English roses best varieties

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My acquaintance with the English rose began 2 years ago. Then we bought a dacha, took up the first plantings in our life, rejoiced at the first shoots, and what a joy it was when we ate our first tomato. Roses did not grow in our country at that time, since the former owners did not plant them.

And I love flowers very much, especially roses, so I often looked at the neighboring areas, observed what was growing there, made some conclusions for myself.

Once in the summer, when I arrived at my dacha, I saw gorgeous rose bushes, and they grew at the dacha after one. So I was lucky to see them from afar. Over time, I went to the woman to ask about them, as it turned out she had an English rose.

Only one bush grew, surrounded by other varieties, to be honest, I did not even become interested in them. And it seemed to me from afar that there were a lot of bushes. It was the best rose I have ever seen. The buds are like peonies in size, by the way, in shape, are also very similar. The bush is wide, tall (more than a meter by eye), covered with flowers, and the smell… .mmm….

Unfortunately, the summer resident did not remember what variety she grows. But, I looked carefully, and was able to find it.

The best English rose in dark red

It turns out that the name of this stranger is William Shakespeare. One of the best varieties of English roses in deep red color. The variety was discovered in 2000. Tall bush 1, 2 m. Tall, on each stem with several inflorescences. It blooms profusely, practically without interruption, from May to November.

William Shakespeare is a very frost-resistant variety, healthy, good resistance to various diseases. The flower has been tested for frost resistance in the conditions of St. Petersburg and Canada.

With such indicators, and, indeed, this variety can be called the best English rose. Does not get sick, winters well, blooms beautifully, evenly and for a long time. It is impossible to get enough of it.

flowers of stunning beauty

The choice of planting material among English varieties is simply huge. I plant only the best flowers, and not only among the English ones, for me this is important, also because I do not have a huge life experience in caring for them. Therefore, the best rose for me is the one that is beautiful, disease-resistant, grows well, blooms, and at the same time is not capricious.

The next find was the English climbing rose Georgia.

the best English rose among yellow colors

Tisin Georgia was bred back in 1998, and in 2000 she was awarded the Henry Edland Medal for the gorgeous smell that is characteristic of hybrid tea varieties. Adult rose height Tisin Georgia - 2.45 meters, width 120 cm. Like William Shakespeare, she passed the frost resistance test in St. Petersburg and Canada.

Georgia is considered the best English rose among the climbing yellow-flowered. Terry buds, cup-shaped. This English beauty is able to bloom all summer long! (from late May to November).

The second unique feature of this flower is that it evenly fills all space with buds, all its branches. Many climbing varieties do not do this, they bloom only in some part, most often if it is an arch, then at its top, where the sun gets more. All climbing roses by David Austin have this feature - they evenly distribute the buds, weave along the entire arch or wall. And Georgia still pleases with a fragrant aroma. You can agree with a clear conscience that it is the best English rose of its kind.

the best English rose among climbing

My favorite is Ze Wedgwoot Rose. Very beautiful light pink color with wide petals, perfect shape. And not only I think so, Ze Wedjut Rose is recognized as the best English rose in the whole world thanks to its buds.

Blooms profusely from late May to November, fragrant buds have a rich fruity smell. The bushes are covered with flowers evenly.

the best english rose of angelic beauty

The flower is very winter-hardy, ideally resistant to many diseases. It blooms almost without interruption. A tall bush with a height of 1, 2 m and a width of 150 cm.

Ze Wedjut Rose, as I said, is my favorite. Probably because of her delicate silky petals, for her ancient charm, for the stunning shape of the buds. One gets the impression that she is reaching out to you with her flowers, and wants to embrace with her aroma. Perhaps this effect is facilitated by her high growth, but passing by you always want to stop and breathe in her aroma.

the best English rose in the shape of a bud

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English roses make up a large species group, which was created not so long ago - in the 80s of the last century.

They owe their appearance to the Englishman David Austin (David Austin)... His breeding work was aimed at crossing old roses, modern hybrid tea varieties and Floribunda roses.

Description of English roses by David Austin (David Austin)

Austin roses are not singled out in a separate group and officially belong to the Shraba class, although at present there are already about 200 varieties of Austin, as gardeners affectionately call them.

According to the descriptions, this species took all the best qualities from the parental forms:

• the harmonious shape of the bush and the heady aroma they got from the old ones;
• Hybrid tea varieties were awarded with a wide range of colors of the buds of the ostinks;
• Floribundas were presented with gorgeous multi-flowered clusters and recurring blooms.

English roses are distinguished by a variety of flower shapes with a large number of petals in the buds, due to which the flowers look unusually impressive.

Intense aroma of English roses can be divided into several groups, however, most of the Ostinka varieties can be attributed to several groups at once due to the unique aromatic bouquet that combines different notes.

English roses by type of bush can be climbing, low, medium, high, dense or sparse... Moreover, the same variety in different climates behaves differently and differs from the declared varietal characteristics.

English roses by the type of bush are climbing, low, medium, tall, dense or sparse

Peculiarities

In addition to magnificent buds with a varied flower shape and color, Austin roses have a number of advantagesthat make them stand out from other garden roses:

• shade tolerance;
• repetitive long flowering;
• even distribution of flowers on the branches;
• disease resistance;
• the absence of wild growth at the rootstock when properly planted;
• versatility in landscape design.

