Rose of the Month ~ January
2003
Abraham Darby
Submitted by Elena Williams Abraham Darby is an English
Shrub Rose introduced by David Austin in 1985 as a cross of
Yellow Cushion and Ahoha. It shows off fragrant yellow/salmon
with yellow reverse blooms on a 5 foot plant and strong arching
canes. The blooms are very double, large and cupped and the
foliage is shiny dark green. Abraham Darby is a vigorous grower
and has been known to climb over 7 feet if trained. As with
other David Austin rose, in zones higher than 5 it does need
winter protection. The ARS rates it at 7.3. Check out the
photo and links below and add your input by voting in our
poll.
Rate January Rose
of the Month |
Poll Results for Abraham
Darby
31% Love it, have at least one
62% Like it, have one or might get one
8% Could take it or leave it
0% Not a favorite but I'd keep it if it was already
there
0% Yuck, shovel prune it!
Poll Courtesy of
Sparklit.com
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