David Austin ® Charlotte Potted Rose Bush

Rosa ‘AUSpoly' Charlotte

Charlotte is a timeless English Shrub Rose bred by David Austin® and introduced in 1993. Known for its elegant soft yellow blooms that open from neat, cupped buds into full rosettes with a charming button-eye, it brings a classic, cottage garden feel with modern repeat blooming. Its gentle tea fragrance and refined growth habit make it a favorite for borders, beds, and mixed plantings.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: English Shrub
🧬 Breeder: David Austin® (UK)
🏢 Introduced By: David Austin Roses 

🎨 Color: Soft yellow, fading to creamy tones
🌸 Petal Count: Very full (~100 petals)
💠 Bloom Form: Classic cupped rosettes with button-eye center
📏 Bloom Size: Medium (2–3.5″)
🔁 Flowering: Repeats in flushes from late spring through fall
🏺 Vase Life: Fair — best used fresh in informal arrangements
🧴 Fragrance: Light to medium tea fragrance

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Compact, upright, bushy shrub
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun to light shade
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 4–10
📐 Spacing: ~3–4′
↕️ Height: ~4′
↔️ Width: ~3′

🛡️ Health & Suitability
💪 Disease Resistance: Generally healthy with moderate care; some susceptibility to black spot in humid conditions
🌎 Regional Recommendations:
West Coast , Midwest , Northeast , Mid‑Atlantic ,Southeast , Southwest