David Austin® Charles Darwin™ Rose Shrub

The Charles Darwin™ Rose shrub typically grows 4–5 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide at maturity, forming a rounded shrub with strong stems and large blooms.

This shrub rose has a moderate growth rate, typically growing about 1–2 feet per year depending on climate, soil conditions, and sunlight.

Plant Charles Darwin™ Rose in a location that receives full sun with at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily and has well-draining soil with good air circulation.

Plant Charles Darwin™ Roses about 3–4 feet apart to allow space for mature growth and airflow between plants.

Charles Darwin™ Rose produces large buttery yellow blooms with a classic English rose shape.

Yes. This David Austin® rose is known for its strong old-rose fragrance, making it a popular choice for fragrant rose gardens.

Yes. The Charles Darwin™ rose is a repeat-blooming English shrub rose, producing flowers in multiple flushes from late spring through fall.

Yes. It can be grown in large containers with good drainage, though it performs best in the ground where roots have more room to develop.

Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth appears, removing dead wood and shaping the shrub.

Charles Darwin™ Rose has good disease resistance compared to many traditional roses, especially when planted in full sun with proper spacing.

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