Few flowers can match the romance, fragrance, and sheer beauty of a rose. Famed worldwide for their sumptuous blooms and heavenly scent, English-bred David Austin roses combine the charm of old-fashioned varieties with the resilience and repeat-flowering nature of modern roses.
David Austin, a passionate British rosarian, began breeding roses in the 1950s with a vision: to create a rose that embodied the charm and fragrance of traditional English roses, but with the repeat flowering and robust health of modern varieties. His very first success, Constance Spry, bloomed in 1961, and from there his reputation blossomed into a legacy. Today, the David Austin name is synonymous with quality, beauty, and romance and we’re really proud to stock them at Hildreth’s.
Why gardeners love them…
Exquisite Fragrance
From the heady, rich scent of Gertrude Jekyll to the tea-scented notes of The Lady Gardener, David Austin roses are renowned for their fragrance. Plant them near paths, patios, or seating areas to enjoy their perfume on summer evenings.
Continuous Flowering
Unlike many traditional roses, these varieties offer multiple flushes of blooms from late spring right through to the first frosts, keeping your garden vibrant for months.
Spectacular Forms & Colours
Whether you prefer the blush pink ruffles of Queen of Sweden, the deep crimson of Munstead Wood, or the sunny apricot tones of Roald Dahl, there’s a David Austin rose for every garden palette.
Versatile Planting
They thrive in borders, cottage gardens, pots, or trained as climbers. Many varieties are also excellent for cut flowers, bringing their beauty indoors.
Caring for your David Austin roses
- Planting: Choose a sunny spot with rich, well-drained soil. Roses love at least six hours of sunlight a day.
- Feeding: Use a specialist rose feed in spring and after the first flush of flowers.
- Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring to encourage healthy growth and prolific flowering.
- Watering: Deep, regular watering is key, especially during dry spells.
Visit us this season to explore our collection, breathe in their unforgettable fragrance, and take home a little piece of English garden heritage.
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