Professional Trade Services Department
Market-leading roses and support to the garden and landscape industry
Through our Professional Trade Services Department, we support garden designers, landscapers and horticultural professionals in bringing their planting schemes to life. We offer not only a wide selection of exceptional roses, but also the experience and advice needed to ensure each project is both beautiful and enduring.
With over 50 years of combined expertise, our dedicated team provides thoughtful, practical support - whether you're planning a traditional rose border, a wildlife-friendly garden or a large public display. From variety selection to companion planting and layout advice, we’re here to help you get the very best from your roses.
Meet the Team

Passionate about encouraging the use of roses in gardens of all sizes, Liam works closely with clients to provide practical, tailored advice. Known for his hands-on approach and clear communication, he continues the tradition of quality and care that defines David Austin® Roses, helping gardens flourish and ensuring these roses bring lasting beauty for generations to come.

Richard plays a key role in supporting clients and projects across the country, offering advice and ensuring the highest standards of horticulture are upheld. With his professionalism and lifelong dedication to his craft, he embodies the very best of David Austin®’s values.

Today, Joe combines that heritage with a broad practical knowledge, supporting clients across a wide range of projects. Whether advising on rose care, helping shape planting designs or providing support behind the scenes, he brings a thoughtful and measured approach to every task. With his calm manner and natural curiosity, Joe helps ensure the values at the heart of David Austin® continue to flourish.

He has a real talent for companion planting, creating combinations that feel natural and balanced. Nathan’s eye for form, texture and colour brings a quiet harmony to every design. Clients value his calm, practical approach and the clear, thoughtful advice he offers. Whether planting a new border or managing long-term projects, Nathan brings care, consistency and deep knowledge to his work, helping gardens grow beautifully over time.
How We Can Help
Consultancy
Our trade team brings together over 50 years of experience working with roses in a wide range of settings. We are here to offer thoughtful, personalised advice whether you are planning a formal rose garden, a naturalistic border, or a large-scale public scheme. From variety selection to planting combinations and layout, we are happy to help. We can also advise on companion planting, helping you to choose plants that will not only complement your roses in colour and form but also support their health and longevity.
Garden Design Support
We also offer a complimentary rose garden and border design service tailored to your space and style. Simply share your garden dimensions, preferred varieties or colour schemes, and we will create a bespoke plan to help you get the best from your planting.
Learn more about our Garden Design service.
Year-Round Availability
Bare root roses are available from November to April while potted roses can be delivered year-round by overnight courier Tuesday to Friday.
For orders of 20 or more potted roses please contact us for delivery estimates.
Flexible Trade Ordering
We offer trade pricing with a low minimum order of just five roses whether potted or bare root. You are welcome to mix varieties giving you greater freedom to tailor your planting to each project.
A Collection of Over 120 Varieties
Our trade range includes more than 120 roses from English shrub and climbers to ground cover roses. We also offer trade discounts on the wider David Austin® bare root collection.
Our Guarantee
We take great care in selecting and preparing every rose. If a rose arrives damaged or fails to grow, we will replace it free of charge. Our five-year guarantee is our way of ensuring you can plant with complete confidence.
Rose Garden Design Service
Creating a beautiful rose garden is possible for every space, no matter its size or style. With our extensive range of English Roses, renowned for their distinctive forms, enchanting fragrances and varied growth habits, the possibilities are truly endless. Our experienced team of rose specialists is here to help you design the perfect rose garden or border free of charge. From selecting the right varieties to choosing their ideal placement, we will guide you every step of the way to ensure your roses flourish.
While we focus exclusively on rose gardens and borders, we do not provide full garden design services. For wider planting advice beyond roses, we recommend consulting a local garden designer or reaching out to the Society of Garden Designers for expert guidance.
To create your bespoke rose garden, please send us your garden dimensions, photos and any preferred colour schemes or rose varieties.
Who We Help
• Garden Designers
• Landscapers
• Gardeners
• Schools and Universities
• Plant Sourcing Companies
• Councils
• Crematoriums
• Public-facing Gardens (open for most of the growing season)
• Hotels

View and Download Our Handbook
Full of top tips, inspiring ideas and beautiful imagery the handbook is dedicated to your craft and will quickly become your go-to when planning your upcoming projects.