Features of English roses by David Austin:

However, it is worth mentioning their disadvantages:

• young shoots of different varieties bend under the weight of full blossoming buds;
• flowers of many varieties are not able to open in prolonged rainy weather, and most of them disappear;
• some varieties have weak re-flowering;
• in hot weather, the flowers become smaller and crumble, and the color of the petals fades;
• disease resistance of some ostins is greatly exaggerated;
• most English roses cannot boast good winter hardiness.

Disadvantages of David Austin roses:

Despite the shortcomings, Ostinks rightfully occupy an honorable place in gardens and on the plots of amateur flower growers.

The best varieties

Of the whole variety of English roses, varieties with the names are the most popular among domestic gardeners:

Abraham Derby

A tall variety that can be grown as a climbing rose. Cup-shaped buds are painted in a copper-apricot color with a pinkish tinge at the edges of the petals.

The flowering is profuse and regularly recurring. The strong aroma is filled with fruity notes with a predominance of strawberry.

Abraham Derby

Charlotte

A vigorous bush with a height of 0.9-1.2 m with densely double cup-shaped flowers. The yellow color of the petals ranges from lemon yellow in the center to pale yellow and creamy at the edges.

The diameter of the flowers is 10 cm. Single buds or clusters of 3-5 flowers bloom in early summer. Has a sweet aroma.

Charlotte

William Shakespeare

A luxurious dense bush with a height of 1.0-1.2 m is covered with velvety carmine-red buds, which eventually acquire a purple color.

Clusters of 3-5 large flowers with a diameter of 10-12 cm do not fade for 2 weeks. The variety has a rich, traditionally pink aroma with hints of violets.

William Shakespeare

Princess Alexandra

A medium-sized bush grows up to 1 m, cupped buds are painted pink.

The strong aroma is similar to the scent of tea roses and takes on notes of lemon and black currant over time. Possesses high resistance to low temperatures.

Princess Alexandra

Benjamin Briten

A branchy shrub with slender shoots grows up to 2.0 m in warm climates and can be grown as a climbing tree.

The variety has a coloration of deep cupped flowers, which is uncharacteristic for Ostins - the petals turn red with an orange tint. The rich aroma is filled with notes of raspberry, pear and wine.

Benjamin Briten

Different varieties of ostins planted on the same site perfectly harmonize with each other in the shape of the bushes and the color of the flowers, which is what their creator sought during the long selection work.

The best varieties of roses by David Austin:

Landing

English rose is easy to plant, it is even easier to find a suitable place for it on the site. The plant does not need long-term illumination during the day - 4-5 hours is enough when the sun's rays hit the bush.

Good shade tolerance due to the climate of foggy Albion, where the main selection was carried out. Although when planting in a more illuminated area, the soil moisture will be able to evaporate faster, and the shoots will not stretch too much.

The place for roses should not be flooded in spring with melt water.

English roses are planted in spring or autumn. They grow on any soil, but air-permeable soils rich in humus with an acidity index of about 5.5-6.5 are preferable.

Even an inexperienced gardener can plant seedlings:

1. Cut the roots of the seedling a day before planting and soak in water. It is advisable to add root stimulants or disinfect with a manganese solution.
2. Dig a planting hole measuring 50 x 50 x 50 cm.
3. Make a mixture of garden soil, peat, humus and compound fertilizers.
4. Place the seedling in the hole, spread the roots and sprinkle gently with the mixture.
5. Calculate the planting depth so that the grafting site is 7-10 cm below the soil level.
6. Water at the rate of at least 5 liters for each bush.
7. Tamp the soil around the seedling and huddle the ground part for better rooting.

When planting ostins, the distance between the bushes should be not less than 0.5 m, when planting climbing varieties - not less than 0.7-1.0 m.

English roses are planted in spring or autumn, the distance between the bushes should be at least 0.5 m

Care

English roses do not require much maintenance, gardeners carry out agricultural activities traditional for all roses.

Watering

Watered in the evening at the rate of at least 10 liters of water for each plant. Curly varieties will need more moisture - about 15 liters.

They check the need for watering according to the condition of the soil: if the soil has dried out at a depth of 2-3 cm, then it is time to water.

Top dressing

Plants are not fed in the first year after planting. Fertilization begins in the second year after planting.

In the spring, nitrogen fertilizers are applied, during the budding period - nitrogen-phosphorus, in the fall - potash fertilizers, which will help the plant to withstand the Russian winter.

Pruning

Ostinks are pruned in spring and autumn... Be sure to remove thin, diseased, old, weak shoots.

Formative pruning depends on what kind of plant they want to get: for a compact bush with large flowers, the shoots are shortened by half; for growing wide spreading bushes, abundantly covered with buds - by 1/3 of the length, climbing varieties are cut off by only 1/5 of the length.

After pruning, they are fed with complex fertilizer.

It is necessary to regularly remove weeds and loosen the soil under the bushes to provide moisture and air for the roots.

Pruning English roses:

Reproduction

English roses are most often bred in two ways.

