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Candy Rain™

English Rose

AUScot – David Charles Henshaw Austin

Warm peach and pink tones with a subtle yellowish undertone. - english rose - very strong, garden-filling scented rose - fruity, muscat-like

– Very strong, fruity garden-filling fragrance
– Warm peach-pink blooms with rosette form
– Reliable repeat flowering throughout the season
– Bushy, dense growth with glossy foliage
– Excellent disease resistance for low maintenance care
Gné speisialta: Is féidir Candy Rain™ a oiliúint mar rós dreapadóra íseal ar struchtúir bheaga sa ghairdín.
Long-term security – In harmony with nature
Candy Rain™
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
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Candy Rain™ English Rose – AUScot

If You dream of a rose that feels instantly at home in an Irish garden, Candy Rain™ is a romantic English shrub rose that rewards You with big, cupped blooms in warm peach‑pink tones and a truly fruity perfume. Its bushy, healthy growth and reliable remontant flowering make it an easy, reassuring choice for smaller borders and front gardens, even where soils are heavier and need a bit of extra drainage in our wet, humid seasons. As an own‑root rose, it settles gradually and steadily into its final place, forming a balanced shrub that can be enjoyed for many years with only modest pruning and feeding. The flowers are large, very double, with a classic rosette form that looks superb both on the plant and in a vase as a cut flower. Dense, glossy foliage on sparsely thorned stems adds a quietly elegant backdrop, while low maintenance and strong disease resistance let You simply plant, water and watch it flourish as it moves from rooting in year one, to building its framework in year two, to full garden presence by year three.


Candy Rain™ has very double, rosette-shaped blooms with 40+ petals.
Candy Rain™ in full bloom, showing soft peach-pink rosettes.
Candy Rain™ with dense, glossy green foliage.

Use cases

Target areaReason
Front garden focal shrub Bushy, upright growth to around 120–190 cm creates a single, eye‑catching feature that softens house fronts and paths without overwhelming a typical Irish front garden, ideal for homeowners wanting a romantic look with minimal fuss for beginners
Small rose group (1–3 plants) by the entrance Plant in a loose triangle or row near your doorway to enjoy the very strong, fruity, muscat‑like fragrance every time You pass; repeat flowering provides scented colour from early summer well into autumn for homeowners
Mixed cottage-style border with perennials The warm peach and pink rosette blooms blend beautifully with cottage favourites like lady’s mantle and obedient plant, creating a soft, romantic planting that remains tidy thanks to dense foliage and a well‑filled shrub structure for cottage-garden
Easy-care family back garden bed Strong resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust keeps leaves healthy with little intervention, suiting busy families who want dependable flowers and a neat, leafy bush rather than ongoing spraying or complex care for families
Feature rose in a large container on patio or balcony In a minimum 40–50 litre container with good drainage, Candy Rain™ performs reliably on sheltered patios and balconies; its remontant flowering and glossy foliage give long-lasting display where border space is limited for urban
Clothed low wall, arch or short pillar With its 120–190 cm height and flexible, sparsely thorned stems, it can be lightly trained along a low wall or small arch, giving the impression of a compact climber and bringing fragrant flower clusters closer to nose level for romantics
Long-lived structure plant in a key bed Own-root growth allows the shrub to regenerate from its base and adapt to local soil and care, building a durable framework that supports decades of flowering and offers long-term visual stability in an important garden viewpoint for planners
Border in wetter, wind-exposed Irish sites Performs reliably in cool, breezy conditions typical of Irish gardens, provided soil is improved to prevent waterlogging, offering flowers and healthy foliage even where Atlantic-influenced weather can challenge more demanding roses for coastal

Decorating ideas

  • Soft cottage trio – Combine Candy Rain™ with Alchemilla mollis and white foxgloves for a billowing, pastel cottage border – ideal for lovers of relaxed, romantic gardens
  • Front-door welcome – Plant two shrubs flanking your path with lavender edging to frame the doorway in scent and soft colour – perfect for busy homeowners who still want a “gardened” look
  • Peach-and-cream bed – Mix with cream hydrangeas and pale pink salvias for a calm, coordinated palette that looks refined from spring to autumn – suited to small, visible front gardens
  • Patio perfume pot – Grow one plant in a 50 litre terracotta container with trailing thyme and spring bulbs at the base – great for apartment dwellers and terrace owners seeking strong fragrance
  • Evening sitting area – Place Candy Rain™ near a favourite bench with rosemary and blue nepeta to contrast its warm blooms – ideal for anyone who relaxes outdoors after work

