At the Chelsea Flower Show, the best nurseries in the UK annually present new roses. This year, David Austin, Peter Beales and Harkness did their best too. Let's see what new manufacturers promise us?
David Austin Roses
rose flowers James L. Austin very rich cherry Pink colour. Numerous petals are collected in large rosettes with a button in the center. The rose blooms early and blooms profusely until the first frost. Flowers do not suffer from bad weather. Moderate strength aroma combines hints of blackcurrant, blueberry, raspberry and cherry with hints of almond and lemon peel. Neat, branched and upright shrub allows for universal use: in a regular rose garden, and in a traditional cottage garden mixborder, and in a richly and fragrant flowering hedge. Named after the son of David Austin Sr. and brother of David Austin Jr.
Rose Dame Judi Dench David Austin named after one of the most beloved English actresses, stage and screen star Judi Dench. Bright, with a red tip, the buds open into terry rosettes with corrugated petals and a button in the center. The flowers are a very rich apricot shade in the center, lighter towards the edges. They are rain resistant. A pleasant, moderate strength aroma combines the main note of the classic tea with additional cucumber and a touch of kiwi. The foliage is healthy, the bush is powerful, with leaning shoots. To stimulate a second wave, pruning of faded flowers is recommended.
Rounded pinkish rose buds Vanessa Bell open into deep cups of medium-sized flowers, collected in large inflorescences. The color is a light lemon yellow in the center, becoming almost white on the outer petals. Their texture is such that the light falling on them is reflected, and the flower seems to glow from the inside. The rose blooms very profusely and almost continuously all summer. The aroma is moderate, reminiscent of green tea with notes of lemon and sometimes honey. The bush is branched and upright, and will fit well in both formal and landscape plantings. A good option for flowering hedges. The rose is named after the artist and designer Vanessa Bell, who was the sister of writer Virginia Woolf.
Roses from Peter Beales Nursery
Dense bright coral pink rose buds Margaret Greville open into semi-double flowers of medium size of the same color; over time, they show a crown of golden stamens in the center. Foliage is dark green and healthy. The bush is loose and blooming profusely, it will look great in landscape flower beds or hedges. Due to the fact that this rose blooms well on poor soils, it can be grown in large containers. The variety is named after the former owner of the Polesden Lacey estate in Surrey.
Raspberry red large peony rose flowers Papworth's Pride collected in large inflorescences. The fragrant flowers open to reveal bright yellow stamens, so attractive to bees and butterflies. This scrub is good for both mass planting and medium-sized mixborders. The rose is also suitable for growing in a container. The variety is named after charitable foundation involved in programs for the disabled.
Harkness Roses
rose name Deben Sunrise designed to commemorate one of the most influential horticulturists, Charles Notcutt. He loved to watch the sun rise over the River Deben in Suffolk. The rose is a very hardy and healthy compact scrub with cream to yellow flowers. The aroma is strong and deep, combining traditional rose and fruit.
According to the nursery, floribunda Horatio's Garden with large red flowers, it blooms equally well in sunny and rainy weather. The variety is named in honor of the 17-year-old boy Horatio Chapple, who tragically died in a fight with a polar bear during his attack on a group of British tourists in Svalbard.
the Rose Jane Austen was chosen by the Museum of the famous English writer on the bicentennial anniversary of her death. The bright orange flowers of this floribunda exude a light sweet fragrance. Cousto very branched, with healthy foliage, blooms profusely again.
Appeared thanks to the British scientist David Austin in the 80s of the last century by crossing old roses with modern groups - hybrid and flowers of the Floribunda group. This harmonious union let the English queens get flowers the following benefits:
- incomparable aroma;
- long flowering cycle - up to 4 months;
- inflorescences bloom evenly throughout the bush.
Released in 1998. The diameter of the flower reaches 12 cm, the color range ranges from pale pink to peach. One flower contains more than 40 petals.
Inflorescences are collected in few-flowered groups that are resistant to rain. Hustomahrovye cup-shaped flowers are endowed with a very strong aroma. The flowering of the variety is remontant, long and plentiful. The upright bush grows quite quickly. The height of an adult plant reaches 1.5 m.
When grown outdoors by William Morris, the rosettes have shown good resistance to temperature changes and many diseases, as well as excellent adaptation to different climatic places. The variety needs regular feeding, seasonal pruning of faded inflorescences, and the rest of the ostins are unpretentious roses and the best varieties compared to others.
Important! Thanks to the rainy climate of foggy Albion, the flowers of English varieties are light-loving and at the same time shade-resistant. For normal development and life, 5 full hours of sunshine a day are enough for them.
Released in 2001. Named after the English composer Benjamin Britten. The flowers of the variety are unusual for this species, as they are red with an orange tint.
The buds gradually open, forming cup-shaped flowers up to 11 cm in diameter, they are single or collected in small inflorescences.
Flowers are endowed with more than 50 petals each. Benjamin Britten has a strong aroma with hints and hints of wine, flowering occurs several times a year. David Austin roses of this variety grow in a branchy bush up to 1.3 m high with rather thin branches that intertwine with each other. Cultivation, care and resistance to do not differ from other varieties of this species.
Released in 1985. The most impressive characteristic is the shape of the flowers. The petals form a perfectly shaped flower, with the outer petals slightly recurved and slightly larger than the rest. Large flowers up to 10 cm in diameter have a warm pink color in the center and pale pink at the edges.
The buds are endowed with dense double flowers and emit a delicate scent of rose oil. James Galway has a bush with graceful long branches, on which there are practically no thorns. Its height can reach 1.5 m in height. The variety is resistant to diseases and blooms a couple of times a season until late autumn.
Released in 2000. Perfect flowers for lovers of pastel colors. buds not big size(up to 10 cm) are cup-shaped, bloom almost simultaneously throughout the bush and turn pure white or pale lemon.
The flowers are collected in small brushes and are endowed with a rather delicate aroma. Crocus Rose is a repeat blooming variety. Bushes are planted in a sunny place. In addition, they need timely pruning and.
The bushes of this variety are rather stunted, the height of an adult plant reaches 1.2 m. The excellent shape is achieved thanks to the arched shoots. Austin roses of this variety are resistant to frost and precipitation. Timely treatment will help get rid of possible diseases.
Did you know? English roses - comparatively new type these flowers, to know what it is, farmer David Austin and his friend Graham Thomas helped the world when they bred the Constance Spry flower in 1961 and laid the foundation for this variety.
Released in 1992. The Golden Celebration rose, thanks to its coloring, shines with gold and looks great not only in, but also in any bouquet. The species received a huge number of awards in various categories.
Flowers grow up to 16 cm in diameter. The bud slowly opens and allows you to enjoy the rose in all its glory for a long time.
