The Roald Dahl™ rose is a modern English shrub rose bred by David Austin Roses and introduced in 2016 to mark the centenary of the famous British author. It is admired for its cheerful color, elegant form, and excellent garden performance.
Roald Dahl™ produces medium-sized, cupped blooms that open from rounded buds into beautifully shallow cups filled with neatly arranged petals. The color is a rich, glowing apricot, often deeper at the center and softly lighter toward the outer petals, giving the flower warmth and depth. The blooms are full but not heavy, with a refined, classic English rose look.
The fragrance is light to medium, fresh and pleasant rather than overpowering. It has tea rose notes with hints of fruit, making it gentle and refined—ideal for gardeners who prefer a subtle scent.
This rose forms a neat, rounded shrub with a naturally balanced shape.
The plant is well-branched from the base and looks attractive even when not in bloom.
Roald Dahl™ is a repeat-flowering rose, blooming in flushes from late spring through fall. Flowers are usually borne in small clusters, creating a generous and continuous display throughout the season.
The foliage is mid-green, glossy, and healthy, providing a fresh backdrop to the apricot blooms. This variety is known for its strong disease resistance, performing well in a wide range of climates with minimal spraying.
Roald Dahl™ is a joyful, reliable, and elegant rose—easy to grow, generously flowering, and full of charm. Its warm apricot color and soft fragrance make it especially appealing in romantic and family-friendly gardens, reflecting the imaginative and uplifting spirit of the author it honors.
- Color: Apricot and Orange
- Fragrance: Medium, Tea
- Family: English Tree Rose
- Height: 6ft
- Width: 3ft
- Breeder: David Austin
- Flowering: Repeat Flowering
- Bloom Size: Medium
- Size: Unknown Size
- Year of Introduction: 2016
- Petal Count: 55
- Suitable for zones: 5 - 11
- Mixed Borders
- South
- East
- North
- West
- Full Sunlight
- Partial Sunlight