EU Handbook of Roses 2022

2022 HANDBOOK OF ROSES 1

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We are David Austin Roses

W E TA K E E V E RY C A R E T O B R E E D , GROW AND DELIVER THE BEST ROSES.

Our iconic green pots and golden seal are a trusted symbol of horticultural heritage and quality.

Farmers, rose experts and hybridists, we are the creators of the English Rose.

Based in Shropshire, UK, we meticulously breed and grow fabulous rose plants for you to enjoy in your gardens for many years. Rooted in 60 years of horticultural heritage, our roses are tolerant, easy to grow and come in a joyful spectrum of colours and fragrances. Loved for their magnificent many petalled blooms, each variety has its own unique beauty and character, contributing flowers and fragrance to any garden, year after year. There is nothing quite like English Roses; they quickly become a way of life, a passion and a wonderfully rewarding pastime.

Just ask any of us.

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PLANT WITH PEACE OF MIND

If a rose fails to grow or arrives damaged we will replace it free of charge. That’s the David Austin promise.

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Olivia Rose Austin™ (Ausmixture) English Shrub Rose 110cm 110cm A very healthy, well balanced shrub with beautiful cupped rosettes of mid pink colouring. Ideal for a hedge or mixed border, she is the ultimate easy care rose.

BEST FOR FLOWERING

BEST FOR HEALTH

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PLANTING WITH PINK ROSES Pink is the master of adaptability. Simply by planting with different combinations of pink roses you can create a myriad of styles. Create soft sugary pathways flanked by delicate blossom pinks, plant a fun, fruity border with fuchsia and orange, or take a more regal approach to pink by combining rich magentas and red-pink jewel tones.

BEST FOR FLOWERING

BEST FOR FRAGRANCE

Pictured above left: Gentle Hermione™ (Ausrumba) English Shrub Rose has large and perfectly formed, shallowly cupped blooms of pure light pink, paling to soft blush on the other petals. Her gentle petals are offset by her foliage which starts out red at first, later turning green.

She has a strong, warm myrrh fragrance and forms quite a broad shrub with arching stems.

HER ITAG E GR E E N The contrast and variation of green foliage is the secret to why pink roses work well, without being overly fussy. Touches of grounding green and glimpses of bold red growth add a toughness to a classic pink rose bed. The green of the leaves, symbolising nature and heritage, coupled with petals of vintage pink is a palette worthy of any country home interior, just select your perfect shade of petals.

Pictured above right: Harlow Carr (Aushouse) is an exceptional performer. Her medium-sized , perfectly formed blooms are the purest mid pink and very shallowly cupped. She has a strong, pure Old Rose fragrance and an excellent bushy habit, flowering almost to the ground.

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Gertrude Jekyll® (Ausbord) English Climbing Rose, Private Gardens, East Knoyle,Wiltshire, UK

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GERTRUDE JEKYLL® BEST FOR FLOWERING

English Shrub Rose

110cm

(Ausbord)

BEST FOR FRAGRANCE

90cm

English Climbing Rose

2.5m

Famous in her own right she is much loved and quintessentially English in every way BLOOM

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Beloved for her large show-stopping glowing pink blooms she has been a true star of the David Austin Collection since 1986. She confidently flowers early on, repeating throughout the summer as she puts on an impressive display. Her perfectly scrolled bright pink buds opening to display her mesmerising pink flat rosettes that measure an astounding 4 inches wide.

She is loved for her strong and classic rose fragrance, which is often described as being the quintessential Old Rose scent. Traditional in nature with warm and heady notes, her fragrance promises to please as you pass by, or snip a few blooms for a vase and enjoy the scent indoors.

BEHIND HER NAME

As versatile as she is beautiful, she is unusual in her ability to grow both as a shrub and a climber. Her vibrant colour makes a great focal point in a mixed bed or place her in a pot to brighten up a patio.

As a climber, grow around a front door or simply display her against a wall or fence in all her glory.

H OW TO U S E H E R

Gertrude Jekyll was an influential garden designer and author, who has had a profound effect on the style of English gardens right up to the present day.

