
David C.H. Austin OBE VMH (1926 – 2018)
I am saddened to hear that David C.H. Austin passed away on Tuesday this week, aged 92, peacefully at home, surrounded by his family. A great rosarian, pioneer and perfectionist, he has been an inspiration to me pursuing a career in horticulture and my being an enthusiastic and vocal advocate for roses in general and English roses in particular. The course of my life has been undoubtedly changed by knowing this man, not personally but through his English Roses. Any […]
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