Monday, July 2, 2012

English Roses



Our early summer weather has consisted of a mix of rain and sun. I ran outside yesterday morning ahead of another approaching rain shower and clipped a small bouquet of roses. These are called Heritage, by David Austin. 


I have four David Austin rose bushes in our garden. They are all English roses, whose full old blossoms and strong heavenly fragrance I love. They deserve much more attention than we give them, I'm afraid. But nonetheless, they grace us with their timeless beauty. 


 David Austin's English Glamis Castle (creamy white) and Heritage (pink) roses. 

You can see more of his English roses here

30 comments :

  1. I love English roses, and yours are stunning, Happy 4th!

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  2. Oh my gosh these are just gorgeous!
    I can't wait until we have our farm and I can have beautiful roses like this! Beautiful!!!

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  3. It has been a stellar season for roses on the Island this year. I've never had such wonderful blooms or so many.

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  4. Oh my . . . totally lovely . . .

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  5. Those are lovely roses... I have many David Austin roses, and I love them , and like you said, the fragrance is heavenly. I like how there are so many Different fragrances. Happy 4th...
    Ciao,
    Mary

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  6. Lovely, lovely roses you have! My garden in Sweden is full roses right now! Especially the inneryard. The newest addition is Gertrude Jenkyll, another Austin Rose. But my favourite at the moment is splendid, beautiful Karen Blixten. A white beauty with a touch of pink inside.
    Enjoy Summer!
    Kindest regards,
    Anna, Skåne, Sweden

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  7. I am definitely going to look into investing in these, they are gorgeous! Xo, Ashley

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  8. gorgeous...planted six David Austin roses this spring. Doing well despite our heat and humidity

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  9. David Austen roses are just wonderful: healthy, repeat flowering, and best of all - so fragrant...

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  10. Those are absolutely stunning!!! I lost my mom a few years ago so whenever I see roses (mom's fave) I think of her. So lovely.

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  11. Gorgeous! I have a few shrub roses that I'm proud to say I've been able to keep alive for a couple of years. maybe someday I'll be able to grow "real" roses.

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  12. Those are gorgous roses trina . We have acouple of shrub roses and knock roses . Have a great 4th

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  13. Those roses are SO gorgeous!

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  14. What beautiful blooms and I love the hanging vase, what a pretty idea.

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  15. We love our David Austin English roses here in Texas too. I have three bushes and ordred five more for delivery next fall. They do so well and are always so beautiful.

    Now if I could only get my peony bushes to thrive as well as yours. We had no winter here so mine didn't bloom this year for the first time in three years. Praying for better winter weather this year!

    Thanks for sharing your lovely garden. It is a lovely inspiration.

    ~Victoria in Texas

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  16. HI~~ Just discovered your blog and I am so glad that I did! It is gorgeous.
    I am your newest follower.

    Have a great 4th of July
    ~Cheryl
    Fresh Vanilla For C

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  17. Wonderful... and beautiful and I always enjoy your blog.

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  18. We love the same things Trina. I have Constance Spry, Heritage, Graham Thomas, The generous Gardener and
    Claire austin and Pat Austin.

    They are my favorite. I love them.
    Your photo is lovely. Like you.
    Lisa

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  19. These are AMAZING! Happy 4th!

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  20. I love the first photo. Roses are one of my favourite flowers especially pale pink.
    http://missbbobochic.blogspot.co.uk/

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  21. Gorgeous roses. I could almost smell their sweet scent!

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  22. Roses are my favourite flower, all my wedding flowers were roses.

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  23. Absolutely stunning photos!

    BackdoorKitchen.blogspot.com

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  24. These english roses look so pretty, they really remind of me peonies. Too bad we can't get english roses here in canada!

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  25. Those English Roses are breathtaking! Gorgeous photos. Love your kiddo hiding behind curtains.

    Christina
    www.foodiewithalife.com

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