About David Austin® The Dark Lady Potted Rose Bush

Rosa 'AUSbloom'   The Dark Lady

A regal English shrub rose introduced in 1991 by David Austin, The Dark Lady features lush, deep-crimson cupped blooms with an old-rose fragrance. Reminiscent of tree peonies, its very full flowers (up to 140 petals) bloom in flushes from late spring through autumn, fading gracefully to a soft pink in warmer climates.

Rose Type: English Shrub Rose
Breeder: David C. H. Austin 
Color: Deep Crimson, fading to Pink in warmth
Vase Life: 5–7 days
Fragrance: Light – Old Rose
Bloom Form: Very Full (40–140 petals), Cupped/Rosette
Petal Count: 40–140

Growth Type: Bushy Shrub
Flowering: Repeat – flushes from early summer to frost
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Hardiness Zones: USDA 5–11

Root Stock: Own Root

Spacing: 4–5'
Height: Approximately 4'
Width: 4–5'

Disease Resistance: Good – needs airflow to minimize rust and black spot

Regional Recommendations:
West Coast, Pacific Northwest, Southwest, Southeast, Mid‑Atlantic, Northeast, Midwest, Intermountain West