Deep wine-red toned, velvety-sheen dark crimson red. - english rose - strong, pronounced-scented rose - slightly sweet, old rose character
- Velvety, dark crimson, colourfast blooms
- Abundant repeat flowering through the season
- Strong, sweet old rose fragrance
- Reliable winter hardiness to USDA 5b
- Ideal as a specimen, border or wall rose Gné speisialta: Cúlbhrí cumhrach le bláthanna roisette dlútha.
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
23,30 €
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Tradescant (AUSdir) – dark crimson English shrub rose for easy elegance
If You dream of a richly coloured, romantic English rose that still fits into an easy family garden routine, Tradescant (AUSdir) is an ideal choice. Its velvety, dark-crimson rosettes flower in generous flushes, offering abundant colour from early summer and a noteworthy second wave without demanding complicated care. This modern shrub rose copes reliably with Ireland’s rain and humidity, provided You give it reasonable drainage, so it settles well even in smaller front gardens and informal cottage-style beds. As an own-root plant, it forms a stable, long-lived bush that can be pruned according to Your space – from upright shrub to low climber on supports. Over time, it matures from strong root growth in year one, to developing framework shoots in year two, and then reaches full ornamental value by year three, building into a lasting feature. The strongly scented old-rose fragrance, medium-sized rosette clusters and deep crimson colour make it equally at home as a specimen, in borders, or in a large patio container of at least 40–50 litres, bringing traditional charm to busy modern gardens.
Freshly opened Tradescant flower with burgundy outer petals and purplish-violet inner tones.
Tradescant in full bloom, showing deep crimson rosette flowers.
Freshly opened Tradescant rose bloom with burgundy outer petals and a purplish-violet centre.
Tradescant shows a very double, rosette-shaped bloom.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden specimen near the entrance
Rich, velvety dark-crimson rosettes and strong, old-rose fragrance create an immediate focal point beside a gate or front door, giving a romantic welcome without complex maintenance tasks, especially rewarding for the busy urban homeowner
Mixed border with perennials
Upright, moderately spreading habit and repeat flowering make it a reliable structure plant in mixed borders; partner with penstemon, lupins or salvias for season-long colour that remains manageable for the time-poor beginner
Against a low wall or fence as a short climber
Can be lightly trained on wires or a fence, its long, flexible shoots covering bare vertical surfaces while still behaving like a shrub, ideal when You want height without the commitment of a full climber, suiting the small-garden gardener
Romantic cottage-style bed in rural gardens
Deep wine-red blooms and old-fashioned rosette form blend beautifully with foxgloves, catmint and traditional cottage plants, creating a nostalgic look that stays tidy enough for practical country plots, perfect for the rural cottage owner
Partially shaded border along the house
Tolerates partial shade, so performs well along north-east or north-west facing house walls where full-sun roses struggle, giving dependable colour and scent close to windows and paths for the space-conscious householder
Large patio container or courtyard pot
Grows successfully in a 40–50 litre container with good compost and regular watering, bringing classic English-rose character to paved courtyards, terraces or coastal balconies for the low-maintenance patio gardener
Small group planting of 3 shrubs in a lawn
Planted in a loose triangle, three shrubs create a bold island of colour with successive flushes, building up year by year into a long-lived feature that needs only straightforward pruning, suitable for the relaxed family-garden planner
Border in wetter, wind-exposed Irish sites
Own-root plants adapt gradually to local soil and climate, coping well with Ireland’s cool, damp weather as long as the planting spot offers decent drainage, giving reassurance to the coastal or high-rainfall area gardener
Decorating ideas
Doorway Welcome – Plant Tradescant on either side of a front path with lavender edging to frame a richly scented, crimson entrance – ideal for homeowners wanting instant kerb appeal.
Cottage Trio – Group three shrubs with pink lupins and white foxgloves for a layered, cottage-style border – perfect for rural gardeners seeking romantic, traditional planting.
Patio Wine-Garden – Grow it in a 40–50 litre terracotta pot with trailing thyme at the base for evening colour and fragrance beside outdoor seating – suited to balcony and terrace users.
Wall-Hugging Accent – Train its upright shoots along low wires on a sunny wall, underplant with grey santolina for contrast – great for small gardens needing vertical interest.
Calm Corner Border – Combine with soft blue nepeta and white hydrangeas in a partially shaded side border for a restful, long-flowering mix – ideal for busy beginners wanting easy harmony.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Tradescant – English Rose Collection, modern shrub/climbing type; registered as AUSdir, ARS exhibition name ‘Tradescant’; commercial name Ausdir English Rose AUSdir.
Origin and breeding
Bred by David C. H. Austin, United Kingdom, 1992; parentage ‘Prospero’ (Auspero) × (Charles Austin × ‘Gloire de Ducher’); introduced after 1994 by David Austin Roses Ltd.
Awards and recognitions
Modern Shrub Rose class winner at Cleveland & Northeastern Ohio Rose Society Show (1999), Grand Valley Rose Society Show, Michigan (1999) and Sacramento Rose Society Show (2000).
Growth and structure
Upright, bushy, slightly spreading habit; height about 120–210 cm, spread 100–190 cm; moderately thorny, with moderately dense, slightly glossy dark green foliage providing good framework.
Flower morphology
Very double, rosette-shaped blooms with 40+ petals, medium-sized clusters on branching stems; remontant with a strong main flush followed by an abundant second flowering in suitable conditions.
Colour and phenology
Velvety dark-crimson-red flowers with deep wine-red tones; colour holds well, often deepening to crimson-purple rather than fading; buds and ageing blooms show blackish-purple shading toward the centre.
Fragrance and aroma
Strong, pronounced scent with classic old-rose character and a slightly sweet note; ideal for planting where the fragrance can be enjoyed near paths, doors or seating areas in calm weather.
Rose hip characteristics
Rosehip set is minimal due to very double flowers; only small hips, around 0–2 mm diameter, may appear occasionally and generally have no significant ornamental impact in the garden.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to approximately -26 to -23 °C (RHS H7, USDA 5b, Swedish zone 4); disease resistance medium for powdery mildew, black spot and rust; moderate heat tolerance with regular watering in dry spells.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in fertile, well-drained soil with regular feeding; suitable for borders, specimens, cut flowers and training against walls; partial shade tolerant; deadheading improves display, and pruning keeps a balanced framework.
Tradescant (AUSdir) offers rich crimson flowers, strong fragrance and adaptable shrub-or-short-climber growth on a long-lived own-root framework, making it a dependable, easy-care choice if You would like a classic English rose.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
AUSDIR – dark crimson English rose - Austin
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Competition and Show Awards:
Modern Shrub Rose – Cleveland & Northeastern Ohio Rose Society Show (1999); Modern Shrub Rose – Grand Valley Rose Society Show, Michigan (1999); Modern Shrub Rose – Sacramento Rose Society Show (2000)
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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Company details
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