David Austin Roses Crocus Rose
Best versatile shrub for gardeners seeking continuous blooms in partial shade.
This is the ultimate workhorse for the English garden, trading intense, heavy perfume for a relentless, season-long display of soft apricot rosettes. It is a reliable, well-behaved shrub that thrives where others struggle, offering a refined aesthetic without the high-maintenance fuss of more temperamental varieties.
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Who it's for
- Busy gardeners seeking low-maintenance, disease-resistant shrubs
- Aesthetic-focused landscapers desiring sophisticated, color-shifting blooms
- Flower enthusiasts wanting continuous color throughout the growing season
Who should skip it
- Fragrance lovers prioritizing intense, heavy perfume
- Small-space gardeners lacking room for sprawling growth
- Pruning novices intimidated by densely thorny stems
Performance breakdown
Bloom consistency
Prolific repeat flowering ensures a garden full of color all season.
Shade tolerance
Adapts beautifully to partial shade where other roses often struggle.
Form and structure
Naturally mounding habit creates a tidy, well-rounded shrub without constant pruning.
Fragrance intensity
Subtle tea notes provide a delicate scent rather than overwhelming perfume.
Climate versatility
Robust hardiness across zones 5 through 11 offers exceptional regional flexibility.
Visual impact
Large, multi-petaled rosettes offer a sophisticated transition from apricot to cream.
Key Specs
Bloom Colour
Creamy white
Flowering
Repeat Flowering
Fragrance
Light, Tea
Bloom Size
Large (3.5-5")
Family
English Shrub Rose
Size
Medium Shrub (4ft x 4ft)
Height
4ft
Width
4ft
Breeder
David Austin
Year of Introduction
2000
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