Hybrids of old roses and modern roses bred by David Austin. These blend the best from both old and new. They have a mix of old rose shapes and scents but with the repeat flowering, extended colour range and more compact habit of more modern varieties. Their increasing popularity is certainly a hallmark of success. Our collection of English Roses include Chianti, their first red rose to be introduced, Evelyn a famous apricot rose and Constance Spry which is happy in both border or on a wall. These classic favourites we hope will continue to be cared and adored for years to come.
Pruning Guide
Prune in second and subsequent years by removing any old dead or twiggy wood and reducing the remaining growths by one third of their length. Taller varieties can be used as climbers. Once a climber is established, prune by reducing side shoots to two or three buds of the main stem. Tie in any new long growths in a horizontal fashion during September.
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Out of stockLarge deeply cupped blooms in subtle shades of apricot and yellow. Rich fruity scent. A vigorous bushy shrub with dark green glossy foliage. Perpetual flowering. Size 1.5m x 1.5m
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Out of stockCharles Austin has large blooms in an apricot blend. Strong fruity fragrance. Continuous flowering. A tall shrub if left unpruned. Named after famous rose breeder David Austin's father. Good rose to use in floristry. Size: 150cm x 1.2m.
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Out of stockClusters of semi-double rich purple-maroon blooms with golden anthers. Stems are long which make it an excellent choice as a cut flower. Strong and sweetly scented. Dark green well foliated shrub. Vigorous. Size:1.5m x 1.2m
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Out of stockEnglish Garden has large flat quartered blooms of soft apricot yellow pales towards the edges. Upright growth with pale green foliage. Fragrant.Continuous flowering. Introducing by David Austin 1986. Size:90cm x 60cm.
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Out of stockEvelyn is cupped with rosette shaped blooms of silky apricot. Delicious rich Tea fragrance. Strong upright bushy growth. Continuous flowering. Size:1.2m x 90cm
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Out of stockOne of the best English Roses. Large butter yellow blooms which are fully double, cupped and unfading. Good fragrance. Continuous flowering. Can be used as shrub or a short climber. Size: 150cm x 1.2m.
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Out of stockMedium sized cupped blooms of clear shell pink with a strong lemony fragrance. Strong bushy growth. Reliably recurrent flowering. Size:1.4m x 1.4m.
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Out of stockCharming variety with many classic rose characteristics. Fully double blooms with a mix of yellow and pink have the old tea fragrance. Long slender arching stems may need support. Mid green foliage. Needs attention to help thrive. Size 120cm x 100cm.
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Out of stockA little known early introduction by Austin. Rosette shaped blooms begin orange in bud, then fade to a paler apricot. Slender arching stems, may need support. Medium Tea fragrance. Perpetual flowering. Size 1.2m x 1.2m
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Out of stockLarge full cupped blooms of deep crimson which fade to deep purple. Highly Fragrant. Vigorous thorny shrub with an upright habit. Best grown in an open position. Size 1.5m x 1m.
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Out of stockPat Austin has large cupped blooms of rich cooper on the upper side with pale coppery underneath. Fruity fragrance.A strong growing plant with large semi-glossy dark green leaves. Perpetual flowering. Size:1.2m x 1.2m.
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Out of stockPretty Jessica has large perfectly formed rich pink blooms which are fully double and cupped. Rich old rose fragrance. Repeat flowering. Medium sized compact shrub. Good for a patio container or planted in a mixed border. Size: 120cm x 100cm.
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Out of stockBeautiful rosettes of rich crimson pointed petal blooms with slender growth. Worth a little extra care. Good scent. Repeat flowering. Size:90cm x 60cm.
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Out of stockDelicate blush-pink to white cupped blooms gradually reflex to form a perfect rosette. Short upright growth. Fruity fragrance. Perpetual flowering. Size:1.2m x 1.2m.
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Out of stockThe Alexandra rose has single blooms of 4 to 8 petals, light pink edges with a yellow center. Mild fragrance. Given enough space this can grow into quite a large bushy shrub. Size 180 x 120cm.
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Out of stockDeep rich crimson turning to royal purple. The flowers are of a cupped rosette form. Strong fragrance. Low bushy growth. Continuous flowering. Size:60cm x 60cm.
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Out of stockLovely soft yellow semi-double blooms with golden stamens. Good scent. Repeats if dead headed, forms hips if not. Healthy and vigorous. Size:1.2m x 1.2m.