David Austin? Roald Dahl? Rose Shrub

David Austin® Roald Dahl® Rose Shrub

This charming David Austin rose variety brings warmth and elegance to any garden with its stunning apricot-toned blooms and delightful fruity fragrance. The shrub features a naturally full, bushy form with minimal thorns, making it an excellent choice for family landscapes. When you buy David Austin Roald Dahl rose online from Florida Plant Nursery, you're also supporting the Roald Dahl Marvellous Children's Charity, which has benefited significantly from sales of this inspiring cultivar.

Landscaping Uses

Plant this rose in prominent garden beds, borders, or as a focal point where its peachy blooms and sweet scent can be fully appreciated. It works beautifully in cottage-style gardens, mixed perennial beds, and landscape designs calling for a reliable shrub rose. Position it where afternoon sun reaches the blooms while remaining visible from patios or walking paths to enjoy its fragrance throughout the season.

Specifications

Height: 3–4 feet
Width: 2–3 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
Sun: Full sun (6+ hours daily)
Water: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
Soil: Well-draining, enriched with organic matter
USDA Zones: 5–11

Why Homeowners Love It

• Soft orange-red buds open into beautiful apricot rosettes with a rounded, romantic form
• Produces a lovely fruity tea fragrance that perfumes the surrounding garden
• Naturally bushy with few thorns, offering safer handling for families and pets
• Excellent disease resistance and strong performance in varied climates

Planting & Care

Plant your rose within four weeks of arrival in a sunny location with well-draining soil. Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball, backfill with native soil and compost, and water thoroughly. Apply a 3-foot mulch layer around the base to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature. Water regularly during the first season to establish strong roots; once mature, water deeply once weekly during dry periods. In early spring, prune away dead wood and shape the plant to open the center for better air circulation, removing up to one-third of the growth if needed. Apply a slow-release rose fertilizer in spring and again in early summer following package directions.