Short, fat buds open to flowers that are bright crimson with darker red-black hues.

The flowers fade to a dark pink colour and very quickly in very hot weather.

[2][3] David C. H. Austin (1926 – 2018) was an award-winning rose breeder, nursery owner and writer from Shropshire, England.

Some of his most popular roses include 'Wife of Bath' (1969), 'Graham Thomas' (1983), and 'Abraham Darby' (1985)[6][7] Austin developed 'The Squire' by crossing 'The Knight' and 'Chateau de Clos Vougeot' in 1976.

Both parents were chosen for their deep crimson flowers, but both are considered weak growers.