Potted roses offer versatility and charm, bringing the beauty and fragrance of English Roses to patios, balconies or any outdoor space. When choosing a container, select one at least 45cm by 45cm (18 inches) in size with good drainage to support healthy growth. In this video, Antonia, one of our experts, guides you through the planting process step by step so you can plant with confidence. If you have any questions, please leave a comment below. #DavidAustinRoses #PottedRoses #GardenInspiration
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Jul 11, 2025Instagram
A garden seen through the kitchen window Step beyond the gates of Bowling Green House and enter a garden shaped by instinct and affection rather than formality. Here, a quiet canal winds beneath weeping ash branches, edged with native reeds and waterlilies, a reflective ribbon at the heart of David C. H. and Pat Austin’s private garden. This is not a showpiece garden but one alive with movement and memory. Foxgloves lean into fennel, roses thread through trees and sculptures by Pat Austin add unexpected charm and humour. Every corner tells a story, inviting you to pause and feel the calm. With over thirty-five varieties of roses carefully woven through the borders, this garden was the birthplace of rose breeding that would go on to shape gardens around the world. Now open to visitors on weekends through until August, this garden offers a peaceful retreat, a place to be experienced as much as admired. Discover the full story at the link in our bio. #DavidAustinRoses #PrivateGardens #GardenInspiration
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Jul 9, 2025Instagram
In May 2025, Gertrude Jekyll (Ausbord) was honoured as the World’s Favourite Rose by the World Federation of Rose Societies, a distinction decided by rose lovers across 40 countries. Since its introduction in 1986, this elegant rose has quietly captured the hearts of gardeners everywhere. Named after the iconic garden designer Gertrude Jekyll, it perfectly embodies the spirit of the classic English garden, blending structure with softness, colour with scent. With large, glowing pink blooms and a rich, evocative Old Rose fragrance, Gertrude Jekyll (Ausbord) fills gardens with a warm and familiar aroma from early summer right through to late autumn. Over the coming weeks, we will share more about caring for this beloved variety, the secrets behind its unforgettable scent, and how to create gardens that echo its timeless charm. Join us as we celebrate a rose that has inspired gardeners for nearly forty years. #DavidAustinRoses #GertrudeJekyll #EnglishRoses
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Jul 7, 2025Instagram
With the RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival ending this weekend, there’s still time to enjoy free delivery on all UK orders. Offer valid on standard shipping only and will be applied automatically at checkout. Ends midnight on Monday 7th July. #DavidAustinRoses #EnglishRoses
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Jul 5, 2025Instagram
This week at Hampton Court, we’re inviting visitors to explore the rich world of English Rose fragrance. From the light Musk and fresh red apple notes of our newest release, The King’s Rose (Ausa27a16), to the deeper, more traditional scents of Myrrh, Tea and Old Rose, each variety brings its own unique character to the garden. Discover the many layers of scent that make English Roses so cherished and see them bloom in all their fragrant splendour. Learn more about when your garden is most alive with rose fragrance via the link in our bio. #DavidAustinRoses #FragrantRoses #EnglishRoses
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Jul 3, 2025Instagram
We’re honoured to have received a Gold Medal at this year’s @the_rhs Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival, our twenty-second to date. To celebrate, we’re offering free UK delivery until midnight on Monday 7th July. Bring the beauty and scent of our award-winning English Roses into your garden this season. *Offer valid on UK standard shipping only. #DavidAustinRoses #EnglishRoses
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Jul 1, 2025Instagram
Welcome to the @the_rhs Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival This week, we are celebrating the beauty and fragrance of the English Rose, from bright citrus and sun-warmed Fruit to soft Myrrh and the rich depth of Old Rose. Join us as we explore the intricate perfume behind some of our most cherished varieties, each one carefully chosen to share a unique part of the story. #DavidAustinRoses #HamptonCourtPalace
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Jun 30, 2025Instagram
