Roses

TROPICAL LIGHTNING

Climbing Rose

WOW! Or if you prefer FANTASTIC! Those are words describing Tropical Lightning's one-of-a-kind flower.

• Mild fragrance
• Suitable for zones 6 - 9
• Good disease resistance
• Bi-color blooms

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

  There is really no other rose in the world that comes close to this extraordinary color blend. The tropical warmth comes in the form of rich sunset-like orange while the dazzling lightning is generated by bright cream stripes. The effect is accentuated by a layer of purple smoke creating a burnt orange combo, perfect for a stormy sky! If you are still in doubt that such colors exist, don't wait to be struck by lightning to plant this amazing Climber! 

GROWTH HABIT

 Each perfectly shaped bud and flower will hold that CRAZY novel color for days and the prolific and vigorous plant, which reaches mature size and full display in 3 years, will only slow down the flowering as it transitions into winter. If the extraordinary bloom colors were not enough, Tropical Lightning presents some of the glossiest leaves of all roses. Add the dark burgundy red coloration of the new shoots and we will all wish for an endless tropical storm!

ROSE CHARACTERISTICS

FRAGRANT CLOUD

Hybrid Tea

Turn your garden into a fragrant cloud.

• Fragrance has been compared to the smell of cloves or pumpkin pie
• Suitable for zones 5 - 9
• Repeat blooming

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

It's hard to find words to describe the heady delicious perfume that effuses from this captivating well-formed coral-range—sometimes clove, often spicy, definitely sweet and mostly rose. 

GROWTH HABIT

Lots of large shapely blooms are produced on a vigorous bushy plant with dark glossy green foliage. Color improves in cooler weather.

ROSE CHARACTERISTICS

English Rose - bred by David Austin

Shrub Rose

A variety of unusual colouring with an intensely fruity fragrance

Glowing, deep red-pink rosette-shaped blooms. Lovely, intensely fruity fragrance with hints of wine and pear drops. Very healthy with vigorous, bushy growth.

• Repeat Flowering
• Highly Fragrant
• Ideal for pots and containers
• Highly Recommended by David Austin Roses
• Bred by David Austin
• Suitable for zones 5 to 8

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

WE SALUTE YOU

Hybrid Tea

Everyone will salute your excellent taste when this attention-getter comes into bloom.

• Spicy fragrance
• Suitable for zones 5 - 9
• Disease resistant

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

 Watch the long lovely pointed buds slowly open to tones of glowing orange…but suddenly take a startling two-toned turn. As the large flowers spiral open the outer petals wash to warm pink, giving two distinct colors in each lovely bloom—orangey on the inside & pinky on the outside. 

GROWTH HABIT

 The big open blossoms are carried on long stems clothed with very deep green highly-glossed leaves. Warm weather brings out the best flower colors. The large flowers will astonish you as the glowing orange color slowly washes into a warm pink. 

ROSE CHARACTERISTICS

ANNAS PROMISE

Grandiflora

Unique, golden tan blooms with a pink blush and copper reverse.

•  Suitable for zones 4 - 10
• Repeat blooming
• Moderately fragrant 
• Also available as 36" tree

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The unique color combination of golden petals with a pink blush and glowing bronze reverse is a fitting representation of Anna's character. Elegant blossoms surrounded by glossy, green foliage, exude a spicy, fruit fragrance. This graceful plant includes strong blossom stems for bouquets in the parlor. Well clothed with deep glossy green foliage.

GROWTH HABIT

A unique and complex colour combination of golden petals with a pink blush and glowing bronze reverse is a fitting representation of the character Anna Bates. Strong stems and a fruity fragrance make this elegant variety ideal for cutting and displaying in a vase.

ORIGINS 

Anna's Promise praises the true heart and steadfast love that transcends the trials and tribulations endured by Downton Abbey's character Anna Bates.

ROSE CHARACTERISTICS

LADY EMMA HAMILTON 

English Rose - bred by David Austin

Shrub Rose

Bright blooms with a delicious, award-winning fragrance

Glorious blooms of tangerine-orange and yellow. A strong, deliciously fruity fragrance. Upright, bushy growth. Healthy and free-flowering.