The flower has a remontant flowering period, giving the garden a fresh aroma. For full flowering, bushes need to be planted on some hill with the presence of a sufficient amount of light. The height of the bush can be 1.5 m. Like the previous varieties, these David Austin roses have the same high disease resistance and are the most winter-hardy variety.
Released in 1999 in Germany. This English was created for the anniversary of Goethe and has the largest number of all kinds of world awards.
Hustomahrovye flowers of large size and nostalgic shape change colors depending on the weather from rosé to champagne. The bud has up to 40 petals. Repeat flowering with a strong fruity aroma. The bush may be different sizes- from 70 cm to 1.2 m in height. Endowed with high rates of resistance to frost and disease.
Augusta Luise has some features when choosing a landing site and preparation, which is indicated in the description. The variety loves light, you need to know this when choosing a place. During the time you need to carry out regular pruning of faded inflorescences and top dressing for development.
Important! English varieties need a little shaking after rain, this is done so that moisture does not linger in the buds and gray mold does not form. If a lesion is detected, it is necessary to remove the diseased area as soon as possible to the first developed kidney.
Released in 1983. English roses of this variety are the most popular in terms of color and are one of the best types of Austin, which is recognized by the Royal National Rose Society.
It is Graham Thomas that has a pure rich yellow color, although the buds are different color- from bright yellow to peach, and this makes this English rose incredibly beautiful. The flowers are shaped like cups and smell at the same time. They are terry, 10 cm in size, collected in brushes. Each bud has more than 70 petals; when fully opened, the queen of flowers seems even more magnificent.
Beautifully shaped bushes are in color throughout the summer. In cold climates, shoots grow up to 1.5 m, and in hot countries, the size can be twice as large. Proper care means timely pruning. The variety has a high resistance to various diseases.
Released in 1991. 'Pilgrim' is a variety of roses that was obtained by crossing Graham Thomas and Yellow Button. The flower has a perfect combination of yellow center and white outer petals, which creates the illusion of glow as a result.
The flower has a diameter of 8 cm. The petals fold perfectly into a rosette-shaped bud, which has been in bloom for a long time. The scent is reminiscent of tea rose and myrrh. The bushes are upright and lush in appearance, grow to a height of up to 1.5 meters and are endowed with strong shoots and foliage of rich color. Rose English "Pilgrim" has above average resistance to frost and diseases.
Did you know?Fossils and fossils of roses have been found, indicating their age of about 50 million years. The cultivated rose is about 5000 years old, now about 300 types of roses are known, about 30,000 varieties.
Abraham Darby
Year of introduction: 1985
Flower type: dense
Flower diameter: 12-14cm
Bush height: 120-150 cm
Type: English Roses/Scrub
Characteristics: flowers of the classical form of an old rose, the aroma is very strong, good repeated flowering. The bush is dense, during flowering the whole is covered with flowers
Graham Thomas
Year of introduction: 1983
Flower type: dense
Flower diameter: 10-12 cm
Bush height: 100-120 cm
Type: English Roses/Scrub
Features: the variety remains one of the most popular due to the rich yellow color of cupped flowers. Can be grown as a climbing rose
Charlotte
Year of introduction: 1993
Flower type: dense
Flower diameter: 10-12 cm
Bush height: 75-90 cm
Type: English Roses/Scrub
Features: parent grade - Graham Thomas. Very abundant flowering, beautiful bush. Strong tea rose scent
Golden Celebration
Year of introduction: 1992
Flower type: dense
Flower diameter: 14-16 cm
Bush height: 120-150 cm
Type: English Roses/Scrub
Features: the bush is tall, beautiful. The flowers are very large, with a delicate fruity aroma. Black Spot Prevention Needed
William Morris
Year of introduction: 1998
Flower type: dense
Flower diameter: 8-10 cm
Bush height: 120-150 cm
Type: English Roses/Scrub
Features: winter-hardy and reliable, suitable for the background of flower beds. Very abundant flowering, beautiful bush
Jubilee Celebration
Year of introduction: 2002
Flower type: dense
Flower diameter: 12-14cm
Bush height: 100-120 cm
Type: English Roses/Scrub
Features: large domed flowers, abundant and long flowering. High disease resistance
Lady of Shalott
Year of introduction: 2009
Flower type: dense
Flower diameter: 8-10 cm
Bush height: 100-120 cm
Type: English Roses/Scrub
Features: high hardiness and frost resistance, excellent variety for beginners
Strawberry Hill
Year of introduction: 2006
Flower type: dense
Flower diameter: 7-8cm
Bush height: 120-150 cm
Type: English Roses/Scrub
Features: business card - a bright aroma of fresh raspberries. High disease resistance
The Pilgrim
Year of introduction: 1991
Flower type: dense
Flower diameter: 6-8cm
Bush height: 80-100 cm
Type: English Roses/Scrub
Features: has a scent of myrrh and tea rose
Anne Boleyn
Year of introduction: 1999
Flower type: dense
Flower diameter: 8-9cm
Bush height: 90-125 cm
Type: English rose/scrub
Features: has a very low aroma, suitable for growing in container culture
Wisley 2008
Year of introduction: 2008
Flower type: dense
Flower diameter: 8 cm
Bush height: 120-150 cm
Type: English rose/scrub
Features: has a fresh, pleasant aroma with hints of raspberry
The Mayflower
Year of introduction: 2001
Flower type: dense
Flower diameter: 6-8cm
Bush height: 80-120 cm
Type: English rose/scrub
Features: very high disease resistance, strong aroma of rose oil
Heritage
Year of introduction: 1984
Flower type: dense
Flower diameter: 8-10 cm
Bush height: 100-130 cm
Type: English rose/scrub
Features: has a pleasant aroma with hints of honey, cloves and fruits
Winchester Cathedral
Year of introduction: 1988
Flower type: dense
Flower diameter: 8-10 cm
Bush height: 100-120 cm
Type: English rose/scrub
Features: profuse flowering, aroma with notes of blossoming almonds and honey becomes stronger in warm weather
Crocus Rose
Year of introduction: 2000
Flower type: dense
Flower diameter: 10-12 cm
Bush height: 100-120 cm
Type: English rose/scrub
Features: characterized by abundant flowering, has a scent of tea rose
Claire Austin
Year of introduction: 2007
Flower type: dense
Flower diameter: 8-10 cm
Bush height: 120-150 cm
Type: English rose/scrub
Features: strong aroma with hints of myrrh, heliotrope and vanilla
Desdemona
Year of introduction: 2015
flower type: medium double
Flower diameter: 9-11 cm
Bush height: 120 cm
Type: English rose/scrub
Features: Has a strong myrrh fragrance
Ambridge Rose
Year of introduction: 1990
Flower type: dense
Flower diameter: 7-8cm
Bush height: 60-75 cm
Type: English rose/scrub
Features: has a myrrh aroma, is distinguished by endurance and winter hardiness
Lady Emma Hamilton
Year of introduction: 2005
Flower type: dense
Flower diameter: 10-12 cm
Bush height: 100-120 cm
Type: English rose/scrub
Features: resistance to diseases, strong aroma with notes of pear, grapes and citrus
Charles Austin
Year of introduction: 1973
Flower type: dense
Flower diameter: 8-10 cm
Bush height: 120-150 cm
Type: English rose/scrub
Features: has a strong fruity aroma
crown princess Margareta
Year of introduction: 1999
Flower type: dense
Flower diameter: 10-12 cm
Bush height: 150-180 cm
Type: English rose/scrub
Features: Differs in endurance and disease resistance
Gentle Hermione
Year of introduction: 2005
Flower type: dense
Flower diameter: 8-10 cm
Bush height: 100-120 cm
Type: English rose/scrub
Features: strong myrrh fragrance, disease resistance
Port Sunlight
Year of introduction: 2007
Flower type: dense
Flower diameter: 7-8cm
Bush height: 100-150 cm
Type: English rose/scrub
Features: Very high disease resistance
Austin roses, or, as they are often called now, “Austin”, are not just varieties of one, albeit outstanding, breeder, this is a whole era in the world of roses. It can be said that it was David Austin who determined one of the main directions in which rose growing rapidly developed in the late XX - early XXI century. And he managed to squeeze this colossal work into one life: he carried out the first crossings in the 60s, and already in the 80s, “Austin roses” became a phenomenon.
