David Austin Rose 'Falstaff' – A Deep Crimson Masterpiece of Old-World Elegance
Bring richness and romance to your Toowoomba garden with David Austin’s 'Falstaff' rose – a stunning English shrub rose with luxurious, velvety crimson blooms that deepen to royal purple as they mature.
David Austin Rose 'Falstaff' is one of the most dramatic and opulent roses in the English Rose collection. Known for its deeply cupped, old-fashioned blooms and intense fragrance, 'Falstaff' offers a bold colour palette and classic English garden charm. Each rosette-shaped flower opens with a rich crimson hue, gradually developing shades of dark purple and maroon, providing an ever-changing spectacle of colour.
Perfect for gardeners in the Toowoomba region and across the Darling Downs, 'Falstaff' thrives in our cool winters and warm, sunny days. It performs beautifully in garden beds, borders, and cottage-style landscapes, where its tall, upright form and lush repeat flowering habit create year-round visual interest.
🌹 Key Features of David Austin Rose 'Falstaff':
Fragrance: Strong and complex old rose fragrance with warm fruity notes
Colour: Deep crimson, ageing to rich purple
Flowering: Repeat flowering throughout the season
Form: Large, fully double, cupped rosettes with a classic English rose shape
Height & Width: Approx. 1.2m H x 1.0m W – ideal for mixed borders or as a focal shrub
Growth Habit: Upright with bushy, leafy growth
Foliage: Healthy, mid-green leaves with good disease resistance
🌿 Why Toowoomba Gardeners Love 'Falstaff':
In Toowoomba’s temperate climate, 'Falstaff' shows vigorous growth and exceptional repeat blooming from late spring through to autumn. Its deeply fragrant blooms and romantic colouring make it a popular choice for creating old-world charm in both traditional and contemporary gardens.
Whether planted en masse, as a feature shrub, or paired with perennials and ornamental grasses, 'Falstaff' adds texture, drama, and a touch of English sophistication to any local landscape.
Pair 'Falstaff' with other David Austin favourites such as 'Jubilee Celebration' or 'Golden Celebration' to create a richly layered rose garden that bursts with colour and fragrance throughout the growing season.
🌱 Planting & Care Tips for Toowoomba Conditions:
Sunlight: Full sun (minimum 6 hours daily)
Soil: Rich, well-draining soil with added compost or organic matter
Watering: Deeply water 2–3 times per week during dry periods
Fertilising: Feed in early spring and again in late summer with a balanced rose fertiliser
Pruning: Light pruning in summer to encourage repeat blooms; harder prune in winter (July–August in Toowoomba)
Mulching annually with compost or well-rotted manure will help retain moisture and nourish the soil. Regular deadheading encourages prolific flowering.
🛒 Available Now at True Blue Garden Centre – Toowoomba’s Home of Quality Roses
True Blue Garden Centre at 127 Hursley Road, Toowoomba, is proud to stock the premium David Austin 'Falstaff' rose. Whether you're designing a new rose bed or refreshing an existing garden, our expert horticulturists can help you select the right roses for your space and conditions.
Visit us in-store or shop online for local pick-up and planting advice tailored to your Toowoomba garden.