A History Lesson

Boscobel, an English rose from David Austin This is Boscobel, one of the roses introduced last year by David Austin, and fast becoming a favourite - it is delightfully fragrant with large flowers which mix pink with stronger tones of peach and even orange. I've yet to see it planted in a big group, but…

Evelyn

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,…

Golden Celebration

Bright blue skies and morning sunshine (I know, I know - unsettled later) but just now, with the morning chorus and fresh coffee brewing, the promise of a lovely day. Golden Celebration seems appropriate. A large shrub or short climber and big flowers with a strong fruity fragrance, from David Austin (introduced 1992).

Relaxation techniques…

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.