He was the first who, instead of the strict “glass” that bored everyone, offered all the variety of forms of flowers of ancient roses, shifted the center of gravity from the beauty of an individual flower to the perception of a rose bush as a whole, and this is what is really important in the garden. D. Austin instilled in his creations the ability to bloom almost continuously and (perhaps one of his main achievements) returned the smell of roses to roses, each of his varieties has its own memorable aroma. All the leading rose breeders fell under the spell of his style.
Cordes responded with the Fairy Roses (Marchen rosen) series, Tantau with the Nostalgische Roses series, Guyot with the Generosa series. And in each of these series there are undeniable masterpieces, only the first who directed the interest of gardeners to such a form and won the sympathy of all rose lovers was still David Austin.
The scent of a rose
But there are aromas of a different kind among English roses - for example, fruity, often peach, like in varieties Abraham Darby or Lady Emma Hamilton; at the rose Benjamin BrittenBenjamin Britten the aroma of sweet fruity caramel, and the variety Summer Song (Summer Song) a note of wormwood bitterness of chrysanthemums of the outgoing autumn is superimposed on the dense thick base of the aroma of fruit tea.
David Austin brought into fashion another lost and forgotten fragrance, almost from the Middle Ages, the fragrance of myrrh. To my nose, it is somewhat reminiscent of the smell of very expensive soap, but without being loud on its own, it enhances others, and when it is present in the general chorus of fragrances, others sound much stronger, acquiring warmer feminine notes. The aroma of myrrh is peculiar Constance Spry, Queen of Sviden (Queen of Sweden), but sometimes it is felt only as a shade along with others in a complex indescribable composition, like in varieties Claire Austin and The Pilgrim.
Many Austin roses have the aroma of expensive tea varieties - for example, Crocus Rose, Pegasus, Molineux, Teasing Georgia, Pat Austin, Grace, William Morris (William Morris). Often, the tea note does not dominate, but only complements a complex bouquet: fruity, spicy, clove or citrus. Variety Princess Alexandra of Kent the tea aroma is enriched with lemon and black currant, Crown Princess Margareta (Crown Princess Margareta) it is heavily flavored with magical waves of the spirit of ripe tropical fruits, and at Golden Celebration tart wine and strawberries are mixed into strong tea. large flowers varieties Tea Clipper (Tea Clipper) as if they absorbed the aromas of all the spices of the East in combination with tea.
A little about the colors of David Austin roses. Sometimes they are reproached for the fact that they are not bright, that among them there are no fiery, burning red, bright orange tones, there are no variegated roses or roses with borders at all. Yes, that's completely fair. But Austin did not have a goal to breed varieties with similar colors. On the contrary, he wanted to create roses similar to old ones, only with repeated, or better - with continuous flowering.
And with this task, he brilliantly coped! The color range of genuine vintage roses is not particularly rich - it is mostly pink, white and crimson of different shades and saturation, but it is in the variety of shades that the main charm and individuality of each variety lies. You can plant, for example, a discount of 10 or 20 old roses of different varieties of pink, and none of them will be similar to the other. The same can be said about Austin roses. None of them repeat the other. Often, in addition to the main color, another color is present at the base of the petal, which creates a sense of illumination. For example, a rose variety Jubilee Celebration the main color is a rather cold pink, but at the base of the petal there is a yellow spot, and it, translucent from the depths of the flower, creates the illusion of a glow. And when the flower of this variety fully opens, taking the form of a luxurious peony, it looks both cold and warm at the same time.
A very characteristic quality of the colors of English roses is a softening of tone, washed out colors, similar to watercolors on wet paper. And this quality reconciles even irreconcilable colors, creating a very harmonious combinations. Therefore, the ostins can be planted arbitrarily, not particularly at a loss in the selection of color combinations. Magnificently, none conflict with the others.
Luxurious purple-red and velvety-crimson varieties absolutely do not look dissonant with watercolor-pink beauties. On the contrary, their moderate combination with light varieties evokes a feeling of exquisite luxury.
THE MOST WINTER-RESISTANT ROSES D. AUSTIN
The agricultural technique of English roses differs little from the usual agricultural technique for large shrub roses, although it has a number of features.
CHOICE
Like other large roses, Austin varieties do not do well on their roots. The development of such seedlings is slow, flowering is poor and general form very unrepresentative. Therefore, despite the fact that their cuttings take root easily, I would not recommend a self-rooted culture.
Ideal seedlings from the nursery of D. Austin (many of our flower growing companies sell them). These roses on "native" rootstocks perfectly take root, grow rapidly, bloom luxuriously and, with the right shelter, winter well. With the wrong selection of the stock, you can run into an incomplete correspondence between the variety and the rootstock, and then you will have to face the appearance of "wild" shoots.
PLANTING ROSES
Like all roses, Austins require a warm, sheltered spot in an area with good drainage. It is better if the roses are in full sun most of the day. The only exceptions are, perhaps, only the darkest-colored roses, such as Falstaff, William Shakespeare 2000, Munstead Wood, Prince, - it is better to plant them in such a way that in the midst of the midday heat a light lacy shadow falls on them, then the purple velvet of the petals retains its thick shimmering color longer.
Depending on the type of soil, planting seedlings has its own characteristics. At the same time, it is better to lay a rose garden from several roses at once, and not to make a single "hole" planting, however, this applies to planting roses on any soil.