Cuttings

For grafting choose ripe shoots of the current year... Cuttings are cut with three leaves - the two lower ones are removed, and the upper one is left. For planting, a shaded place is taken away, cleared of weeds and well dug up.

Cuttings are planted at a distance of 15-20 cm from each other, deepening so that one sheet remains on the surface.

They are covered with cut open-necked plastic bottles, with the onset of cold weather they are covered with snow.

The next spring, leaves and new shoots will appear on rooted cuttings. Young plants are transplanted after a year, when digging, be sure to keep a large clod of earth so that the roots do not expose.

Layers

A simpler method compared to cuttingsused for propagation of plants with sturdy long stems.

A branch is selected from the bush for layering, cut in the lower part and with a staple pressed to the ground, sprinkled with soil and watered.

Usually, the shoot takes root quickly, and next spring it can already be transplanted from the parent bush as an independent plant.

Ostinks take root equally well in any of the above ways - according to statistics, 4 out of 5 cuttings take root and give life to new bushes of magnificent roses.

When propagating English roses, a branch is selected by layering, cut in the lower part and clamped to the ground with a staple

Preparing for winter

English roses are poorly adapted to frosty winters... Despite the fact that the most frost-resistant of all Ostins are grown in our country, they must be covered for the winter.

The plant will winter better if fertilized regularly during the summer.

English roses are covered in the following sequence:

1. In the fall, flowers are left on the bushes so that they have time to bloom and crumble on their own - this will ensure the complete ripening of the shoots.
2. Unripe shoots are cut out, the remaining leaves are removed, the bushes are spud.
3. Around the bushes, a fence made of polystyrene or plywood panels is erected. Plastic containers are also used as shelter.
4. The inner cavity between the bush and the fence is covered with dry humus, shavings, dry foliage or spruce branches.
5. Climbing varieties are laid on the ground and pinned, and then covered with a layer of at least 30 cm, using foliage or spruce branches.

English roses are sheltered after the onset of cold weather, when a negative temperature is established, but not lower than -5 ° C. Plants are opened in the spring after the air warms up to 0 ° C.

English roses have gorgeous buds with great color and unique aroma. According to David Austin, even a novice gardener can handle the cultivation of this type of rose.

It is enough to buy a couple of seedlings and plant on the site, after a while, with simple care, the plants will turn into gorgeous bushes covered with spectacular flowers.

Gardeners respect unusual flowers. To grow a rare plant in your greenhouse, you should observe the subtleties of care. A rare plant requires a careful approach. The care conditions for large classes of flowers are the same. In the above article, the editors intended to collect several articles to avoid mistakes when breeding an exotic plant. It is important to understand for follow-up activities to which class the purchased plant is assigned.

Photos and varieties of English roses by David Austin

English roses (English Rose, Austin)) - a group of rose varieties created in the 80s of the XX century by the English breeder David Austin, represent a new phenomenon in the world of horticulture. Most of the varieties belong to the Shraba class. English roses are obtained by crossing French, Damask, Bourbon and other roses with modern varieties of hybrid tea roses and floribunda roses.

English roses differ from other modern varieties not only in the shape of the flower and structure of the bush, but also in reliability, growth stability, resistance to adverse environmental conditions and versatility of use. However, many of them require minimal attention from the gardener.

They combine the advantages of old varieties of roses (cup-shaped flowers, harmonious bush shape, a variety of flower aromas) with disease resistance, a variety of shades and well-defined repeated or continuous flowering inherent in many modern varieties.

Rose aromas deserve special mention: fruity, antique garden roses, myrrh, tea roses and musk. Most English rose varieties have a unique combination of one or more scent groups.

Breeders distinguish several basic forms of terry flowers of English roses: pompom, shallow bowl, deep bowl, open bowl, rosette, cross-shaped rosette and back-curved. English roses are amazing with the number of folded petals in the flower, which create a velvet effect and a stunning play of light and shadow. The harmonious cupped flower 'Teasing Georgia' has about 110 petals, and the cruciform rosette flower 'William Shakespeare 2000' has about 120.

The group contains varieties with different types of bush growth. They can be low, medium, tall, climbing, spreading, dense, sparse. Moreover, in different climatic zones, the same varieties can demonstrate different characteristics.

Shrub roses are the perfect addition to a flower garden, mixborder or foreground of a group of shrubs. English roses often form a lush bush, the lower branches of which can gracefully curve almost to the ground. The qualities of English roses allow you to use them in the garden in any way convenient for the gardener.

If you want a neat, medium-sized shrub, prune your roses 30-50 cm from the ground every spring. If you want a spreading lush bush, then trim the roses quite a bit.If a gardener needs climbing roses to cover a sunny wall or pergola, then these roses, with proper pruning and training, are perfect for this purpose as well. And finally, if you are patient, then if you wish, you can create a standard tree from your English rose.

The hedges of English roses make a great impression. Thick, hardly passable, blooming profusely all summer and fragrant - what could be more romantic? Given the size and shape of the bush, both a high and a low hedge can be formed.

Some popular varieties of English roses

Many varieties are shade-tolerant due to the English climate, characterized by few sunny days and the use of shade-tolerant varieties in the breeding program. Shade-tolerant varieties can be planted in places illuminated by direct sunlight for 4-5 hours a day.