Technical cultivar profile
ParameterData
Name and registration English shrub rose from the David Austin English Rose Collection. Registered cultivar name AUScot, trade name Candy Rain™ English Rose AUScot, ARS exhibition name Abraham Darby.
Origin and breeding Bred by David C. H. Austin in 1985 in the United Kingdom from ‘Aloha’ × ‘Yellow Cushion’. Registered in 1991 and introduced after 1991 by David Austin Roses Ltd., Albrighton.
Growth and structure Bushy shrub with dense, medium to dark green glossy foliage and sparsely thorned stems. Typical height 120–190 cm, spread 120–180 cm, forming a substantial, softly arching garden shrub over time.
Flower morphology Large, very double rosette flowers, usually borne in clusters of 1–3 per stem. Over 40 petals per bloom, flower size roughly 2.75–3.95 inches, with good repeat flowering and a plentiful second flush.
Colour and phenology Warm peach and pink tones with soft yellowish undertones. Buds deep peach edged pale yellow, opening vivid peach with pink flush and creamy edges, maturing to pastel peach‑pink; colour lightens in heat, intensifies in cooler spells.
Fragrance and aroma Very strong, garden‑filling perfume with fruity, muscat‑like character. Scent is noticeable at a distance in still air, making it especially suitable where fragrance is a primary design goal.
Rose hip characteristics Hip production is generally slight due to the very double flowers; occasional orange‑red, egg‑shaped hips 14–22 mm in diameter may form in late season if blooms are not deadheaded.
Resistance and hardiness Good overall disease resistance, rated resistant to black spot, powdery mildew and rust. Hardy to around −26 to −23 °C (RHS H7), corresponding roughly to USDA zone 5b and Swedish zone 4 conditions.
Horticultural recommendations Best in full sun with fertile, well‑drained soil; improve heavy clay to avoid waterlogging. Space 90–165 cm depending on use. Requires regular watering in hot, dry periods and benefits from deadheading and annual formative pruning.

Candy Rain™ English Rose AUScot offers rich fragrance, repeat flowering and durable, own-root growth for long-term structure in family gardens; if You like dependable, easy roses, this could be the right choice for You today.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: CANDY RAIN™ – apricot English rose - Austin
Product Type: pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:12.08.2025
Item Number: [119] 01-003 (14.02.2026) pharmarosa.ie

Name and Registration

Cultivar Name Meaning: The term "Candy Rain" literally means "candy rain" and refers to the flowers' sweet fragrance and the rich, candy‑coloured mix of petal hues.
Synonym Name: Abraham Darby; Country Darby Tree
Trade Name: Candy Rain™ English Rose AUScot
Rose Group: English Rose Collection, Shrub
Commercial Type: english rose
Commercial Group: Romantic rose
Exhibition Category: shrub rose; fragrant; show and cut flower
Collection: English Rose

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: David Austin Roses Ltd. (United Kingdom)
Year of Introduction: After 1991
Breeder: David Charles Henshaw Austin
Breeding Company / Institution: David Austin Roses Ltd. (Albrighton, United Kingdom)
Breeding Year: United Kingdom, 1985
Parentage: ‘Aloha’ × ‘Yellow Cushion’

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 3.9-6.2ft (120-190 cm)
Spread: 3.9-5.9ft (120-180 cm)
Growth Habit: bushy
Foliage: The variety has dense foliage; its leaves have a glossy surface and range in colour from medium to dark green.
Prickliness: sparsely thorned
Self-Cleaning Description: Spent blooms often remain on the plant and require deadheading.
Self-Cleaning Intensity: Self-cleaning: weak.