On sandy soils, the level of the rose garden coincides with the general level of the soil on the site. They dig holes, and preferably trenches, with a depth of not less than 2.5 bayonets of a shovel, i.e. about 70 cm in depth and the same in circumference (for each rose). The sand is ruthlessly thrown away. A non-woven fabric is laid at the bottom of the formed pit, which will prevent the nutrient soil from being washed out.
Ideally, a sandy subsoil mix is made from 1/3 commercial garden soil based on neutralized peat, 1/3 loam, and 1/3 garden compost or manure. If it is not possible to get fertile loam, then you can purchase oven clay at a hardware store. It is devoid of nutritional properties, but improves the water-retaining properties of artificial soil, which is especially important on sands.
It is useful to add a handful of bone meal or horn-hoofed meal to the planting mixture - this significantly enriches the substrate and allows you to do without top dressing in the year of planting.
Light loams with good drainage are the best soils for growing roses. Their structure is ideal for roses, so the only thing that can be improved is to add some compost or humus and bone meal when planting.
The hardest part is preparing a site for planting roses on heavy, poorly drained clays and deep peat bogs. If the depth of the peat layer is more than 1 m, then the cultivation of grafted roses is generally problematic. If the peat layer is insignificant and it is underlain by clay, then the transformations are similar to those done on heavy clays. The level of the rose garden is raised above the ground.
Ridges or flower beds are created, raised above the ground by at least 30 cm. The width of the ridges should be at least 1 m. wood paneling or masonry, which will keep the ridge from destruction, and with skillful execution, give it a finished and neat look. The upper dark layer of clay is mixed in a small amount with the planting mixture, it must be lightened with coarse sand and humus and neutralized peat. A good proportion is 1/3 of each component, but the proportion is not a dogma, and depending on the circumstances, the ratio may change. As in the previous cases, bone or horn-hoof meal perfectly improves the nutritional properties of the planting mixture.
Rose seedlings are supplied to the market in various forms - with an open root system, in plastic packaging and in containers. Container roses can be planted during the entire frost-free period, but OKS and bagged roses should be planted as soon as the soil can be cultivated. Roses are planted with a deepening of the grafting site by 3-7 and up to 10 cm (respectively, on heavy soils - 3-5 cm, and on sandy ones - up to 10 cm). Such a deepening of the grafting site is the first measure of winter protection of the grafted part of the rose from sharp and sudden frosts.
In addition, on that part of the grafted seedling that is underground, additional roots gradually form, and over time, the rose almost completely passes to these new roots of its own, although for many years it continues to enjoy the support of the roots of the wild rose on which it is grafted.
WINTER SHELTER
Very few roses are able to overwinter in our climate without shelter. Among the roses of David Austin there are several varieties that are able to grow without winter protection.
This is Alexandra Rose (The Alexandra Rose), Mayflower (The Mayflower), Rosemoor (Rosemoor), Susan William-Ellis (Susan William-Ellis)- from the ones we have tested. All other varieties should be covered without fail in an air-dry way. Its essence is as follows. A frame is installed above the roses (it is better if it is made of metal arcs of sufficiently high strength, for example, from reinforcement). A white non-woven material with a density of 60 or 80 g/m is stretched over it. The edges of the covering material are well pressed to the ground with something heavy - stones, metal pipes or just clods of earth. It is important that this oppression provides sufficient tightness of the shelter, otherwise a strong wind can penetrate even through small gaps and disrupt the shelter. Of course, the shelter can be different - the one you are used to, if the results of wintering your roses suit you.
The shelter is finally installed when the temperature is stable at minus 5 °. Usually in our climate it happens on the 10th of November. Although lately the heat has been lasting longer, and accordingly, it is necessary to cover later. But if you are rarely in the country in the fall, then it is still more reliable to cover the roses within the specified time than to leave them defenseless.
Only matured shoots hibernate along the entire length, and in order for the wood to ripen, additional phosphorus-potassium supplements should be given to roses at the end of summer and early autumn. Potassium monophosphate is very good for this purpose, in which both elements are present in a soluble form and in the required proportions. It dissolves easily in water of any temperature. 1 st. a spoon is diluted in a 10-liter watering can and brought under the roses after preliminary watering (although if it has recently rained, watering can be neglected). They feed this drug twice - in the 20th of August and in mid-September. Later top dressings are meaningless, since the roots already poorly absorb nutrient solutions.
WATERING AND FERTILIZING ROSES DAVID AUSTIN
Roses are quite demanding plants, and D. Austin's roses in particular. This is due to the fact that they form a huge number of magnificent flowers and no less leaves. In order to maintain lush development and luxurious flowering, the nutrition of rose bushes must be balanced, i.e. all the necessary elements must be present in the soil (or come in the form of top dressing).
If you are an adherent of organic farming, then you can limit yourself to applying wood ash and hoof meal at planting and annual spring mulching of the rose garden with compost or rotted manure.
If you allow reasonable use of mineral fertilizers, then use specialized liquid top dressing for roses every 10 days or every 2 weeks. These top dressings can be carried out up to the 20th of July, but no later. Such dressings contain all the necessary elements in optimal quantities, however, in August and September, nutrient dressings for roses should not contain nitrogen, which is why we use potassium monophosphate. This is done to stop vegetative growth, improve the ripening of shoots, strengthen the skeleton of the bush, and ultimately, for more reliable overwintering of roses.
DISEASE PREVENTION
Proper planting and proper care to some extent reduce the risk of developing diseases, but unfortunately, not a single rose has complete immunity. And under significantly worsened weather conditions, both powdery mildew and black spotting can equally develop.
To prevent the appearance of powdery mildew, preventive spraying of rose foliage with sour-milk whey helps. However, if the disease still appeared, then it will have to work with chemistry.
Black spot develops more often in the second half of summer, with both frequent rains and cold snaps at night. Systemic drugs help to fight it. For preventive purposes, rose bushes are sprayed for the first time after the leaves have fully bloomed, in May - early June, followed by a repetition already in July, before the classic August worsening of the weather - with night cooling, cold dews and prolonged rains. It is important to choose a day during which, after spraying, there will be no rain for at least 5 hours. During this time, the solution of the drug will be absorbed into the leaf tissues and after that it will protect the roses for 10-14 days.
TEN OF THE MOST OUTSTANDING AND BEAUTIFUL ROSES OF DAVID AUSTIN
Summer Song- the most of the most! Fiery incredible color, wormwood-spicy aroma and unusual vertical growth - all that characterizes it and distinguishes it from other ostins. L.D.Braithwaite- the reddest.
Crocus Rose- the most attractive among almost white roses.
Munstead Wood- the darkest and at the same time beautiful in all other respects.
grace- the most abundant and continuously blooming.
The Mayflower- the most disease-resistant and winter-hardy rose of Austin (like her sister - a sport in white SusanWilliams-Ellis).
