Gardener and Photographer with a love of Roses and a magpie-eye for all things Horticultural
Now that the rose season is almost upon us, I'm refreshing my memory after long rose-less months, of what is to come! These notes are culled from a series of presentations the year before last, covering all things 'David Austin Roses'. If I find the pictures which accompanied the talks, I'll attempt to add them…
Continue reading ➞ David Austin Roses – the who, what, why and when…
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!…
Continue reading ➞ A fragrance by any other name
David Austin rose, Evelyn. Soft and pillowy (is that a word?) but I think you can see what I mean. What is missing is the extraordinary scent for this is one of the most fragrant English roses. Seek one out to experience it for yourself...
David Austin Rose, Evelyn Evelyn is a large and glorious rose. It is not an easy variety to describe, as its flowers vary so much in shape and colour. Their colour is usually a glowing mixture of apricot and yellow with just a hint of pink, but at other times, particularly late in the season,…
A bouquet of roses, ancient and modern, to feed the soul and the senses.
Mme Isaac Pereire (top left), Lady Emma Hamilton (top right) & Evelyn A fruity menage-à-trois featuring three headily fragrant flowers. Happy Days.
Pat Austin (the orange), Molineux (yellow) and the very fragrant Evelyn (peachy-cream). The perfect antidote to a busy day. Take a few roses and place in a handy small stone bottle - or vessel of your choosing. Inhale fragrance. Relax.
The Teddington Gardener 