David Austin Roses Limited

ROSE GARDENS
For those of us who have sufficient space, it is possible to plant a
rose garden entirely or partly of English Roses. This may be a
conventional rose garden or perhaps two long borders facing a path
and intersected occasionally with other paths. Such a garden could
be quite small, or something altogether more extensive.
AS CLIMBERS (PILLARS)
One of the most important developments in English Roses (and
especially in Australia where the summer temperatures are higher
than in the UK) has been the use of these roses as climbing roses.
They usually reach a height of about 2.5 - 3 metres, which is ideal
for people who would not wish to climb tall ladders. We can view
the blooms to perfection as they will be growing more or less at eye
level. English Rose climbers flower freely and continuously,
branching all along the stem.
STANDARD ROSES
We know of no better roses than English Roses for growing as
Standard Roses. Being naturally wide and bushy, they form extra
large heads. English Standard Roses are excellent for giving height
in the garden. They may also be used as a focal point, or planted
at intervals along the edge of a path.
Eglantyne, Scepter’d Isle, Jubilee Celebration and Sophy’s Rose
FOR POTS AND CONTAINERS
Plants in large pots or planters on hard areas around the house
have become increasingly popular in recent times. Many of us,
particularly in large cities, have either very small gardens or a
patio garden. English Roses, with their bushy growth, are
particularly good for this purpose.
AS AHEDGE OR FOR LINING A PATH
Some of the stronger English Roses form excellent hedges. They
will produce a mass of colour throughout the summer. Such
hedges may be used along the front of a garden facing the road, or
to divide one part of the garden from another.
AS CUT FLOWERS
English Roses are wonderful cut flowers, although they have a
relatively short vase life when cut fresh from the garden. They are
less stiff in growth than most modern roses and so are perfect for
creating graceful arrangements. What better way of enjoying the
beauty and fragrance of the individual flowers than arranging
them in a bowl for the house?
An exciting development in recent years has been our release of
an entirely new type of rose, bred for cutting, with longer vase life
and great character and charm. Our new luxury roses are
wonderful for events, weddings and gift bouquets and are
increasingly available in Australia. Cut rose varieties are not
available as plants for the garden. See p57 for more information.
Wildeve in a large terracotta container
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