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Darcey Bussell Rose: Growth Habit & Growing Tips

Darcey Bussell is an English rose from David Austin, introduced in 2006 and patented in 2008 as PP18717 (code AUSdecorum).

Key facts

Growth habit
Shrub
Flowering
Some repeat
Breeder
David C. H. Austin
Listed for
United States

Overview

Darcey Bussell is an English rose from David Austin, introduced in 2006 and patented in 2008 as PP18717 (code AUSdecorum). The full flowers carry about 65 to 70 petals and reach around 4 in (10 cm) across. Plants are compact, roughly 3.3 ft (1 m) tall and 2 ft (60 cm) wide. The patent notes average resistance to black spot, downy mildew, powdery mildew and rust. Its modest footprint suits smaller borders and large containers.

Darcey Bussell traits

  • Full blooms of 65 to 70 petals
  • Flowers around 4 in (10 cm) across
  • Compact: about 3.3 ft (1 m) tall, 2 ft (60 cm) wide
  • The patent notes average disease resistance
  • US plant patent PP18717 (2008)

Good for

  • Small borders
  • Large containers
  • Cut flowers

Compare with other rose varieties

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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Darcey Bussell this page—Shrub—
A Shropshire Lad—Shrub—
Abraham Darby—Shrub—
AC De Montarville—Bush—
AC Marie-Victorin—Shrub—
AC William Booth—Shrub—
Always Hope—Bush—

Darcey Bussell FAQ

What kind of rose is Darcey Bussell?

Darcey Bussell is an English rose from David Austin, introduced in 2006 and patented in 2008 as PP18717 (code AUSdecorum). The full flowers carry about 65 to 70 petals and reach around 4 in (10 cm) across.

How does Darcey Bussell compare with other rose varieties?

Darcey Bussell: shrub. Similar rose varieties include A Shropshire Lad, Abraham Darby, AC De Montarville. The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.

What is Darcey Bussell good for?

Darcey Bussell is grown for small borders, large containers, 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.

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.

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