At David Austin roses, we've crafted four beautiful rose collections, each picked to offer a unique selection of our much loved English Roses. These new collections highlight roses that bring both beauty and fragrance to your garden, with choices for every style and space. Whether you're just starting to incorporate roses into garden or looking to add something special, there's a perfect fit waiting for you.
Featuring: Emma Bridgewater® (Ausb44a16), Olivia Rose Austin® (Ausmixture), Claire Austin® (Ausprior)
For those taking their first steps into the world of roses, we’ve gathered three wonderfully dependable varieties that are perfect for beginners. These roses are as resilient as they are beautiful, offering a rewarding experience for novice gardeners.
Emma Bridgewater® (Ausb44a16)New for 2024, this cheerful, warm pink rose with a light, fruity fragrance and a neat, bushy growth habit. This rose is a joy to grow and perfect for adding colour to any garden.
Olivia Rose Austin® (Ausmixture)One of our most reliable and healthy roses, producing soft pink rosettes with a light fruity fragrance. It’s an ideal introduction to rose growing.
Claire Austin® (Ausprior)A classically elegant white climbing rose with a hint of lemon in its strong myrrh fragrance. Its graceful blooms and robust nature make it an easy favourite.
Why not nestle Emma Bridgewater® and Olivia Rose Austin® in a beautiful mixed border complimented with nepeta, salvia or delphiniums, then train the elegant Claire Austin® around your front door to welcome you home each day.
Featuring: Dannahue® (Ausa6b15), Susan Williams-Ellis® (Ausquirk), Lady of Shalott® (Ausnyson). Not every garden boasts wide-open borders, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the beauty of roses. The varieties in this collection have been selected for their compact growth habits, making them ideal for patios, pots, and smaller spaces
Dannahue® (Ausa6b15)A beautifully compact rose with apricot-pink blooms and a soft, fruity fragrance. Its tidy habit makes it a perfect fit for pots or a cosy garden corner.
Susan Williams-Ellis (Ausquirk)A pure white, free-flowering rose with an exquisite myrrh fragrance. Its compact nature and abundance of blooms make it a striking addition to patios and containers.
Lady of Shalott® (Ausnyson)Vibrant apricot-orange blooms lend warmth to this versatile rose, which thrives just as well in pots as it does in the ground
Showcase your compact roses in carefully chosen pots. Classic terracotta offers timeless appeal, while weathered stone adds character. Stick to a calming colour palette or mix textures for a personal touch. Ensure pots have good drainage and are the right size to help your roses thrive, creating a peaceful sanctuary in your small space.
Featuring: Gabriel Oak® (Auscrowd), Gertrude Jekyll® Climbing (Ausbord), Eustacia Vye® (Ausegdon)
For many, a garden is defined by its scent, and this collection celebrates fragrance at its finest. Each rose has been chosen for its intoxicating aroma, which will fill your garden with delight throughout the growing season.
Gabriel Oak® (Auscrowd)Deep pink blooms and a rich, fruity fragrance make this rose a sensory treasure. It’s a robust grower and a wonderful addition to any fragrant garden.
Gertrude Jekyll® (Ausbord)Renowned for its classic old-rose fragrance, this climbing rose offers generous, pink blooms and is perfect for covering walls or arches with beauty and scent.
Eustacia Vye® (Ausegdon)With delicate apricot-pink blooms and a sweet, fruity fragrance, this rose is ideal for bringing softness and scent to borders or pots.
These roses transform any space into a haven for the senses, perfect for relaxing summer evenings outdoors.
Featuring: The Generous Gardener® (Ausdrawn), Lady of Shalott® (Ausnyson), The Lark Ascending® (Ausursula). A garden filled with bees and butterflies is not only beautiful but also vital for the environment. The roses in this collection are particularly attractive to pollinators, helping to support wildlife while adding their own charm to your garden.
The Generous Gardener® (Ausdrawn)A pale pink rose with a light musk scent, offering open blooms that make it easy for bees to access nectar. Its climbing habit also makes it a graceful feature for walls or pergolas.- Lady of Shalott® (Ausnyson)Its semi-double blooms allow pollinators easy access while providing a fiery splash of orange and apricot tones in the garden.
The Lark Ascending® (Ausursula)With semi-double apricot blooms and a graceful, upright habit, this rose creates a lively scene, attracting pollinators and adding movement to your garden.
Plant these roses in sunny spots to attract pollinators, and pair them with plants like lavender for extra charm. Let the climbing varieties gently cover arches or pergolas, and use weathered wood or stone to keep things feeling natural. A birdbath or log pile will invite wildlife in, creating a peaceful, welcoming space.
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