Good Night from Lady Emma Hamilton (above) and Darcey Bussell (below) - and from me.... I hope you've left out a mince-pie and a glass of sherry for Santa. Big Day tomorrow!
Tag: David Austin Roses
A fragrance by any other name
Jude the Obscure - with a strong citrus scent, fruity, with guavas and white wine This article is by Robert Calkin, originally published in The Royal National Rose Society Historic Rose Journal Autumn 2013. If you are not a member of the Historic Rose Group, articles such as these are just one reason to join!…
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O Christmas Tree…
Well, I'm almost ready for The Big Day... The wrapping of presents is required and a little housekeeping. If the rain lets up, then I can get into my garden and clear away the last of the leaves but little else is urgent. There are jobs that could be tackled but I will postpone any…
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Summer Song in November
David Austin rose, Summer Song, flowering today, showcasing a dazzlingly deep sunset red. Roses are of course, mainstays of the summer garden but many varieties, even reluctant repeat flowering kinds, often put on superb Autumn displays (and this goes for shrubs, climbers and some ramblers). Following on from such a beautifully warm and sunny summer,…
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In the pink – The Albrighton Rambler
The Albrighton Rambler - a repeat flowering rambling rose introduced this year by David Austin. This was always going to be my favourite of this year's clutch of new roses from rose breeder, David Austin - a rarity amongst rambling roses, one that flowers several times (repeatedly) in the season (and not just once, a…
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A million tiny diamonds…
Geoff Hamilton looking rather marvellous annointed with morning dew - and in not too long, this will very likely be frost. A few photos including Gertrude Jekyll (the pink) and Winchester Cathedral (the white) - all roses from David Austin - and like Geoff, glistening with dew. Gertie we have come across before, a headily…
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Hey Jude!
Jude the Obscure One of David Austin's finest I think, Jude the Obscure has a beautiful form, subtle colouring and a zesty scent of citrus and exotic fruits (in the style of Lady Emma Hamilton - have I mentioned that she's my favourite? Referencing Bruce Forsyth!) The flash of pink is from Gertrude Jekyll, no…
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An English Rose… and another…
A whole lot of David Austin - not much writing, but plenty of pictures for this Friday night. Grace David Austin rose, Grace, with distinctive quilled petals. One of the shorter bush roses and also excellent in a container. Princess Anne A rose of exceptional health, immune to powdery mildew and blackspot and flowering in…
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Lady Emma Hamilton
Lady Emma Hamilton - a David Austin rose with stunning colour and dark foliage This remains my favourite English Rose - dramatic colour to both the flower and foliage and a fantastic, zesty fragrance - lemons and melons and Sauternes. An intoxicating package.
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