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.

English roses

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.

climbers & ramblers

Discover Our

Latest varieties

Our newest additions to our collection of English Roses include Silas Marner and The Country Parson. Inspired by classic literary works, this unfussy pink rose and its feisty yellow companion join our Literary Collection.

new roses

Advice on how to care for your roses

RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival 2021

David Austin Roses bring a joyful rainbow of roses to Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival 2021

Glorious Garden Benches

Sit, Admire. Relax and enjoy your outdoor space To really enjoy your garden, surround a modest...

Decorative Doorways

Planting a fragrant, colourful rose next to a doorway makes for an enticing entrance.Plant pots either...

Celebrating The Lark Ascending

A performance to celebrate 100 years On December 15th 1920 Ralph Vaughn Williams' classical piece 'The...

Gardener's Gift Guide

Struggling to find the perfect gift? From gift cards and festive red twine to rose scented...

How to Plant a Potted Standard Tree Rose

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

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....

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...

Mixed Border Colour Scheme: Rustic Apricot

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

Mixed Border Colour Scheme: Cool Pinks

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

Roses Inspired by Great Women

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

A Closer Look at Rosa 'Susan Williams-Ellis'

(Ausquirk) Susan Williams-Ellis English Shrub Rose Bred By David Austin shop now At a glance... Colour:...

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David Austin watering can, mycorrhizal fungi and Briers gloves
David Austin watering can, mycorrhizal fungi and Briers gloves

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.