She advocated incorporating roses in mixed borders and created over 400 picturesque gardens.

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PLANTING WITH PINK

PICK N’ MIX PINK

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BUBBLEGUM

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Sugary, sweet and completely delectable, pink roses come in every shade and flavour imaginable. Choose candy floss blooms to mix with sugar plum shades or a hot bubblegum pink rose to complement the vibrant tones of strawberry laced blooms. Whichever way you mix your pinks, you can’t go wrong in making a completely delicious sugary statement.

English Shrub Roses from left to right on each row: Wisley 2008™ (Ausbreeze), Gentle Hermione™ (Ausrumba), Scepter’d Isle™ (Ausland), Olivia Rose Austin™ (Ausmixture), Eustacia Vye (Ausegdon), Harlow Carr (Aushouse), Gertrude Jekyll® (Ausbord), Princess Alexandra of Kent™ (Ausmerchant), England’s Rose (Auslounge).

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SILAS MARNER English Shrub Rose

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140cm

(Ausraveloe)

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Unfussy and dependable, a relaxed mid pink rose with handsome red stems BLOOM

FRAGRANCE

A dependable, unfussy rose with medium-sized, cupped, soft mid pink. There is a relaxed quality in the almost ruffled petals which are set around an attractive button eye, each one pale on the reverse and faded at the edges, creating a gentle lived-in quality to each bloom. His handsome red stems and dark green foliage add a robust aspect to a heartwarming pink.

He displays a delicious medium-strong Old Rose fragrance with accents of fresh lemon, green banana and apricot.

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Happy to sit in an unfussy cottage-style mixed bed or border, he is very healthy and reliable providing good coverage with wide arching growth. A lovely rose for adding colour and blooms without formality, he will tolerate shadier spots without complaint. Plant with brighter pink or purples to accentuate the deeper pinks found in the layers of petals. A good variety for cutting and display for a quick, relaxed arrangement.

BEHIND HIS NAME

Named after the dependable and kind hearted hero of George Eliot’s classic novel Silas Marner: The Weaver of Raveloe, a story set in rural Warwickshire about overcoming setbacks and finding happiness.

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PLANNING A DRIFTING MIXED BORDER

A well planned and planted mixed border allows space for contributing plant types, foliage of different shades and styles and a diversity of bloom shape and colour. Place multiples of each plant in large interspersing drifts to ensure each element is making an impact and avoid a patchy result. Use varying plant heights to create a sense rise and fall. Remembering to put taller plants towards the back so as not to overshadow or obstruct smaller ones.

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Princess Alexandra of Kent™ (Ausmerchant)

BEST FOR FRAGRANCE

BEST FOR FLOWERING

The unusually large, bright pink flowers are full-petalled and deeply cupped. In spite of their size, they are never clumsy, being held nicely poised on a well-rounded shrub. There is a strong and delicious fresh Tea fragrance, which changes to lemon, eventually taking on hints of blackcurrant. Named for Princess Alexandra, a keen gardener, President of the Alexandra Rose Charity and cousin of Queen Elizabeth II.

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Gertrude Jekyll® (Ausbord) English Shrub Rose with Nepeta ‘Six Hills Giant’ P I N K PAT H WAY S

Promenade with Purpose Pick up the pace by planting spirited bright or deep pink roses to line a patio or pathway.

The fragrance will enchant as you walk by and perhaps let the blooms spill gracefully over the contours of the path to soften

Princess Alexandra of Kent ™ (Ausmerchant) English Shrub Rose 125cm 125cm

Gabriel Oak (Auscrowd) English Shrub Rose 125cm 125cm

Harlow Carr (Aushouse) English Shrub Rose 90cm 90cm BEST FOR FRAGRANCE BEST FOR FLOWERING

BEST FOR FRAGRANCE BEST FOR FLOWERING

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Olivia Rose Austin™ (Ausmixture) English Shrub Rose with Astrantia Major P I N K PAT H WAY S

Sweet and Sugary Frilly pastel pinks and pale rosy hues can add a delicate softness and a touch of romance to the side of a pathway. Try creating a gentle wash of colour and depth by combining soft shades of pink together or combine with starry white companion plants for a sweet and sparkling look.

