Darcey Bussell
Rosa 'Darcey Bussell'
In growth
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In bloom
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Planting Guide
| Spacing | 3-4 ft |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Graft union at or slightly below soil level |
| Chilling hours | 0 |
| Life expectancy | 15+ years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2023 / 2025 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Partial Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Loamy, well-draining, organically rich |
| Soil pH | 6.0-7.0 |
| Zones | 5-11 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Ovate (Egg-shaped) |
| Foliage colour | Medium Green |
| Bloom | Crimson/Red |
| Fruit | Hip |
| Evergreen | Deciduous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Mixed Fine & Coarse |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Softwood cuttings, grafting |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
|---|---|
| Deer | Not Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | Edible |
| Companions | Lavender, Catmint, Salvia |
Where it came from
| Grower | David Austin |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Water at the base to avoid wetting leaves.
Maintenance
Prune in late winter or early spring by reducing size by a third.
Cleanup
Remove fallen leaves to prevent black spot.
Notes
A continuous blooming English rose.