NEW: Introducing Elizabeth

NEW for 2022

NEW FOR 2022 ELIZABETH (Ausmajesty)

BEST FOR FLOWERING BEST FOR HEALTH BEST FOR FRAGRANCE

English Shrub Rose 4½ft (140cm) 4½ft (140cm)

A exceptional rose of true majesty and grace with generous blossom-like blooms

BLOOM She bears a blossom-like quality to her appearance in the way her large blooms are held in clusters of plentiful, flat rosettes, which gently change from crisp apple blossom pink to the gentlest blush white. Her pretty blooms feature a neat button eye at the centre, embellished with a touch of golden apricot.

FRAGRANCE Her fragrance is strong and sweet yet delightfully refreshing, with hints of lemon sherbet and Old Rose.

BEHIND HER NAME

In honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and with the approval of the Royal Household, we are delighted to welcome Elizabeth (Ausmajesty), to our collection. Joining our family of royalty-inspired varieties, Elizabeth is an exceptional and striking rose displaying a generosity, continuity and presence befitting of the character of her namesake, Britain’s longest reigning monarch, Her Majesty The Queen.

HOW TO USE HER Her mantle of blooms is beautifully showcased against her dark green, textured foliage, creating a regal presence when planted in quantity in a mixed bed, border or hedge. Happy in a pot, container or equally a shady spot, her plentiful flat rosettes will draw bees and insects in search of easy access pollen. A dependable rose with exceptional health and versatility of habit, pruned well she will form a shapely shrub.

Named in recognition of Her Majesty’s steadfast sense of duty and devotion, Elizabeth pays tribute to a life of service and dedication in her role as Head of the 15 Commonwealth realms and as Britain’s sovereign for 70 years. It has been, and continues to be a privilege to provide roses for many royal gardens and households over the years, including Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and Highgrove to name a few.

ROYAL CONNECTIONS ROYAL RUBIES

Take inspiration from sparkling crown jewels and gemstones with their alluring deep-pink ruby reds, violet-purple shades of amethyst and the scarlet tones of garnet. Set these rosy gems within a mixed border to create a rich and regal focal point or add brilliance and sparkle to even the simplest garden with a combination of these ceremonial shades.

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AMETHYST

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Roses from left to right on each row: Sir John Betjeman® (Ausvivid), James L. Austin® (Auspike), England’s Rose (Auslounge), Young Lycidas® (Ausvibrant), Tuscany Superb, Veilchenblau, Darcey Bussell® (Ausdecorum), Thomas à Becket® (Auswinston), Rambling Rosie. Bare Root Rose £21.50 Potted Rose £30.00.

SPOTLIGHT ON GABRIEL OAK ®

(Auscrowd)

English Shrub Rose 4ft (125cm) 4ft (125cm) BEST FOR FLOWERING BEST FOR FRAGRANCE

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

BLOOM 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.

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

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

HOW TO USE HIM 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).

Private Garden, Hertfordshire David Austin Rose Gardens, Albrighton, Shropshire

CHAINS OF BLOOMS For a simple yet captivating shower of suspended blooms, train a rambling rose along a chain hung between two walls or posts. You will need to tie in new growth as it establishes over the first few years, but the effect will mesmerize each summer, as your stunning bough of blooms drapes magically in mid-air.

Crimson Shower Rambling Rose

A medium-sized rambler, growing up to 15ft (4.5m) and bearing small, crimson-red, rosette-shaped flowers of typical rambler character which are held in large clusters against dark, glossy foliage. It flowers once around midsummer, continuing into September. Its long flexible growth makes it easy to train along a chain, up a pergola or over a large arch.

FEATURED ROSE Veilchenblau

Rambling Rose 15ft (4.5m)

An almost thornless, once flowering rambler producing clusters of small magenta cupped flowers with white centres and bright yellow stamens. Fading to lilac, almost blue they have a mediumstrong fruity scent with notes of orange.

Bare Root Rose £21.50 Potted Rose £30.00

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Violet Haze

on our website when planning a mixed border

From pale lilac to periwinkle blue, purple shades always make for an alluring combination with roses. Purple companion plants such as lavender will make apricot tones sing with energy. Violet spears of Nepeta combine wonderfully well with white for a tranquil feel.

English Shrub Roses from left to right on each row: Scepter’d Isle (Ausland) planted with Nepeta ‘Kit Kat’, Tottering-by-Gently® (Auscartoon) planted with Digitalis Purpurea ‘Foxglove’, Geranium Brookside and Nepeta ‘Six Hills Giant’, Roald Dahl® (Ausowlish) planted with Nepeta ‘Six Hills Giant’, Kew Gardens® (Ausfence) planted with Nepeta ‘Summer Magic’ and Allium Nigrum. Bare Root Rose £21.50 Potted Rose £30.00.