Queen of Sweden- a rose with the most proud posture, not bowing her head to anything.
Gertrude Jekyil- the strongest aroma, floating in the garden in sweet waves.
tea clipper- captivates with the aroma of magic.
Crown Princess Margareta- strikes with its regal luxury.
ENGLISH ROSES D. AUSTIN - THE BEST FOR THE NORTH-WEST OF RUSSIA
Someone is crazy about their divine aroma, someone admires the magical transitions of their watercolor shades, someone likes their harmonious bushes, worthy of decorating both enchanted castles and front gardens of village houses.
I think Austin's English roses are the best for the north-west of Russia, apart from old roses, both in terms of winter hardiness and in terms of overall strength of growth and development, including resistance to major diseases.
In this short review, I will touch on only a few varieties that, for various reasons, excited me.
Worth mentioning first Summer Song (Summer Song) one of David Austin's iconic roses. Everything is special in it - the color, the aroma, and the general appearance.
The color of a blossoming bud is especially striking - a kind of transparent tangerine- 
orange glow of molten metal. The smooth silky texture of the petals adds to the charm. The aroma is also unusual - along with traditional tea-fruity notes, it has a strong bitter wormwood stream, which is not characteristic of any other rose I know. However, she also has a number of shortcomings - instability in wintering (even with good shelter, she often loses more than half of last year's shoots, and sometimes almost completely freezes to ground level). The growth style is also a little strange for Austin roses - absolutely vertical and even somewhat angular. All flowers are concentrated in tassels at the top of the shoots, drooping even in good weather. The feelings that this rose evokes are contradictory, but people still want to have it no matter what.
Mayflower (The Mayflower)- Another of Austin's special roses. She was the first claimed absolutely healthy rose, not sick under any circumstances. Moreover, according to my (and not only mine) observations, this rose is able to winter in the northwest with little or no shelter. If snow falls before the onset of severe frosts, then it winters without any damage at all. But if severe frosts suddenly hit the snowless land, then the unripened tops of the shoots freeze off, as happens with varietal rugosa, but in the spring it quickly recovers. The flowers are not particularly large, but pleasantly shaped and with a wonderful fragrance of damask roses. The flowering of the first wave is very abundant, and then the flowers appear, although not regularly, but until the end of the season.
One of the highlights of recent years is Wallerton Old Hall (Wollerton Old Hall). The leaves are clean and healthy, the growth is strong and harmonious, it blooms well and steadily throughout the season, including the warm part of autumn. The flowers were delightful, huge and very well-formed - rounded petals almost close into a ball of luminous creamy white with flesh saturation in the center. Hard-to-find shades and midtones constantly play and defy exact description. Everyone agrees only that they are magical and wonderfully beautiful. Their aroma is strong and very feminine, it is better heard against the backdrop of a warm windless evening.
The petals are dense and open freely in any weather, even after prolonged rains. It seems that the variety will become a bestseller and take its rightful place among the recognized best Austin masterpieces.
Unfortunately, there are Austin roses that are completely unsuitable for conditions where the cold is accompanied by dampness. And it’s not even necessarily rains, but just constant fogs and dews. Among the most famous varieties of this group - Jude the Obscure, Geoff Hamilton, Brother Cadfael.
Their petals "stick together" without opening, and rot. The leaves of all these varieties are resistant to diseases, the shoots overwinter excellently, the buds are laid in huge quantities, and the flowers have a delightful and very strong aroma. However, the inability of the buds to open in cold and wet weather makes them virtually once blooming (or not blooming at all) in our constantly humid climate of northwestern Russia. It is possible that in dry and hot continental conditions they will behave perfectly ...
David Austin roses - photo (from the first 10)
Delicately folded petals, pastel colors, nostalgic flower shape, maddening aroma, abundant re-blooming - for this, Russian rose growers have always loved David Austin roses.
And his latest novelties have one more undeniable advantage - healthy foliage. Let's put the fungicide sprayer aside and admire these wonderful varieties in every way! Elegant elongated apricot-yellow climbing rose buds ‘Bathsheba’ open into densely double flowers in the form of shallow cups about 10 cm in diameter.
The petals are tightly packed into exquisite rosettes: the front side of each is painted in a rich apricot tone with a barely noticeable pink, and the inside is yellow. This play of color, coupled with a frame of lighter, creamy outer petals, gives the impression that the flower is glowing from within. The rose exudes the scent of myrrh, floral and warm, with a touch of honey.
And in a mature flower, you can catch a light aroma of a tea rose.
the Rose Imogen differs in the most abundant flowering, but it is interesting to observe it even when it is still in buds. Narrow, with a pointed top, before opening, they sharply “gain weight” and become more rounded. Light lemon-yellow petals are collected in classic dense rosettes with a button, medium-sized flowers. Over time, they fade to a creamy shade, turning into charming "tattered". The aroma is light, fresh, with apple notes. The bush is strong, upright. The name of the variety was given by the heroine of one of Shakespeare's plays.
Another tribute to the work of the famous English poet and playwright - a long-blooming rose Desdemona- the owner of peach-pink buds and pure white cup-shaped flowers (at the beginning of dissolution they are with a barely noticeable pink blush). Over time, they open a little more - so that among the delicate atlas of the petals you can see the stamens. The myrrh-scented flowers hold their shape even in rainy weather. A powerful, loose and wide bush will fit both in a traditional rose garden and in a mixborder with perennials.
Variety Roald Dahl. David Austin dedicated the centenary of the birth of the famous English writer and screenwriter Roald Dahl.
Reddish-orange, peach-colored buds open into medium-sized, cup-shaped rosettes in a lighter, apricot tone. The bush blooms almost continuously, and the flowers, despite their elegance, endure inclement weather. Fruity notes are mixed with a light, charming aroma of tea rose. The bush is round and branched, and a small number of thorns makes caring for a sensual beauty exceptionally pleasant.
the Rose The Ancient Mariner from the beginning of summer until frost, without the slightest hint of a break, it delights with abundant flowering. Petals of very large, cup-shaped densely double pink flowers are elegantly curved towards the center. The aroma is intense, warm, myrrh. A fully opened flower shows stamens, and the color of the petals changes from deep pink in the center to light at the edges. The bush will do well in the middle or background of flower beds and in a solitary planting.
The Poet's Wife- a magnificent rose with rich yellow flowers. If they do burn out, then not to a whitish color, like other yellow "Austins". Their form is captivatingly beautiful: a ring of neatly folded outer petals frames the inner petals, which are less strictly located.
The bush is low and naturally rounded (it grows wider rather than taller), so it is ideal for the foreground of flower beds. The rose has a bright, rich aroma: at first, lemon notes clearly stand out in it, with the age of the flower it becomes sweeter and stronger. David Austin dedicated this variety to his wife. And, if you didn't know - yes, this famous rose grower writes poetry!
