Breeders of exquisite English roses since 1961
We handpick only the finest roses on our family farm in Shropshire. Our commitment to quality ensures that each bloom meets our rigorous standards.
Featured Spring Rose Care Articles
As we step into the growing season, nourishing your roses' roots, enriching their soil, and tending to their needs will ensure healthy, prolific displays of blooms.
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How To Feed Your RoseRead more -
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How To Move Your RoseRead more -
How To Plant A Bare Root Shrub Rose In A PotRead more -
How To Plant Bare Root Shrub Rose With ConfidenceRead more -
How To Plant A Bare Root Climbing RoseRead more -
When Buds Refuse to Bloom: A Gardener's Encounter with ThripsRead more -
How to Water Well: Roses in a Thirstier WorldRead more
New for 2025 - The King's Rose™
Distinctive, striped fuchsia and white petals create a bold yet natural look reminiscent of old Gallica roses. A versatile and robust shrub with a vase-shaped growth habit and heart-shaped leaves.
A Beginner's guide to English roses
Our four-week Beginner's guide to English roses course is ideal for those who are looking to begin their rose growing journey or brush up on their gardening skills.
We know from experience that all of the roses listed here are amongst the very best. They all combine exceptional beauty with outstanding health and reliability and many boast delicious fragrances.
Inspiration
Explore creative ideas and expert advice to transform your garden, from various styles and locations to innovative planting techniques
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What to Do with Rose Petals After DeadheadingDeadheading roses can feel a bit like clearing up after something quietly wonderful. One flower fades, its colours softening and edges curling, while another is just beginning to open, full of promise. Suddenly your hands are full of petals - soft, warm from the sun, and still carrying that unmistakable, subtle scent of the garden. It’s easy to let them drop back to the soil, returning to where they came from. But sometimes they feel too lovely to leave behind, as though they’ve still got more to offer.Read moreToday -
Introducing The King’s Rose™ (Ausa27a16): A New Chapter in the GardenThe King’s Rose™ is unlike anything we’ve bred before. With its soft stripes, gentle fragrance and natural charm, it marks a distinctive new direction for the David Austin® collection. Created in support of The King’s Foundation, this rose brings together beauty, purpose and a quiet nod to tradition.Read more36 days ago -
Creating a Dog-Friendly Rose Garden: A Safe and Beautiful Space for EveryoneDavid C. H. Austin, known for his deep love of dogs, was rarely seen without his Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Bertie. Whether wandering through the rose gardens, riding on his gator, or enjoying quiet moments in the restaurant, their bond was unmistakable.Read more47 days ago -
Rosa Gallica Officinalis: The apothecary’s rose in Shakespeare’s gardenAs April arrives and gardens begin to stir into life, one flower stands out not only for its vivid beauty but for its rich connection to history, healing, and literature. Rosa gallica officinalis, known as the Apothecary’s Rose, is more than an ornamental bloom. It carries with it centuries of meaning and a deep-rooted place in both horticulture and the poetic imagination.Read more70 days ago -
Talking Gardens With Harry Hoblyn, Charleston’s Head GardenerWe asked Harry Hoblyn, Head Gardener at Charleston, to share his insights into the remarkable garden that surrounds this historic home. Deeply intertwined with the artistic legacy of Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant, the gardens at Charleston are a living expression of their creativity.Read more77 days ago -
Creating A Living Canvas: Transform your garden with the colour wheelA garden is more than just a collection of plants – it’s a living, breathing space that reflects your personality and creativity. One of the most powerful ways to shape your garden’s atmosphere is through colour.Read more81 days ago
Discover the magic of English roses and celebrate life's special moments with David Austin Roses Gift Boxes.
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Discover our latest news on our sustainability initiatives, brand collaborations, flower shows and more.
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What to Do with Rose Petals After DeadheadingDeadheading roses can feel a bit like clearing up after something quietly wonderful. One flower fades, its colours softening and edges curling, while another is just beginning to open, full of promise. Suddenly your hands are full of petals - soft, warm from the sun, and still carrying that unmistakable, subtle scent of the garden. It’s easy to let them drop back to the soil, returning to where they came from. But sometimes they feel too lovely to leave behind, as though they’ve still got more to offer.Read moreToday -
Scents of Midsummer: The Best Times to Enjoy Rose Fragrance in Your GardenWalking through a rose garden and suddenly catching a beautiful scent can feel like a quiet moment of magic. Some roses seem to fill the air with perfume, while others remain nearly scentless. This difference is part of what makes rose fragrance so fascinating.Read more4 days ago -
When Buds Refuse to Bloom: A Gardener's Encounter with ThripsIt begins quietly. You’re walking the garden in the early morning, coffee in hand, admiring the swell of buds after a warm spell. Everything looks as it should, until your eye catches one that seems reluctant to open. The petals are puckered, almost as if they’ve been pinched, and their edges are tinged with a strange brown. A day or two later, another bud does the same. Then a third.Read more5 days ago -
How to Water Well: Roses in a Thirstier WorldSummers no longer behave as they once did. The balance of sun and rain that shaped our gardens for generations is slipping, replaced by longer dry spells and more intense heat. The soil hardens, moisture disappears quickly, and even the most established plants begin to show signs of stress. Roses, for all their grace and vigour, are no exception. But while the weather is changing, so too can we adapt our approach, caring for our plants with greater awareness and intention.Read more7 days ago -
English Roses Fit for a King: Honouring Trooping the Colour and His Majesty, King Charles III’s BirthdayEach June, as the nation gathers to mark Trooping the Colour, a ceremony full of history and pageantry, there is another way to celebrate. Not on the parade ground but in the garden, where beauty grows with care and purpose.Read more11 days ago -
Understanding and Managing Rose SuckersSuckers are one of those quirks of rose growing that tend to invite a good deal of confusion. They appear out of nowhere, usually low down on the plant or even from the soil nearby, and it’s not always easy to know what to do about them. Are they a sign of strength or something to worry about?Read more14 days ago