Silas Marner (Ausraveloe) English Shrub Rose 110cm 140cm

Wisley 2008™ (Ausbreeze) English Shrub Rose 140cm 140cm

Gentle Hermione™ (Ausrumba) English Shrub Rose 125cm 140cm

BEST FOR HEALTH BEST FOR FLOWERING

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MIXED BEDS & BORDERS

SUMMER FRUIT PUNCH Mix it up but make it delicious and summery with fresh watermelon pink and tangerine tones. Create a deliciously vibrant mix by combining pink and with a mix of pink and apricot tones in the bloom.

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Select your favourite fruity tones and mix together to your taste.

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A fun and energising duo, this lively pairing creates a bold statement with a touch of frivolity. Summery, flamboyant and highly stylised, mix the tangerine orange of Lady of Shalott with the watermelon pink of Boscobel, perhaps adding a dash of Eustacia Vye and her apricot centre to create fruity and bold delight.

TA N G E R I N E O R A N G E SPLASH OF APRICOT WAT E R M E L O N P I N K

Shrub Roses from left to right on each row: Lady of Shalott™ (Ausnyson), Port Sunlight™ (Auslofty), Roald Dahl™ (Ausowlish), The Lady Gardener™ (Ausbrass), Emily Brontë™ (Ausearnshaw), Eustacia Vye (Ausegdon), The Mayflower™ (Austilly), Boscobel™ (Auscousin), Princess Alexandra of Kent™ (Ausmerchant).

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Princess Anne (Auskitchen) English Shrub Rose

125cm

140cm

Medium, Tea fragrance BEST FOR FLOWERING

Private Garden, Pilton, Somerset, UK

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GABRIEL OAK English Shrub Rose

125cm

125cm

(Auscrowd)

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A handsome and noble rose bearing large rosette blooms of striking deep, rich pink BLOOM

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A handsome and dignified character, his large rosette blooms are an eye-catching shade of deep pink and are very much in the style of Old Roses. The outer petals pale slightly over time, creating the most charming effect.

Combined with his mulberry purple stems and dark green foliage he gives the impression of richness and abundance.

His fragrance is strong and charming with a wonderful fruity character, a perfect complement to the richness of his blooms.

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A vigorous rose, he forms a very shapely, broad, rounded shrub. His shape is ideal for planting in a pot, and a rustic barrel suits his character very well. His handsome colour is distinctive in a mixed bed or border and will equally create a commanding hedge. Why not plant with other Hardy characters Bathsheba (Auschimbley), Eustacia Vye (Ausegdon), Wildeve™ (Ausbonny) or Tess of the d’Urbervilles™ (Ausmove).

BEHIND HIS NAME

Named after the beloved character of Thomas Hardy’s fêted novel, Far from the Madding Crowd. Dignified, hardworking and honest, he is at one with the natural world and remains loyal to the heroine Bathsheba Everdene throughout the story.

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The Ancient Mariner (Ausoutcry) Olivia Rose Austin™ (Ausmixture) BEST FOR FLOWERING BEST FOR HEALTH Eustacia Vye (Ausegdon) BEST FOR FRAGRANCE BEST FOR HEALTH Scepter’d Isle™ (Ausland) BEST FOR FRAGRANCE BEST FOR FLOWERING Bare Root Rose €22,95

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CONTAINER GARDENS WITH ROSES From rooftops to stoops, courtyards, decks, patios and terraces, there is something for everyone when it comes to container gardening. Offering wonderful versatility in spaces of all sizes and styles, there’s no need for a flowerbed or acres of land; a rose in a container can transform any space into a heavenly floral spot.

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Pictured above left: Roald Dahl™ (Ausowlish) English Shrub Rose is ideal for planting in a pot. Particularly healthy, shade tolerant with few thorns, he will flower late into autumn Planted in a steel container, the grey blue offsets his beautiful apricot blooms and contrasting red buds.

