As autumn settles in and leaves drift to the ground, your garden embraces the season’s quiet beauty. While many plants wind down, roses continue to add their charm, through the vibrant colours of their rose hips. These small, jewel-like fruits bring lively splashes of red, orange, and even purple, creating a striking contrast against bare stems and adding rich colour to your autumn landscape.

A fitting spotlight on some royal-inspired David Austin^® roses in celebration of His Royal Highness King Charles III birthday. Each distinguished English rose with royal connections has been bred and grown with pride in the heart of Shropshire, each embodying the heritage of the British monarchy whilst adding quintessential charm to any garden.

Bare root roses are an excellent choice for gardeners looking to add beauty to their gardens. They are affordable, easy to transport, and the traditional way of planting roses.

The David Austin Mycorrhizal Fungi pouches support the enhancement of root growth naturally when planting roses. When these helpful organisms are sprinkled onto the roots of roses in the planting stage,  they are present in the soil to exchange essential nutrients and water for the sugars produced by the plants through photosynthesis.

At David Austin^®, sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. Through our BLOOM initiative, we are committed to caring for the environment while ensuring our beautiful roses thrive. One of the key ways we achieve this is through our water recycling scheme.

As Christmas approaches, it's time to find the perfect gift for the gardener in your life. Whether they're a seasoned pro or a novice, thoughtful gifts can inspire their love for gardening. At David Austin^® roses, we have a selection of gifts that will delight any gardening enthusiast this festive season.

Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, we have two autumn/winter workshops designed to enhance your rose-growing skills. Set against the backdrop of our world-renowned rose gardens, our exclusive workshops offer an inspiring, knowledge-packed morning including a hands on demonstration and a rose to take home too.  

As the crisp chill of frosty mornings announces the arrival of autumn, the garden offers up one of its hidden treasures: rose hips. These vibrant red and orange fruits, emerging from spent blooms, bring a dash of seasonal colour and charm to any outdoor landscape. Rather than deadheading roses on hip-producing varieties, let the hips flourish and reap their beauty and benefits. Rose hips are not just ornamental, they provide a wealth of possibilities, from culinary treats to rustic crafts and offer a much needed winter food source to wildlife.

At David Austin Roses, our BLOOM initiative supports us to nurtures the future by making sustainable choices. One of the key ways we do this is by offering bare root roses, which are not only beautiful but also environmentally responsible.

Roses are a sight to behold in their apricot, pink, yellow or ivory glory, and a delight to breathe in too should you choose a variety with a forward fragrance. Without fragrance, the world would be emptier than we might first think.

Growing roses in pots is a fantastic way to enjoy their beauty, even if you're short on garden space. Whether you have a balcony, terrace, or just a small area in your garden, potted roses can add a touch of elegance and charm. You can create a stunning rose display that enhances your outdoor space with the proper care and a suitably sized pot.