Falstaff™

Name: Falstaff™
Brand: David Austin
SKU: XFALSTA
Price: 23.95 EUR
Availability: OutOfStock

(Ausverse) English Shrub Rose Bred By David Austin

5 Year Guarantee
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David Austin Roses offers a 5 year guarantee and lifetime support for any rose ordered directly from David Austin Roses. This means that if anything is wrong with your rose within the first 5 years we will be happy to help get your rose flourishing or discuss a replacement if necessary.
To make the most impact in your garden, buy three of the same bare root or potted rose and save 10%

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.
Height: 125cm
Width: 90cm
Breeder: David Austin
Year of Introduction: 1999

Location

Mixed Border
Rose Border

Growing conditions

East, South, West Facing
Full Sunlight
All soil types

Behind the name

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

Our story
60 years of expertise
We handpick only the finest roses on our family farm in Shropshire. Our commitment to quality ensures that each bloom meets our rigorous standards.
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How to plant a shrub rose

Bare root shrub rose

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Potted shrub rose

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Frequently asked questions

Need more help? for individual help or advice, we encourage you to contact our friendly, knowledgeable team on 01902 376300.

When's the best time to plant roses?

Bare root roses are dormant plants and can be planted November and April.

Potted roses are available all year round and can be planted at any time of the year.

Aside from extreme weather, roses can be planted at any time during the year. The extreme weather conditions that we advise against planting in are when the ground is frozen, water-logged or during a drought.

Do you provide a guarantee on your roses?

We take every care to breed, grow and deliver the best roses. If a rose fails to grow or arrives damaged, we will replace it free of charge. That’s the David Austin promise. If you would like to request a replacement or refund of a rose within the 5 year guarantee period, please complete our Returns form.