Growing up in the Shropshire countryside, David Austin developed a passion for plants from a very young age. After being encouraged by his teacher, he decided to pursue his new found passion.
David decided to take up rose growing as a hobby, ordering his first few plants when he was in his early twenties. He decided to order a few varieties to compare the Old roses and Hybrid Teas. In a moment of insight, he realized that he had the opportunity to create something completely new - a rose with the beauty and fragrance of his favorite old roses, but with the benefits of modern roses.
With time and extraordinary dedication, David created his first rose, ‘Constance Spry’ (Ausfirst), in 1961. Nurseries refused to stock them. So David decided to ignore his detractors and sell his roses to the public himself, using his own kitchen table in Shropshire as his distribution center.
By 1969 David had launched his first range of repeat-flowering ‘English Roses’, the name he coined for his ground-breaking varieties that fused the old with the new.
The early years were quite a struggle. However, with the support of his wife Pat, combined with the unique combination of attributes his roses had to offer, the English Roses grew in popularity.
In 1983 the response from the press, as well as the general public, to Rosa ‘Graham Thomas’ (Ausmas) was overwhelming . The fledgling rose garden, now considered one of the most beautiful rose gardens in the world, increased in size.
Over 30 years of exhibiting at RHS Chelsea and RHS Hampton Court Palace, have together, resulted in 43 gold medals to date.
“Every day, I marvel at my good fortune to have been able to make a life out of breeding roses. My greatest satisfaction is to see the pleasure my roses give to gardeners and rose lovers around the world,” said
David C. H. Austin OBE (1926 - 2018)
Thank you for reading this text to the end. I really love Austin roses and took pictures of them to show that they grow in my garden as well.
Did you know about David Austin? Have you seen his roses? Do you grow them in your place?
My video RHS Wisley garden:
I have many roses in my garden who comes from David Austin. I love them all, and I wish I had more space in my garden for more roses. Your roses looks great, Nadezda!
ReplyDeleteI'd like to say: I have many D.A. roses, but they are 6 only. Marit. For successful wintering in our climate, they need a special place in the garden. I have to shelter them before the frost sets in.
DeleteDear Nadezda!
ReplyDeleteYour roses are beautiful. You have a large collection of them.
David Austin's roses are grown all over the world and resemble peony flowers. I only have one bush - Tranquility.
Hugs and greetings.
You're right, Lucja, D.A. roses are popular all over the world. I like their shape and fragrance.
DeleteGood that he persevered and followed his passion. His legacy lives on.
ReplyDeleteI agree, David. Austin was very purposeful to breeding new varieties of English roses.
DeleteHola Nadezda. Tus rosas son maravillosas. Tengo desde hace mucho tiempo ganas de estas rosas, pero aquí no son fáciles de conseguir. Lo seguiré intentando. Preciosas fotos. Besos
ReplyDeleteMe alegra que te hayan gustado las rosas de David Austin y mis fotos, Lola. Besos.
DeleteWonderful roses and a very interesting video, Nadezda! I have read about David Austin roses and know that they put together the best features of old and new roses.
ReplyDeleteTake care of yourself! I'm looking forward to a time we both have more time for blogging and visiting each other. Hugs!
So do I, Sara. Finally the borders have been opened due the covid restrictions were closed. Hopefully I will be able to visit your country. All the best.
DeleteDear Nadezda .. I have some roses but now you make me want to have these ones in particular ! I love a deep heavy scent from a rose that stays with me even when I'm not near that rose .. I want it to imprint itself hard core in my memory because I so love the scent of a good rose . We had a wild rose bush when I was a child and I loved it .. I pressed petals and full flowers in big books .. the pages held that scent for a very long time. Wonderful photos of your roses and yes David Austin was a genius !
ReplyDeleteJoy, I guess not all D.A. roses have a scent. One of mine has a very faint smell. I also pressed the petals between the book pages! Then I made a sachet with fragrant flowers.
Delete´William Morris´ David Austin´i hübridiseeritud 1998,a. ilutseb minu aias. Väga tore postitus. Aitäh!
ReplyDeleteYou're right Trutto, ´William Morris´ is very pretty rose. It's a pity I have no it. Sure your rose looks beautifully. Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteDavid Austin rises are common sights in our garden centres but always seem more expensive than other roses.
ReplyDeleteSue, I agree. These roses are expensive but many people love their scent and shape. Hugs.
DeleteBoa tarde minha querida amiga Nadezda. Como eu gostaria de sentir o maravilhoso perfume dessas lindas rosas.
ReplyDeleteI love scent than roses have too, Luiz. Thank you.
DeleteHi Nadezda,
ReplyDeleteA life dedicated to creating beauty to delight everyone's eyes.
Thank you for the information and the wonderful roses.
I loved the video, what a fantastic garden, when I go to gardens I get lost taking photos.
Hugs and the best
You're welcome, Maria. It was my dream to visit the Wesley garden near London, I was glad that it came true. Hugs.
DeleteTus rosas se ven preciosas, me encantan las rosas, no tengo de David Austin, si de otros que también son preciosas. Un abrazo.
ReplyDeleteEstoy de acuerdo, Teresa, todas las rosas son preciosas. Un abrazo.
DeleteLovely post
ReplyDeleteThank you Rajani.
DeleteHi Nadezda!
ReplyDeleteI know David Austin roses and love them! I have an old rosebush that is the jewel of my garden.
Have a nice week!
Hugs!
Sure your Austin rosebush is beautiful, Tania. Hugs.
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ReplyDeleteKiitos Kruunuvuokko.
DeleteWhen went to Norfolk I found a wonderful rose grower and retailer. Not as well known as David Austin but they do have some most fascinating roses. I happened to hit their open weekend at the end of June and it was absolutely wonderful. I didn't get round to posting about it but perhaps I will in the winter when everything is grey, it will be nice to recall it. It's called Peter Beales roses and it is just outside Wymondham, near Norwich. If you are ever in England in June i think it could be worth a special visit up there. I bought a rose called "For Your Eyes Only" from them and it is very interesting, healthy, hardy and vigorous. In season it puts out new roses every day but then they change colour and die quite fast, so the blooms always seem to be different colours from each other. They have a nice scent.
ReplyDeleteIt's very interesting information for me, Jenny. I went to their website and saw your rose. It's a beauty, I like the red eye of a flower.
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