Flowers for a person are of great importance in his life. Of course, you can’t satisfy your hunger, but they are of a different value - they cheer you up, have creativity, decorate your home. All flowers, of course, are beautiful, but many people prefer roses, because it is not by chance that they are called the “queens” of the garden. But there are species that are endowed with the best qualities of many varieties, these are Austin roses. They will be discussed in this article.
Flower story
David Austin began to practice roses in the 50s of the last century, when he returned from a trip to France. There he saw many old varieties of this beautiful flower, which they began to forget. He came up with the decision to create modern varieties in which the exquisite beauty of the buds and aroma will be preserved and enhanced. The first cross-breeding rose is Constance Spray. It was introduced to the public in 1961. This marvelous flower impressed everyone with its aroma and pink cup-shaped glasses. But unfortunately, it blooms once a season.
To date, these Austin roses, reviews of which are only positive, are very popular, although since then many new varieties have been bred that bloom repeatedly. 23 years of fruitful work of the breeder took place before he presented to the public 50 new varieties of the English flower - roses. Today, David Austin is the most successful breeder. Worldwide, four million seedlings are sold per year.
English varieties
Roses belong to the shrubby form in the Austin selection. They are distinguished by the captivating beauty of wide, goblet buds, resistance to diseases of the species. The charming scent of Austin rose (photo presented for review) can be enjoyed forever. Currently, these flowers are not officially singled out in a separate series, although unfairly. Austin bred more than two hundred varieties that can be recognized at a glance. In addition, from the very beginning of the appearance of Austin roses have gained great popularity. They are in great demand in the flower industry. Below are some varieties of Austin roses with a description.
William Morris
The cultivation date is 1998. It is a large-flowered rose with a diameter of 12 cm. The color of the buds varies from pale pink to peach. Each flower has 40 pieces of petals. They are bushy, their shape is cupped, the aroma is strong. Inflorescences belong to the small-flowered group, are not afraid of rains. The bushes are erect, grow quickly, reach a height of one and a half meters. Flowering is distinguished by splendor and duration.
This variety is grown in open soil. It tolerates temperature extremes, rarely gets sick, quickly adapts to any climate. These roses need a little: good nutrition and pruning of inflorescences throughout the season. They don’t need anything else. These are the best Austin roses among other varieties.
Benjamin Britten
This variety was bred three years later than the previous one. The name corresponds to the name of the famous composer from England. Flowers have an unusual color for the look: they are red with an orange tint. Not all buds are revealed at once, but gradually, one after another. The flowers have a cupped shape, the diameter of which corresponds to 11 cm. They grow in single instances or compact inflorescences. The flowers have a strong aroma with fruity notes and have about 50 petals. The bushes are branched, reaching a height of more than one meter. Thin branches can intertwine with each other. Blooms repeatedly throughout the year. Other characteristics do not differ from other varieties.
Crocus rose
The date of cultivation is 2000. Flowers are suitable for those who love pastel colors. The buds are small in size, only 10 cm in diameter, and have the shape of a bowl. Pure white or pale lemon flowers bloom at the same time. They are collected in a small brush, have a delicate aroma. This is one of Austin's rose varieties (photo presented for review), which blooms repeatedly. Bushes should be planted in a sunny area, they need to be fed and trimmed. This is a short variety, reaches a height of 1.2 meters. Thanks to the shoots of an arched shape, the bush looks great. Not afraid of frost and rain.
Augusta Louise
The cultivation site is Germany, 1999. Rose of English selection created in honor of the anniversary of Goethe. For this reason or not, but it has the largest number of world-class awards. Dense flowers have a nostalgic shape. Their color changes with the weather and is pink-wine or champagne. The buds have many petals, 40 pieces each, in their strong aroma there are fruity notes. The height of the bush can be different, the largest - 1.2 m. The variety is frost-resistant, almost not affected by diseases of the species.
James helvey
Year of cultivation - 1985. These roses differ from others in the shape of the flower. The petals are in perfect shape, the outer ones are larger than the others and slightly bent. The flowers are terry, large, their diameter is 10 cm, the color in the middle is pink, at the edges a little paler. Smell the oil with a name by the color of the petals. The branches at the bush of a meter and a half are graceful and long, there are almost no thorns on them. The variety is resistant to disease and repeated flowering throughout the season.
Abraham Darby
The cultivation dates back to 1985. This is a unique rose, as modern varieties were used to obtain it. The buds have a classic cup shape, in the middle they are painted in a copper-apricot shade, and in the edges - in pink. The flowers are large, double, their diameter is 15 cm. They are single or form inflorescences. Petals tend to dry on a bud. It begins to bloom early, this period repeats with some frequency. It smells like strawberries. The bush is thick, rounded. It is used in landscape design as a climbing rose or for the formation of hedges. The variety is resistant to diseases and temperature changes.
