david austin english roses american rose society created by pat hibbard © ars 2009
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David Austin English Roses
American Rose Society
Created by Pat Hibbard
© ARS 2009
Abraham Darby (1985)
Large cup-shaped flowers
Shades of apricot and yellow
70 petals, 5-8 feet Makes a fine display
and produces magnificent blooms
Rich, fruity fragrance
Ambridge Rose (1990)
Apricot-pink 80 petals, 3’ Free flowering
and repeat bloom
Does well in heat Myrrh fragrance
unique to English Roses
Benjamin Britten (2001)
Unusual coloring Strong salmon pink 60 petals, up to 8’ Grows well in heat Attractive in garden Fragrance intensely
fruity
Charlotte (1993)
Exquisite flowers 100 petals, 3’ Beautiful, soft
yellow coloring on strong stems
Very hardy Bushy growth and
spreading Tea fragrance
Christopher Marlowe (2002)
Intense orange-red, paling to salmon-pink
70 petals, 3’ Free flowering Well-rounded shrub Pleasing Tea scent
with a hint of lemon
Claire Austin (2007)
White is a rare color for English Roses
Creamy White and elegant, arching shrub
120 petals, 4’, or 8’ as a climber
Strong, healthy rose Intense Myrrh
fragrance
Eglantyne (1994)
One of the most beautiful English Roses
Delicate soft pink Large, 140 petals,
4’ Exquisite petal
formation Can be used as a 6’
climber Old Rose scent
Falstaff (1999)
Crimson/purple Magnificent,
full petalled flowers
110 petals, 4’ or 6-8’ climber
Strong stems Powerful Old
Rose scent
Gertrude Jekyll (1986)
Beautiful, large, rosette shape
80 petals, 4’-8’ Rich glowing pink Upright and
vigorous Superb shrub, or
climber Intense Old Rose
fragrance
Golden Celebration (1992)
Magnificent English Rose
Award winner Rich Golden Yellow Giant blooms, full-
petaled cups 75 petals, 6’-8’ Excellent growth Good winter
hardiness Strong Tea to fruit
fragrance
Grace (2001)
Flowers of a lovely pure apricot
80 petals, 4’ Repeat flowering Superb garden
plant Wonderful Tea
fragrance
Graham Thomas (1983)
One of the best known English Roses
Winner of a prestigious award in 2000
45 petals, 5’ Upright growth, bushy
and vigorous Can be trained as a
10-12’ climber Tea Rose fragrance
Heritage (1984)
Perfect blooms,cupped formation
70 petals, 5’-7’ Soft, clear pink at
center, outer petals almost white
Strong, bushy, hardy Stems are almost
thornless Fragrance of fruit,
honey, carnation
Jubilee Celebration (2002)
Elegant rich pink blooms, with tints of gold Exceptional flowering; 90 petals Vigorous growth; 4’ Fragrance of rose and pure lemon zest
Jude The Obscure (1995)
One of the most magnificent of the English Roses
Buff Yellow color 70 petals, 4’, or 8’
as climber Large flowers, with
incurved chalice shape
Strong, fruity scent
Lady of Megginch (2005)
Rich, deep pink, tinged with orange,
Very impressive and will create excitement in border of softer colors
100 petals, 4’ Repeat flowering Vigorous & healthy Old Rose fragrance,
with a hint of raspberry
L. D. Braithwaite (1988)
Brightest crimson coloring of all the English Roses
80 petals, 4’ Stands out in the
garden Winter and warm
weather hardiness Old Rose fragrance
Lichfield Angel (2006)
Creamy Apricot waxy petals
100 petals, 4’ Vigorous shrub Repeat flowering Fragrance is light,
but at times a strong clove scent
Mary Rose (1983)
One of the most widely grown English Roses
60 petals, 4’ Good bushy shrub Mixes well with
other plants Makes an
excellent hedge Old Rose scent
Molineux (1994)
Gold Medal Winner 120 petals, 3’ Rich yellow coloring Exceptional
flowering Grows well in all
climates Tea Rose fragrance
with a musky scent
Pat Austin (1995)
New color Bright copper on
inside petals; pale copper-yellow outside
50 petals, 5’ Strong, slightly arching Tea-scent fragrance Named for Pat Austin,
the late wife of David Austin. She was a sculptor
Port Sunlight (2007)
Rich, apricot color paling to outer petals
90 petals, 5’ Growth vigorous Nearly thornless Disease resistant Strong Tea scent
Scepter’d Isle (1996)
Soft pink petals with stamens visible
45 petals, 4’ Upright growth,
healthy and reliable
Repeat flowering Royal National
Award for intense Myrrh fragrance
Sharifa Asma (1989)
Overflowing with Old Rose charm
90 petals, 4’ Delicate blush pink,
paling almost to white at outer edges
Ideal for small gardens
Continuous bloom and very hardy
Strong fragrance
Sophy’s Rose (1997)
Wide, light red rosette shaped flowers
80 petals, 3’ Bushy and
compact Extremely healthy Grows well in heat Light tea fragrance
Strawberry Hill (2006)
Pure rose-pink Yellow stamens
showing 85 petals, 4’ Very healthy Glossy foliage Myrrh fragrance
with hint of lemon
Tea Clipper (2006)
Rich Apricot color 100 petals, 4’ Large, bushy shrub Few thorns, and
healthy Fragrance is a mix
of tea, myrrh and fruit (pure citrus)
The Alnwick Rose (2001)
Pretty, rich pink 120 petals, 4’ Flowers
beautiful at all stages
Bushy, upright growth
Great in heat Old Rose
fragrance
The Dark Lady (1991)
Rich, dark crimson Large blooms 140 petals, 4’ Range of colors
from deep pink to dark purple
Particularly good for hot areas
Old Rose fragrance
The Generous Gardener and Benjamin Britten
Jude the Obscure and Lady Emma Hamilton
William Shakespeare 2000
David C. H. Austin, Sr.
Founded the nursery in 1969 in the UK, and Tyler, TX in 1999
David Austin, Sr. is 83. Created hundreds of English
Roses in intensive breeding program
Supplies over 900 varieties Author of many books Lifetime Achievement Awards Received great international
recognition and awards from Queen Elizabeth and Order of
The British Empire, and numerous others
David Austin Gardens
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Photos may not be downloaded, for any purpose,without the prior approval of:David Austin Roses Nursery [email protected] Rose Society members may downloadfor ARS Rose Society Power Point presentations, conventions, and all events,
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ARS Programs & Services CommitteeJohn Mattia, ChairSteve Jones, Jolene Adams, Kitty Belendez, Richard Donovan, Larry and Mary Peterson, Diane Schrift, and Pat Hibbard
2009
Recommendations for Northern and Southern States
Hot Summer AreasAbraham Darby, Ambridge Rose, Benjamin Britten, Carding Mill, Charlotte, DarceyRussell, Evelyn, Huntington Rose, Jude the Obscure, L. D.Braithwaite, Lady ofMegginch, Lady Emma Hamilton, Mary Rose, Molineux, Scepter’d Isle, Snow Goose, Sophy’s Rose, Tamora, Tess of the d’Urbervilles, The Alnwick Rose,The Dark Lady, William Shakespeare 2000, and Winchester Cathedral
Colder Winter AreasA Shropshire Lad, Abraham Darby, Charlotte, Cottage Rose, Crocus Rose, Crown Princess, Margareta, Gertrude Jekyll, L. D. Braithwaite, Mary Rose,Tess of the d’Urbervilles, The Generous Gardener, The Mayflower, andWinchester Cathedral
David Austin English Roses / 2009www.davidaustinroses.com
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