Key facts
- Breeder
- David Austin
- Listed for
- United Kingdom
Overview
Charles Darwin is an English rose from David Austin Roses at Albrighton, listed with a 2003 introduction date (some sources give 2001). It is also known by its code name Auspeet. The reference gives no flower or size details, so check a supplier's description before planting.
Charles Darwin traits
- English rose bred by David Austin
- Introduced around 2001-2003
- Code name Auspeet
Good for
- English rose collections
Compare with other rose varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Darwin this page | — | — | — |
| A Shropshire Lad | — | Shrub | — |
| A Whiter Shade of Pale | — | Bush | — |
| Absolutely Fabulous | — | Bush | — |
| Adélaïde d'Orléans | — | Climber | — |
| Albéric Barbier | — | Climber | — |
| Albertine | — | Climber | — |
Charles Darwin FAQ
What kind of rose is Charles Darwin?
Charles Darwin is an English rose from David Austin Roses at Albrighton, listed with a 2003 introduction date (some sources give 2001). It is also known by its code name Auspeet.
How does Charles Darwin compare with other rose varieties?
Similar rose varieties include A Shropshire Lad, A Whiter Shade of Pale, Absolutely Fabulous. The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Charles Darwin good for?
Charles Darwin is grown for english rose collections.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every rose variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Rose growing guide
- How to Prune Roses: When to Cut and How Hard
- Types of Roses: How the Group Decides the Pruning
- Rose Problems: Black Spot, Powdery Mildew and Aphids
- How to Care for Roses: Feeding, Watering and Deadheading
- Rose Growing Calendar: What to Do in Each Season
- Overwintering Roses: Protecting the Graft and the Canes
- All 321 rose varieties
Source
Source: Wikipedia (Wikimedia Foundation)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.
Also listed in other countries
- Japanese-language page for this variety
- Listed for United States: Charles Darwin