crocus potted plants David Austin ® Crocus Rose Potted Rose BushAbout David Austin Crocus Rose Potted Rose Bush Rosa AUSquest Crocus Rose Crocus Rose is a graceful apricotblend 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 tearose fragrance and glossy green foliage

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