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Falstaff

Forever part of our history, these roses have paved the way for many more roses to come.

In the late 1940s, David C H Austin set out on his quest to breed the most beautiful and healthy roses; a vision that continues to remain at the heart of our business today, more than 80 years later. This vision drives our continuing assessment of rose varieties in the current collection to ensure they reach our exacting standards and expectations. Due to climatic changes and the evolution of plant diseases, some historical varieties will no longer reach our increasingly high standards. As part of our commitment to transparency with our customers, we want to be clear about this variety's performance. While cherished for its unique character, this variety does not offer the same level of disease resistance or vigorous repeat-flowering found in our more modern introductions.

If you love Falstaff, we have some great alternatives, which we are sure will endear themselves to you, bringing you much happiness and gardening enjoyment for years to come.

Falstaff
(Ausverse) English Shrub Rose Bred By David Austin
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.
  • Colour: Dark crimson
  • Flowering: Repeat Flowering
  • Fragrance: Medium,Old Rose
  • Bloom Size: Large
  • Family: English Shrub Rose
  • Size: Medium Shrub
  • Height: 4ft (125cm)
  • Width: 3ft (90cm)
  • Breeder: David Austin
  • Year of Introduction: 1999
  • Borders
  • East, South, West Facing
  • Full Sunlight
  • All soil types
Falstaff
Our rose expert’s recommendation
Young Lycidas®
(Ausverse) English Shrub Rose Bred By David Austin
Large, deeply cupped flowers, blending deep pink, magenta and red – the outer petals tending towards light purple, with an almost silvery quality. There is a delicious Tea and Old Rose scent, with hints of cedar wood. It makes an attractive, bushy shrub. Named after John Milton’s poem, Lycidas. David Austin, 2008.
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Young Lycidas®
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: 4ft (125cm)
  • Width: 3ft (90cm)
  • Breeder: David Austin
  • Year of Introduction: 1999
Location
  • Borders
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).
How to plant a shrub rose
Frequently asked questions

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

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.

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. The 5 year guarantee applies to roses purchased
directly from David Austin. If you would like to request a replacement or refund of a rose within the 5 year guarantee period, please complete our Returns form.

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