CR EATIV E C ON TA I N E R S Get creative with your container choice.

Choose a colour to complement your rose or repurpose an unused barrel and turn it into something special. Unusual containers planted with roses can make a real statement.

When a flowerbed may not be possible, use an extra large container, at least 45 x 45cm, and plant a couple of varieties together to create a raised bed. Alternatively, collect containers of all shapes and shades, filling each one with a different rose.

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Pictured above right: Kew Gardens (Ausfence) is not one to be overlooked, the small single flowers are held in very large heads, rather like a hydrangea creating a striking effect. Perfect on a patio planted in a pot, this neat upright shrub is extremely healthy and almost thornless.

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ALFRESCO S T YLE Place containers of roses near to your outdoor seating area to enjoy a fragrant and colourful setting. Whether it’s a leisurely latte to start the day, alfresco canapés with friends or dining à deux under the stars, container colour and scent will add pleasure to any occasion.

Lady of Shalott™ (Ausnyson) English Shrub Rose

Boscobel™ (Auscousin) English Shrub Rose 110cm 110cm

125cm

125cm

BEST FOR FLOWERING

The Poet’s Wife™ (Auswhirl)

Susan Williams-Ellis™ (Ausquirk)

English Shrub Rose 110cm 110cm

English Shrub Rose 110cm 90cm

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PLANTING A ROSE IN A CONTAINER Make the most out of a bright afternoon by sprucing up a hidden corner of the garden. Start by searching out a long-lost pot, or barrel - in fact any unused container will be glad of the job - then with your favourite rose to hand, you’re all set to create something extra special.

So, let’s get planting! If you’ve decided on a rose in bare root form, a little bit of prep work before you plant will go a long way. Soak her roots in a bucket of water for at least two hours; overnight is even better if you can wait that long. For a potted rose, simply sprinkle with a watering can just before you plant.

Your pot or container will need to have drainage holes as well as some packing to stop the soil from compacting at the bottom. Broken pieces of terracotta or polystyrene work well and will help to keep your rose healthy, ensuring that water can drain away easily.

Once prepared, you can start to fill your chosen container. Our Head Gardener, based in Shropshire, suggests using a 50/50 mix of potting compost and multipurpose compost. Fill up to about halfway, lightly pressing down on the compost as you fill to reduce the risk of air pockets.

Before you get your rose settled, sprinkle David Austin Mycorrhizal Fungi over her roots to stimulate root growth and get her off to a fine start. Now you are ready to position your rose centrally in the pot, making sure the ‘union’ - where the stems and roots meet - is a couple of inches below the rim of your container.

At this point you may want to wear gloves to hold your rose in position - these plants may be beautiful but can also be deceptively thorny. Now, gently fill the remainder of your container with the rest of the compost mixture.

When the soil level is just below the rim, firm in lightly with your hands to secure your rose into her new home.

Finally, give her a good watering so that the moisture penetrates the soil through to the roots. Roses are more than happy in pots that give them space to grow, though they will need more frequent watering than roses in the ground. Like other plants, they will flourish from any care and attention they receive.

Now that the hard work is done, you can sit back, relax, and enjoy watching your newly potted rose settle into its surroundings and begin to bloom come summertime.

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ROSES

BEST FOR POTS

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These rose varieties are perfectly happy to be grown in a large pot and are perfect to perk up places where you cannot plant into the ground. Fragrant and flowering with abundance, they are ideal for creating a rooftop idyll, mini patio garden or doorway accent.

English Shrub Roses from left to right on each row: Kew Gardens (Ausfence), Olivia Rose Austin™ (Ausmixture), Lady of Shalott™ (Ausnyson), Roald Dahl™ (Ausowlish), Emily Brontë™ (Ausearnshaw), Princess Anne (Auskitchen), Eustacia Vye (Ausegdon), Vanessa Bell (Auseasel), Desdemona™ (Auskindling).

