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.

Kronenberg Rose...
Fri 28th Nov 2008
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Kronenberg roses really are this bright when in flower! Another name for this hybrid tea rose is Flaming Peace.

Pergola Roses in November...
Thu 13th Nov 2008
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Here is a photo of the house garden by the front patio. The roses which clothe the pergola are in bloom.

Rhapsody in Blue Rose...
Tue 13th Nov 2007
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I love George Gershwin's jazzy music - and I love this rose, named after his most famous piece of music. In the Moosey Garden I grow Rhapsody in Blue standards as well as shrub roses.

Aotearoa Rose...
Tue 5th Dec 2006
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Aotearoa is the Maori name for the country of New Zealand, where this beautiful porcelain pink hybrid tea rose was bred.

Benson and Hedges Rose...
Sun 5th Nov 2006
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The beautiful Benson and Hedges rose has a rather non-PC name! It's another bred by famous rose breeder Sam McGredy.

Sam McGredy Rose...
Mon 28th Nov 2005
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Many of Sam McGredy's roses, like this stunning hybrid tea, are brightly coloured.

Solitaire Rose...
Sat 26th Nov 2005
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Solitaire is a beautifully rich golden rose, bred by Sam McGredy.

Claude Monet Rose...
Wed 2nd Nov 2005
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Claude Monet is a subtle striped shrub rose, and oh so photogenic!

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.

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.