English roses are often afraid of our frost. In our country, there are mainly four varieties of English park rose: ‘Abraham Darby’ (Abraham Derby), ‘Benjamin Britten’, ‘William Shakespeare’ (William Shakespeare) and ‘Graham Thomas’ (Graham Thomas).

'Abraham Darby' (Abraham Derby), Austin UK, 1985 - from the scrub class. A unique variety of the English park rose with a very strong fruity aroma. The 'Abraham Darby' flowers are a classic antique rose, cupped, copper-apricot-colored in the center, the petals become more pink towards the edge of the flower, one of the largest among English roses. In cold weather, the bicolor is more noticeable; in the heat, the flowers become simply monochromatic apricot. Flowers appear one at a time at the ends of long shoots, or more often in small clusters up to 3 pcs. It is a strong, disease-resistant variety that grows quickly and can be used as a climbing rose. The flowers droop under their own weight, so the higher they are, the better. It blooms quickly again, has a good bush shape.

'Benjamin Britten' ('Benjamin Britten', D. Austin, 2001 - a powerful, branched, beautifully leafy bush, height 90-100 cm. An effective and impressive flower with an unusual color. The main tone of the petals is rich, red, but has a bright contrast a shade of orange, which gives the flowers a special effect. The flowers are deeply cupped, opening up, they take the shape of a rosette. The aroma of this rose is simply amazing - fruity, with a hint of wine and pears. Most often, such abundant and bright varieties of roses are planted in the garden or in park in order to shade lighter flowers.Variety re-flowering.It has a strong resistance to powdery mildew and black spot.Medium resistance to rain, healthy and unpretentious.

'William Shakespeare 2000' - David Austin introduced the William Sheakespeare rose in 1987 and replaced it with the more resistant William Sheakespeare 2000 13 years later. eventually turning into an equally rich purple. They smell wonderful old roses. In the beginning, the flowers are deeply cupped, then they open and become flatter and flattened. Each large brush lasts more than two weeks. The bush is erect, there are many flowers on each shoot. Vigorous, rapidly forming a luxurious, dense bush, branches profusely and is clad with large, matt clear green foliage, excellent disease resistance.

Sorts: 'Brother Cadfael', 'Charlotte', 'Claire Austin', 'Gentle Hermione', 'Gertrude Jekyll', 'Geoff Hamilton', 'Grace', 'Heritage', 'Jubilee Celebration', 'Lady Emma Hamilton', 'Pat Austin', 'Princess Alexandra of Kent', 'Summer Song', 'William Shakespeare 2000', 'Scepter'd Isle'.

From the class of scrubs, such varieties are: 'A Shropshire Lad', 'Crocus Rose', 'Crown Princess Margareta', 'Gertrude Jekyll', 'Golden Celebration', 'Harlow Carr', 'Hyde Hall', 'Queen of Sweden', 'James Galway', 'Rosemoor', 'Teasing Georgia', 'The Generous Gardener', 'Wild Edric', 'Wildeve'.

Climbing roses: 'A Shropshire Lad Climbing', 'St. Swithun Climbing ',' Teasing Georgia Climbing ',' Tess of the d'Urbervilles Climbing ',' The Generous Gardener Climbing ',' The Pilgrim Climbing '.

English rose varieties awarded the Royal Horticultural Society 'seal of quality': 'Charlotte', 'Constance Spry', 'Eglantyne', 'Evelyn', 'Gertrude Jekyll', 'Golden Celebration', 'Graham Thomas', LD Braithwaite,' Mary Rose ',' Molineux ',' Pat Austin ',' Scepter'd Isle '

Additional information about roses (description and photo)

Possible disadvantages of English roses

Garden plants

Austin roses, English roses, care, best varieties

Austin Roses - this phrase is known to anyone who is even slightly interested in growing these wonderful flowers.No one will be able to remain indifferent to the so-called English roses. Their large flowers, at first spherical then open to deep cupped, are so beautiful, as if they came from the paintings of Dutch masters.

English roses came to us from the last century and it seemed that in the XX century they were completely forgotten and would never return to our gardens. But thanks to the efforts of enthusiasts, famous English breeders like David Austin and Graham Thomas, the enthusiasm for them began to return. Austin has developed new varieties of English roses with long flowering and disease resistance. Again, their unusual shape, special charm, rare aroma and majesty of the flower are in great demand.

English roses are used for planting in small groups in composition with decorative bushes or in the foreground of mixborders.