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Boscobel™ (Auscousin) English Shrub Rose 110cm 110cm Medium-strong, Myrrh fragrance Bare Root Rose €22,95

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Desdemona™ (Auskindling) English Shrub Rose 110cm 110cm Strong, Old Rose fragrance BEST FOR FLOWERING

BEST FOR FRAGRANCE

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Private Gardens, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, UK

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Kew Gardens (Ausfence) English Shrub Rose with Cardoon ‘Cynara cardunculus’

Endless White White en masse is a truly breathtaking sight. Impressive yet calming, it is easy on the eye as it accentuates the scale of an area. Plant profusely in a long border or to the side of a path for a blanket of white. For true simplicity, go for a single variety of crisp, warm or blush white blooms which will fade as they age,or for a touch more complexity, combine white varieties of different bloom styles.

Tranquillity™ (Ausnoble) English Shrub Rose 125cm 125cm

Lichfield Angel™ (Ausrelate) English Shrub Rose 140cm 140cm

Desdemona™ (Auskindling) English Shrub Rose 110cm 110cm BEST FOR FLOWERING BEST FOR FRAGRANCE

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DESDEMONA™ English Shrub Rose

110cm

110cm

(Auskindling)

BEST FOR FLOWERING

BEST FOR FRAGRANCE

A magnificent rose of timeless beauty with classic white, softly incurved blooms BLOOM

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A real beauty, her white blooms are slightly flushed, almost as if caught blushing. Her in-curved petals form a chalice shaped bloom which isn’t too tightly packed. This creates a soft rounded shape where the petals have room to add depth to their white colouring using the interplay of light and shadow.

Her fragrance is as sweet and fresh as her blooms.

Strong and Old Rose in nature, it has delicate hints of almond blossom, cucumber and lemon zest. There is something simply refreshing about her.

BEHIND HER NAME

She is aptly named after the classic Venetian beauty from Shakespeare’s timeless play, Othello. Faithful, full of innocence and passionately in love, she is often portrayed dressed in romantic white.

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Plant in large swathes for a major statement or combine with purple and grey tones for a calming bed. Alternatively, plant her in a blue glazed pot or a container to really set off her beauty. You can’t go wrong with this rose, she will be a great addition to any bed or border, or even as a hedge. Don’t forget to cut a few blooms to enjoy in a vase.

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U N C O M P L I C AT E D W H I T E White by its very nature is simple, elegant, timeless and uncomplicated. The epitome of versatility it has a unique ability to sit equally at ease in a contemporary setting or against a traditional backdrop. Soft, unshowy yet unquestionably impactful, go for a breathtaking statement of simplicity by planting large areas in swathes of white.

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Pictured above left: Tranquillity™ (Ausnoble) English Shrub Rose is a vigorous shrub, full of pure white flowers which sit within its light green, bushy foliage.

Ideal within a mixed border in a sunny spot, allowing the light to bounce off and brighten up your garden.

BAL ANCED W HI T E There is nothing quite like the opulence of a blanket of pristine white roses draped nonchalantly in the green of a garden.

Creating a wonderful balance of effortless elegance and understated impact, try training white climbing roses up brick walls or generously intersperse white shrub roses within a simple border for a calming perspective in perfect equilibrium with the green foliage.

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Pictured above right: Susan Williams-Ellis™ (Ausquirk) is a great, easy-going rose as she is exceptionally healthy, hardy and shade tolerant. She sits well in a pot or in a simple mixed border or rose bed where her blousy white blooms will balance perfectly with her green foliage.

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Porches are Perfect for Petals Petals adorning a porchway, particularly pink ones, can turn a simple entrance into a pretty, coveted property. Trained purposefully up the front of a house, big blooms can quickly look like they have been there for years and will most certainly be admired by passers-by.

English Climbing Roses from left to right on each row: Gertrude Jekyll® (Ausbord), Strawberry Hill™ (Ausrimini), James Galway™ (Auscrystal).

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The Generous Gardener (Ausdrawn) English Climbing Rose

4.5m

Beautifully formed pale pink flowers which nod gracefully on the stem. The almost water-lily like flowers have a strong, delicious fragrance with aspects of Old Rose, musk and myrrh.