• Repeat Flowering
• Exceptional Fragrance
• Ideal for pots and containers
• Highly Recommended by David Austin Roses
• RHS Award of Garden Merit
• Bred by David Austin
• Also available as 36" tree

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

A variety of rather unusual colouring for an English Rose, but very pleasing and useful for creating a little excitement in the border. Before the flowers even begin to open, the outside of the buds are a most wonderful dark red with dashes of orange. When fully open, the flowers have an attractive, incurving chalice shape. Their colouring was new to the English Roses: a lovely mixture of rich, almost tangerine orange on the inside of the petals and a more yellow orange on the outside; the whole set off against the very dark, bronzy green, polished leaves that slowly become dark green with age. The flowers have a strong, delicious, fruity fragrance with hints of pear, grape and citrus fruits. Their colour varies a little according to the season, gradually changing as more of the inner petals are exposed to create a wonderful contrast. It flowers freely and remains healthy.

GROWTH HABIT

The growth is fairly upright but quite broad and bushy. This rose looks wonderful in mass plantings and combines well with other plants and shrubs in the mixed border. Position towards the middle of the border or grow in a large container near to resting areas or where its wonderful scent can be appreciated.

ORIGINS

Named after the beautiful mistress of Lord Nelson to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar.

AWARDS

Winner of the first prize for fragrance in the Prix International at the Nantes trials in France.

ROSE CHARACTERISTICS

THE LADY GARDENER

English Rose - bred by David Austin

Shrub Rose

Large, many petalled, rosette-shaped blooms

Bears large, quartered rosettes, each about 4" across, packed with loosely arranged petals. They are a beautiful shade of pure apricot, paling towards the edges. There is a lovely Tea fragrance, with hints of cedar wood and vanilla. Named for Plant Heritage, who do so much to protect Britain's garden plant diversity. David Austin, 2013.

• Bred by David Austin

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Bears large, quartered rosettes, each about 4" across, packed with loosely arranged petals. They are a beautiful shade of pure apricot, paling towards the edges. There is a lovely Tea fragrance, with hints of cedar wood and vanilla. Named for Plant Heritage, who do so much to protect Britain's garden plant diversity. David Austin, 2013.

GROWTH HABIT

Altogether an excellent garden shrub that will repeat flower quickly, stand up well to rain and stay very healthy. Its height very much depends on how it is pruned.

ORIGINS OF THE NAME

Named to raise awareness for Plant Heritage and their important work to protect Britain’s garden plant diversity. We maintain the National Collection of English Roses in our Rose Gardens here in Albrighton, Shropshire.

ROSE CHARACTERISTICS

ROSIE THE RIVETER 

Floribunda

Rosie the Riveter pays tribute to the women who worked in factories and shipyards during World War II.

• Suitable for zones 6 - 9
• Moderate fruity & spice fragrance
• Good disease resistance
• Also available as 36" tree

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

  The old-fashioned unusual flowers of orange-gold suffused with pink are surely reminiscent of that era. The exquisite pointy and shapely buds are proudly held on top of very glossy dark foliage as a feminine symbol of charm and strength. The moderate fruity & spice fragrance is the perfect complement to these cultural icons. 

GROWTH HABIT

  Like the tireless "Rosies", the even rounded plants of Rosie the Riveter are the workhorse of the garden, producing an arsenal of flowers. Maximum flower power? Yes, we can do it!

ROSE CHARACTERISTICS

PUMPKIN PATCH

ORANGES 'N' LEMONS

Floribunda

A very striking, striped variety.

•  Multicolored rose
• Suitable for zones 5 - 10
• Repeat flowering
• Light fragrance

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

 Sweet 'n' sour it ain't—but your eyes might pucker a little when they behold this fantastic color. Stripes of pure yellow splashed onto bright orange will stop even the most finicky rose buyer in their tracks. The flowers being bright orange with yellow stripes. Pleasing, fresh appearance.

GROWTH HABIT

 Mahogany red new foliage shows up all year long, maturing to a very deep green. This vigorous bush has a fountainous habit that can be trained as a climber in milder climates. Fountainous growth. More blooms in cool weather. 

ROSE CHARACTERISTICS

TAHITIAN SUNSET

Hybrid Tea

A variety with a wonderful mix of apricot and pink which intensifies in the summer sun..

