This is one of the earlier of the Austin English roses. Bred in 1986, it is no longer actively marketed due to it being superseded by better varieties. That means you may find it difficult to get a bush from a commercial nursery. Your best bet is to find somebody with a plant and beg … Read moreOthello: Disease Prone English Rose
Voted the world’s favorite rose, Graham Thomas is another superb example of David Austin’s English roses. Rich creamy yellow, repeat blooming, and lightly fragrant. . It’s also very vigorous, and can be extremely prolific given the right conditions. I have a soft spot for the English roses anyway, and Graham Thomas is a good example … Read moreGraham Thomas: Beautiful English Rose
David Austin did the rose world a great service, with his introduction of the “English Rose” varieties. The Pilgrim is one of his best, in my opinion. English roses are really something special – here in Timaru, New Zealand, we are fortunate enough to have a rose garden full of his roses…if you would like … Read moreThe Pilgrim: An English Rose
A nice pale yellow English shrub rose. With a good fragrance, it prefers a warmer drier climate and is a little bit frost tender. You may also see this labeled as the Ausgold. It was first released by David Austin in the early 1990s. Its parents are the great Abraham Darby and the Charles Austin. … Read moreGolden Celebration English Rose
This is one of the earlier of the Austin English roses. Bred in 1986, it is no longer actively marketed due to it being superceded by better varieties. That means you may find it difficult to get a bush from a commercial nursery. Your best bet is to find somebody with a plant and beg … Read moreOthello – An Early English Rose
One thing I like about the David Austin series of English roses… they do so well on their own roots. That is a bit of a shortcoming of the modern H.T roses, but roses that have some of the old stock in their genes tend to do well from cuttings. I think one of the … Read moreJude The Obscure, English Rose
While the picture of the Falstaff rose below is not of a perfect specimen (late in the season, and bloom was getting a little old), it does still show the wonderful coloring and form of the flower. What is doesn’t show, is the way the sunlight plays with the petals creating a wonderful glow, or … Read moreFalstaff, English Rose
Abraham Darby, bred in 1985 and part of David Austins English Rose collection. Rated by Austin as one of the more fragrant of his creations, this will make a great specimen shrub, or a small climber. Beautiful orange, peach coloring of Abraham Darby One Of The Best This rose has a lot going for it. … Read moreAbraham Darby
For a dazzling pink climbing rose, look no further than Gertrude Jekyll. David Austin rates this as one of his top scented varieties, so if fragrance is important to you, it’s well worth consideration. The deep pink of Gertrude Jekyll Named after the famous garden designer, Gertrude Jekyll is a classic English rose from the … Read moreGertrude Jekyll – A Classic English Rose
The very first of David Austins English rose collection, Constance Spry is still as popular as ever after more than 50 years on the market. While it has been supersceded by new and improved varieties, Constance will always hold a special place in the hearts of rose lovers. Unfortunately, it is getting harder to find … Read moreConstance Spry: The First English Rose