David Austin is a renowned British rose breeder, has cultivated over 240 rose varieties in his lifetime. These roses are not only beautiful in appearance but also rich in fragrance. His contribution to the rose industry is immeasurable, and his rose varieties are popular worldwide. Here are some excellent Austin – bred rose varieties.
Beatrice Rose
Beatrice Rose, a cut rose variety bred by David Austin in the UK in 2014, has a cup – shaped flower. With many petals that are relatively loosely arranged, its color is yellow in the middle and white outside, with a strong mixed fragrance of honey and fruit.
Juliet Rose, a cut rose bred by Austin in the UK, is known as the £3 – million rose and is the most popular cut rose variety in the Austin series.
Spirit of Freedom Rose, a climbing rose from Austin in the UK, is a large plant with a height of over 300 cm. It has large and abundant flowers with a strong fragrance, making it a great climbing rose to plant.
Olivia Rose, a shrub rose named after Austin’s granddaughter, is characterized by its abundance of flowers, disease resistance, and strong fragrance. The medium – sized flowers are pink, and it blooms with multiple heads.
Wollerton Old Hall Rose is an excellent climbing rose. Its creamy – yellow flowers have a strong mixed fragrance of myrrh and citrus. The large flowers are about 8 – 10 cm in diameter, with a round, bun – shaped flower form and around 45 petals. The buds have some red when they first open.
Desdemona Rose, a floribunda rose variety launched by Austin in 2015, has white, bun – shaped flowers with a size of 7 – 8 cm. There is a touch of pink, and the fragrance is a rich rose scent with some almond, cucumber, and lemon notes.
Jude the Obscure Rose, also known as Hazy Judy, Judy, etc., is a floribunda rose variety bred and launched by Austin in 1995.
Effie Rose, a cut rose from Austin, has yellow flowers with creamy – white outer petals. It has a medium – strength tea fragrance. The medium – sized flowers are 8 – 10 cm in diameter, with a well – formed flower that lasts when blooming. It’s a cut rose comparable to Juliet.
Golden Celebration Rose also called Golden Jubilee, is a yellow climbing rose variety bred and launched by Austin in the UK in 1992. It was named to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth’s accession to the throne.
lady of shalott Rose, a climbing rose (or can be grown as a large shrub) bred by Austin in the UK, has apricot – yellow flowers. The flower form is a quarter – cup shape, with a size of 6 – 8 cm and a medium fragrance.