Olivia Rose Austin named after the daughter of David Osti Jr., so this is a really special rose. According to David Austin Sr., perhaps even the best rose of his selection from those presented to date.
This charmer has flowers of an old form: goblet buds gradually open into small cupped rosettes up to 9 cm in diameter. They are good at all stages of dissolution. The color is a lovely delicate shade of pink. The fragrance of the rose is divine: it has a strong aroma with distinct fruity notes. Vigorously grows and blooms well again.
David Austin's advice: plant spray roses in groups - at least three bushes of the same variety. This planting looks more impressive than a single bush. The recommended distance between bushes in such groups is 50 cm between adjacent groups of different varieties of roses - 1 m.
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(full version of the article by Alexei Stepanov, published in the journal "Herald Sadovoda"
December 2012, reprinted here with the kind permission of the Editor-in-Chief
journal of Alexander Alekseevich Rebrik and the author)
When he saw old roses in France in the 1950s, his dream was to develop modern roses that would resemble the old varieties in appearance, but at the same time bloom again, have a strong aroma and a proportional bush shape. In addition, David Austin wanted to diversify the color of his roses, because among the old roses there were neither yellow nor orange. In the middle of the last century, he crossed the old Gallic rose "Belle Isis" and the modern floribunda "Dainty Maid" ("Le Grice"). The result of crossing exceeded all expectations and turned out to be a great success, as the best seedlings turned into tall bushes with huge flowers smelling of myrrh. This is how the first variety of David Austin “Constance Spry” was born, which today, despite the single flowering, remains very popular all over the world. Even further hybridization could not significantly improve this variety.
In 1961, David Austin and his friend Graham Thomas introduced 'Constance Spry' as a 'scrub', which began the history of English roses. This variety later showed itself well in a climbing form, becoming even more popular.
But David Austin wanted to get varieties with repeat flowering, and he began a long work of backcrossing with modern reflowering roses (backcrosses - crosses of a hybrid with one of the parent forms). After the third backcross, almost all seedlings inherited the second flowering. In the 70s, many new varieties of English roses appeared, but they turned out to be weak and rather painful. Now Austin himself regrets that he hastened to introduce his first-born, because it was they who “tarnished the reputation” of English roses. Later, Austin looked for parents for his roses among the most hardy and disease-resistant varieties. So, for example, a real breakthrough in breeding strong, healthy roses was the variety "The Mayflower", whose foliage is generally not susceptible to any disease. Subsequently, 12 English roses by David Austin were awarded the "quality mark" of the British Royal Horticultural Society (Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit), which in its way corresponds to the German ADR mark, awarded only to the most disease-resistant roses. Here are the varieties awarded the quality mark:
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| Molineux |
"Eglantyne"
"Evelyn"
Gertrude Jekyll
Golden Celebration
“L.D. Braithwaite”
Mary Rose
"Pat Austin"
Graham Thomas
Molineux
“Scepter'd Isle”
Charlotte
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| Golden Celebration |
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| L.D. Braithwaite |
Way to success
In the 80s, the first yellow rose appeared in the Austin collection, which he named after his great friend Graham Thomas. This rose has such an intense pure yellow, which is rarely seen among hybrid teas. Rose "Graham Thomas" and to this day is one of the best-selling yellow English roses. Graham Thomas was recently inducted 14th in the World Rose Hall of Fame. This honor is awarded only to the most famous roses, for example, "Gloria Dei".
David's next notable achievement was the "Mary Rose" variety. This rose has a very harmonious bush, and in its appearance it is most similar to old roses. It is with the advent of these varieties that David Austin comes to real success. Subsequently, David Austin often used them for further hybridization.
Currently, more than 200 varieties of English roses are officially registered, and every year 4-6 new varieties are added to them. To date, David Austin is the most commercially successful breeder. Branches of his nursery are located all over the world and more than 4 million seedlings are sold annually.
In the world classification of roses, there is no separate group "English roses" yet. All varieties of Austin are officially referred to as scrubs, i.e. spray roses, but the creator himself always calls them English. Their number is only increasing every year, therefore, I think, over time, English roses will be singled out in a separate class, as the class “roses of Cordes” was recently singled out.
flower shape
In the first place, David always put the shape of the flower and the presence of aroma. First of all, he sought to ensure that his roses resembled old ones, so most varieties have a cupped, rosette or pompon-shaped flower. Periodically appearing seedlings with cone-shaped flowers, resembling hybrid tea roses, Austin carefully rejected. Over 50 years of breeding work, David has left in his collection only one rose "Janet", which in semi-dissolution resembles a hybrid tea. Unfortunately, this variety turned out to be completely unsuitable for growing in our climate due to a strong predisposition to bud rot in rainy weather.
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| Leander |
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| Charles Austin |
I would name two more varieties that stand apart in the collection of David Austin and are completely different from all the other roses of his selection. Varieties "Leander" and "Charles Austin" in semi-dissolution are very reminiscent of hybrid tea roses. Their petals have a very rigid structure; slowly opening, they endure any weather and do not bow their heads, like most Austin roses.
Aroma
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| Jude The Obscure |
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| Jude The Obscure |
The hallmark of all English roses is a very strong fragrance. It makes no sense to list the fragrant roses of David Austin, they all smell to a greater or lesser extent. The smell is most intense in the morning and evening, as well as in cloudy weather. It seems to me that the strongest and most unforgettable aroma is from Jude The Obscure. Expensive French perfume loses a lot in comparison with the smell of this rose.
English roses in Russia
In our country, David Austin's roses officially appeared only 12 years ago, and even then out of 210 varieties bred by him, only a third is represented on our market during this time. When asked why such a limited number of varieties are supplied to our country, David himself replied that the company is very sensitive to how his roses will feel in a particular country. There is no branch of his nursery in Russia yet, so all conclusions about the cold resistance of his varieties are made by how they feel in Canada, where there are two such branches. Only the most cold-resistant varieties are supplied to Russia for sale, which have performed well in Canada. This, of course, is debatable. In my opinion, the climate of Moscow and the Moscow region is incomparable with that of Canada, and in any case, roses have to be covered. Of course, this issue requires further research. In my garden there are roses that are not included in the list of varieties recommended for growing in Russia, but I did not notice much difference between them and those recommended. Moreover, varieties
Leander
“English Garden”
"Othello"
"Evelyn"
"Fisherman's Friend"
in practice, they feel much better than the recommended varieties:
"Claire Austin"
Abraham Darby
Tradescant
"Summer Song"
“A Shropshire Lad”
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| Tradescant |
David Austin roses have been growing in my garden for about 10 years. Their ratio to roses of other breeders is approximately 50% to 50%. The main conclusion that I made during this time is that the “Englishwomen” winter in our strip much better than the roses of all other groups. It is enough to bend them down and throw a layer of covering material over them to forget about them until spring. For the first four years, the ostins wintered in my garden only under spruce branches and snow, and at the same time there was not a single lunge. For English roses to die in winter, something extraordinary must happen (for example, this year I have an infestation of water rats that have gnawed through the roots of roses).
