Discover our Charity Rainbow of Roses at Hampton Court
A floral symbol of hope and positivity in recognition of the many lives lost and the heroic efforts of the NHS and key workers during the pandemic.
Rose Varieties featured in the Rainbow of Roses
Hampton Court palace garden festival 2021
There is no better way to experience the sheer spectrum of colour that can be found amongst English Roses than when you are sat on the central bench in the 'Rainbow of Roses'. A cornucopia of colour, fragrance and variety showcasing the very best David Austin has to offer. Planted in large Corten steel planters this spectral showpiece is easy to replicate in an outdoor space of any size. Choose a variety of shades and combine in a bed or large modern style planter to really allow the blooms to take centre stage.
Nature is joyful, restorative, cruel and uncontrollable but most of all beautiful.
Deep Pink, Red, Orange & Apricot Roses
To the left side of the rainbow you will find a warm spectrum of reds, deep pinks, orange and apricot roses. This planter is bright, hopeful and full of invigorating colour. Particular favourites include the deep rich red-pink blooms of Gabriel Oak, the ombré flowers of Port Sunlight and the large saucer-like blooms of Princess Alexandra of Kent, one of our charity roses for 2021.
SHOP DEEP PINK, RED, ORANGE & Apricot rose varieties
Yellow, Cream & White Roses
At the heart of the rainbow you will find Nye Bevan (new for 2021, UK only) nestled neatly between yellow and white rose varieties. The central Corten steel planter features a seat which allows you to be surrounded by blooms. The combination of different bloom styles is key in this central section with the large single blooms of Tottering-by-Gently combining exquisitely with the plentiful large blooms of The Poet's Wife and the smaller blooms of The Country Parson (UK only).
Bees and other pollinators flock to these rose filled beds, favouring in particular the single blooms of Kew Gardens and Tottering-by-Gently. Offset fantastically by the orange steel, the white blooms of Desdemona and Tranquillity provide a refreshing element to the central spectrum.
SHOP yellow, cream & white rose varieties
Pink and Purple Roses
On the right hand side of the rainbow you will find a cortex steel planter full of pink and purple roses. The range of shades of pink roses is a sight to behold, from the palest pinks like Gentle Hermione, to fresh mid pinks like Olivia Rose Austin and the irresistible bright pink of the ever famously fragrant Gertrude Jekyll.
A planter or rose bed filled with one colour in a combination of shades can create a fantastic look. We suggest combining smaller flatter rosette blooms like Harlow Carr with larger fuller blooms, like those found on The Ancient Mariner.
For a touch of something more purple go for the wonderfully colour changing Princess Anne or the handsome James L. Austin.