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SUNSHINE SHADES Bring a new dawn to your garden by planting a mixed bed or border with sunset shades. From vibrant rich oranges to sunshine yellows, planting a warm, sunny spectrum of plants will create a joyful and uplifting view which you can enjoy even when the skies are grey.

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Create your very own sunset or sunrise with these warming shades. Radiating positivity and joy, shades of soft apricot, rich orange and yellow will add a sense of sunshine to any garden space. Gently blend in a gradient for a soothing effect, turn up the heat with more orange, or add a little extra yellow for an energising look.

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English Shrub Roses from left to right on each row: Lady of Shalott™ (Ausnyson), Dame Judi Dench (Ausquaker), Port Sunlight™ (Auslofty), Roald Dahl™ (Ausowlish), The Lady Gardener™ (Ausbrass), Tottering-By-Gently (Auscartoon).

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LADY OF SHALOTT™ English Shrub Rose

125cm

125cm

(Ausnyson)

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A bold, beautiful rose whose large fragrant orange blooms will make their presence felt BLOOM

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True to her namesake, this rose is spirited and full of mystery and charm. Her rich orange-red buds open to striking, large chalice-shaped blooms which are filled with loosely arranged, orange petals. She may be bold but she is also graceful, her outer petals almost salmon-pink with enticing golden-yellow undersides, giving her depth and complexity.

Full of confidence, her blooms embody an intoxicating, warm Tea fragrance, with hints of spiced apple and clove. It is a wonderful fragrance as unique as the rest of her.

BEHIND HER NAME

Named after one of Alfred, Lord Tennyson’s poems ‘The Lady of Shalott’ to commemorate the 200th anniversary of his birth. The poem depicts a tragic tale of desire and solitude.

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Her bright, bold blooms are wonderfully attractive to bees and will also brighten up shadier spaces.

Combine her with other sunset shades in a mixed border or plant in a row for a show-stopping hedge. She forms an attractive shrub with slightly arching stems and mid-green leaves which have an attractive, slightly bronzed tone when young.

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SHADIER SPOTS

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All roses need at least a few hours of direct sunlight each day to grow and are generally tolerant to most conditions. These robust varieties are particularly shade-tolerant and are perfect for planting in that tricky spot, using their bright blooms to perk up a neglected corner.

English Roses from left to right on each row: Dame Judi Dench (Ausquaker), The Pilgrim® (Auswalker), Lichfield Angel™ (Ausrelate), The Mayflower™ (Austilly), The Lark Ascending (Ausursula), Claire Austin™ (Ausprior).

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CLIMBING ROSES Climbing and rambling roses have a wonderful ability to transform a space, creating vibrancy, interest and texture. Requiring very little ground space, they are ideal for growing in smaller spots where the only real space available is vertical. With their lovely fragrances and blooms up high, they provide a unique opportunity to enhance the view.

Climbing & Rambling Roses from left to right on each row: The Pilgrim® (Auswalker), Gertrude Jekyll® (Ausbord), Strawberry Hill™ (Ausrimini), Bathsheba (Auschimbley), The Generous Gardener™ (Ausdrawn), Claire Austin™ (Ausprior).

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The Pilgrim® (Auswalker) English Climbing Rose 3.75m Medium, Tea/Myrrh fragrance Bare Root Rose €22,95

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Emily Brontë™ (Ausearnshaw) English Shrub Rose 125cm 110cm Distinctive, neat flat blooms of a lovely soft pink dashed with apricot at the centre. The petals quickly fade to cream and there is a strong Tea scent with hints of lemon and grapefruit.

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BEST FOR HEALTH

ENCOURAGING A HEALTHY GARDEN Pollinators such as bees, butterflies and other garden insects are integral to a happy garden and healthy roses. Plant roses to attract pollinators and encourage a healthy garden ecosystem.

Not only will it do your plants good, it will also help to reduce pollinator decline by providing a supportive habitat for wildlife. Even the smallest urban garden can provide a haven for important insects just by planting a rose or two.

