Are you dreaming of creating a unique garden filled with color and scent? Do you admire the well-groomed rose gardens of French and English estates in magazines? Freeze at the sight of vintage garden roses? In this case, the work of breeder David Austin will not leave you indifferent. The combination of the refined beauty of the buds of the old varieties with disease resistance and re-flowering allowed the flowers of this nursery to become one of the most popular. Today the catalog contains over 200 varieties. An overview of the best Austin rose varieties in 2020 will help you choose the best option.
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Nursery David Austin, the benefits of selection roses
The creation of the breeding nursery of the farmer was inspired by a trip to France. The Englishman was amazed at the beauty of old roses. Unfortunately, the flowering period was only once a year and did not last too long. In addition, the classic varieties are picky about environmental conditions and require careful maintenance. David Austin decided to correct this injustice of nature and create flowers that are accessible to everyone. In the nursery, breeding work to create viable roses is carried out using hand pollination. On average, it takes about 7 years to develop a new variety. Every year the pollination process is carried out on an average of ten thousand selected specimens. After receiving the seeds, a stratification procedure is required:
- greenhouse sowing and growing seedlings before the first flowering;
- selection of the best specimens (the shape of the buds and aroma are taken into account);
- growing in the open field;
- repeated selection and grafting on the root of the loose rosehip (steppe rosehip, Rosa Laxa);
- tests for the sensitivity of the obtained varieties to various weather conditions, diseases.
Modern varieties are resistant to various fungal diseases and low temperatures. Much attention is paid to respecting the aesthetic principles of gardening, roses should look good not only in a group, but also with single plantings. Therefore, the nursery employees give preference to delicate shades of flowers with repeated or continuous flowering.
Gallic, Damask, Bourbon roses are used to create new varieties. Unlike classic options, Ostinki have a large number of advantages and a minimum of disadvantages.
The advantages of breeding varieties:
- variety and purity of color;
- ideal bud shape (may be cup-shaped; rosette; peony-shaped);
- unpretentiousness (plants feel great and bloom even on poor soils with a day length of 4 - 5 hours);
- the formation of buds along the entire length of the shoot;
- abundant flowering throughout the growing season (repeated or continuous);
- strong aroma, the collection contains samples with the scent of lemon, sweet fruits, myrrh, tea, musk. Some items combine 2-3 aromas, which intensify in cloudy or hot weather, as well as in the evening;
- variety names can be a guide to the study of the cultural history of England.
Disadvantages:
- during the adaptation period, large and heavy buds quickly droop on too thin shoots;
- many varieties do not tolerate an abundance of rain;
- depending on environmental conditions, the size of the plant may vary; in central Russia, climbing and bush varieties often grow taller than indicated in the characteristics;
- the color palette is dominated by white, peach, light pink, yellowish shades, varieties with a red color of buds have less endurance.
Unfortunately, not all breeding works of the nursery are recommended for cultivation in Russia. The selected ostins are characterized by a particularly high resistance to the effects of cold and the most common diseases.
Top 5 best climbing roses for growing in Russia
The top 5 includes ostinks, which, according to gardeners, are best suited for growing in most regions of Russia, they tolerate difficult climatic conditions well, while maintaining a presentable appearance.
Crown Princess Margareta
This variety combines two in one: it can be grown as a high (150 * 130cm) bushy decoration of a flowerbed backdrop or as a small climbing rose on a support about 180 cm long. Recommended comfort zone VI (Lower Volga region, Voronezh, Kursk, Kaliningrad regions, Rostov-on-Don). Average price for a seedling: 1500 rubles.
Advantages:
- active re-flowering;
- from 3 to 5 large flowers per stem (diameter 10-12cm);
- rich fruit aroma of hybrid tea type;
- cup-shaped glass;
- the apricot-orange color of the buds goes well with the dark green foliage;
- the variety is resistant to powdery mildew and black spot;
- lends itself well to grafting;
- winters well under a double layer of spunbond and spruce branches.