Pilgrim
The date of cultivation is 1991. This rose is different from others due to its stunningly beautiful color. Yellow petals are located in the center, and white - outside. This is associated with glow. The flowers are medium in size - eight centimeters in diameter, smell like tea roses and myrrh. Their shape resembles sockets. Upright bushes are one and a half meters high, they have strong shoots and saturated foliage.
Golden Celebration
The date of withdrawal is the last decade of the last century, 1992. Thanks to the color, the flower shines like gold. It is not only a decoration of the garden, but also any bouquet, and this is noted by numerous awards. The flowers are quite large, their diameter is 16 cm. The buds bloom slowly, providing the opportunity to admire their beauty for a long time. In order for the flowering to be complete, bushes one and a half meters high are planted on a hill where there is a lot of light.
Sin Thomas
This is one of the most popular varieties of English roses in color. The Royal National Rose Society has rated the flower as the best variety with a clear yellow color. The shape of terry flowers is cupped, they smell like tea roses. Their size is average, 10 cm in diameter. Each bud has a large number of petals, 70 pieces. When they all blossom, the rose becomes incredibly lush. Inflorescences are represented by small brushes.
The bushes have a very beautiful shape, their flowering continues throughout the summer. In regions with a cold climate, plants reach a height of one and a half meters. If they grow in an area where it is always hot, this indicator doubles. Bushes to maintain their excellent shape need to be trimmed in a timely manner.
Summer Song
This is Austin's iconic rose. A blossoming bud impresses with its unusualness. It seems transparent. It seems that molten metal glows in it, the color is tangerine with orange. Charm adds smooth, silky petals. The aroma of tea and fruit with wormwood notes. Such a smell is not peculiar to any other variety. But this rose has flaws. It is unstable to frost. She is sheltered for the winter, but this does not always save. Very often half of the shoots or completely freeze out. This variety has a strange growth pattern. The shoots are vertical, even seem angular. The location of the flowers are the tops of the stems. Even in good weather, the buds droop. This rose evokes conflicting feelings, but they want to see it in their garden. Suitable for growth in the northwestern regions of our country.
Mayflower
Refers to Austin's special roses. She was declared the first as absolutely healthy, not ill in any conditions and circumstances. It can winter without shelter if there is a lot of snow. If the cold period is characterized by small precipitation, the tops of unripened shoots freeze. But with the onset of spring, the plant is rapidly recovering. The flowers are medium in size and have a pleasant aroma, like a damask rose. Flowering wavy. The first time there are a lot of buds, the next time there are fewer.
The best roses of Austin for Moscow region
These flowers are the standard for people who prefer roses. In the Moscow Region, climbing, tall, and shrubby varieties grow. They adorn landscapes with various designs. Austin roses have the following characteristics:
- They are highly resistant to disease and pest damage.
- They tolerate cold and long winters perfectly.
- Not demanding on lighting and soil composition.
- Bloom repeatedly, even if the summer is cold and damp.
But this in no way means that Austin's English roses can be planted in the shade, on clay or sandy soils. Of course, they will survive in such conditions, but flowering will not be as beautiful as when they grow in compliance with agricultural standards.
Florists in the Moscow region love to grow these flowers, as they can tolerate frosts up to 26 ° C. But the weather sometimes brings unpleasant surprises, so to secure the roses should be covered for the winter so as not to freeze. When choosing your favorite variety for growing in your garden, you should remember that if the conditions are different, its behavior will also be different. For example, one bush will grow in the sun, the other in the shade. Accordingly, the beauty of the buds and flowering will be different, although this is one variety. The only thing that remains unchanged is the color, shape and size of the buds. The flowering period and appearance of the bush change under the influence of weather conditions. The best varieties of Austin roses for this region are:
- Leander - refers to tall varieties. The buds are shaped like rosettes and have a bright apricot hue.
- Spirit of Freedom is a tall species. The buds have a pale pink color, have the shape of a rosette.
- Sophie Rose - These roses are grown in containers. Their buds are similar to pompons and painted in raspberry color.
- Prince - this Austin rose (see photo below) refers to container varieties. Rosettes are velvet purple.
- Princess Alexandra of Kent - the flower belongs to the bush varieties. The cup-shaped buds are painted in a rich pink tint.
Many flower growers of the Moscow Region prefer compositions of Austin roses that have a pure color. Varieties such as Graham Thomas with yellow cup-shaped buds, Claire Austin with white flowers of the same shape are ideally suited for this. They look great in group plantings and single bushes. In a cut form, they are combined with each other, as well as with other varieties of contrasting shades.