David Austin English Roses For The North American Rose Society Created by Mary Peterson © ARS 2005

David C.H. Austin Photo courtesy David Austin Roses

Rose Information Climate Information Shropshire Lass Photo courtesy David Austin Roses

Roses for Specific Purposes/Positions The Water feature in the Renaissance Garden at David Austin Roses UK The Pilgrim Photos courtesy David Austin Roses

Rose Cultivation English Roses and repeat-flowering Old Roses, are best planted in groups of three of one variety. They will then grow together to form 'one' dense shrub, which will provide a more continuous display and make a more definite statement in the border. We suggest planting approximately 18" apart within the group. Adjacent plants of neighboring varieties should be planted approximately 2'6" to 3' apart.

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Anne Boleyn Breeding: ? ARS rating: 7.0 Hardiness: USDA zone Shrub size: 3’ x 3’. Fragrance: mild. Photo courtesy David Austin Roses

Abraham Darby Breeding: Yellow Cushion x Aloha ARS rating: 7.8 Hardiness: USDA zones 5 to 8, possibly zone 4 in a protected location. Shrub size: 5 to 8 feet tall X 4 feet wide. Fragrance: 4.0, strong fruity scent. Photo Courtesy David Austin Roses

Charlotte Breeding: seedling x Graham Thomas ARS rating: none yet Hardiness: USDA zones 5 to 8, possibly zone 4 in a protected location. Shrub size: 3 to 6 feet tall X 4 feet wide. Fragrance: 4.0, strong tea scent. Photo courtesy of Paul Barden

Claire Rose Breeding: Charles Austin x (seedling x Iceberg) ARS rating: 7.4 Hardiness: USDA zones 5 to 8, possibly zone 4 in a protected location. Shrub size: 3 to 6 feet tall X 3 feet wide. Fragrance: 1.0, faint scent, although some people say it is quite fragrant! Photo courtesy of Paul Barden

Constance Spry Breeding: Belle Isis x Dainty Maid ARS rating: 8.5 Hardiness: USDA zones 5 to 8, possibly zone 4 in a protected location. Shrub size: 6 to 12 feet tall X 8 feet wide, depending on climate. Fragrance: 4.0, strong Myrrh fragrance. Photo courtesy of Paul Barden

Country Living Breeding: Wife of Bath x Graham Thomas ARS rating: None yet Hardiness: USDA zones 5 to 9, possibly zone 4 in a protected location. Shrub size: 2.5 to 3 feet tall, and same in width. Fragrance: 3.0, moderate Old Rose scent. Photo courtesy of Paul Barden

Evelyn Breeding: Tamora x Graham Thomas ARS rating: 7.7 Hardiness: USDA zones 6 to 8, possibly zone 5 in a protected location. Shrub size: 3 to 8 feet tall, depending on climate. Fragrance: 4.0, strong fruity peaches & apricot scent. Photo Courtesy David Austin Roses

Fair Bianca Breeding unknown ARS rating: 7.8 Hardiness: USDA zones 5 to 8, possibly zone 4 in a protected location. Shrub size: 2 to 3 feet tall, by 2 feet wide. Fragrance: 4.0 intense Myrrh/anise scent. Photo courtesy of Paul Barden

Geoff Hamilton Breeding: Heritage x seedling ARS rating: 7.6 Hardiness: USDA zones 6 to 10, possibly zone 5 in a protected location. Shrub size: 4 to 5 feet tall, and 4 feet wide. Fragrance: 3.0, moderate Old Rose scent. Photo courtesy of Paul Barden

Gertrude Jekyll Breeding: seedling x Comte de Chambord ARS rating: None yet Hardiness: USDA zones 5 to 8, possibly zone 4 in a protected location. Shrub size: 3 to 7 feet tall, depending on climate. Fragrance: 4.0 Intense Damask scent! Photo courtesy of Paul Barden

Graham Thomas Breeding: Charles Austin x Iceberg seedling ARS rating: 8.2 Hardiness: USDA zones 5 to 8, possibly zone 4 in a protected location. Shrub size: 2.5 to 10 feet, depending on climate! Fragrance: 4.0 Strong Tea fragrance. Photo Courtesy David Austin Roses

Jayne Austin Breeding: Graham Thomas x Tamora ARS rating: 7.6 Hardiness: USDA zones 5 to 8, possibly zone 4 in a protected location. Shrub size: 3.5 to 7 feet, depending on climate. 3’ wide. Fragrance: 4.0, strong Tea scent! Photo courtesy of Paul Barden

John Clare Breeding: Wife of Bath x seedling ARS rating: none yet Hardiness: USDA zones 5 to 8, possibly zone 4 in a protected location. Shrub size: 4 to 5 feet tall and wide. Fragrance: mild. Photo courtesy of Paul Barden

Jude the Obscure Breeding: Abraham Darby x Windrush ARS rating: 8 Hardiness: USDA zones 5 to 9, possibly zone 4 in a protected location. Shrub size: 4 feet tall, by 4 feet wide. Fragrance: 4.0, strong tea and fruit scent. Photo courtesy of Paul Barden