In design
David Austin roses are the most widely used in our gardens. They are good precisely because they quickly create fairly high arrays. I think that against the backdrop of our forests, they look absolutely amazing, and those who visit my garden confirm this. First of all, many of its varieties are suitable for creating solid hedges. A shrub roses medium size - the perfect addition to a flower garden or mixborder.
In addition, large varieties with climbing roses in their pedigree can be grown as climbers in our climate and will bloom along the entire length of the shoots. These varieties include:
"The Pilgrims"
Teasing Georgia
Graham Thomas
Benjamin Britten.
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| Leander |
Of the red roses, the tallest is “Tess Of The d" Urbervilles ". It is difficult to draw conclusions about new products without proper observation, but I assume that, based on the nature of growth, there is the potential to be high climbing varieties "The Wedgwood Rose", "Tam o" Shanter "and even the "Lady of Shalott".
I draw your attention to the fact that sometimes you can find English roses on sale, on the label of which it says, for example, “Teasing Georgia Climbing”. This does not mean at all that you are buying a climbing variety of this variety, but only that this seedling has already been grown in a climbing form.
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| Geoff Hamilton |
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| William Morris |
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| grace |
Some Austin varieties are specifically designed for container growing. They feel very good in pots and flowerpots, which decorate, for example, the entrance to the house. For the winter, pots should be dug under a common shelter with garden roses. These are compact varieties:
Anne Boleyn
Christopher Marlowe
Grace
Sophie's Rose
"The Prince"
David himself advises planting his roses in groups and believes that all of his varieties are well combined in color and in harmony with each other. To quickly create a large, showy spot of color, David recommends planting 3 seedlings of the same variety, spaced 45 cm apart.
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| Crown Princess Margaretha |
I tried and now I categorically do not accept this advice. Roses planted at such a distance already after 4 years had to be planted through one, as they quickly outgrew the declared sizes, began to interfere and obscure each other. Weaker varieties were crushed and strangled by large bushes, the diameter of some of them in my conditions for the 5th year was about 2 meters. Therefore, my opinion is unequivocal: when planting, when planting bushes of English roses equal in height and habit, the distance between them should not be less than a meter, and the first years to fill the empty space with satellite plants.
rootstocks
All of David Austin's roses are grafted onto his signature "Rosa laxa" (white roots) rootstock, which is distinctly different from our traditional "Rosa canina" (dog rose) rootstock. The main advantage of its stock is that it almost never gives "wilds". I have Austin roses on one and the other rootstock, I noticed that the Englishwomen on the canina develop much faster than on the lax, forming more powerful bushes over time. So for especially advanced rose growers who know how to vaccinate, it makes sense to regraft Austin roses on our traditional stock, which has strong fibrous roots. The "Laxa" rootstock does not branch as well, but the roots go deep into the soil for more than a meter, so transplanting native Austin roses is more problematic. After transplantation, they come to their senses for several years, and adult bushes older than 6 years are practically not subject to relocation, so these roses should be immediately planted in a permanent place.
pruning
Pruning English roses is easy. If you want to grow a rose in a climbing form, you need to save the whole new long shoots that have grown over the summer, i.e. they should overwinter along their entire length and not be pruned. Only lateral shoots and small weak ones are cut out. It is necessary to start forming such a rose from the moment it is planted in the garden. Each new shoot will tend to outgrow the previous one in height; so gradually, over 3-4 years, you can form climbing rose. According to my observations, I note that it is rather difficult to grow a climbing form from some varieties in our climate. Over time, the lashes of such roses lose their flexibility, becoming very rigid, therefore, it is already problematic to bend them down. Having cut such a rose shortly under cover at least once, the opportunity to get a climbing form is moved forward several years at once, until all shortly cut shoots are cut out and new long ones grow.
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| Golden Celebration |
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| James Galway |
If you want to get a dense spreading bush with drooping shoots, then cut off quite a bit, only the thinnest unproductive branches and frozen tips. And if you want to get a compact bush with many new shoots and caps of flowers, then cut to 2/3 of the previous height. At the same time, I want to note that such short-cut roses will bloom 2-3 weeks later than uncircumcised ones. So pruning can bring closer or, conversely, slightly delay the flowering time. In Russia, all pruning is best done in the spring.
In some cases, English roses are used to create blooming borders. To do this, it is best to choose one or two (maximum 3) varieties of roses of the same height and equal strength of growth, alternating them when planting. But, as you know, most rose growers want to have many roses, beautiful and always different. In this case, you can try to make a border of varieties whose height ranges from 1-1.2 m. Such tall varieties as "Crown Princess Margaretha", "William Morris", "Golden Celebration", "James Galway" and some others are not suitable for these purposes.
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In spring, the roses in the border are cut to the same height of approximately 60cm. I prune only once a season, immediately after opening in the spring, when the buds are no more than 1 cm (I try not to miss this moment). After pruning to the same height, the first flowering is obtained at approximately the same level. Since all the ostins grow fairly evenly, for some time the shape of the border is preserved, but in the future, of course, young shoots outgrow the given height and the harmony in height is violated. I strongly advise against cutting Austin roses in the border to medium height in the middle of summer. I do not cut new shoots, but only tie them up. In the fall, I bend down all the shoots for preservation in the winter and eliminate the difference in height of the shoots only next spring.
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| 2012 season |
When planting David Austin roses in our climate, it is important to remember that the height of his roses in the end often does not match the height stated in the catalog and on the official website of the manufacturer. Many times I was convinced from my own experience that roses with a declared maximum height of 1.2m grew up to 2.5m. It is especially important to reckon with this feature for those who have conceived a certain composition from varieties of different heights. However, Austin roses can both outgrow the declared height and not reach it. Rose variety "Grace", for example, is presented in the catalog bush 1.2m, but in my garden is never higher than 70-80cm. If such a low-growing variety is planted in a border, then it will violate the integrity of the composition in height. If tall roses are not cut in the spring to the overall height, the border may also look inharmonious. It is better to select ostinok varieties for creating a border not according to the catalog, but according to the responses of other rose growers who have experience in growing these varieties in our climate.
Bloom
Austin roses bloom in the middle lane one of the very first among roses of other groups, and by the end of June they usually already fade. And this is another indisputable advantage of them, because the earlier the rose blooms, the faster it begins to give new shoots and prepare for re-blooming. Almost all varieties of English roses have time to bloom a second time even in the conditions of the north of the Moscow region. Consequently, there are no problems with shoots that have not matured in autumn, unlike many other roses, in ostinas, hence the high-quality wintering. Austin roses usually bloom in two waves. The first flowering (very abundant) takes place in mid-late June. The second, moderate wave - in late August and early September.
