What are David Austin roses or English roses?
In 1969, English Roses, often called David Austin Roses, were introduced by the English rose hybridizer David Austin. David Austin tried to create roses that combine the best elements of Old Roses (roses varieties from before 1867) and Modern Roses (such as Hybrid Teas, Floribundas and Grandifloras). Most English Roses have flowers resembling Old Rose flowers, cupped and rosette-shaped old-fashioned flowers, usually with many petals. English Roses generally repeat flower well, like the Hybrid Teas and other Modern Roses. English Roses are available in a wide variety of colors, such as yellows not very common in Old Roses. Many English Roses have the strong fragrances of some of the Old Roses. There is a FAQ article called ‘English Roses’ which is part 6/6 of the FAQ.
In 1969, English Roses, often called David Austin Roses, were introduced by the English rose hybridizer David Austin. David Austin tried to create roses that combine the best elements of Old Roses (roses varieties from before 1867) and Modern Roses (such as Hybrid Teas, Floribundas and Grandifloras). Most English Roses have flowers resembling Old Rose flowers, cupped and rosette-shaped old-fashioned flowers, usually with many petals. English Roses generally repeat flower well, like the Hybrid Teas and other Modern Roses. English Roses are available in a wide variety of colors, such as yellows not very common in Old Roses. Many English Roses have the strong fragrances of some of the Old Roses. There is a FAQ article called ‘English Roses’ which is part 6/6 of the FAQ. 5.
