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Now the dust has settled, a look at David Austin Roses at RHS Chelsea – Judi Dench (Dame), Vanessa Bell & James L. Austin ‘n All…

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No, I'm surprisingly not a VIP guest on the David Austin Stand - can they please take note - but they had closed the exhibit for a bit of filming, so the Great Unwashed had to clear out and leave - leaving me with moments to capture an empty rose garden. Well almost empty, the…

Continue reading ➞ Now the dust has settled, a look at David Austin Roses at RHS Chelsea – Judi Dench (Dame), Vanessa Bell & James L. Austin ‘n All…

A refresher first – and later this week, a return to the remarkable rose gardens at David Austin, Albrighton

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2 acres of paradise? david austin roses at their albrighton nursery & gardens – the best display in years methinks! This comment and these photos were from June last year - one of the hottest days of the year but following a decidedly cool Spring. I'm preparing to head back there this Thursday to see…

Continue reading ➞ A refresher first – and later this week, a return to the remarkable rose gardens at David Austin, Albrighton

Meet Ausowlish, Auschimbley and Austritch – or rather my first look at Roald Dahl, Bathsheba and Imogen – 2016 introductions from David Austin Roses

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New from David Austin roses, Roald Dahl, pictured here at RHS Chelsea Flower Show - an English Musk Hybrid with the trade name of Ausowlish. A touch of Comte de Champagne, The Lark Ascending  - shapely like Skylark and a touch of Jude the Obscure ... Altogether a pretty, poised rose - From the David…

Continue reading ➞ Meet Ausowlish, Auschimbley and Austritch – or rather my first look at Roald Dahl, Bathsheba and Imogen – 2016 introductions from David Austin Roses