Charles Darwin is a distinctive English shrub rose, bred by David Austin, and admired for its rich colour and strong fragrance. This variety produces large, full, rosette-shaped blooms in deep yellow to mustard tones, sometimes developing warmer, honeyed hues as the flowers mature.

Highly valued for its intense, complex fragrance, Charles Darwin emits a strong tea scent with hints of lemon, creating a classic and luxurious garden experience. The blooms are borne repeatedly throughout the season, providing continuous colour from spring to autumn.

This rose forms a bushy, well-rounded shrub with healthy foliage, making it ideal for borders, mixed plantings, or as a standout feature. Its unique colouring pairs beautifully with both warm and cool-toned garden palettes.

Supplied as a bare-root rose, Charles Darwin is lifted during winter dormancy and delivered without soil, allowing for easy planting and strong root establishment before the growing season begins.