English Rose 'Tradescant': Austin's Deep Crimson Beauty

Introduced in 1994 by David Austin (PP9009, aka AUSdir), 'Tradescant' (named for the 17th-century naturalists John Tradescant father and son) produces large, deeply cupped, quartered blooms of 4 to 5 inches in a rich, velvety crimson-red. The fragrance is strong, classic Old Rose with hints of tea and fruit. The color is remarkably sun-fast for a dark red English Rose.

The plant forms a bushy, upright shrub 3.5 to 4.5 feet tall and wide, with healthy, mid-green foliage and good disease resistance. It repeats reliably from early summer through fall. 'Tradescant' is one of Austin's most successful dark red cultivars, combining the romantic, old-fashioned flower form with modern garden reliability.

Stunning in the garden paired with silvers, purples, and pale pinks, and dramatic as a cut flower. For Austin enthusiasts seeking a deep, reliable crimson, 'Tradescant' is a premier choice.