Disadvantages:
- medium resistance to rain;
- support and a garter are required;
- petals quickly fade under the influence of direct sunlight to a sandy shade;
- the aroma is felt only in the immediate vicinity of the bush;
- the flower lasts 4 days, on the 5th it begins to crumble.
James galway
A fairly large bush (150x120 cm) with thick elastic stems, on a support it grows like a climbing rose up to 240 cm long. The variety was named after the world famous flutist. Recommended comfort zone VI (Lower Volga region, Voronezh, Kursk, Kaliningrad regions, Rostov-on-Don). Average price per seedling: 1600 rubles.
Advantages:
- large flowers (12-14cm in diameter), the central petals have pointed edges;
- profuse re-flowering;
- numerous petals are in perfect order, the outer row is slightly larger, neatly folded back;
- the color changes smoothly from deep pink in the central part to pale pink at the edges;
- the variety is resistant to powdery mildew and black spot;
- aroma of rose oil with apple notes;
- a small number of thorns;
- winters well under a double layer of spunbond and spruce branches.
Disadvantages:
- medium resistance to rain;
- dressing and garter are required;
- if the environmental conditions are not too favorable, the flowers are smaller and are lost against the background of thick stems and large leaves;
- the aroma is felt only in the immediate vicinity of the bush.
Spirit of Freedom
The plant can be grown as a fairly tall bush or as a climbing rose. On a support for 4-5 years it grows up to 270 cm. It has classic cup-shaped, densely double flowers. Recommended comfort zone VI (Lower Volga region, Voronezh, Kursk, Kaliningrad regions, Rostov-on-Don). Average price for a seedling: 1500 rubles.
Advantages:
- profuse re-flowering;
- the shape of the glass is rosette;
- the petals are gracefully shaped slightly bent towards the center, soft pink, turning into lilac;
- the buds look elegant against the background of gray-green foliage;
- two-layer aroma: a strong note of rose oil with a touch of myrrh;
- high resistance to diseases;
- winters well under a double layer of spunbond or agrofibre and spruce branches.
Disadvantages:
- does not tolerate rain, wind and extreme heat;
- requires watering at the root;
- when grown in the middle lane, the flowers almost always look down;
- spring pruning is obligatory - in warm climates by 1/3 of the shoot, in conditions of middle latitude - by 1/2.
The generous gardener
Large, vigorous plant with gray-green foliage. On the support it grows in height up to 360 cm. Recommended comfort zone V (Moscow, Leningrad, Smolensk, Tver regions, Middle Volga region, Ural). Average price for a seedling: 1500 rubles.
Advantages:
- profuse re-flowering;
- frost-resistant, winters well;
- cupped glasses, when completely dissolved, the stamens open, the flower becomes like a water lily;
- color pale pink;
- the variety is resistant to powdery mildew and black spot;
- aroma with notes of musk and myrrh.
Disadvantages:
- does not tolerate rain;
- flowers quickly crumble;
- in the sun the petals fade to white.
Golden Celebration
The variety can be grown as a climbing or bush rose. On the support it grows up to 220 cm. Shoots are moderately thorny, arcuate, with shiny bright green foliage. Recommended comfort zone VI (Lower Volga region, Voronezh, Kursk, Kaliningrad regions, some areas of Crimea, Rostov-on-Don). Average price for a seedling: 1500 rubles.
Advantages:
- active re-flowering;
- large flowers (diameter 14-16 cm) in the form of a bowl densely filled with petals, located 3-5 units on the stem;
- the petals are golden yellow or copper yellow;
- three-component strong aroma (tea base is complemented by notes of sweet white wine and strawberries);
- the variety is resistant to powdery mildew and black spot;
- well cuttings;
- unpretentious to soil quality.
