Crocus Rose
Best versatile shrub for gardeners seeking continuous blooms in partial shade.
The Crocus Rose, introduced in 2000 by David Austin, is a prolific English Shrub Rose celebrated for its abundant, large rosettes that transition from apricot to cream. This medium-sized shrub, reaching about 4ft by 4ft, offers repeat blooms throughout the season and a delicate Tea fragrance. Its bushy, well-rounded form is ideal for mixed borders and hedges, and it tolerates partial shade, making it a versatile and charming addition to any garden.
$40.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
34
/ 2598
#34 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
+2%
Above average
Bloom Colour
Creamy white
/ Creamy white
Who it's for
- Busy gardeners seeking low-maintenance, disease-resistant shrubs
- Aesthetic-focused landscapers desiring sophisticated, color-shifting blooms
- Flower enthusiasts wanting continuous color throughout the growing season
Who should skip it
- Fragrance lovers prioritizing intense, heavy perfume
- Small-space gardeners lacking room for sprawling growth
- Pruning novices intimidated by densely thorny stems
Performance breakdown
Bloom consistency
Prolific repeat flowering ensures a garden full of color all season.
Shade tolerance
Adapts beautifully to partial shade where other roses often struggle.
Form and structure
Naturally mounding habit creates a tidy, well-rounded shrub without constant pruning.
Fragrance intensity
Subtle tea notes provide a delicate scent rather than overwhelming perfume.
Climate versatility
Robust hardiness across zones 5 through 11 offers exceptional regional flexibility.
Visual impact
Large, multi-petaled rosettes offer a sophisticated transition from apricot to cream.
Key Specs
Bloom Colour
Creamy white
Flowering
Repeat Flowering
Fragrance
Light, Tea
Bloom Size
Large (3.5-5")
Family
English Shrub Rose
Size
Medium Shrub (4ft x 4ft)
Height
4ft
Width
4ft
Features
- Very free-flowering habit
- Blooms in large clusters
- Repeat flowering
- Light Tea fragrance
- Suitable for mixed borders
- Tolerates partial shade
- 5-year plant guarantee
- Forms a bushy shrub
What customers say
Crocus Rose is celebrated for its exceptional reliability and vigorous health, making it a highly recommended English rose. Customers consistently admire the exquisite color transition, moving from apricot yellow buds to creamy white blooms, which creates a luminous garden effect. The pleasant tea rose and myrrh fragrance is a major sensory highlight. This variety establishes quickly and offers strong, dependable repeat flowering, often succeeding where others falter. While blooms can sometimes be smaller than expected and the growth habit may require minor support due to arching canes, the overall consensus praises its consistent performance and tremendous garden value. It remains a staple for enthusiasts seeking a robust, fragrant shrub.
Know before you buy
The Crocus Rose grows into a medium-sized, mounding shrub that reaches approximately 4 feet in height and 4 feet in width. Its bushy, well-rounded habit makes it a tidy choice for mixed borders or as a standalone feature.
Yes, the Crocus Rose is more versatile than many other varieties and tolerates partial shade. While it thrives in full sun, it will still bloom effectively in spots that receive only partial sunlight.
Yes, this is a repeat-flowering variety. You can expect consistent, abundant clusters of large, creamy-apricot rosettes from the start of summer through the end of the season.
It features a light, delicate Tea fragrance. It provides a pleasant, subtle scent that is noticeable without being overpowering in a garden setting.
The Crocus Rose is hardy in USDA zones 5 through 10. It is a robust shrub that adapts well to a wide range of climates across these regions.
Like most English Shrub Roses, the Crocus Rose performs best in well-drained soil. Ensuring your planting site has good drainage will help prevent root issues and encourage healthier, more prolific blooming.
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