A robust English rose with large, deeply cupped blooms in a glowing blend of apricot, peach and pink. Strongly fruity fragranced, it forms a big arching shrub or can be trained as a climber.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 1.5 m H × 1.5 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: moderate maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Abraham Darby Rose
Rosa 'Abraham Darby' is a fast-growing shrub in the Rosaceae family. It reaches around 1.5 m tall and 1.5 m wide at maturity, with deciduous foliage. Orange and pink flowers appear for much of the year.
Where to grow Abraham Darby Rose
Abraham Darby Rose suits warm-temperate, cool-temperate and Mediterranean climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Abraham Darby Rose does best in free-draining and loamy soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Abraham Darby Rose does best with regular, moderate watering. Feed as new growth begins, following the rate on a balanced garden fertiliser. New plantings need closer moisture checks in hot or windy weather, with watering tapered once strong new growth appears.
Pruning & care
Prune Abraham Darby Rose after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. For most gardens, maintenance is moderate maintenance.
Using Abraham Darby Rose in the garden
Abraham Darby Rose earns its place for a feature or specimen planting, its fragrance and cut flowers for the vase.
Companion planting & design
Abraham Darby Rose sits most comfortably beside plants adapted to regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate. A small cluster gives stronger visual impact than isolated plants scattered through the garden.
Good to know
It is thorny — useful as a barrier, but wear gloves when pruning.
Buying Abraham Darby Rose
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