Most popular varieties

Graham Thomas (David Austin - United Kingdom, 1983) One of the most widely grown and most loved English roses. Rose Graham Thomas has been declared a "World Favorite" by the World Federation of Rose Unions (WFRS), which represents over 100,000 rose lovers in 41 member countries. The award was announced in 2009. The flowers are medium-sized - about 8 cm in diameter, cupped, double, deep yellow in color. Flowering in brushes. Has a strong tea rose scent. The bush is very dense with shiny, pale green, disease-resistant leaves. "Abraham Darby" (1985), like the previous variety known in Russia. The delicate (apricot pink with yellow) color attracts pastel-lovers, and the strong fruity

aroma makes

this rose is desirable in any garden. A shrub up to 1 m wide, under favorable conditions, has a spherical shape. Although the leaves look thick and fleshy on the outside, they are not resistant to major fungal diseases. "LDBraithwaite" (1988) stands out among other roses, bright crimson rather large (up to 10 cm) flowers. The flowers are rosette-shaped. The variety inherited a strong sweet smell from its historical ancestors. The height of the bush does not exceed 1 m, the dull leaves have a characteristic shade of gray-green. Susceptible to black spot. "Molineux" (1994), inspires with numerous yellow flowers and an intense musky scent. Shrub about 80 cm high, with dark green healthy leaves. A reliable and disease resistant variety. Pegasus (1995) has won many awards for its amazing elegance of elongated buds and a very subtle apricot color tone. The bushes for the English rose are not very tall (90 cm), with arched hanging peaks. Shropshire Lad (1996) is a widely spreading shrub up to 1.5 m high. The flowers have a delicate peach color, while the outer petals are always brighter. The aroma is very strong with fruity notes. James Galway "(2000) - young

beautiful variety

with pink flowers and strong aroma. Shrub up to 1.5 m, with numerous shoots almost naked without thorns, drooping under the weight of the inflorescence. One of the finest English roses.

Some information on Austin rose care

In hybrid tea roses and the floribunda group, the bush is erect, they resemble soldiers, their flowers are concentrated mainly on the top of the bush. Therefore, you see mostly greenery in the garden. Austin roses have a rounded bush, their flowers are located throughout its surface. Therefore, it is easy to cut them - it is enough to give the bush the shape of a hemisphere with a hedge trimmer - you do not need to know any complex pruning technique.

In the UK, pruning is done in December, but in Russia it is best done in the spring. The pruning procedure is repeated when the roses begin to bloom. When the flowers begin to wither and crumble, the bush becomes sloppy - it should be trimmed. This allows you to immediately kill two birds with one stone - cut off the faded ugly "lokhmushki", and at the same time accelerate the beginning of the next wave of flowering - after such pruning, it will come earlier and flowering will be more amicable.

During the summer months, English roses can produce long, powerful shoots that inhibit the development of the rest of the bush. But it is not difficult to cope with them, it is only important to carefully monitor your bushes - as you notice such a young shoot, immediately pinch off the top of the head a little lower than the rest of the branches - the shoot will begin to bush and bloom.If it's outgrown, you can simply cut it out. The rose can be shaped depending on the desired goals. So, a low pruned bush will form fewer flowers, but they will be much larger. A tall shrub that is not pruned will bloom more abundantly, but the flowers on the shrub will be smaller. Thus, you can keep the rose by pruning at any height you need.

Rainy weather or heavy dew is dangerous for dense petals with a delicate texture. Such conditions can provoke the development of an unpleasant disease, as a result of which the flowering waves can be lost. Outwardly, the buds can be normally developed, but do not open, often become pale brown. If you touch the bud, it falls off - this indicates the development of gray rot (Botrytis cterea). In such conditions, the rose needs urgent pruning. In rainy weather, you need to periodically shake the bushes and prevent moisture retention between the petals.

English roses by David Austin

English roses Austin, Austin. Flower shape of English roses. The best varieties and 5 main aromas of English roses

The English roses of David Austin (Austin) combine the bush style and scent of old rose hips, large double flowers and an extensive palette of colors of modern tea hybrids, as well as the abundant incessant flowering of floribunda roses. English roses have only one significant drawback: leafing through the catalog of David Austin, you want to immediately buy all 200 varieties!

David Austin's English roses (sometimes called Ostinki in Russian) are a relatively new type of roses. which became popular in the 80s of the XX century. Austin English roses are distinguished by reliability, growth stability, resistance to adverse environmental conditions, abundant and long flowering and versatility of use. However, many of them require minimal attention from the gardener.

Austin shrub roses are the perfect addition to a flower garden, mixborder, or foreground of a group of shrubs. Ostinks often form a lush bush, the lower branches of which can gracefully curve almost to the ground (a harmonious, rounded bush is a quality that is especially sought when breeding roses in David Austin's nursery). The qualities of English roses allow them to be used in the garden in any way convenient for the gardener. If you are looking for a neat, medium-sized shrub, prune English roses 30-50 cm from the ground each spring (see also: Roses. First Spring Treatment). If you want a wide, lush bush, then trim English roses quite a bit. If a gardener needs climbing roses to close a solar wall or pergola, then ostinki, with proper pruning and training, are perfect for this purpose as well. And finally, if you are patient, then if you wish, you can create a standard tree from your English rose.

Flower shape of English roses

Breeders distinguish several basic forms of double flowers of English roses. pompom, shallow bowl, deep bowl, open bowl, rosette, cruciform rosette and back-curved. English roses are amazing with the number of folded petals in the flower, which create a velvet effect and a stunning play of light and shadow. In a harmonious cupped flower of the variety Teasing georgia about 110 petals, and in a cruciform rosette magnificent variety William Shakespeare 2000 - about 120.

Austin's 5 Essential English Roses

The aromas of Austin roses deserve special mention. the main ones of which there are five: fruity, the aroma of old roses, myrrh, the aroma of tea roses and musk. However, most varieties of English roses do not exactly fit into any of the categories, but have a unique combination of one or more groups of fragrances.

