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

Climbing &

rambling roses

For fabulous floral impact train a Climbing or Rambling rose up the front of a house, wall or a fence.

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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

Gardener's Gift Guide

Struggling to find the perfect gift? From gift cards and festive red twine to rose scented candles and our new 2021 wall calenda...

How to Plant a Potted Standard Tree Rose

In this video our Head Gardener, Steve, will show you how to plant a potted standard tree rose. ...

How to Plant a Bare Root Standard Tree Rose

Bare root standard tree roses are best planted between November and April, during bare root season. T...

How To Train and Tie-in Climbing and Rambling Roses

Training a climbing or rambling rose allows you to direct the growth of your roses for even coverage...

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...

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Rose care accessories - red twine, candy cane twine, Felco secateurs and holster
Rose care accessories - red twine, candy cane twine, Felco secateurs and holster

Rose care accessories & gifts

From rose food to books about roses, explore our range of rose care accessories and gifts perfect for gardeners.
Seasonal bare root roses for autumn planting
Seasonal bare root roses for autumn planting

seasonal bare root roses

Sustainable. British grown. Plastic-free.

Rose Best for Fragrance

With their exceptionally strong fragrance, these roses will delight the senses.

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.