• Strong licorice fragrance
• Suitable for zones 6 - 9
• Disease resistant
• Likes full sun

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

 A variety with a wonderful mix of apricot and pink which intensifies in the summer sun. The blooms are large and have a strong licorice fragrance. The base color is soft apricot, with overtones of peach, pink, pale rose, and even softest orange. 

GROWTH HABIT

 High-centered, perfectly symmetrical 5-inch blooms open slowly from pointed ovoid buds on this beautiful hybrid tea. Dark green, semi-glossy foliage with excellent resistance to blackspot.

ROSE CHARACTERISTICS

WESTERLAND

Climbing rose

LADY OF SHALOTT 

English Rose - bred by David Austin

Shrub Rose

A striking rose, as well as one of our hardiest and most reliable

Striking apricot-yellow, chalice-shaped blooms. Healthy with vigorous, bushy growth. Ideal for inexperienced gardeners.

• Good for disease resistance
• Repeat Flowering
• Ideal for poor soil
• Highly Recommended by David Austin Roses
• RHS Award of Garden Merit
• Bred by David Austin
• Suitable for zones 5 to 10

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

One of the most reliable and hardy roses in our collection - an ideal rose for the inexperienced gardener. It is highly resistant to disease and will bloom with unusual continuity throughout the season. The young buds are a rich orange-red that open to form chalice-shaped blooms, filled with loosely arranged petals. Each petal has a salmon pink upper side, which contrasts beautifully with the attractive golden yellow reverse. The flowers have a pleasant, warm Tea fragrance, with hints of spiced apple and cloves. It quickly forms a large, bushy shrub with slightly arching stems. The mid-green leaves have attractive, slightly bronzed tones when young.

GROWTH HABIT

‘Lady of Shalott’ quickly forms a large, bushy shrub with slightly arching stems. The flowers create a spectacular show of colour and are beautifully displayed against the mid-green leaves, which have attractive, slightly bronzed tones when young. Position this rose toward the middle or back of the border. It would also make a great choice for landscaping large areas.

ORIGINS

Named for the Tennyson Society. The name is taken from one of Alfred, Lord Tennyson’s poems to commemorate the 200th anniversary of his birth. The poem tells the story of The Lady of Shalott, who lived in a castle close to King Arthur’s Camelot and was held in a spell.

AWARDS

Awarded the Royal National Rose Society Trial Ground Certificate in 211.

JOSEPH'S COAT

Climbing Rose

A versatile rose of striking color.

• Very popular 
• Suitable for zones 5 - 10
• A large climber
• Lightly fragrant

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

 This hardy, strong growing rose displays a showy color combination that will catch your eye the minute you enter your garden. An upright, continually blooming plant with dark-green, glossy foliage.

GROWTH HABIT

 Very popular. Bounteous clusters with double flowers of ever-changing colorful hues. Glossy apple-green leaves. Blooms on new and old wood. Popular proven performer.

ROSE CHARACTERISTICS

VAVOOM

Floribunda

STRIKE IT RICH

Grandiflora 

Super-long elegant buds of gold polished with rosy pink.

• Spicy fragrance 
• Suitable for zones 5 - 10
• Likes full sun
• Disease resistant 
• Also available as 36" tree

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

 The long-lasting sparkling yellow-orange tones are rich & opulent enough to bring out the gold digger in any gardener. But it doesn't take a stash of expensive chemicals to keep this good lookin' girl happy in the landscape. 

GROWTH HABIT

 The natural disease resistance & strong vigor do the deed. Very dark green leaves & unusual red stems set off the many showy clusters of blossoms. 'Scent-sational' for a bouquet & 'beauty-full' in the landscape.

AWARDS

AARS winner 2007.

ROSE CHARACTERISTICS

SUNSTRUCK

Hybrid Tea

Enormous round petals always translate to BIG blossoms with lovely flower form.

• Moderate fruity fragrance
• Suitable for zones 6 - 10
• Long stemmed
• Disease resistant

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

 In the case of Sunstruck, each large petal is an artistic masterpiece of deep yellow gold blushed & bordered with apricot orange. A surprising bright yellow 'peacock' fan pattern on the reverse of each petal gives this rose its name. 

GROWTH HABIT

 Long stems with deep green leaves carry each regal flower. Best color with light afternoon shade. More intense in cool temps.

ROSE CHARACTERISTICS