Abraham Darby
Origin - Austin, 1985
Parentage - 'Yellow Cushion' x 'Aloha'
Color - Apricot/peach/pink
Foliage - Dark green, glossy
Thorns - Strong
Size - 6' x 6' (shrub), 8'-10'(climber)
Fragrance - Strong, fruity
Repeat bloom - Yes
Disease resistance - Good
Hardiness - Zone 5
The Name of the Rose - Abraham Darby (1678-1717) was one of the pioneers of the English Revolution. He invented coke smelting and advanced the mass production of brass and iron goods.
This is one of David Austin's most popular roses and rightly so. Large yellow buds open to display beautifully cupped peach blooms with shades of pink, gold and copper. The color variation depends on the climate. In my garden, summer blooms are more in the peach range while cooler temperatures in the fall bring a nice blend of pink and yellow. This is a repeat bloomer and an excellent fall bloomer. The rose gets high marks for fragrance - strong and fruity.
A fast grower, this rose needs a lot of space if grown as a shrub. It can quickly reach a span of 6' in all directions. It performs equally well as a climber and can be trained along a fence or on a pillar.
Disease resistance is better than most Austin roses but you can expect some blackspot. Rust has also been reported but this is usually a problem in the west and midwestern states.
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Parentage - 'Yellow Cushion' x 'Aloha'
Color - Apricot/peach/pink
Foliage - Dark green, glossy
Thorns - Strong
Size - 6' x 6' (shrub), 8'-10'(climber)
Fragrance - Strong, fruity
Repeat bloom - Yes
Disease resistance - Good
Hardiness - Zone 5
The Name of the Rose - Abraham Darby (1678-1717) was one of the pioneers of the English Revolution. He invented coke smelting and advanced the mass production of brass and iron goods.
This is one of David Austin's most popular roses and rightly so. Large yellow buds open to display beautifully cupped peach blooms with shades of pink, gold and copper. The color variation depends on the climate. In my garden, summer blooms are more in the peach range while cooler temperatures in the fall bring a nice blend of pink and yellow. This is a repeat bloomer and an excellent fall bloomer. The rose gets high marks for fragrance - strong and fruity.
A fast grower, this rose needs a lot of space if grown as a shrub. It can quickly reach a span of 6' in all directions. It performs equally well as a climber and can be trained along a fence or on a pillar.
Disease resistance is better than most Austin roses but you can expect some blackspot. Rust has also been reported but this is usually a problem in the west and midwestern states.
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