FALSTAFF
English Rose - bred by David Austin
Shrub Rose
‘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.
It forms a substantial bushy shrub with strong, rather upright growth; the flowers nodding nicely on the stem. The foliage is quite large and rather modern in character. It also makes an impressive short climber.
Named for the well-loved Shakespearean character, who was the faithful companion of Prince Hal (the future Henry V).
| Rose Type | English Rose - bred by David Austin |
| Growth Type | Shrub Rose |
| Sub Type | English Old Rose Hybrid |
| Color | Dark crimson |
| Fragrance Strength | Strong Fragrance |
| Flowering | Repeat Flowering |
| Disease Resistance | Average |
| Height | 4ft |
| Width | 3.5ft |
| Breeder | David Austin |
| Year of Introduction | 1999 |
| Appellation | Ausverse |
| Suitable for zones | Zones 5-8 |
| Petal Count | 110 petals |
| Patent | 13315 |