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A milestone anniversary is an achievement to be celebrated. It requires commitment, patience, perseverance and more – and this couldn’t be truer for our roses. Ours is a labour of love, evidenced by the multiple David Austin varieties that are reaching impressive milestones this year. We pride ourselves on our 12-year breeding program and reaching these milestones is proof of our dedication to cultivating roses that will stand the test of time. Here’s who we’re celebrating in 2024… Here's to 10 years This fruity-scented trio have each enjoyed a decade of summer blooming and are still going strong.  The Lady of the Lake ^® (Ausherbert) continues to flourish in all its pale pink, citrus-scented glory. A rambling rose named after the ruler of Avalon in the Arthurian legend with semi-double flowers and long, flexible stems ideal for training over a pergola or weaving into the canopy of an established tree.  SHOP NOW Meanwhile, Olivia Rose Austin^®’s (Ausmixture) wondrous pink buds celebrate a decade of flourishing from early spring all the way through to autumn. Named after David Austin Senior’s granddaughter, her beautiful cupped rosettes sit elegantly against dark green foliage – ideal in a border to flank a patio or lawn with her medium fruity fragrance.  SHOP NOW Last but not least, The Poet’s Wife^®(Auswhirl) has brought ten years of sunshine-coloured, lemon-scented loveliness to the David Austin family. This medium shrub rose has a wonderfully rich fragrance that grows stronger and sweeter with age, with rich yellow flowers that make the most cheerful cuttings to bring a little of the garden inside the home. SHOP NOW Here's to 15 years Two of our (rather different) shrub roses are celebrating an impressive fifteen years in the David Austin fold – with more to come.  Our hydrangea-like Kew Gardens^® (Ausfence) rose is reaching its fifteenth year of continual clusters of delicate white flowers throughout its blooming season. A favourite for the bees and incredibly versatile, it can feel as at home in a pot as it can amongst a wild patch of garden.  SHOP NOW Another favoured by the bees, and celebrating the same milestone, is the Lady of Shallot^® (Ausnyson). A vibrantly-coloured English shrub rose with a warm, tea-like fragrance. Its chalice-shaped blooms feature salmon pink petals on the outside and a loosely arranged rich, orange centre which makes for the most eye-catching border or hedge. SHOP NOW Here's to 20 years In wedded traditions, a twenty-year anniversary is marked by a gift made from China to celebrate beauty and delicacy—and here lie two roses that are abundant in both.  Marking two decades with David Austin, these impressive roses continue to stand the test of time. Harlow Carr’s (Aushouse) bright pink flowers are known for blooming on a wonderfully rounded shrub that’s rich in the scent of Old Rose – both nostalgic and uplifting, ideal for positioning close to a seated area or by an entrance into the home.  SHOP NOW Also reaching it’s 20th birthday is the ethereal Queen of Sweden^®(Austiger) with its elegant light pink half-enclosed cup flowers make for a rather pleasing upright arrangement. Ideal for framing a lawn as they are for pruning into a posy to gift to a loved one. SHOP NOW

ABOUT THE ROSE Golden Celebration^® (Ausgold) is an exquisite and versatile rose variety renowned for its stunning golden-yellow blooms that add a touch of elegance to any garden setting. This rose thrives in a variety of environments, including mixed borders, pots, and containers, allowing for versatile placement within the garden. From the vibrant blooms of early summer to the golden hues of late autumn, this rose creates an enchanting and enduring display, gracing the garden with continuous beauty throughout the growing season. SHOP GOLDEN CELEBRATION CHARACTERISTICS Colour: Rich yellow Flowering: Repeat Flowering Fragrance: Strong, Tea Bloom Size: Large Family: English Shrub Rose Size: Medium Shrub, 4ft (125cm) x 4ft (125cm) Breeder: David Austin Year of Introduction: 1992 GROWING CONDITIONS Facing: East, South, West Soil: Suitable for all soil types Sunlight: Full Sunlight SHOP GOLDEN CELEBRATION BEHIND THE NAME Golden Celebration^® is aptly named for its radiant golden hue, making it an ideal selection for honouring momentous occasions. With its exquisite blooms, this rose is a timeless symbol for celebrating Golden Weddings, 50th Anniversaries, or any other significant event. BEST FOR FRAGRANCE Golden Celebration^® stands out as an impressive English shrub rose. It boasts abundant, vibrant yellow blossoms that unfurl into magnificently large cup-shaped flowers. The blooms emit a lovely, robust Tea fragrance, reminiscent of Sauternes wine and hints of strawberry. COMPANION PLANTING Golden Celebration^® is known for its slightly arching, lax growth habit. This characteristic allows it to blend beautifully into mixed borders, where its cascading branches can intermingle with other plants, creating a harmonious and natural look. To enhance the visual appeal of your garden, consider companion planting with flowers in blues and purples, which will contrast beautifully with the rich yellow blooms of Golden Celebration^®. SHOP GOLDEN CELEBRATION SUGGESTED COMPANION PLANTS: Lavender (Lavandula) Lavender's silvery foliage and purple-blue flowers provide a striking contrast to the golden blooms. It also shares a similar growth habit, creating a cohesive look. Salvia (Salvia nemorosa) Known for its spiky purple flowers, Salvia adds vertical interest and complements the rose's rounded blooms. Salvia is also a magnet for pollinators, enhancing the ecological value of your garden. Catmint (Nepeta) With its soft, aromatic foliage and lavender-blue flowers, catmint makes a lovely foreground plant. Its sprawling habit can help fill gaps and provide a lush, layered effect. Clematis Planting a clematis with deep blue or purple flowers at the base of Golden Celebration^® allows the clematis to climb through the rose, creating a stunning colour combination as the two plants intertwine. Geranium 'Rozanne' This hardy geranium offers an abundance of violet-blue flowers throughout the summer, providing continuous colour and a charming, informal look.