Rosa 'Abraham Darby' (Rose 'Abraham Darby')

Botanical name

Rosa 'Abraham Darby'

Other names

Rose 'Abraham Darby', Shrub rose 'Abraham Darby', English rose 'Abraham Darby', David Austin rose 'Abraham Darby', Rosa 'Auscot'

Genus

Rosa Rosa

Variety or Cultivar

'Abraham Darby' _ 'Abraham Darby' is an arching, deciduous shrub with nearly thornless branches bearing pinnate leaves divided into ovate, toothed, mid-green leaflets and, from summer into autumn, small clusters of strongly fragrant, cupped, fully double, quartered, apricot to pink flowers from summer into autumn.

Foliage

Deciduous

Fragrance

The flowers are citrus scented

Habit

Arching

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Colour

Flower

Pale-pink, Apricot, Yellow in Summer; Apricot, Yellow, Pale-pink in Autumn

Foliage

Dark-green in Summer

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How to care

Watch out for

Specific pests

Aphids , Caterpillars , Glasshouse red spider mite , Leafhoppers , Rabbits , Rose leaf-rolling sawfly

Specific diseases

Rose black spot , Powdery mildew , Rose rust

General care

Pruning

Promptly remove and destroy any diseased leaves.

Propagation methods

Budding, Hardwood cuttings

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Monthly care advice

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Where to grow

Rosa 'Abraham Darby' (Rose 'Abraham Darby') will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 2-5 years.

Suggested uses

City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Containers

Cultivation

Plant in full sun. Roses typically resent shade. Best not to plant roses in soil where other roses have previously been planted. Avoid watering from overhead.

Soil type

Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)

Soil drainage

Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Light

Full Sun

Aspect

North, South, East, West

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.

Hardy (H4)

USDA zones

Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5

Defra's Risk register #1

Plant name

Rosa 'Abraham Darby' (Rose 'Abraham Darby')

Common pest name

grape ground pearl

Scientific pest name

Margarodes vitis

Type

Insect

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

2

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

5

General biosecurity comments

Main pathway; Vitis spp. plants for planting; already prohibited. However; further consideration of other pathways is required.

Defra's Risk register #2

Plant name

Rosa 'Abraham Darby' (Rose 'Abraham Darby')

Common pest name

Scientific pest name

Rose Rosette Virus

Type

Virus or Viroid

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

4

General biosecurity comments

Pest of economical and socially important host in the UK; which is currently absent. If introduced it has the potential to cause significant damage. Statutory action against findings is justified and regulation of the pest advised.

Defra's Risk register #3

Plant name

Rosa 'Abraham Darby' (Rose 'Abraham Darby')

Common pest name

Scientific pest name

Phyllocoptes fructiphilus

Type

Mite

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

4

General biosecurity comments

Pest of economical and socially important host in the UK; which is currently absent. If introduced it has the potential to cause significant damage. Statutory action against findings is justified and regulation of the pest advised.

About this section

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Date updated: 7^th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/