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 Old Roses’ flower forms and perfume 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 English Roses have been released since 1961, many receiving the highest rewards. It is no wonder, therefore, that David Austin’s English Roses are becoming increasingly popular.
Are you 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 is well-known for his garden design and common sense approach to gardening. He travels the globe in his work, 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.
| Plant Type | Roses |
|---|---|
| Genus | Rosa, Rosa - English Rose |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height | |
| Spread | |
| 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 |
Photo courtesy: David Austin Roses (www.davidaustinroses.com)
| Plant Type | Roses |
|---|---|
| Genus | Rosa, Rosa - English Rose |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height | |
| Spread | |
| 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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