Rose Picture Gallery

The garden here has over 300 roses planted in all the borders. There are many David Austins, whose flower forms and fragrances I really love. One border is full of Rugosas, and there are climbers covering all the fences, the two pergolas, and several archways. It's impossible to have a single favourite rose.

Golden Celebration...
Tue 16th Mar 2004
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Golden Celebration is one of my favourite David Austin roses. The soft buttery yellow petals have a cupped form, and the bush itself grows quite tall in my garden. Often the flower-laden canes flop over and the flowers spoil (a result of my no-staking policy).

Climbing Rose Westerland...
Thu 5th Dec 2002
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This is a strong tall upright rose, with flowers in apricot shades. The petals are translucent, and they have a soft subtle fragrance.

Windrush...
Mon 25th Nov 2002
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This rose has flowers in the most beautiful colours, which make me think of warm honey and sunshine. I think it is a David Austin English rose.

Pergola Roses in November...
Thu 13th Dec 2001
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Here is a photo of the house garden by the front patio. The early roses which clothe the pergola are in bloom.

Nancy Steen...
Wed 5th Dec 2001
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Nancy Steen is always one of the last roses to stop trying to flower. In Autumn the blooms are particularly beautiful.

New Dawn...
Wed 28th Nov 2001
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What a beautiful picture the rose New Dawn makes when it is first in flower. The spikey plants in pots are the perfect contrast.

The Climbing Rose Compassion...
Wed 28th Nov 2001
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The front steps are flanked by pots, and the rose Compassion is in bloom on the pergola.

Fence Roses...
Mon 26th Nov 2001
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Dublin Bay and Iceberg are two strong healthy roses. They are seen here leaning on the fence by the Frisbee Lawn.

Masquerade Climbing Rose...
Sun 25th Nov 2001
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Although the climber Masquerade is susceptible to rose diseases, its bi-coloured clusters of blooms are worth it. It's not uncommon to have the yellow and deep pink flowers side by side on one stem.

Ouch!...
Mon 19th Nov 2001
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All rose lovers know what these are. They catch our hands, our clothes, and even our hair.

Mermaid...
Tue 13th Nov 2001
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This tough country rose grows along the back fence.

Unknown White Rose...
Tue 13th Nov 2001
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This rose was given to me by my gardening friend Astrid.

Compassion Winter Rose...

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Compassion Winter Rose

Golden Rose...

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Golden Rose