rose Bush
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About David Austin® The Dark Lady Potted Rose Bush
Rosa 'AUSbloom' The Dark Lady
A regal English shrub rose introduced in 1991 by David Austin, The Dark Lady features lush, deep-crimson cupped blooms with an old-rose fragrance. Reminiscent of tree peonies, its very full flowers (up to 140 petals) bloom in flushes from late spring through autumn, fading gracefully to a soft pink in warmer climates.
Rose Type: English Shrub Rose
Breeder: David C. H. Austin
Color: Deep Crimson, fading to Pink in warmth
Vase Life: 5–7 days
Fragrance: Light – Old Rose
Bloom Form: Very Full (40–140 petals), Cupped/Rosette
Petal Count: 40–140
Growth Type: Bushy Shrub
Flowering: Repeat – flushes from early summer to frost
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Hardiness Zones: USDA 5–11
Root Stock: Own Root
Spacing: 4–5'
Height: Approximately 4'
Width: 4–5'
Disease Resistance: Good – needs airflow to minimize rust and black spot
Regional Recommendations:
West Coast, Pacific Northwest, Southwest, Southeast, Mid‑Atlantic, Northeast, Midwest, Intermountain West
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