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 Bred in 1986, it is no longer actively marketed due to it being superseded by better varieties.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
The Joseph’s Coat rose is great for small areas such a gate framing or a porch. It has many colored blooms and can almost put on its own one rose show. Joseph’s coat is a red blend large flower floribunda climbing rose. It was bred by David L. Armstrong and Herbert C. Swim in the … Read moreJosephs Coat: A Riot Of Color!
The Queen Elizabeth rose is a beautiful pink grandiflora. The rose was hybridized by Dr. Walter E. Lammerts back in 1954, shortly after the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. The work of Dr. Lammets is widely held to be the main reason for the creation of the Grandiflora class of roses. Queen Elizabeth Grandiflora This enchanting flower has … Read moreQueen Elizabeth: Pink Grandiflora 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
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