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Best David Austin Roses for Southern California

Regional Gardening, Best Roses, Best English Roses, South California Gardening


How not to fall in love with the dazzling beauty of English Roses, their fine qualities and seductive fragrance? David Austin’s English Roses are ravishingly beautiful cultivars that combine the flower forms and perfume of Old Roses with the color range and repeat-flowering habits of modern roses. As Rose breeder, David Austin’s achievement is in marrying the romantic “English Rose” look with reliable garden performance, vigorous growth, full bushes, disease-resistance and prolific season-long bloom. Over 200 English Roses have been released since 1961, many of them receiving the highest rewards. It is no wonder, therefore, that David Austin’s English Roses are becoming increasingly popular.

Wondering which English rose cultivars have proven reliable and entirely worth growing in Southern California gardens? We have asked Michael Marriott, senior Rosarian for David Austin Roses. He is also one of the world’s most-respected rose experts and well-known for his rose garden design and his common sense approach to gardening. In his work he travels the globe, often sharing his expertise in lively radio, TV, newspaper and magazine interviews. He has been an integral part of David Austin roses for 30 years.

Here are Michael's recommendations in terms of David Austin roses for the South California region.

Guide Information

Plant Type Roses
Plant Family Rosa - English Roses, Rosa - Roses
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late)
Summer (Early,Mid,Late)
Fall
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy
Attracts Butterflies
Landscaping Ideas Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden
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Photo courtesy: David Austin Roses (www.davidaustinroses.com)

While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.

Guide Information

Plant Type Roses
Plant Family Rosa - English Roses, Rosa - Roses
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late)
Summer (Early,Mid,Late)
Fall
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy
Attracts Butterflies
Landscaping Ideas Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden
Compare All Rosa - English Roses Compare All Rosa - Roses Great Plant Combination Ideas with Rosa - Roses Guides with Rosa - English Roses Guides with Rosa - Roses

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