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Own root Abraham Darby is prone to blackspots during heavy rain. Austin website stated that Abraham has 70 petals (versus 100 petals in Evelyn). Scent is sharp citrus, and doesn't last long in the vase like Evelyn. Blooms are deeper cup than Evelyn. Abraham Darby's leaves are ROUNDER and DARKER green than Evelyn.
Uploaded 14 days ago |
This pic. of 3rd-year own root Abraham Darby was taken July 5, 2024. David Austin website states that Abe. has 70 petals compared to Evelyn's 100 petals, also Abe. has sharp citrus scent compared to Evelyn's old rose/peaches scent. Abraham Darby is eaten by rabbits and pests constantly. Leaves are darker green and rounder than Evelyn. In my humid climate, my Abe. is prone to blackspots and holes in leaves from sawfly damage.
Uploaded 11 JUL |
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Abe. Darby is more compact and blooms sooner than Evelyn as a tiny rooting. Evelyn throws out long octopus' cane before it blooms. Note that Abraham Darby's leaves are DARKER GREEN and rounder than Evelyn.
Uploaded 11 JUL |
Uploaded 12 NOV |
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As own root, Abraham Darby is less vigorous and more prone to blackspots & sawfly hole than Evelyn. Rabbits eat Abraham so I have to cage it. Abraham's scent is sharp citrus (as stated in 2011 Austin catalog) and scent is sharp & harsh in my heavy clay. Blooms don't last long in the vase like Evelyn. Abe's oldest thorns are brown and hooked (versus straighter and reddish thorns on Evelyn). Abe's blooms are deeper cup with less petals and weaker stems.
Uploaded 11 JUL |
Own root before Heirloom roses discontinued offering it. It's NOT vigorous for me. Extremely slow grower.
Uploaded 23 SEP |
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This is Abraham Darby's leaves as 3rd-year own root in my heavy clay. Leaves are darker green and rounder than Evelyn, and leaves are susceptible to blackspots and sawfly damage. Rabbits like to eat Abraham's leaves, but rabbits won't eat Evelyn. Oldest thorns are dark brown and hooked.
Uploaded 11 JUL |
Big blooms in spring. Incredible color and petals. Fragrance is just wonderful.
Uploaded 23 SEP |
