D.A. 24 – Huddersfield Choral
Category: English-style (David Austin type) Rose
Type: Shrub / Bush Rose
Flower Description
Color: Rich purple to mauve with a white or silvery reverse – very striking contrast
Petals: Heavily double, ruffled petals (60–70 petals)
Size: Large blooms – approx. 9–11 cm diameter
Shape: Deeply cupped, rosette form
Fragrance: Strong fruity-sweet fragrance with hints of berries or myrrh
Blooming: Repeat bloomer – flowers in flushes from spring to late autumn
🌿 Plant Growth
Height: 3–4 feet (90–120 cm)
Spread: 2–3 feet (60–90 cm)
Habit: Upright, bushy, moderately vigorous
Foliage: Dark green, semi-glossy leaves
Thorns: Lightly thorned to medium
Disease Resistance: Good tolerance to black spot and mildew
🌞 Growing Tips
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, loamy soil rich in organic matter
Watering: Regular, deep watering in dry periods
Feeding: Use organic rose fertilizer every 30–45 days during bloom season
Pruning: Light pruning after each flush; hard pruning in late winter