English Roses - Guides
David Austin Roses, also known as English Roses, are incredibly versatile and can be used in a variety of garden styles, from formal rose gardens to informal cottage borders. Here are some creative ways to incorporate them into your landscape:
Classic Rose Borders: Plant David Austin Roses in mixed borders alongside perennials and shrubs. Their continuous blooms provide color throughout the season, complementing other garden favorites like lavender, catmint, and salvia. Find the best companion plants for your roses.
Romantic Cottage Gardens: Combine them with traditional cottage garden plants like foxgloves, phlox, geranium, and delphiniums. Their soft, ruffled blooms add a romantic touch, while their fragrance fills the garden with a delightful scent.
Climbing Roses on Structures: Use climbing varieties to adorn arches, pergolas, and trellises. They create stunning vertical interest and can transform simple structures into focal points. For example, combining roses and clematis is a classic choice, where the delicate clematis vines complement the boldness of roses, creating vertical interest and a layered garden effect.
Find the Best David Austin Roses for Your Garden: Explore top-performing English Roses for various garden styles and conditions:
- English Roses for Hedges
- Most Fragrant English Roses
- Best English Roses for Cutting
- English Roses for the Border
- Best English Roses for Partial Shade
- Best English Roses for Pots and Containers
Regional Recommendations: Find the best David Austin Roses for your climate:
- Best David Austin Roses for the Southeast
- Best David Austin Roses for Southern California
- Best David Austin Roses for Pacific Northwest Gardens
- Best David Austin Roses for Gardeners in the Midwest
- Best David Austin Roses for Mid-Atlantic Gardeners
- Best David Austin Roses for Gardeners in New England