Disadvantages:
- does not tolerate rain;
- flowers begin to crumble on day 4;
- frost resistance is poorly expressed, although it winters quite well with a properly selected shelter.
| Variety name | Crown Princess Margareta | James galway | Spirit of Freedom | The generous gardener | Golden Celebration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A type | tall bush (150 cm), climbing rose on a support (180 cm) | tall bush (150 cm), climbing rose on a support (270 cm) | tall bush (150 cm), climbing rose on a support (270 cm) | climbing rose, on a support up to 360 cm | bush, in the middle lane reaches a height of 90-100 cm, in Crimea up to 3 m |
| Bloom type. Color of flowers | repeated, from 3 to 5 large flowers on the stem color apricot orange | repeated color from pale pink to lilac | repeated color from pale pink to lilac | repeated color pale pink | repeated color golden yellow or copper yellow |
| Scent | fruity aroma, tea-hybrid type | rose oil with apple notes | a strong note of rose oil with a touch of myrrh | with notes of musk and myrrh | three-component (tea base supplemented with notes of sweet white wine and strawberries) |
| Disease resistance | +++ | +++ | +++ | +++ | +++ |
| Frost resistance | +++ | ++ | ++ | ++ | + |
| Rain resistant | ++ | ++ | + | + | + |
| Comfort zone | VI (Lower Volga region, Voronezh, Kursk, Kaliningrad regions, Rostov-on-Don) | VI (Lower Volga region, Voronezh, Kursk, Kaliningrad regions, Rostov-on-Don) | V (Moscow, Leningrad, Smolensk, Tver regions, Middle Volga region, Ural) | VI (Lower Volga region, Voronezh, Kursk, Kaliningrad regions, Rostov-on-Don) | V (Moscow, Leningrad, Smolensk, Tver regions, some areas of Crimea, Middle Volga region, Ural) |
Top 5 best spray roses for growing in Russia
Roses are the best decoration for your garden. They can be used not only as a separate composition, but also as a hedge or to decorate the background of a flower bed. We present the top 5 best varieties of bush ostins suitable for growing in Russia.
Benjamin britten
The variety forms a dense bush with rather thin, intertwining shoots, decorated with small, light green foliage. In the middle lane it reaches a height of 90-100 cm, in the Crimea - up to 3 m. The flowers are light, densely double, medium-sized, usually with a button in the center. The variety bears the name of the famous English composer, conductor and performer. Recommended comfort zone V (Moscow, Leningrad, Smolensk, Tver regions, Middle Volga region, Ural). Average price for a seedling: 1500 rubles.
Advantages:
- excellent re-bloom;
- unusual color of petals: brick-pink, gradually changing to deep pink or crimson;
- cup-shaped rosette;
- strong aroma, with notes of grapes and pears;
- tolerates cold well;
- resistant to most diseases.
Disadvantages:
- requires a neutral soil pH;
- not too abundant flowering (1-3 flowers on a lash);
- high sensitivity to rain and wind;
- photophilous.
The lady gardener
A rose from the English Old Rose group, 100 cm high. Rosette-shaped flowers, large, well-filled, 10 cm in diameter. Recommended USDA zones from 5 to 9. Average price: 1600 rubles.
Advantages:
- abundant almost continuous flowering;
- apricot color of the petals;
- resistant to rain;
- strong aroma of hybrid tea rose with notes of cedar and vanilla;
- insensitive to many diseases;
- winters well under a double layer of spunbond or agrofibre and spruce branches.
Disadvantages:
- does not tolerate heat;
- in the first two years, the color of the flowers may be much paler.
Lady of shalott
A very hardy, fluffy bush of medium height (125x100 cm), many gardeners recommend starting their acquaintance with Ostinka with this particular variety. Young foliage has a bronze tint, against which cup-shaped dense double flowers look great. Recommended comfort zone V (Moscow, Leningrad, Smolensk, Tver regions, Middle Volga region, Urals), there are examples of successful breeding in the Far East. Average price for a seedling: 1500 rubles.
Advantages:
- blooms continuously;
- has a very high resistance to disease;
- golden yellow flowers with brick-pink edges;
- the aroma is soft, tea, with notes of cloves and apples;
- easy to cut;
- growing rapidly;
- hibernates well under cover.
Disadvantages:
- the color of flowers changes depending on weather conditions;
- in the south it can grow up to 250-300 cm in height;
- does not tolerate rains.
