6 best varieties of Austin roses

David Austin is a world renowned breeder who has dedicated his life to flowers. The roses of Austin, albeit unofficially, gardeners consider a separate class, calling them "English roses." Under the same name they are mentioned in literary works. Their captivating beauty and magical scent will not leave anyone indifferent. We have compiled a ranking of the best varieties of Austin roses, according to flower growers and breeders.

Rating of the best varieties of roses Austin

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Top 6 best varieties of roses Austin	1	Lady of shalott	350 ₽
	2	Golden Celebration	1 250 ₽
	3	Lady Emma Hamilton	890 ₽
	4	Graham thomas	390 ₽
	5	The mayflower	1 100 ₽
	6	Mary rose	1 550 ₽

Top 6 best varieties of roses Austin

Lady of shalott

Rating: 4.9

First place ranking is the best grade of Austin roses for frost resistance. The plant can safely exist even in the latitude of St. Petersburg. The diameter of the bush reaches 1.5 meters, height - up to 1.8 m. Petals have a yellowish-orange color. The buds are oval-shaped, pointed at the top, of a reddish hue. Lady of Shalott has a very long flowering period: it begins in mid-May and ends with the onset of the first frost.

The flowers themselves - terry, medium size, on average consisting of 40-45 petals, in shape they resemble peonies. The core is open, the aroma is very rich and deep, containing notes of pear, clove and apple. Inflorescences consist of 4-7 buds. Medium sized shiny leaves densely cover the stems.

Golden Celebration

Rating: 4.8

Spherical copper-yellow flowers of this rose have impressive dimensions: their diameter reaches 16 cm. Upon closer examination of the petals, it can be observed that there are numerous pink specks against a bright yellow background, which is why an unusual color is formed. Terry buds, consisting of 55-75 petals, have a spicy-fruity aroma. Austin’s rose bush, a variety of Golden Celebration varieties, grows up to 150 cm in height by 3-4 years of age, the width of the bush is about 120 cm.

The shoots are moderately prickly, they drift under the weight of flowers. But they have good elasticity, which allows them to be fixed on arches and fences. The variety is frost-resistant, tolerates the winter of central Russia with a light cover.

Lady Emma Hamilton

Rating: 4.7

Neat upright shrub reaches 120 cm in height and 100 cm in width. Young stems and leaves have a bronze tint, gradually turning green with age. Large double flowers in the unfolded form have a diameter of 11-12 cm and have a cup shape, they are abundantly covering the bush. Closed buds - dark red with orange splashes. Petals are orange, almost tangerine, bright. The aroma is strong, with fruit and citrus notes, the peak of its intensity falls at 9-11 am, then the smell gradually subsides.

One inflorescence consists of 3-6 buds. The flowering period begins with the beginning of June, ending by August. The plant is very winter-hardy, but it is sensitive to overmoistening of the soil, it does not bloom for a long time during rainy periods.

Graham thomas

Rating: 4.7

The rating would not be complete without a rose, bred in 1983. The plant is very popular among gardeners because of the peculiar lemon-apricot shade of the petals. Flowering lasts all the warm season: from mid-May until October. Opened terry buds with a diameter of 10-12 cm under the influence of sunlight gradually fade, becoming pale pastel.

The bush has a width of 110 cm with a height of 120-130 cm. With age, its bottom does not bare, flowering continues on the tops of the shoots and below. Foliage - dark green, with a wax shine. Graham Thomas variety is often planted near the gazebos, near the terraces of houses. When arranging flowerbeds, it is advisable to place the plant in the center of the composition, planting around smaller flowers: this rose goes well with its neighbors of blue, violet, white shades.

The mayflower

Rating: 4.7

The variety stands apart from the rest of the Austin roses rating: its small double flowers, measuring 6–8 cm in diameter, do not droop. The petals have a rich pink hue, the middle of a fully opened bud is yellow. The flowering period begins in early June and lasts until the beginning of autumn.

Branched dense bush plants are relatively small: 80-100 cm in height. In width, it reaches the same size. The leaves are light green, cast in bronze, with time their color darkens, the gloss dims, the surface becomes almost matte. Flowers smell intensely in rose oil. Gardeners love The Mayflower for being virtually immune to diseases.

Mary rose

Rating: 4.6

The shrub is very neat, it never looks untidy, even with very rare pruning. At the same time it is strongly branched, its stems are elastic. Height - up to 150 cm, width - about 120 cm. Flowers of the variety Mary Rose - pale pink, double, reach 8 cm in diameter. The shape of them strongly resembles peonies. Opened buds expose the bright yellow core, the outer petals gradually bend outward, fade in the sun, becoming whitish.

Aroma of moderate intensity, with almond notes. Brushes contain 4-7 flowers. Flowering, like all Austin roses, is long-lasting: beginning in June, it ends by the end of September. This rose requires careful shelter from the frost.

How to choose a variety of roses Austin choose

When purchasing seedlings of Austin roses, you should be guided by the climatic features of the region in which they are planted to be planted: the average amount of precipitation, temperatures in winter. It must be remembered that most varieties of Austin roses require constant care, in particular pruning.When the slightest signs of disease are seen on individual shoots, they must be promptly removed to prevent further spread. Therefore, if it is planned to spend a limited amount of time on caring for plants, it is better to choose, for example, a neat Mary Rose or extremely resistant to powdery mildew and black spot The Mayflower.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.