12 best English roses by David Austin

English roses

English roses are a relatively new type of rose. The first English rose was only half a century old.This group of roses was created by the English farmer Austin.

When David Austin in France saw old roses, he wanted to breed roses that would resemble old varieties in appearance, but bloom again, had a rich aroma and a proportionate bush shape. In addition, he wanted to make a variety of colors for his roses, since there were no orange or yellow roses among the old roses.

Then he crossed the modern floribunda rose “Dainty Maid” and the old Gallic “Belle Isis”. The result exceeded all expectations, as the best seedlings turned into tall bushes with large, scented flowers. Thus, the first variety of the English farmer “Constance Spry” was born, which is still popular all over the world.

In 1961, David Austin and his friend Graham Thomas introduced the Constance Spry rose. this was the beginning of the history of English roses. In the future, this variety manifested itself in a climbing form, and became even more popular.

In the 80th year, a yellow rose appeared in the collection of David Austin, which he named in honor of his friend Graham Thomas. This rose has a yellow color, it is very rare among roses.

The next achievement of the English farmer was the rose variety “Mary Rose”. She has a very harmonious bush, and in appearance she looks like old roses. Just with the advent of these varieties, success comes to Austin. Later, David Austin used them frequently for hybridization.

Now more than 200 varieties of Ostinka are officially registered. Today David Austin is commercially the most successful breeder. His nursery has branches all over the world, and more than 4 million seedlings are sold every year.

In the world classification of roses, there is no group "English roses" yet. All David Austin's roses are classified as scrubs, that is, spray roses, but the creator calls them English. Their number x only increases with each one, therefore, over time, these roses will be allocated into a separate group.

Flower shape of english roses

Austin has always prioritized the shape of the flower and the presence of scent. Most varieties of English roses have a cup-shaped, pompom-shaped or rosette flower shape. Periodically, seedlings with cone-shaped flowers appear, resembling in appearance hybrid tea roses, David carefully rejected them.

Scent of english roses

The hallmark of all English roses is a very strong aroma. The aroma is most intense in the evening and morning, and in cloudy weather. The strongest rose fragrance is “Jude The Obscure”. The French perfume loses out in comparison with the scent of this rose.

Ostinki in Russia

Austin roses appeared in Russia about 12 years ago. When asked why a limited number of varieties are supplied to Russia, Austin replied that the company is serious about how Ostinks will feel in any country. In our country, there is no branch of the David Austin nursery, so everything about the cold resistance of its varieties is determined by how roses winter in Canada, where there are two branches. Only the most cold-resistant varieties are supplied to our country. Of course, this is debatable. But in any case, English roses need to be covered. They need to be bent down and covered with a layer of covering material.

English roses in design

Austin roses are widely used in gardens. They are great precisely because they quickly create tall arrays. First of all, some varieties are suitable for creating hedges. Small shrub roses are a great addition to a flower garden.

Some varieties of English roses are suitable for container gardening. These roses do well in flowerpots and pots. For the winter, the pots must be dug under the shelter with garden roses.

The English farmer himself advises planting these roses in groups and thinks that all of his roses are combined in color.

Stock of english roses

All English roses are grafted onto the “Rosa laxa” stock (meaning white roots), which is different from our “Rosa canina” stock (meaning dog rose). The main advantage of its stock is that it never grows wild.

Pruning english roses

Pruning Austin roses is easy. If you are growing a climbing rose, you need to keep the long shoots completely, they should overwinter. It is necessary to start forming this rose from the moment it is planted. Each new shoot tries to outgrow the previous shoot in height; gradually, over several years, you can create a climbing rose.

If you want to get a sprawling bush, then cut off a little, only the thinnest branches and frozen tips. And if you want to get a compact bush with new shoots and flower heads, then cut it 2/3 of the previous height. Such roses will bloom a few weeks later than uncircumcised ones. In Russia, pruning is best done in the spring.

To create flowering borders, it is best to choose 1-2 varieties of roses at the same height, alternating them when planting.

In spring, English roses in the border must be cut to the same height of about 60cm. After pruning, the first flowering is almost at the same level. Since all English roses grow evenly, for some time the shape of the border remains unchanged, and later, young shoots outgrow the desired height and harmony is violated.

When planting English roses in our climate, remember that the height of these roses in often does not correspond to the height stated in the catalog. But David's roses may either outgrow the declared height or not reach it.

Blooming english roses

In the middle lane, Austin roses bloom the very first among the roses of the other groups, and in June they already fade. This is their indisputable advantage, because the earlier the rose blooms, the much faster it gives new shoots. Almost all varieties of English roses bloom again. Therefore, Ostins do not have problems with unripe shoots. Austin roses bloom in two waves. The first wave of flowering takes place in mid-June. The second, in August and early September.

Many varieties of the English farmer are distinguished by good shade tolerance. Therefore, Ostinki, unlike hybrid tea roses, are good both in partial shade and in the sun. For good flowering a day, they have enough 3 hours of sun.