The piligrim
It is one of the most hardy and beautiful varieties of yellow English roses. A medium-sized scrub (105x90 cm), can be grown on a support. The leaves are shiny, bright green, with a quick glance creates the feeling of polished plates. Recommended comfort zone VI (Lower Volga region, Voronezh, Kursk, Kaliningrad regions, some areas of Crimea, Rostov-on-Don). Average price for a seedling: 1550 rubles.
Advantages:
- excellent re-bloom;
- flowers (6-8 cm in diameter) are flattened, rosette-shaped, the central petals are painted in rich yellow, gradually fading to creamy;
- stand well in the cut;
- intense aroma, combines classic tea tones with sweetish notes of myrrh;
- the variety is resistant to most diseases;
- frost resistance is average, but hibernates well under cover.
Disadvantages:
- high sensitivity to rain;
- does not like very hot weather - the flowers fade and quickly crumble.
Young lycidas
A very unusual specimen will adorn any garden. The variety got its name from one of the most famous short poems of the poet John Milton. And like a poem, this rosebush is elegant and beautiful. Branched, about 120 cm high and 90 cm wide, with neat dark green leaves. Recommended comfort zone VI (Lower Volga region, Voronezh, Kursk, Kaliningrad regions, some areas of the Crimea, Rostov-on-Don), feels good in the Moscow region. Average price for a seedling: 1500 rubles.
Advantages:
- flowering is repeated or almost continuous, with short intervals (depending on the climate);
- an unusual color of the petals (a combination of purple, pink and deep red), the outer row on the inside has a slight purple tint, and the inside is silvery;
- looks great when cut;
- average resistance to disease and rain;
- the aroma changes at different stages of flowering from tea to pink with a cedar tint;
- winters well under a cover of spruce branches and insulation.
Disadvantages:
- prefers when the landing site is well lit until noon, and after that partial shade is created;
- during heavy rains, the buds may rot a little;
- in the first 2-3 years, the stems are thin, the flowers require a support.
| Variety name | Benjamin britten | The lady gardener | Lady of shalott | The piligrim | Young lycidas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A type | bush, in the middle lane reaches a height of 90-100cm, in Crimea up to 3m | bush (100cm) | bush of medium height (125x100 cm) | medium-sized bush (105x90 cm) | bush (120x90cm) |
| Bloom type. Color of flowers | repeated the color is brick-pink, gradually changing to deep pink or crimson; | almost continuous apricot color | continuous golden yellow flowers with brick-pink edges | repeated central petals are colored deep yellow, gradually fading to the periphery until creamy | repeated or almost continuous flowering with short intervals (depending on the climate) the color is a combination of purple, pink and deep red, the outer row on the inner side has a slight purple tint, and the inside is silver |
| Scent | with notes of grapes and pears | hybrid tea rose with notes of cedar and vanilla | soft, tea-like, with hints of clove and apple | classic tea tones with sweet notes of myrrh | changes at different stages of flowering from tea to pink with a cedar tint |
| Disease resistance | +++ | ++ | +++ | ++ | ++ |
| Frost resistance | ++ | ++ | +++ | ++ | ++ |
| Rain resistant | + | ++ | ++ | + | ++ |
| Comfort zone | V (Moscow, Leningrad, Smolensk, Tver regions, some areas of Crimea, Middle Volga region, Ural) | from 5 to 9 zones | V (Moscow, Leningrad, Smolensk, Tver regions, Middle Volga region, Ural), there are examples of successful breeding in the Far East | VI (Lower Volga region, Voronezh, Kursk, Kaliningrad regions, some areas of Crimea, Rostov-on-Don) | VI (Lower Volga region, Voronezh, Kursk, Kaliningrad regions, some areas of Crimea, Rostov-on-Don), feels good in the Moscow region. |
Any of the presented Austinoks will become a worthy decoration of the garden. A stunning aroma will forever win the heart of everyone. If you are a beginner gardener, opt for the most unpretentious Lady of Shalott. Masters can diversify their rose garden with more capricious, but very beautiful varieties of Benjamin Britten or Young Lycidas. When choosing flowers for your garden, pay attention to the climatic preferences of each species and the soil requirements. With proper care, roses from the David Austin nursery will delight the eye and savor throughout the summer.
