About David Austin® Falstaff® Potted Rose Bush

Rosa ‘AUSverse’ — David Austin® Falstaff®
🧬 Breeder: David C. H. Austin
🌹 A dramatic English Shrub rose with richly colored crimson blooms and an exceptionally deep old-rose fragrance.

Falstaff® is a striking English rose known for its intense, dark crimson blooms that open into full, quartered rosettes with a luxurious, velvety texture. The color is deep and saturated—almost wine-toned—giving it a bold, moody presence in the garden. As the blooms mature, they soften slightly in hue while maintaining their richness, creating beautiful depth and dimension on the plant. Its fragrance is equally captivating—strong, classic old-rose perfume with remarkable richness and depth.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits

🌹 Rose Type: English Shrub Rose
🎨 Color: Deep crimson to rich wine-red
🌸 Bloom Form: Large, full, quartered rosettes
🌼 Petal Count: Approximately 90+ petals
🌼 Fragrance: Strong, rich old-rose fragrance
🔁 Flowering Habit: Repeat flowering from late spring through fall
🌿 Foliage: Dark green foliage that beautifully complements the deep blooms

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits

🌱 Growth Habit: Upright, vigorous shrub that can also be trained as a short climber
↕️ Height: Approximately 4–5 ft (up to 6–8 ft as a climber)
↔️ Width: Approximately 3–4 ft
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun for best bloom and color development
🛡️ Garden Use: Back of borders, vertical accents, trellises, and dramatic focal plantings

💛 Why Grace Rose Farm Loves It

Falstaff® feels like stepping into a historic English garden at dusk—rich, romantic, and a little mysterious. The color alone is unforgettable, but paired with its powerful fragrance, it becomes something truly special. We especially love it trained slightly upward, where those deep crimson blooms can cascade and catch the light. It’s a rose that brings depth, contrast, and emotion into the garden—perfect for collectors and anyone drawn to darker, more dramatic tones.

🌿 Growing & Care Recommendations

Planting Site: Full sun with fertile, well-drained soil
Spacing: Allow room for height if training as a climber
Watering: Consistent watering, especially during active growth and bloom
Pruning: Prune in early spring to shape; can be trained onto supports for vertical growth
Maintenance: Moderate — benefits from feeding and regular deadheading to encourage repeat blooms