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- Growth habit
- Shrub
- Breeder
- David C. H. Austin
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Abraham Darby is an English rose that David Austin introduced in 1985, patented in the US in 1990 as PP7215 ('Auscot'). Its large blooms blend apricot and yellow tones, reach about 4 in (10 cm), and Wikipedia counts around 70 petals. The fragrance is rated very strong. The plant grows to about 4.5 to 5.5 ft (1.35 to 1.65 m), and the patent notes good disease resistance in the breeder's trials. Wikipedia gives USDA zones 6 to 10b. It was bred from 'Aloha' and 'Yellow Cushion' and also appears as Abraham Derby or Candy Rain.
Abraham Darby traits
- Apricot and yellow blended blooms
- Flowers around 4 in (10 cm) wide with about 70 petals
- Very strong fragrance
- Height of about 4.5 to 5.5 ft (1.35 to 1.65 m)
- USDA zones 6 to 10b
- Patent notes good disease resistance
Good for
- Fragrance garden
- Shrub border
- Cut flowers
Compare with other rose varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Darby this page | — | Shrub | — |
| AC Marie-Victorin | — | Shrub | — |
| AC William Booth | — | Shrub | — |
| Flower Carpet Appleblossom | — | Shrub | — |
| Wicked Sister | — | Shrub | — |
Abraham Darby FAQ
What kind of rose is Abraham Darby?
Abraham Darby is an English rose that David Austin introduced in 1985, patented in the US in 1990 as PP7215 ('Auscot'). Its large blooms blend apricot and yellow tones, reach about 4 in (10 cm), and Wikipedia counts around 70 petals.
How does Abraham Darby compare with other rose varieties?
Abraham Darby: shrub. Similar rose varieties include AC Marie-Victorin, AC William Booth, Flower Carpet Appleblossom. The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Abraham Darby good for?
Abraham Darby is grown for fragrance garden, shrub border, cut flowers.
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.
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Source
Source: United States Patent and Trademark Office
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
- Listed for United Kingdom: Abraham Darby
- Japanese-language page for this variety