English Roses

Bred by David Austin

For almost 60 years David Austin Roses has been breeding exquisite English Roses. Renowned for their beautiful, often many petalled, repeat flowering blooms and enticing, rich fragrances there are now over 200 rose varieties bred by David Austin, each one making a fantastic contribution to any garden.

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Our Recommended Roses

William and Catherine English Shrub Rose €21.95 - €28.95
James L. Austin English Shrub Rose €21.95 - €28.95
Vanessa Bell English Shrub Rose €21.95 - €28.95
Eustacia Vye (syn. Sts. Francis and Claire) English Shrub Rose €23.50 - €30.50
Princess Anne English Shrub Rose €21.95 - €28.95
Susan Williams-Ellis English Shrub Rose €21.95 - €28.95
The Generous Gardener English Climbing Rose €21.95 - €28.95
Olivia Rose Austin English Shrub Rose €21.95 - €28.95
Pink rose blooms in a mixed border in a country garden - Princess Alexandra of Kent
Pink rose blooms in a mixed border in a country garden - Princess Alexandra of Kent

Our most

fragrant roses

With their exceptionally strong fragrance these roses will delight the senses. From fruity scents to musk notes, each have their own unique character.

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Discover Our

New 2020 ROSES

This year we welcome Silas Marner and The Country Parson to our collection of English Roses. Inspired by classic literary works, this unfussy pink rose and its feisty yellow companion join our Literary Collection.

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Advice on how to care for your roses

Mixed Border Colour Scheme: Rustic Apricot

Mixed beds and borders are one of the easiest ways to incorporate roses into your garden. Combine di...

Mixed Border Colour Scheme: Cool Pinks

Mixed beds and borders are one of the easiest ways to incorporate roses into your garden. Combine di...

Roses Inspired by Great Women

Every single David Austin English Rose has its own unique character, each one beautiful in its own wa...

A Closer Look at Rosa 'Susan Williams-Ellis'

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How to Feed a Rose

Feeding your roses twice a year will encourage strong, healthy growth and abundant flowering. It’s a ...

How to Deadhead a Rose

What is deadheading Deadheading is the remova...

How to Plant a Potted Shrub Rose

By following these simple steps, you will ensure your potted shrub rose gets off to the best possible...

How to Plant a Rose in a Pot

Roses are excellent plants for growing in pots. English Roses, with their shrubby, bushy habit are id...

Roses in Mixed Borders

Planting roses in a mixed border is one of the easiest ways of enjoying roses in your garden. Combine ...

Pruning an English Shrub Rose

The instructions in this article cover the pruning of English Shrub Roses, as well as other repeat fl...

Pruning English Climbers

Follow our top tips for pruning, training and tying-in English Climbing Roses to help you get the mos...

The Basics of Growing Roses

Simple rose care advice and information you help you grow roses. ...

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Pink English Climbing Rose growing up the front of a house Gertrude Jekyll
Pink English Climbing Rose growing up the front of a house Gertrude Jekyll

Climbing & rambling Roses

Train up a fence or wall for amazing impact.
Seasonal bare root roses for autumn planting
Seasonal bare root roses for autumn planting

seasonal bare root roses

Sustainable. British grown. Plastic-free.

Rose Care Accessories

Everything you need to care for your roses - from Rose Food to Pots & Planters.

A lifetime of rose breeding...

For almost 60 years David Austin Snr. worked towards his goal of creating an ever more beautiful rose, releasing over 200 varieties during his lifetime.

Repeat Flowering Roses

Repeat flowering roses will bloom from early summer right into late autumn.