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| Winchester Cathedral |
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| Alan Titchmarsh |
In some varieties, the second flowering is almost better than the first. Very good repetition in roses:
Winchester Cathedral
Sophie's Rose
Lady Emma Hamilton
Charlotte
Golden Celebration
Alan Titchmarsh.
In addition, some varieties of Austin bloom almost continuously, flowers appear on adult bushes throughout the summer:
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| Spirit of Freedom |
Some varieties of Austin have very large flowers:
"Spirit of Freedom"
"Jubilee Celebration"
“L.D. Braithwaite”
"Lady of Megginch"
"The Dark Lady"
Golden Celebration
Constance Spry
Abraham Darby
The largest flowers of the new variety "Princess Alexandra of Kent". Of course, this does not appear immediately after landing, but over time.
Impatient rose growers are waiting for abundant flowering and good bush growth almost in the first year. But in practice, it turns out that at first, while the bush takes root and grows, the shoots are still weak and the flowers of many varieties lie on the ground, as they say, "face in the salad." Over time, when the rose gains strength and tall and strong shoots appear, everything usually returns to normal. After all, David Austin specifically bred varieties with arched branches so that the flowers were constantly at eye level and it was convenient to admire them. Although it seems that in some varieties, such as "Pat Austin", this lack of blood does not go away with age. Now on sale new variety a similar color - "Lady of Shalott". Although I have only grown this rose for one season, the potential of this variety is already visible. I think it's not for nothing that David Austin himself called this rose his favorite variety today.
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| Queen of Sweden |
If you do not like sprawling bushes, and you prefer ankle-standing erect ones, then the following varieties were created by Austin especially for you - they do not require support, their shoots are vertical, and the flowers look straight up:
Geoff Hamilton
Queen of Sweden
“Scepter'd Isle”
"Charles Austin"
Leander
“English Garden”
"Falstaff"
“L.D. Braithwaite”
Charlotte.
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| Charlotte, Tradescant |
The latter variety has good shoot formation, growth, disease resistance and abundant flowering.
Many varieties of David Austin have good shade tolerance, which is inherent in the English climate with a small number of sunny days. Therefore, Austin roses, unlike most hybrid tea roses, will do just as well in partial shade as they do in full sun. For normal flowering, they need 3-4 hours of sun per day.
Problems
But just as “there are spots in the sun,” so these beautiful roses are not without flaws. Information often found in various publications about the good resistance of Austin roses to fungal diseases is, in fact, a myth. Really resistant varieties began to appear only at the beginning of this century, and all the latest innovations by David Austin are practically not sick. The most resistant to black spot and powdery mildew varieties in our climate:
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| Abraham Darby, Charlotte |
Jude the Obscure
“A Shropshire Lad”
"Brother Cadfael"
Charles Darwin
Wildeve
Tradescant
"The Prince"
“L.D. Braithwaite”
"Fisherman's Friend"
Abraham Darby
The latter variety is both the most vulnerable English rose, and at the same time the most beautiful. He, unfortunately, is very susceptible to fungal diseases. In addition, in recent years it has been noticed that it is this variety that is the first to be affected by rust and spreads it throughout the rose gardens.
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| Claire Rose |
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| James Galway |
The following varieties do not like rain very much:
"Claire Rose"
"Claire Austin"
“A Shropshire Lad”
“St. Swithun"
Jude the Obscure
"Brother Cadfael"
Geoff Hamilton
"William Morris"
Charles Darwin
David Austin himself is well aware of this shortcoming, but regards it philosophically as an inevitability. He does not sell the most moisture-resistant varieties in Europe at all, but sends them to America and Australia, where there are areas with a drier continental climate.
Unfortunately, Austin roses also do not tolerate heat well, so most English roses do well in temperate climates and much worse in the south. In 30-degree heat, the flowers become very small, instantly burn out, and having blossomed in the morning, they already fall off by evening.
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| Wisley 2008 |
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The fastest flying varieties:
"Pat Austin"
Wisley 2008
Wildeve
"Tea Clipper"
Sharifa Asma
"The Generous Gardener"
“St. Cecilia”
Molineux
"Our" roses
In my opinion, the advantages of English roses are much greater than the disadvantages, especially if you choose the right varieties for your garden with great care. The accumulated experience allows us to say that the "English" in practice turned out to be the most "our" roses, which are quite suitable for the harsh Russian climate. Such beauty in the garden, fabulous abundant flowering, huge hats of flowers, coupled with an amazing aroma, no other roses of other originators create. For that alone, they are worth planting in your garden and cherishing them.
Interview
Juliet: First of all, I would like to say a big thank you to Rosebook and its creator Irina Makhrova for the amazing opportunity for communication between rose growers of “All Russia” and beyond. In addition, Thank you very much, Alexey, for the excellent informative and timely article about our favorite austins!
You are probably often asked what is your favorite rose?
Alexrus: I love all my roses. But every year, another beauty queen joins the company of the most loved ones. The discovery of 2012 was "Alan Titchmarsh". For some reason, this rose is not as popular in our country as other Austins, and was bought by me for the collection. To be honest, I didn't expect much from her. But it was the rose “Alan Titchmarsh” that became my favorite for its unexpectedly abundant flowering, large flowers of an unusual radiant color and aroma.
Juliet: Which Austin rose was the first to settle in your garden?
Alexrus: One day I accidentally bought an Abraham Darby rose in a pot in the market, in bloom. I was attracted by the color, the shape of the flower and the smell. I didn't know anything about English roses, but after that he became interested in them and planted other varieties in his garden.
Juliet: Which Austin roses have been favorites of yesteryear?
Alexrus: Rose "Leander" remains my favorite because it blooms profusely and does not bow its head from rain or from the sun. I really love "The Dark Lady" for the huge fragrant dark red flowers with an indescribable blue tint that appears when they fade. "Crown Princess Margaretha" delights every year with abundant flowering and a tall, voluminous bush.
Juliet: What is the main thing for you in a rose: the beauty of a flower, the harmony of a bush, abundant flowering or health and unpretentiousness in care?
Alexrus: Health.
Juliet: Do you like any other flowers besides roses?
Alexrus: My garden is the joy of my whole life, but my first passion was not roses, but gladioli. I still have a huge collection of gladioli, every year I save and plant the bulbs, and then I give flowers to all my neighbors and acquaintances.
Juliet: What would you wish to beginner rose growers?
Alexrus: Patience. There is no need to jump to conclusions about the variety of rose and your particular rose by its behavior in the first year of life in your garden. At least 3 years must pass before the rose reveals its true character and thank you for your love and patience!
Juliet: Thanks, Alexey! I wish you and your devoted beauties health and prosperity!
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