Pros and Cons of David Austin Roses

I am growing David Austin roses for around 10 years already. Advantages of these roses definitely overweigh the disadvantages. I think it is important to be aware of all of them.
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[Mrs.S-uk]

My first David Austin rose was Gertrude Jekyll, absolutely beautiful...and the scent is amazing. Since then my collection has grown. Completely hooked! Your garden is beautiful xx

[thesummerland]

ty Olga, beautiful rose...I bought two and they are just blooming now! I was concerned to see some people mentioning their Generous Gardeners' turn more white over time and lose their pink color, I hope that's not the case...I really wanted roses with some color to contrast the white trim of house...and pink is so beautiful classic color, ty!

[jenniferkessener]

Yes DA roses have captured my heart. I have 9 now, 6 different ones. I have 2 Lady of Shallot roses on my list for next year.

[jeannineamos]

I love David Austin Roses. I live in the high desert and have to say, they ate the ones that do the best in the heat. I have a number of them. Some

[Lealelan]

Absolutely beautiful garden. While I've known this for a long time, it was soooo nice to finally hear someone validate my knowledge that the DA roses just dont last long once cut. I've had DA roses for the past 25 years and have experimented with many. I think my first love was Gertrude Jekyll. And it did so well in my first garden, yet not as well (as not been as vigorous) in my latest home. While there's no perfect rose, I love grouping the DA roses as there's always beautiful blooms - an amazing display. They're just exquisite and make me so happy. Have about 30 now and they're my solace after a long, hard day at work! Thank you for your videos. I've got to go find your videos on building climbing towers!

[MichaelAyden]

I have been inspired as well as informed when watching your videos. I have planted 2 The lady of Shallot 18 inches apart just like you which will be a central focuc in the end border. I even have Nepetas which the bees love. Apart from Shallot, I now have James Galway, Eustacia vye, Olivia Austin rose, Desdemona and Golden Celebration. I live the the South West of England

[natalieJe]

I have two roots planted this year, I'm beyond excited for next year🥰

[annabozyk]

I just love how romantically you speak of Roses. I could listen all day, as I adore Roses too!

[zalehaburude]

What a beautiful David Austin Roses..🌹🌹🌹I love it very much...💗💗💗
Thank you for sharing your beautiful collections of Roses...Olga Carmody. Sending more love to your Roses...Olga!
Have a wonderful week..

[lilyrose]

I love Lady of Shallot...Imagine in ireland with lots of rain.it does not last...but that's it ...treasure it while it last.Thanks for sharing.😇

[fueryvanvaerenburg]

Hi Olga! I'm a new subscriber and in zone 13, the very hot Philippines :) I'm happy to say Queen of Sweden and Lady of Shallot can take our temperatures however the blooms last 3 days only. I'm still happy they can take our heat :) hoping william shakespeare 2000 can take our heat too (fingers crossed)

[lizcoburn]

Hello from Australia!
I had to add my two cents worth to the discussion as my experience is quite different yet again. I live in the state of Queensland, in a city, Toowoomba, that has what we call a sub tropical climate. I have no idea what zone that is but I have over 100 roses, many of them David Austins. As I have 3 daughters, I have planted a rose each for their names, so we have an Olivia Rose Austin, a Penelope {Hybrid Musk} and of course, a Charlotte, another David Austin.
Because the way David Austin markets his products in the Southern hemisphere is different, I grow a lot of the older, discontinued Austins. I have Belle Storey, Gertrude Jekyll, the Squire, the Prince, the Ambridge rose as well as the newer varieties and yes, I do grow Boscobel, both as a bush and a standard. I have Graham Thomas, Wollerton Old Hall, Jude the Obscure, Lady of Shallott, Golden Celebration, Evelyn, the Alnwick Rose, Princess Alexandra, Fair Bianca and many others.
A lot are Austin-like as in Earth Angel as I love the flower form as well as the perfume!!!
I also grow heaps of Delbard roses, both for their perfume and picking qualities.
But we have fairly hot and humid summers here and because I rent, most of my roses are grown in pots. We have found that of you keep the air circulation around them well, good potting mixes and their roots cool and well-mulched, they will flower their hearts out!!!
This year, we experienced summer temperatures ranging from 37 degrees {Centigrade} down to 1 - we are just off having our first frosts. It is now winter here and my Chateau de Versailles, a beautiful peachy-pink Delbard has fully budded up!!!
So I suppose the takeaway is no matter where you are in the world, you should, as we say in Australia, have a go!! You may find some varieties perform better than others but I found that by trial and error, there were so many Austins that will do well for all of us!!!!
And thank you Olga for all your efforts as I know I have learnt so much from you! Cheers, Liz.

[lilyrose]

your accent is so relaxing...the way you talk.🙂

[majaber]

Oh you did mention it after all "the generous gardener" thank you, I have now subscribed.

[teslaandhumanity]

Mine generous gardener look white I think the sun bleached the blooms . South England .🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[katiushka]

You are such a charming lady! I enjoy very much all your videos, they are also very helpful to me. And I agree with you entirely that if you once tried out a DA rose, you'll get addicted and want them all!😅

[marmorevna]

Спасибо за ваши обзоры, после ваших рассказов заказала generous gardener и lady of Shalott. Хорошего вам лета!

[coachwinner]

Hello! Beautiful roses!! We have a lot of their roses in our garden! 🌹

What is the musical piece you played at around 0:27 seconds? I would love to know what piece that is. Thank you very much!

[nancyhauber]

Lovely video to wake up to this morning!
What were the last roses that you were next to at the end? QoS?

[e_gallagher]

I vink i vill vrunn out and buy david austin roses after vwatching this a pr miracle for him