David Austin Rose Darcey Bussel - 20cm Pot

Rose ‘Darcey Bussell’ (Ausdecorum)(PBR) is a beautiful David Austin English shrub rose producing rich crimson-pink flowers with a classic, old-fashioned rosette shape. Its generously petalled blooms begin as neatly formed cups, with the outer petals surrounding a tightly packed centre, before gradually opening into full, medium to large rosettes.

The deep crimson-pink flowers develop subtle mauve tones as they mature, adding further interest to the display. A light to medium fruity fragrance complements the blooms, while its repeat-flowering habit provides successive displays of colour throughout the growing season.

Bred by David Austin in 2006 and named after the acclaimed British ballerina, ‘Darcey Bussell’ forms a compact, bushy shrub with attractive foliage and a naturally rounded habit.

Its manageable size makes it particularly well suited to mixed garden borders, traditional rose beds and large decorative containers. The richly coloured flowers are also lovely for cutting and bringing indoors.

Mature size: approximately 1–1.5 metres high × 1–1.5 metres wide

Fragrance: Light to medium, fruity

Flowering: Repeat flowering

Care & Growing Tips
Plant in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil, ideally receiving at least six hours of direct sunlight each day.

Water thoroughly after planting and regularly while establishing, particularly during extended periods of hot, dry weather. Apply mulch in spring to help retain soil moisture and suppress weeds, keeping it clear of the base of the plant.

Feed established roses in late August and again after the main flowering flushes to encourage healthy growth and continued flowering.

Prune in July, or August in colder and frost-prone areas, removing dead, damaged or crossing branches. As an English shrub rose, ‘Darcey Bussell’ benefits from moderate pruning to maintain its naturally compact, rounded habit rather than being cut back too heavily.

Remove spent flowers throughout the growing season to encourage further blooms. Maintain good airflow around the plant and remove fallen leaves to help reduce the risk of fungal diseases.

When growing in containers, use a quality potting mix and ensure the pot has adequate drainage. Container-grown roses will require more frequent watering and feeding than those planted in the ground.

Ideal for
– Cottage-style gardens.
– Mixed garden borders.
– Traditional rose beds.
– Large pots and containers.
– Feature planting.
– Fragrant gardens.
– Cut flowers and floral arrangements.
– Planting alongside perennials.
– Smaller garden spaces.
– Gardens with rich pink and crimson colour schemes.