How does your garden grow? We spoke to @ross_and_ian, whose garden began with a single rose and has since grown into a space shaped by thoughtful design and a deep appreciation for roses. “Our love of roses started with a single Gertrude Jekyll climber in the garden of our first home. Timeless, fragrant and full of character, it sparked what quickly became an obsession. Since then, David Austin roses have become the heart and soul of our garden. When we moved into our current house in 2021, there wasn’t a single flowering plant in sight. That blank canvas became the inspiration behind our biggest garden project yet. We divided the space into two distinct areas, each with its own character. The Lawn Garden sits closest to the house. It blends cottage-style planting with a more formal layout. We kept the palette muted, the plant selection minimal, and mirrored the borders for a harmonious effect. This garden is home to just two varieties: Emily Brontë, our favourite, planted in groups of three to create lush, impactful shrubs. It begins as a pink bud, opens to blush pink and apricot, and fades to near white - its evolving colour brings constant interest and elegance. Ghislaine de Féligonde, a warm apricot rambler, was added to complement Emily Brontë and now climbs on either side of our moon arch. The Secret Garden - Step through the arch and you’re met with a burst of colour. Deep pinks and soft pastels blend in a bold, vibrant space. Gabriel Oak and Princess Alexandra of Kent pair beautifully with deep purple salvias and nepeta. Curved grass paths lead through borders filled with more David Austin roses. The rich pink Ancient Mariner contrasts with the delicate Silas Marner, trained up obelisks to add height. Along black fences, Albrighton Rambler ties everything together. Wildeve meets the vibrant Boscobel among self-seeded foxgloves and poppies. For contrast and cohesion, we layer in purple and white perennials - penstemons, veronicas, geraniums and astrantias. One dreamy combo: Queen of Sweden rising through clouds of Nepeta ‘Six Hills Giant’.” – Ross & Ian Location: UK #DavidAustinRoses #EnglishRoses #GardenInspiation
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Jun 29, 2025Instagram
Every David Austin English Rose begins not in bloom but in careful observation. Breeding a new variety takes over a decade, combining patience, precision, and vision. Each cross blends science and artistry to capture beauty, fragrance, character, and resilience. At our Shropshire nursery, more than 150,000 hand-pollinated crosses are made each season. From the first blush of petals to full flowering, every seedling is closely watched. Only the most exceptional go on to join our collection. Breeding is more than creation – it’s a legacy. Each rose carries a lineage, echoing the spirit of iconic varieties such as Constance Spry and Gertrude Jekyll. We’re not simply cultivating plants; we’re building a living portfolio of heritage and beauty, created for today’s gardens. Every rose reflects the vision of David C.H. Austin and the enduring charm that has defined our English Roses for generations. #DavidAustinRoses #EnglishRoses #RoseBreeding
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Jun 27, 2025Instagram
A garden thrives on harmonious pairings, and few are as rewarding as Nepeta combined with English Roses. With its soft lavender-blue flowers and silvery foliage, it weaves around the base of rose bushes, helping to cover bare stems, suppress weeds, and gently tie the planting together. Sharing a love of full sun and well-drained soil, the two grow happily side by side. This hardy companion also brings practical benefits. Its aromatic leaves may help deter aphids and other pests, while its flowers attract bees and beneficial insects throughout a long season. A light trim after flowering often encourages a second flush Whether shaping a new border or adding to an established one, Nepeta offers a beautiful contrast to the form and colour of English Roses. Featured varieties include Kew Gardens (Ausfence), Olivia Rose Austin (Ausmixture), Tottering-by-Gently (Auscartoon) and Mary Delany (Ausorts) #DavidAustinRoses #GardenInspiration #CompanionPlanting
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Jun 25, 2025Instagram
Not every rose blooms quite as expected. Some buds pause mid-flower, their petals slightly scorched or held tight, reluctant to unfurl. Often, the cause is easy to miss. In warm, dry spells, tiny insects known as thrips can quietly make their way into the garden. Drawn to the shelter of rosebuds, they feed by piercing soft tissue, leaving behind crumpled petals and pale markings on nearby leaves. It can feel disheartening, especially when you’ve been waiting for that first flush of bloom. But there’s no need to worry. Thrips are manageable without sprays, and in most cases they move on quickly. Begin by removing any damaged buds or spent flowers, which takes away both food and shelter. Clear fallen petals from around the base and keep the area tidy, encouraging natural predators such as ladybirds and lacewings to play their part. If a bud is damaged but still holding on, try easing back the outer petals to help it open. With a little care, the garden soon finds its balance again. New buds will form, and fresh petals will follow. You’ll find more advice in our recent blog, linked in our bio. #DavidAustinRoses
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Jun 23, 2025Instagram
