David Austin Falstaff Rose Bush
Best fragrant shrub for gardeners seeking classic crimson blooms.
This English shrub rose offers a moody, romantic aesthetic with its deep crimson, quartered blooms and intense old-rose fragrance. Its vigorous, upright habit allows for versatile placement, thriving as a standalone shrub or trained against a support as a short climber.
$89.00
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking dramatic, high-impact color for their landscape
- Fragrance enthusiasts wanting a sensory-rich outdoor experience
- Homeowners needing flexible planting options for walls or borders
Who should skip it
- Families with small children or pets playing near garden beds
- Low-maintenance gardeners in damp or poorly ventilated regions
- Impatient growers wanting constant floral coverage throughout the season
Performance breakdown
Bloom Visual Impact
Deep crimson tones provide unmatched moody, romantic drama in the garden.
Fragrance Intensity
Classic old-rose scent carries beautifully across outdoor living spaces.
Growth Versatility
Easily transitions from a standard shrub to a striking short climber.
Bloom Consistency
Reliable repeat flowering keeps the color show going all season long.
Maintenance Demand
Requires moderate attention to maintain its vigorous, upright structural health.
Landscape Focal Utility
Rich color saturation makes it an ideal centerpiece for garden borders.
Key Specs
Type
English Shrub Rose
Color
Deep crimson to rich wine-red
Bloom Form
Large, full, quartered rosettes
Petal Count
90+
Fragrance
Strong, rich old-rose
Flowering
Repeat flowering
Mature Height
4-5 ft (up to 6-8 ft as climber)
Mature Spread
3-4 ft
Light Requirement
Full sun
Maintenance Level
Moderate
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