English roses problems

The main disadvantage of Ostinks is their instability to rain and moisture. If it rains during flowering, then you may not see all the beauty. The flowers rot and do not bloom. It is clear that wet flowers do not have enough strength to bloom. English roses with a pompom shape do not tolerate rain well, their petals stick together after rain and the bud does not open.

To our great regret, English roses cannot stand the heat, which makes most of the ostins feel great in the temperate zone and much worse in the south. In extreme heat, the flowers become smaller, burn out, and when they open in the morning, by the evening they already fall off.

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Among the huge number of flower cultures, the leading positions are occupied by roses, which are also called the queens of flowers. Poets and musicians have written many songs and poems about these unusually beautiful flowers. Today we will talk about a special group of these plants - English roses, which are distinguished not only by very beautiful and dense buds, but also by the unusually sensual aroma that they exude during flowering.

Origin

For the first time, this variety of roses became known at the end of the eighties of the XX century. It was at this time that David Austin obtained the first results from bold crosses of the following types of roses: Bourbon and Damascus with floribunda roses and hybrid tea. The resulting varieties inherited the following valuable characteristics from their progenitors:

• reliable structure of the "skeleton";
• fast growth rate;
• stable flowering;
• immunity to disease;
• resistance to adverse conditions.

General characteristics

These varieties of roses perfectly combine all the advantages of the old varieties. It should be noted the harmonious outline of the bush, beautiful cupped flowers, a variety of shades and aromas. The following aromas of roses deserve special mention: fruity, myrrh, aromas of old roses, musk and tea roses. Most often, English roses have one of these scents, or they combine several different groups at once. Several of the most popular forms of double flowers of these roses are distinguished by breeders:

• pompon;
• power socket;
• deep bowl;
• shallow bowl;
• open bowl;
• cross-shaped socket;
• back-curved socket.

English roses are striking in the presence of folded petals in one flower, their number in some specimens is up to 120 pieces. This group consists of varieties that differ in the type of growth of the bush. They can be divided into the following categories:

• low;
• medium height;
• high;
• thick;
• sparse;
• climbing;
• outstretched.

Interestingly, in different climatic zones, the same varieties can have different characteristics. English shrub roses are considered the perfect addition to a flower garden, mixborder or the foreground of a group of shrubs. This type of rose usually forms a lush bush, with the lower branches elegantly curving to the ground. All of the listed qualities of this culture allow them to be used by gardeners in any landscape option.

English roses: varieties, photo

The first rose of this species in the Constance Spray series was introduced by David Austin in 1961. It was created by crossing the old Bel Isis rose and the modern Le Grasse. A very beautiful peony rose was obtained with an amazing aroma of myrrh and huge cupped glasses of pink color. And 23 years later, at the Chelsea exhibition, the author has already presented about 50 varieties of new English roses. All of them were obtained by repeated crossing. Currently, David Austin is considered the most successful breeder, there are more than 200 varieties in his collection. In addition, they sell over four million English rose seedlings annually. We offer an overview of the most famous varieties.

Tall

It should be noted that on the territory of Russia, roses sometimes differ in characteristics from the description of the variety. In the middle zone of our country, with proper care, they can grow much higher than the declared growth. With the use of trellises, such roses can grow more than three meters in height. By the way, they grow well one climatic zone north of the middle zone.

Rose Princess Margaret

The photo below shows the English rose Princess Margaret. The variety was bred in the UK in 1999 and named after Queen Victoria's granddaughter.

The flowers are completely charming in color, consisting of a mixture of apricot tones, which change their saturation depending on weather conditions, as well as as they dissolve. The lower petals brighten over time, while the petals in the center of the flower are of bright saturated color. Rose buds are large enough, single, 10-12 centimeters in diameter, densely double, spherical. For quite a long time they are able to keep their shape and not crumble. Flowering continues continuously throughout the season. The aroma is light, with fruity notes. The bush is upright, about 250 cm high. The variety has high winter hardiness and disease resistance.

Gertrude Jekyll

One of the most popular English rose varieties. Named after the famous Gertrude Jekyll, a renowned garden designer who made an invaluable contribution to the creation of the style of English gardens. The plant is extraordinarily beautiful, but in order to see it in all its glory, it will take good care. Densely double buds in a cup-shaped shape or in the form of a flat rosette are reddish-pink in color, about 10-12 cm in diameter.In the center of the flower there are petals of a deep pink color, and along the edges - a more delicate pink shade. The rose has a powerful aroma, which is described in different ways by gardeners, some call it sweet, others compare it to the scent of rose oil. The bush is tall, its height reaches 120-150 cm, and its width is 120 cm, such indicators it has when grown in cold climates. In the southern regions, it grows in the form of a climbing rose and reaches a height of 2.5-3 meters. Very abundant flowering is noted in early summer, repeated flowering is less abundant.

Tess of the d'Erberville

An unusually beautiful flower that combines the following colors: dark crimson, red. The shape of the flower is cup-shaped, the edges of the inner petals are bent inside the flower, densely double (there are about 80 petals in one bud), has a persistent rich aroma of an old rose. Flowering is very abundant, lasts a long time, flowers up to 12 cm in diameter are collected in small inflorescences. The bush grows up to 125 cm, re-flowering, disease resistant. Withstands winter temperatures down to -23 degrees.