Mayor of Casterbridge Breeding: Charles Austin x Louise Odier ARS rating: None yet Hardiness: USDA zones 5 to 10, possibly zone 4 in a protected location. Shrub size: 3.5 to 5 feet tall, and 4 feet wide. Fragrance: 3.0, moderate Old Rose scent. Photo courtesy of Paul Barden

Othello Breeding: Lilian Austin x The Squire ARS rating: 7.4 Hardiness: USDA zones 5 to 8, possibly zone 4 in a protected location. Shrub size: Canes can develop to a 5’x 4’ plant. Fragrance: 5.0 Intense Old Rose fragrance! Intoxicatingly strong! Photo courtesy of Paul Barden

Prospero Breeding: The Knight x Château de Clos Vougeot ARS rating: 8.4 Hardiness: USDA zones 5 to 10, possibly zone 4 in a protected location. Shrub size: Compact, 2.5 to 3 feet tall. Fragrance: 4.0 strong Old Rose fragrance. Photo courtesy of Paul Barden

St. Cecelia Breeding: Wife of Bath seedling ARS rating: 7.9 Hardiness: USDA zones 5 to 8, possibly zone 4 in a protected location. Shrub size: Compact, 2 to 3 feet tall. Fragrance: Very fragrant. Photo courtesy of Paul Barden

St. Swithun Breeding: Mary Rose x (Chaucer x Conrad Ferdinand Meyer) ARS rating: 7.0 Hardiness: USDA zones 5 to 8, possibly zone 4 in a protected location. Shrub size: 4 to 7 feet tall, depending on climate. Fragrance: 4.5 strong Myrrh fragrance with some soft Old Rose scent. Photo Courtesy David Austin Roses

Sharifa Asma Breeding: Mary Rose® x Admired Miranda ARS rating: 7.9 Hardiness: USDA zones 5 to 8, possibly zone 4 in a protected location. Shrub size: 3 to 5 feet tall, by 3 feet wide. Fragrance: 4.0, Myrrh scent mixed with Old Rose. In spite of the fact that few people associate this rose‘s fragrance with the stronger Myrrh tones of some of the other Austins. Photo Courtesy David Austin Roses

Sweet Juliet Breeding: Graham Thomas x Admired Miranda ARS rating: 7.6 Hardiness: USDA zones 5 to 8, possibly zone 4 in a protected location. Shrub size: 4 to 5 feet tall by 3 feet wide. Fragrance: 3.5, fairly strong fruity scent. Photo courtesy of Paul Barden

Teasing Georgia Breeding: Charles Austin x seedling ARS rating: 7.3 Hardiness: USDA zones 6 to 10, possibly zone 5 in a protected location. Shrub size: 3.5 to 5 feet tall, and 4 feet wide. Fragrance: 4.0, strong fruity scent. Photo Courtesy David Austin Roses

The Prince Breeding: Lilian Austin x The Squire ARS rating: 7.6 Hardiness: USDA zones 5 to 8, possibly zone 4 in a protected location. Shrub size: 2 to 3 feet tall, by 2 feet wide. Fragrance: 4.0, intense rose scent, hints of Old Rose. Photo courtesy of Paul Barden

Pegasus Breeding: Graham Thomas x Pascali® ARS rating: not rated Hardiness: Zone Size: 4’ x 4.5’ or a 7’ climber. Fragrance: True Tea fragrance. Photo Courtesy David Austin Roses

Tradescant Breeding: Prospero x seedling ARS rating: 7.9 Hardiness: USDA zones 5 to 9, possibly zone 4 in a protected location. Shrub size: 2.5 to 5 feet, depending on climate. Fragrance: 4.0, strong Old Rose scent. Photo Courtesy David Austin Roses

William Shakespeare Breeding: ? ARS rating: 7.6 Hardiness: USDA zones 5 to 10, possibly zone 4 in a protected location. Shrub size: 4 to 6 feet tall, and 3 to 4 feet wide. Fragrance: 4.5, strong Old Rose scent. Photo Courtesy David Austin Roses

Molineux Breeding: ? ARS rating: not rated Hardiness: USDA Zone Shrub size: 3’ x 2’. Fragrance: Tea rose with a musky back- ground. Photo Courtesy David Austin Roses

L.D. Braithwaite Breeding: Mary Rose® x The Squire® ARS rating: 7.9 Hardiness: USDA Shrub size: 4.5’ x 4’. Fragrance: Strong old rose fragrance. Photo Courtesy David Austin Roses

Glamis Castle Breeding: Graham Thomas x Mary Rose® ARS rating: 7.9 Hardiness: USDA (shade tolerant). Shrub size: 4’ x4’; repeats. Fragrance: Strong, Myrrh fragrance. Photo Courtesy David Austin Roses

Credits: Program edited by Mary Peterson All photos are used with the generous permission of: Paul Barden David Austin Roses Charles DarwinJohn ClareGolden Celebration Photos courtesy David Austin Roses

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