Climbing roses add height and eye level beauty to any garden. They are ideal for house fronts and walls but thrive on pillars, trellises, and arches too. These roses typically feature large blooms, either as singles or in small clusters, with most varieties repeat flower throughout the season. David Austin’s English Climbing Roses are known for their unique charm, fragrance, health, and ability to bloom from top to bottom.
Ramblers are versatile roses with strong, flexible stems and abundant blooming. They're great for covering arches, pergolas, and trellises and work well planted alongside Clematis viticella to extend the season of interest and ensure continuous colour. Many ramblers also produce lovely hips in autumn, adding seasonal charm to the garden.
Shrub roses are versatile, hardy, and produce abundant blooms. They work well for borders, hedges, or as stand-alone specimens, adding structure and colour to any garden. Pair them with complementary plants like lavender or ornamental grasses. Many shrub roses offer delightful fragrances and repeat flowering, making them suitable for continuous interest from spring through to autumn.
Floribunda roses are known for their vibrant clusters of blooms and continuous flowering. They are ideal for borders, beds, and containers and complement perennials like lavender or catmint. Many floribundas have delightful fragrances, making them a sensory delight in any garden. Their hardiness and prolific blooming ensure bountiful displays from early summer through to the first frost.
Hybrid tea roses are loved for their classic blooms and long stems, perfect for cutting gardens and formal displays. They add elegance and sophistication to borders and beds. Pair them with salvia or geraniums for enhanced beauty and extended blooming.
Old roses are valued for their history, fragrance, and blooms. They are perfect for traditional gardens, borders, and hedges. Pair them with classic companions like foxgloves or peonies for a romantic atmosphere. Many old roses bloom once, but their display and fragrance make them unforgettable.
English roses have an unmatchable charm and beauty. Famed for their lush, fragrant blooms and modern disease resistance, they are perfect for mixed borders, hedges, or as standalone features, providing timeless beauty and elegance to any garden. Pair them with classic companions like delphiniums or catmint for a quintessentially English garden feel. English Roses bloom repeatedly from spring through to autumn, adding colour and scent to the garden.