Falstaff

(Ausverse)(PBR) English Shrub Rose Bred By David Austin
Colour: Dark crimson
Flowering: Repeat Flowering
Fragrance: Medium, Old Rose
Size: Medium Shrub 2.25 m - 2.75m 2.25 m - 2.75m
Bloom Size: Large

Falstaff' bears large, shallowly cupped blooms of rich, dark crimson, which eventually turn a wonderful shade of rich purple. They are of exquisite form and quality, packed with numerous petals which interfold at the centre. Read more

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Description

Falstaff' bears large, shallowly cupped blooms of rich, dark crimson, which eventually turn a wonderful shade of rich purple. They are of exquisite form and quality, packed with numerous petals which interfold at the centre. This helps to create a lovely, glowing effect within an enclosed saucer of outer petals. There is a powerful Old Rose fragrance.

Characteristics

Colour: Dark crimson BLOOM COLOUR Colour may vary depending on growing conditions. Colour fade is a characteristic of some varieties.
Flowering: Repeat Flowering REPEAT or ONCE FLOWERING? REPEAT FLOWERING roses flower in flushes from late spring through to early winter. ONCE FLOWERING roses only produce a single flush of blooms lasting 3 to 4 weeks in mid summer
Fragrance: Medium, Old Rose
Bloom Size: Large BLOOM SIZE GUIDE Bloom size varies over the life cycle of each bloom. Measurements refer to the average diameter of a bloom at its prime. LARGE BLOOM: 3.5-5" MEDIUM BLOOM: 2-3.5" SMALL BLOOM 1-2"
Family: English Shrub Rose
Size: Medium Shrub SIZE GUIDE All measurements are approximate 'height x width' and refer to a 3 year old established rose, pruned once annually, measured during the first flush of flowers in June. 2.25 m - 2.75m 2.25 m - 2.75m
Breeder: David Austin
Year of Introduction: 1999

Growing Conditions

East, South, West Facing
All soil types
Full Sunlight

Origin of Name

Named for the well-loved Shakespearean character, who was the faithful companion of Prince Hal (the future Henry V).