BEST FOR FLOWERING

Pictured above right: Scepter’d Isle™ (Ausland) English Shrub Rose bears numerous light pink, cupped flowers with paler outer petals and pollen laden, yellow stamens which are tempting to pollinators.

There is a powerful Myrrh fragrance.

P O L L INATO R PA R A D I SE At our nursery in the Shropshire, UK, countryside we have a number of honey producing beehives set around our reservoir. These are part of our commitment to growing evermore sustainably, working continually to reduce our impact on the environment and surrounding wildlife. A happy hive of bees is important as it supports the natural pollination process which we, both as a planet and a business, rely on so heavily.

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Mixed beds and borders provide a wonderful, varied habitat for happy pollinators.

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B E S T F O R H E A LT H

Roses for a Spray-free Garden We suggest avoiding the use of chemicals in your garden where possible.

These extremely healthy and robust varieties will perform particularly well in a spray-free garden.

English Roses from left to right on each row: Roald Dahl™ (Ausowlish), The Lark Ascending™(Ausursula), Emily Brontë™ (Ausearnshaw), Golden Celebration® (Ausgold), Susan Williams-Ellis™ (Ausquirk), Tottering-by-Gently (Auscartoon), Eustacia Vye (Ausegdon), Olivia Rose Austin™ (Ausmixture), Princess Anne (Auskitchen).

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S P OT L I G H T O N

T O T T E R I N G - B Y - G E N T LY 125cm

English Shrub Rose

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(Auscartoon)

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A bee-friendly rose with single style blooms reminiscent of a primrose BLOOM

FRAGRANCE

Her beauty is found in the simplicity of her single yellow flowers and the spectacular display they create when viewed en masse. Fun, friendly and uplifting, her blooms are favoured by bees and are almost playful in the way they echo childhood favourites like buttercups or primroses.

She displays a medium-strong Old Rose fragrance with accents of fresh lemon, green banana and apricot.

BEHIND HER NAME

Her simple flowers combine really well with other flowers in a mixed border and she is a great variety to attract beneficial pollinators to your garden. She will also combine well with fuller bloomed yellow roses, adding variance of style while keeping to a singular colour scheme. Plant one for a little joy, or plant in multiples for a lot.

H OW TO U S E H E R

Named to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Annie Tempest’s classic English cartoon ‘Tottering-by-Gently’, which was first published in ‘Country Life’ magazine in 1993. The tongue-in-cheek cartoon tells the story of eccentric English aristocrats Dicky and Daffy Tottering who live at their ancestral home, Tottering Hall.

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D AV I D A U S T I N , U K Delight in a day out in the Shropshire countryside with a visit to the home of David Austin Roses.

Enjoy a stroll round the world famous and utterly breathtaking Rose Gardens, pop into our traditional timber-framed Restaurant for a light bite or pick up a couple of plants in our Plant Centre to add to your own garden idyll.

Rose Gardens

5 themed gardens showcasing over 500 rose varieties

Plant Centre & Gift Shop

An extensive collection of rose varieties, companion plants, gifts and gardening accessories

Restaurant & Tea Rooms Enjoy locally sourced food, made on-site by our chefs.

F R E E TO V I S I T O P E N D A I LY 9.00am -5.00pm (GMT)

David Austin Roses, Bowling Green Lane, Albrighton, Shropshire, WV7 3HB, England.

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Shrub Roses from left to right on each row: Olivia Rose Austin (Ausmixture), Princess Anne (Auskitchen), Vanessa Bell (Auseasel), Gertrude Jekyll® (Ausbord), Emily Brontë™ (Ausearnshaw), Lady of Shalott™ (Ausnyson), Dame Judi Dench (Ausquaker), Gabriel Oak (Auscrowd), Golden Celebration® (Ausgold), Kew Gardens (Ausfence), The Poet’s Wife™ (Auswhirl), Eustacia Vye (Ausegdon).

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YEAR PROMISE

W E TA K E E V E RY C A R E T O BREED, GROW AND DELIVER THE BEST ROSES.

If a rose fails to grow or arrives damaged we will replace it free of charge.

That’s the David Austin promise.

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