Elegant and understated, Dannahue (Ausa6b15) is a rose that brings a calming presence to the garden. Its soft ivory petals, brushed with peach and apricot, open into neatly rounded rosettes that bloom in flushes from early summer through to autumn. With its strong, upright habit and healthy green foliage, Dannahue (Ausa6b15) offers both structure and softness. It is well suited to mixed borders, formal plantings, containers, or can be grown as a statement shrub. Named in tribute to Danny Clarke, this rose was chosen to support Grow2Know, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to creating an inclusive future in horticulture by connecting people with nature through education and access. It reflects a shared belief that gardens should be places where everyone feels welcome, inspired, and at home. Thank you to all who’ve shared images of Dannahue in bloom. For a chance to be featured, tag @david_austin_roses and use #featuremyrose. #DavidAustinRoses #EnglishRoses #GardenInspiration
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Jun 22, 2025Instagram
Standard tree roses bring height, structure and a touch of formality to beds and borders, creating a striking focal point in the garden. Planting them into the ground allows them to establish well and become a lasting feature of your space. Potted roses can be planted throughout the year, giving you the freedom to choose a time that suits your garden best. On warmer days, it’s a good idea to plant during the cooler hours and keep the soil evenly moist as the rose settles in. When choosing a spot, ensure your standard rose has enough space. Avoid planting too close to trees, hedges or vigorous plants, as the roots can struggle with competition. In this short video, Milly, one of our experts, demonstrates how to plant with care and confidence. If you have any questions, please feel free to leave a comment below. #DavidAustinRoses #GardenInspiration #EnglishRoses
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Jun 20, 2025Instagram
We’re delighted to be collaborating with David Austin Roses to bring a charming new rose display to Le Manoir. 79 beautiful rose bushes around our Dovecote, including The King’s Rose (Ausa27a16)—a striking new variety unveiled at RHS Chelsea, supporting The King’s Foundation, a cause close to Raymond Blanc’s heart. We can’t wait to share this blossoming moment with you. #TheArtOfBelmond #DavidAustinRoses #LeManoir #Oxfordshire
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Jun 18, 2025Instagram
A look back at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, a week filled with beauty, shared stories and unforgettable moments among the roses. This year marked the celebration of our 29th Gold Medal and the introduction of The King’s Rose (Ausa27a16), created in collaboration with The King’s Foundation @kingsfdn. Our display, The Secret Garden, was our most personal to date, inviting visitors to pause, wander and connect with the romance of English roses. We were also pleased to support The Highgrove Garden Stand, where The King’s Rose (Ausa27a16) featured in a thoughtful display honouring sustainability and craftsmanship. Thank you to all who visited us. We look forward to welcoming you again at the RHS Hampton Court Garden Festival. #DavidAustinRoses #TheKingsFoundation
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Jun 16, 2025Instagram
How does your garden grow? We caught up with @thebloomconservatoryofpanat, a devoted home gardener in Zone 6b, whose passion for roses began in Thailand and now blossoms beautifully in the heart of their own backyard. “As a passionate plant collector, I specialize in a diverse array of flowers, particularly roses and dahlias. My aspiration is to cultivate a cutting garden filled with these beautiful blooms, allowing me to enjoy their beauty throughout the seasons. While my collection often features unique plants that can complicate garden design, I've discovered that planting certain varieties in multiples creates a sense of unity and coherence. For instance, when we installed a charming white picket fence in our backyard, I decided to enhance my collection of Queen of Sweden roses by planting 20 of them to form a formal rose hedge. Their upright growth habit not only provides a tidy appearance but also softens the look of the white fence, resulting in a harmonious and inviting outdoor space. My love for roses began in Thailand, where I attended a high school called ‘Suankularb,’ meaning ‘rose garden.’ Located beside the country’s largest flower market, the school immersed me in the beauty of roses from an early age. Now, as a professional specialising in human perception, my appreciation for these blooms has only grown, their beauty and fragrance continue to evoke fond memories of my childhood. Roses featured in my garden include St. Swithun, Tranquillity, Queen of Sweden, The Lady Gardener, Carding Mill, Lady Emma Hamilton, Lady of Shalott, Desdemona, and The Generous Gardener. ” - Panat Location: Zone 6b, USA #DavidAustinRoses #GardenInspiration #EnglishRoses
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Jun 15, 2025Instagram
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