English Roses

Bred by David Austin

For almost 60 years David Austin has been breeding exquisite English Roses. Renowned for their beautiful, often many petalled, repeat flowering blooms and enticing, rich fragrances there are now over 200 rose varieties bred by David Austin, each one making a fantastic contribution to any garden.

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Rainbow of roses

David Austin Roses bring a joyful Rainbow of Roses to RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival 2021 in London, England

Roses full of personality

Explore the English Rose collection by color, name or by suitability for a specific spot in the garden

English

rose shrubs

Shrub roses are the jewel of any garden with their often large, fragrant blooms in copious colors. Ideal for planting in beds, borders, pots and containers they will illuminate any outdoor space with their decadent style.

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Our Recommended Roses

Princess Anne English Shrub Rose $32.00 - $35.00
Vanessa Bell™ English Shrub Rose $32.00 - $35.00
Desdemona English Shrub Rose $32.00 - $35.00
Gabriel Oak English Shrub Rose $32.00
Roald Dahl English Shrub Rose $32.00 - $35.00
Eustacia Vye English Shrub Rose $32.00
Lady of Shalott English Shrub Rose $32.00 - $35.00
Olivia Rose Austin English Shrub Rose $32.00 - $35.00

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uk rose gardens

David Austin's award winning rose gardens in Shropshire, England, are once again open to visitors.

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Rose inspiration for your garden

Mixed Border Colour Scheme: Rustic Apricot

MIXED BORDER COLOUR SCHEME Rustic Apricot   Mixed beds and borders are one of the easiest...

Mixed Border Colour Scheme: Cool Pinks

MIXED BORDER COLOUR SCHEME COOL PINKS    Mixed beds and borders are one of the easiest...

Create a garden full of pale and pastel pink roses

PICK OF THE PINKS Pretty & Pastel   Frilly pastel pinks and pale rosy hues can...

Roses with Royal Connections

  Roses with Royal Connections   We believe roses are the royalty of any garden, with...

Encouraging a Healthy Garden

Best for Health Roses for a spray-free garden We recommend avoiding the use of chemicals in...

How to Create a Rooftop Garden with Roses

Rooftops and balconies filled with roses are a wonderful sight. Plant in a container which suits...

Creative containers with roses

From rooftops to stoops, courtyards, decks, patios and terraces, there is something for everyone when it...

A floral facade

The facade of a house should not be forgotten as it provides a unique opportunity to...

Creating a cottage garden style mixed border

Mixed borders are not only the core of what makes an intimate and informal cottage garden...

How to create a two plant cottage garden

Plant with abundance a combination of English Roses and English Lavender for an easy upkeep cottage...

Create a regency look with climbing roses

There is something magical about regency style. It suggests romance, opulence and beauty. It is no...

How to grow roses on pillars

Turn a simple pillar into a pretty perfumed masterpiece by covering with a climbing or small...

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Easy Care Collection

The easiest way to grow a rose well is to choose a strong, disease resistant variety. All of these varieties are healthy and reliable, so have the best chance of thriving for years in your garden.

Climbing & Rambling Roses

Ideal for growing on an obelisk, around a door, over an arch or up the front of a house, climbing and rambling roses have the ability to transform any outdoor space.

Hardiness Zones

English Roses can be grown in most hardiness zones.

A lifetime of rose breeding...

For almost 60 years David Austin Snr. worked towards his goal of creating an ever more beautiful rose, releasing over 200 varieties with his name on the quest.

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In the UK we have 5 themed gardens nestled in the English Countryside.