Roses that are thought of as being English Roses
David Austin, almost half a century ago, set out to restore a number of old rose qualities to garden roses: old rose form, fragrance, shrubbiness, and the vigor and good health of the best old roses. This, it turned out, was a tall task. Measured by the popularity of David Austin's roses he has had an astonishing measure of success. Measured against some theoretical ideal, there are perhaps, opportunities for more improvements in areas of shrubbiness and health. And some of us will never get enough fine fragrance.
The list below includes a number of roses bred by Austin and introduced as English Roses, one or two bred by others that he has classified in this group, and a few bred by other breeders aiming - if not for the identical set of qualities, then at roughly the same market. It may be helpful to keep in mind the old saw 'you don't get something for nothing.' Eglantyne is almost unconditionally healthy but it is not extremely fragrant. Brother Cadfael produces huge, fragrant blooms, but can be parsimonious with them. Constance Spry makes big, fragrant flowers on a vigorous plant, but will host downy mildew and does not repeat. And so on. The situation is neither much better nor much worse with this class than with many others; but Austin gives us many choices for which we are very thankful.
Connected to database: rosefile_roses
| Cultivar | Class | Color | Fragrance | Breeder | Hardiness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Abraham Darby | English Rose | Pink/Orange Blend | Strong | Austin | Zone 4 |
Ambridge Rose | English Rose | Shell Pink | Strong | Austin | Zone 5 |
Auguste Renoir | English Rose | Mauve | Powerful | Meilland | Zone 7 |
Belle Story | English Rose | Shell Pink | Moderate | Austin | Zone 4 |
Benjamin Britten | English Rose | Vermilion | Strong | Austin | |
Bibi Maizoon | English Rose | Candy Pink | Strong | Austin | Zone 4 |
Blythe Spirit | English Rose | Yellow | Austin | Zone 4 | |
Bow Bells | English Rose | Candy Pink | Strong | Austin | Zone 5 |
Bredon | English Rose | Buff | Moderate | Austin | Zone 4 |
Brother Cadfael | English Rose | Candy Pink | Strong | Austin | Zone 4 |
Canterbury | English Rose | Candy Pink | Slight | Austin | Zone 5 |
Carding Mill | English Rose | Shell Pink | Strong | Austin | Zone 5 |
Charles Austin | English Rose | Apricot | Moderate | Austin | Zone 4 |
Charles Darwin | English Rose | Yellow | Austin | Zone 5 | |
Charles Rennie Mackintosh | English Rose | Lilac | Strong | Austin | Zone 4 |
Charlotte | English Rose | Primrose | Strong | Austin | Zone 5 |
Chaucer | English Rose | Pale Pink | Powerful | Austin | Zone 4 |
Claire Rose | English Rose | Pale Pink | Moderate | Austin | Zone 4 |
Constance Spry | English Rose | Candy Pink | Strong | Austin | Zone 5 |
Cressida | English Rose | Buff | Strong | Austin | Zone 5 |
Eglantyne | English Rose | Pale Pink | Moderate | Austin | Zone 5 |
Ellen | English Rose | Apricot | Strong | Austin | Zone 5 |
Emanuel | English Rose | Shell Pink | Strong | Austin | |
Emily | English Rose | Pale Pink | Powerful | Austin | Zone 5 |
English Garden | English Rose | Buff | Strong | Austin | Zone 5 |
Evelyn | English Rose | Pale Apricot | Powerful | Austin | Zone 5 |
Fair Bianca | English Rose | White | Strong | Austin | Zone 5 |
Fisherman?s Friend | English Rose | Crimson | Moderate | Austin | Zone 4 |
Gertrude Jekyll | English Rose | Pink | Powerful | Austin | Zone 5 |
Glamis Castle | English Rose | Buff | Strong | Austin | Zone 4 |