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Wednesday, 23 March 2011

A David Austin Rose




I have over 20 roses crammed in my garden a few of them bred by David Austin but mostly climbing roses which I train into a fan shape on fences. Not all the roses are doing superbly well due to our sandy soil here, growth is usually slow and plants can take a few years to get establish but once they do, they go well.


To be honest I don't really have the room in my small garden for yet another rose but a favourite magazine of mine were offering a free David Austin Rose for all their readers so I couldn't really resist. There was a slight catch, you couldn't choose which variety you wanted but then all Austin roses in my opinion are lovely.





This is the rose that I received, Port Sunlight..yes happy with this one, my ultimate favourite would have been Jude the Obscure but this rose looks beautiful in the catalogue.

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11 comments:

  1. Unknown24 March 2011 at 07:15

    Looks gorgeous! I love D.A. roses, I have about 10 in my garden but could always find room for one more, like you! I only wish the blooms lasted longer in the vase.

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  2. the fishermans cottage24 March 2011 at 13:48

    Thanks Belinda, he does breed really lovely roses x

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  3. Suz24 March 2011 at 17:15

    Lovely rose. I have roses, too. I don't have many. I have a sandy soil, too. My roses are one
    of my greatest joys.

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  4. flwrjane24 March 2011 at 21:55

    I. Want. One. It's on the list for this summer.

    xo J.

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  5. Kate @ Gardening and Gardens24 March 2011 at 23:49

    Such a pretty color! By the way, I love what you have planted in your strawberry pot (top photo). I think I might plant Hens and Chicks in mine like you did - thanks for the idea!

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  6. Laura25 March 2011 at 16:47

    You have such a beautiful blog here. Your pictures are so pretty and calming. Thank you for linking up with me today... Your blog is definitely a keeper! Very happy to have met you! Lx

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  7. Jane @ Jane's Junk and Treasures25 March 2011 at 20:06

    Hi me again.......l love your stuff!
    I want the chandelier!! What a great find!
    And that gold table cloth with the white roses........
    I am so glad I found you blog!!
    Oh and Pale and Interesting........love!!

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  8. stephanie [the merry way]25 March 2011 at 22:04

    beautiful!

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  9. Vintage Home26 March 2011 at 02:05

    aaaghh you are so lucky I don't have enough sun or room!..Beautiful colour!

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  10. Travel With Lulu26 March 2011 at 10:28

    I can't wait to see photos of your garden. You have all my favorite stores on your sidebar - thank you for the opportunity for a quick window shop :)

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  11. Arabella26 March 2011 at 15:53

    It's fabulous!! David Austen roses are the best!!

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