For growing in containers

Why are container roses good? Firstly, they can be grown even if you do not have a garden plot - on balconies or terraces. And secondly, with their help, you can create mobile compositions in the garden. There are several varieties that are especially good for container growing. Let's consider some of the most interesting varieties of English roses with a description of the most suitable for this growing method.

Christopher Marlowe

This variety belongs to the Leander rose group. It was launched in the UK in 2002. It has a very interesting, very original color for the English rose - having blossomed a little, the flower seems orange, but in fact, the inner side of the petals is orange-pink, and the outer one is orange-yellow. The petals in the center curled up to form something like a yellow button in the middle of the flower. With age, the flower loses its two-color and becomes monochromatic, salmon-pink. The bush is not tall, its growth can be from 60 to 100 cm, while its width is 30-40 cm. Flowers are medium in size, do not crumble for a long time, the bush blooms, as they say, wave after wave. According to reviews, English roses of this variety are unusual and very attractive. Gardeners note the incredible beauty of these roses, the abundant flowering, and due to the fact that the flowers stay on the bushes for a long time, they amaze the eye with a variety of colors.

Roses Grace

We offer a description of another amazing English roses - the Grace variety. It belongs to the Shraba group, grows up to 120 cm, the same size in width. Continuously blooming rose, flowers up to ten centimeters in diameter. This variety stands out against the background of others for its unusually clean and bright apricot color. The edges of the petals are often slightly lighter than the petals in the middle. It is interesting that the shape of the roses changes throughout the season: at the very beginning they are bowl-shaped, and by the end they acquire a pronounced rosette. A delicate sweet scent emanates from the rose bushes.

Roses with very large glasses

Almost all varieties of English roses have large flowers. By the way, it should be noted that the maximum bud size is not established immediately, but several years after planting. Some examples of roses of this species deserve to be told about them in more detail.

Jubilee Celebration

This variety of the English rose is considered one of the best in the collection of David Austin. It was named after the jubilee of Queen Elizabeth. The bush has an average size of 120 cm in height and width. The foliage is semi-glossy dark green. A distinctive feature is high disease resistance. Flowering is observed in waves throughout the season. The flower is quite large, terry, dense, salmon-pink, with a yellow substrate.Flowers are collected in inflorescences, the aroma is very rich, with bright notes of lemon and raspberry. Most often used for garden decoration and for cutting.

Constance Spray

One of the oldest varieties of English roses, it was he who aroused great interest when it was first introduced in 1961. It blooms once a year, in the first month of summer, a scent with a pronounced myrrh scent. This variety has huge inflorescences with pale pink flowers, they are considered the largest among all English roses. Their diameter is 13-14 centimeters. Very beautiful large inflorescences visually resemble peonies. The rose is vigorous and can grow up to 6 meters high and 3 meters wide. In the event that it is grown by a bush, a garter to the trellis is necessary. According to reviews, the most lush flowering is observed on the bushes 3-4 years after planting.

Pure colors

The roses of David Austin, or as they are called Ostinki, are famous for their pure flowers. These roses have monochromatic petals that do not have any other shades of flowers, except for the main one. We suggest paying attention to the following varieties.

Graham Thomas

A very branched shrub, characterized by drooping shoots that have dark green shiny leaves. The height and width of the bushes depends on the climatic conditions in which the roses are grown; on average, their size ranges from 1.2 m to 3.5 m in height and up to 120 cm in volume. These English roses bloom continuously throughout the summer season. The buds are cup-shaped, terry, their diameter is 8-10 cm. One peduncle consists of approximately 75 petals. As for the color of roses, it seems that it has absorbed almost all existing shades of yellow. The inflorescence consists of 6-8 flowers, which have an incredibly light and sweet aroma.

Rose Claire Austin

Speaking of these amazing roses, one cannot fail to mention Claire Austin, which was bred in 2007 by David Austin. She is considered the pearl of all the breeder's collections, has white petals and was so named after her daughter. Claire Austin is rightfully considered one of the best and most beautiful white varieties of the English rose, the description of which we will present. The bush of these roses is distinguished by its spreading, it grows up to one and a half meters, and about two in diameter. Gardeners grow it and, like a climbing rose, use a support for this. The bush can grow up to 3 m in height. The bush is well leafy, the shoots have an arched, slightly drooping shape, due to which the bush looks very elegant. The leaves have a bright green color with a slight glossy sheen. On each stem of this amazing rose, from one to three fairly large flowers are formed at the same time. Having begun to bloom, the flower is similar to an ordinary bowl-shaped rose, and when it fully opens, it exposes its numerous double petals and becomes more voluminous. The color depends on the flowering period:

• at the initial stage of flowering, the petals have a delicate lemon shade;
• in the middle of flowering, burning out from the sun's rays, they become snow-white;
• by the very end of flowering, the roses of this variety acquire a beige-pink hue.

Like most David Austin roses, this variety has a strong and persistent scent that harmoniously combines several aromas: myrrh, heliotrope, tea rose and vanilla. It should be noted that the flowers are not very resistant to rain, and during cloudy days they do not open their petals well, so they are helped to do it manually. The variety is resistant to the most common rose diseases.