Abraham Darby Rose - vibrant pink-orange bloom with green leaves, premium garden rose
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Abraham Darby Rose
Abraham Darby Rose
Abraham Darby Rose
Abraham Darby Rose

Abraham Darby Rose

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Abraham Darby Rose is a classic David Austin rose released in 1985, loved for its romantic pink-apricot blooms, rich fruity fragrance, and versatile garden performance. Also known by the synonym AUScot, this variety can be grown as a shrub rose, cut rose, or trained as a climbing rose. Its yellow buds open into large cup-shaped flowers with approximately 70 petals, creating a vintage English rose look that is ideal for garden beds, arches, floral walls, bouquets, and fragrant landscape planting.

David Austin Rose Pink Apricot Rose Rich Fruity Fragrance Shrub and Climbing Rose Vintage Cup-Shaped Blooms

Product Details

Name Abraham Darby Rose
Synonyms AUScot
Origin David Austin
Release Time 1985
Rose Type Cut Roses / Shrub Roses / Climbing Roses
Plant 2-year-old live plant with strong roots
Plant Height Approx. 120 cm
Flower Diameter Approx. 10 cm
Petal Count Approx. 70 petals
Color Pink and apricot; richer peach-pink with yellow tones in cool weather, softer apricot-pink in hot weather
Fragrance Rich fruity fragrance

Why Choose Abraham Darby Rose?

Abraham Darby Rose is admired for its warm pink-apricot color and classic English rose charm. The flowers may appear richer peach-pink with a yellowish hue in cooler weather, while hot weather can soften the color into a lighter apricot-pink tone. This natural color variation gives the blooms a romantic and expressive appearance throughout the growing season.

The yellow buds open into large cup-shaped blooms with approximately 70 petals, creating a full, layered, and vintage-style flower form. Its rich fruity fragrance is one of the most attractive qualities of this variety, making it especially suitable for fragrant gardens, patios, bouquets, and floral arrangements. With fast growth, good branching, cold and heat resistance, and flexible use as a shrub or climbing rose, Abraham Darby Rose offers both beauty and practical garden value.

Garden Performance

  • Romantic pink-apricot blooms with natural color changes in different temperatures.
  • Large 10 cm cup-shaped flowers with approximately 70 petals.
  • Rich fruity fragrance, making it a standout choice for fragrant gardens and bouquets.
  • Can be grown as a shrub rose, cut rose, or trained as a climbing rose.
  • Fast-growing plant with good branching, suitable for floral walls, arches, and garden landscaping.
  • Good cold and heat resistance, with moderate disease resistance under regular rose care.
Best For: Gardeners and rose collectors looking for a classic David Austin rose with pink-apricot cup-shaped blooms, rich fruity fragrance, flexible shrub or climbing use, and vintage English garden appeal.

Basic Care Tips

Plant Abraham Darby Rose in a sunny location with fertile, well-drained soil. Provide at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day to support strong growth, rich fragrance, and abundant flowering. Water deeply when the top layer of soil begins to dry, and keep the plant well ventilated to support healthy foliage. Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain a balanced shrub shape, or train longer canes onto a support if growing it as a climbing rose. Regular feeding during the growing season can help improve flower size, fragrance, and repeat blooming performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Abraham Darby Rose?

Abraham Darby Rose features pink and apricot blooms. In cool weather, the flowers may appear richer peach-pink with yellow tones, while hot weather can make them look softer apricot-pink.

Does Abraham Darby Rose have fragrance?

Yes. Abraham Darby Rose is known for its rich fruity fragrance, making it excellent for fragrant gardens and cut flower arrangements.

Can Abraham Darby Rose be grown as a climbing rose?

Yes. Abraham Darby Rose can be grown as a shrub rose and may also be trained as a climbing rose with proper support and pruning.

What is the flower shape of Abraham Darby Rose?

The yellow buds open into large cup-shaped flowers with approximately 70 petals, giving the blooms a full and romantic vintage form.

Is Abraham Darby Rose suitable for gardens and bouquets?

Yes. It is suitable for garden beds, borders, floral walls, arches, cut flower arrangements, and fragrant bouquets.

Is Abraham Darby Rose hardy?

This variety has good cold and heat resistance, with moderate disease resistance when grown in a sunny, well-ventilated location with regular rose care.

Is this a live plant?

Yes. This product is a 2-year-old live rose plant with strong roots.

Shipping Rates

Each order is carefully packed and shipped to you. Shipping rates are determined by the order total:

Under $148: $50

$149 or more: Free

At this time, we ship to addresses within the United States. For international orders, please contact us directly, and we’ll work with you to find a suitable logistics solution.

Delivery Time

We typically need 5–7 business days to process orders, and shipping usually takes another 3–5 business days.

Bare Root Roses Shipping

Bare root roses are live plants with seasonal availability. To ensure the best chance of success, we schedule shipments according to the appropriate planting window for your region, generally between January and May and September and December. Depending on your order date, delivery may occur in the following planting season.

Returns

We take great pride in the quality of our roses and the care that goes into packaging each order. All shipments are sent via USPS, UPS, or FedEx. In the rare event that your roses arrive in unsatisfactory condition, please contact us within 48 hours at support@museroses.com. We’ll do our best to send a replacement of the same or a comparable variety, subject to availability. Alternatively, you may choose to keep the purchase amount as credit for a future order. Or you may return the roses after obtaining our approval, and we will issue a refund once we receive them.

Because roses are perishable items, we are unable to accept any returns or refund requests made without our prior authorization.

Refunds

If you wish to cancel your order and request a refund prior to shipment, please reach out to us promptly. We usually need 3 business days to process the refund, and an additional 7 business days for the credit to be reflected in your account.

Plant Warranty & Replacement Policy

At Muse Roses, we stand behind the quality of our plants and want you to feel confident shopping with us.

If your plant arrives dead, please email us at support@museroses.com within 72 hours of delivery with your order number and clear photos. Once confirmed, we will provide a free replacement.

We also offer a 30-day warranty from the date of delivery. If your plant dies within that period, please contact us with your order number and clear photos. Approved claims will receive a free replacement with the next order.

Please note that we are unable to offer free replacements for plants reported more than 30 days after delivery.

Please note that free replacements under the 30-day warranty are shipped with your next order, not as a separate shipment.

Thank you for your understanding and for choosing Muse Roses.

Rose Planting and Care Guide

Light

Roses thrive in sunlight. During the growing season, they need at least 6 hours of direct light each day. Without sufficient light, they may not bloom — or the blooms may not fully develop.

Temperature

Roses prefer a cool to warm climate, with an optimal temperature range of 18–28°C. When temperatures exceed 33°C, growth may slow. If exposed to intense sun and high heat, provide some shade during midday.

Soil

Use loose, well-aerated, nutrient-rich soil with good drainage. A recommended mix: 40% peat moss, 20% coconut coir, and 40% garden soil.

Water & Fertilizer

Water regularly, but be careful not to overwater. When planting, use organic sheep manure as a base fertilizer. For weekly feeding, a diluted water-soluble fertilizer works well throughout all stages of growth.

Pruning

Prune regularly based on growth needs. Remove diseased branches, deadwood, thin stems, overly dense growth, spent blooms, and excessively long branches by cutting them back. When removing old branches, cut them off at the base.

Abraham Darby Rose - vibrant pink-orange bloom with green leaves, premium garden rose

Abraham Darby Rose

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