Flower Morphology

Flower Fullness: very double-flowered
Flower Form: rosette
Flower Size: L (2,75-3,95 in)
Inflorescence Type: cluster-flowered, 1-3 flowers/stem
Colour Code: ARS code: ab RHS code: 11D (outer), 28C (inner)
Repeat Flowering: Remontant, with a plentiful second flowering.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: peach
Flower Colour: Warm peach and pink tones with a subtle yellowish undertone.
Closed Bud: Deep peach-coloured, edged with pale yellow on the outer side.
Freshly Opened Flower: Vivid peach‑coloured with a pinkish flush at the centre and creamy‑yellow outer petal edges.
Full Bloom: Soft peach-pink, with a more intense tone on the inner petals and the outer petals fading to pastel yellow.
Pre-Fading Flower: Pastel rose-cream with a yellowish-cream edging; the centre lightens.
Colour Fading Description: In hot weather and strong sunshine it fades to a lighter colour; in cool conditions it displays a more vivid shade.

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: very strong, garden-filling scented rose
Fragrance Character: fruity, muscat-like
Pollinator Attraction: Very double blooms with obscured stamens reduce pollen and nectar accessibility, so this variety is only weakly attractive to pollinators.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating: Its very double flowers conceal the stamens; primarily an ornamental variety.

Rose Hip Characteristics

Rose Hip Shape: egg-shaped
Rose Hip Colour: orange-red
Rose Hip Notes: Hip formation is expected to be slight due to the double flowers; occasionally 14–22 mm in diameter, orange-red, ovoid hips.

Resistance and Hardiness

Hardiness (°C): -26–-23 °C
Heat and Drought Tolerance Description: Performs moderately in hot conditions; requires regular watering during prolonged dry periods.
Disease Resistance: resistant
  • powdery mildew – resistant
  • black spot – resistant
  • rust – resistant

Horticultural Recommendations

Recommended Spacing: for mass planting 105 cm, for hedging 90 cm, as a specimen 165 cm
Planting Density: in square planting 0,91 plants/m², in hexagonal arrangement 1,05 plants/m²
Partial Shade Tolerance: Preferably in a sunny position
Maintenance Requirements: Maintenance requirement low; good disease resistance, generally requires little intervention.
Key Uses: border, specimen, cut flower, climbing

Notes

Strengths: Long-term security – In harmony with nature
Companion Plants: Alchemilla mollis - lady's mantle Physostegia virginiana 'Rosea' - obedient plant 'Rosea' Persicaria sp - red evergreen knotweed
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CANDY RAIN™ – apricot English rose - Austin
Warm peach and pink tones with a subtle yellowish undertone. - english rose - very strong, garden-filling scented rose - fruity, muscat-like
Rose Shopping Online - peach - english rose - Candy Rain™ - (3.9-6.2ft (120-190 cm))
Inflorescence: cluster-flowered, 1-3 flowers/stem Height: 3.9-6.2ft (120-190 cm) Flower shape: rosette Winter hardiness: - peach - David Austin Roses Ltd. (United Kingdom) english rose - Flower size: L (2,75-3,95 in) Flower size: L (2,75-3,95 in) - Height: 3.9-6.2ft (120-190 cm) Height: 3.9-6.2ft (120-190 cm) - Flower fullness: very double-flowered Candy Rain™ - Roses in the garden | pharmaROSA® Original - standard David Charles Henshaw Austin

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Care guide

Our product is a rose grown with unique pharmaROSA® cultivation technology!

2 litre, own-root, potted rose.
With shoots appropriate to the season.
With roots thoroughly interwoven through the growing medium.
Quality in line with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
In unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-type rose plant with an individual identifier.

The pharmaROSA® own-root potted rose is a well-rooted plant that supports reliable establishment when planted and cared for properly, so it can be planted whenever the soil is not frozen.


Stock: several varieties and several stages of development in a short stock section.
Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.
Root system: presentation of the strong root system interwoven through the growing medium with the pot removed.
Balance: mature plant where the development of the root system and the shoots is in harmony.

Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”, but makes the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root production tangible: how the plant is built, what the root system is like and how the shoots renew themselves. The footage was therefore taken at different times, showing plants at different stages of development, so mixed leaf coverage or differing growth stages may appear in the videos. This is not a “sample” of the batch delivered, but an illustration of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical of the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown at the top of the product page.

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