A fitting spotlight on some royal-inspired David Austin® roses in celebration of His Royal Highness King Charles III birthday. Each distinguished English rose with royal connections has been bred and grown with pride in the heart of Shropshire, each embodying the heritage of the British monarchy whilst adding quintessential charm to any garden.
While King Charles III was born on November 14, the British tradition grants the monarch an official birthday in June, commemorated with the grand Trooping the Colour ceremony, a custom designed to allow for a public celebration, believed to have been performed first during the reign of King Charles II (1660 – 1685). This impressive display of pageantry sees over 1400 parading soldiers, 200 horses and 400 musicians come together in a display of military precision, horsemanship and fanfare to mark the Sovereign.
Famed for his deep-rooted passion for nature and commitment to sustainable gardening, King Charles III is the perfect inspiration for spotlighting these beautiful blooms. With their enchanting fragrances, bold colours, and timeless appeal, these roses make an ideal tribute to His Majesty.
Named for: Her Royal Highness, the late Queen Elizabeth
II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch
With petals in the softest pink and hints of apricot, Elizabeth® is a rose of quiet grace, just like the monarch it honours. From its apple blossom hues to its delicate blush whites, the fragrance of lemon sherbet and Old Roses offers a gentle but captivating perfume. This easy-going beauty suits all soil types and levels of sunlight, whether planted in a mixed border, as part of a rose hedge, or even in a simple container.
Named for: Her Royal Highness, Princess Alexandra, cousin to Queen Elizabeth II, and a passionate gardener and rose enthusiast
This rose dazzles with its bright pink, deeply cupped blooms, offering a fresh Tea fragrance layered with notes of lemon and blackcurrants. It’s a rose that demands attention but carries itself with elegance. Known for its poise and charm, Princess Alexandra of Kent® thrives in most growing conditions, from sunny spots to shadier corners of the garden.
Named for: Their Royal Highnesses, The Prince and Princess of Wales, on their wedding day
A pure white rose with a delicate myrrh fragrance, William and Catherine® is the epitome of a royal wedding bloom. Growing into a lovely shrub, this rose reaches up to 4ft in height, and it’s perfect for bringing some select blooms to bring indoors, filling your home with its sweet fragrance. Whether planted in mixed borders or containers, it’s a rose to be cherished and admired in the garden.
Named for: Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal
Princess Anne is a rose that commands attention with its deep pink flowers that fade to rich pink with age. The large clusters of narrow, substantial petals are as fragrant as they are beautiful, and the plant itself is known for its reliable health and lush, succulent foliage. Whether planted in full sunlight or partial shade, Princess Anne® is sure to thrive in any garden setting.
Named for: Her Royal Highness, the late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, for her Diamond Jubilee
Royal Jubilee® is a rose of remarkable beauty, its chalice-shaped blooms curving inward to reveal a heart of soft pink petals with a subtle blackcurrant fragrance. This large shrub is a repeat bloomer, thriving in full sunlight and all soil types. Perfect for a mixed border or rose hedge, it’s a stunning tribute to royalty that continues to shine through every season.
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