PL#4100
David Austin Crocus Rose
Rosa 'AUSquest'
About David Austin® Crocus Rose Potted Rose Bush Rosa ‘AUSquest’ Crocus Rose Crocus Rose is a graceful apricot‑blend shrub rose bred by David C. H. Austin in Great Britain and introduced into the USA by David Austin Roses® (USA) in 2000. Named in honor of the Crocus Trust, it produces generous clusters of pale apricot rosettes that fade to cream, blooming in repeat flushes from late spring through fall. A mild tea‑rose fragrance and glossy green foliage complement its abundant flowering and reliable health—making it a timeless garden favorite. 💐 Plant & Flower Traits 🌹 Rose Type: English Shrub Rose 🧬 Breeder: David C. H. Austin (UK) 🎨 Color: Soft apricot fading to cream 🌸 Petal Count: ~40 💠 Bloom Form: Rosette‑shaped, cupped then reflexing 📏 Bloom Size: ~3.5–4″ 🔁 Flowering: Repeat flushes from late spring through fall 🏺 Vase Life: Very good – romantic cluster blooms 🧴 Fragrance: Moderate – classic mild tea‑rose scent 🏡 Growth & Garden Habits 🌿 Growth Type: Bushy, upright shrub with arching stems ☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun ❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 5–10 📐 Spacing: 2–3′ ↕️ Height: ~3.5–4′ ↔️ Width: ~2–3′ 🛡️ Health & Suitability 🌱 Root Stock: Budded 💪 Disease Resistance: Good – healthy foliage and consistent rebloom 🌎 Regional Recommendations: West Coast, Midwest, Southwest, Southeast, Northeast, Intermountain West 🏅 Awards: Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit; widely celebrated for fragrance and garden performance
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- About David Austin® Crocus Rose Potted Rose Bush Rosa ‘AUSquest’ Crocus Rose Crocus Rose is a graceful apricot‑blend shrub rose bred by David C. H. Austin in Great Britain and introduced into the USA by David Austin Roses® (USA) in 2000. Named in honor of the Crocus Trust, it produces generous clusters of pale apricot rosettes that fade to cream, blooming in repeat flushes from late spring through fall. A mild tea‑rose fragrance and glossy green foliage complement its abundant flowering and reliable health—making it a timeless garden favorite. 💐 Plant & Flower Traits 🌹 Rose Type: English Shrub Rose 🧬 Breeder: David C. H. Austin (UK) 🎨 Color: Soft apricot fading to cream 🌸 Petal Count: ~40 💠 Bloom Form: Rosette‑shaped, cupped then reflexing 📏 Bloom Size: ~3.5–4″ 🔁 Flowering: Repeat flushes from late spring through fall 🏺 Vase Life: Very good – romantic cluster blooms 🧴 Fragrance: Moderate – classic mild tea‑rose scent 🏡 Growth & Garden Habits 🌿 Growth Type: Bushy, upright shrub with arching stems ☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun ❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 5–10 📐 Spacing: 2–3′ ↕️ Height: ~3.5–4′ ↔️ Width: ~2–3′ 🛡️ Health & Suitability 🌱 Root Stock: Budded 💪 Disease Resistance: Good – healthy foliage and consistent rebloom 🌎 Regional Recommendations: West Coast, Midwest, Southwest, Southeast, Northeast, Intermountain West 🏅 Awards: Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit; widely celebrated for fragrance and garden performance
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