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DAVID AUSTIN ENGLISH
These roses act as the bridge
between old and modern roses. Named after its
breeder, David Austin English, these hybrids have the fragrance; form and charm of the old
garden roses but have the repeat bloom of the modern roses. Unfortunately, they have also
inherited the tenderness of the Modern garden roses. It is advisable to cover these roses.
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Belle Story:
pink, fragrant, 4 x 4, Peony-like blooms of pink with yellow stamens, Zone
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Constance Spry: first of the English roses, pink double
blooms on a sturdy bush that does well
if trained as a climber, Blooms once, 10’ x 6’, zone 4-10
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Fisherman’s Friend:
deep red, fragrant, 4’ x 4’, Does well in northern ranges
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Graham Thomas: yellow, fragrant, 6’ x
4’, A deep golden double bloom on an upright shrub.
Zone 5-10
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Heritage: pink, fragrant, 4 feet,
Considered by some to be close to perfection. Soft pink, double blooms emit a heavy
fragrance. This rose is virtually thorn free and is a repeat bloomer. Zones 5-10
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Leander: apricot double, 6 x 3, Mahogany colored
canes give way to fruity scented apricot blooms. Zones 5-10
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