david austin planting potted roses David Austin® The Dark Lady Potted Rose BushAbout 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 RoseBreeder: David C. H.

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