24-OCT-2015
"Crepuscule"
A very popular rose that seems to love our climate... famous here for the
fence line of the Flemington Racecourse in Victoria, Australia and the race
called the "Melbourne Cup" when all of Australia comes to a standstill when the race is run.
I have it growing in 2 places, one on a tall stand where it can cascade down
showing off a multitude of sweetly scented blooms and another growing as a
sprawling shrub amid many other large shrubs. Bred in France and released
back in 1904.
24-OCT-2015
"Silver Jubilee"
A fragrant rose named to mark the 25th anniversary of the reign of Q. Elizabeth II,
bred in the UK, released in 1978
As you can see from this image the rose fades in our strong sunny climate.
24-OCT-2015
"Mary Rose" on black
Named after the flagship of Henry VIII which was raised from the Solent River 400 years after it sank, the "Mary Rose" is a slightly fragrant rose that can self-shed its petals in the garden making
it a popular garden rose, but not good for picking for the vase. An Austin rose, bred in the U.K. and released in 1983, parent of two other Austin roses, "Winchester Cathedral" and "Redoute".
24-OCT-2015
"Prospero"
Another of the Austin roses, a small bush rose that does rather well in
our climate, one of the first of the Austins to come into bloom and quick
with the follow up producing plenty of fragrant flowers throughout the season.
Classed as an English rose, bred in the UK, released in 1982
24-OCT-2015
"Clair Matin"
One of the most free-blooming of all roses, the growth is vigorous and is ideal
for walls and pergolas and the blooms are sweetly fragrant.
Translated into English "Morning Light"
I have mine growing against a free-standing bower where I hang 4 pots of
perennials to give colour at times when the roses take a rest.
Bred in France and released in 1960
24-OCT-2015
"Charmian" on black
An English Rose introduced by David Austin (UK) in 1983. Stems to 1.2m, arching under the weight of the flowers. Flowers in clusters, mid-pink, with a good old rose scent.
Mine tends to send up long canes and stays quite a narrow bush as I keep it in the shape I want it to
go in the spot it has in the garden.
24-OCT-2015
"Tamora"
Growing on a short twiggy bush, this rose produces heaps of scented blooms throughout
the season and is a very popular Austin rose here in Australia. There are plenty of
prickly thorns and the bloom is in the old fashion style. Classified as an English
Rose, bred in the UK and released in 1983.
26-OCT-2015
"Black Beauty"
The rose only appears black to the naked eye in bud stage, though there is some dark
velvety blackish red evident on the reverse of the petals when they bloom . Unfortunately one expects
a red rose to have fragrance, but there is very little in this rose. It is an exquisite
red rose, but not that easy to grow - and there aren't lots of roses produced,
but useful to have one growing for cutting, as the blooms are long lasting,
and mine is well protected from the mid-day sun. Bred in France and release in 1973
26-OCT-2015
"Irish Rich Marbled"
An old Scots rose, very popular between 1790 and 1830 when there were several hundred
in circulation... the bush is quite small, reaching about 1-metre with small
dark ferny leaves and round black hips. It suckers freely and unless you have a grafted plant, keep it in a pot.
Quite a pretty sight to see in full bloom... but very prickly, one needs a good strong pair of gloves handling a Scots rose.
26-OCT-2015
"William Morris"
Bred by David C. H. Austin (United Kingdom, 1987).
Introduced in United Kingdom by David Austin Roses Limited (UK) in 1998 as 'William Morris'.
Shrub. English Rose Collection.
Pink to apricot. Strong fragrance. 41 petals. Average diameter 3". Very double, in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Pointed buds.
Arching. Semi-glossy, dark green foliage.
Height of up to 4' (up to 120 cm). Width of up to 3' (up to 90 cm).
Originated from a cross between two English rose varieties which took place at David Austin Roses, Albrighton,
United Kingdom in 1987. The variety was selected for its apricot/pink flowers, old-fashioned flower shape, good fragrance and disease resistance.
Artist and designer William Morris was born at Elm House in Walthamstow, England, 24 March 1834. Morris died at Kelmscott House
in Hammersmith 3 October 1896. The rose 'William Morris' commemorates the University of East London's centenary year.
Notes from the Austin website.
Comments from me - so far my little bush is struggling possibly from being too close to
another rose bush... giving it time to settle in before drawing too many conclusions.
26-OCT-2015
"Elina"
Aka "Peaudouce" a very tall upright grower, a very strong growing bush with plenty of
long-stemmed blooms that last very well when picked for the vase. Slightly scented,
this one could be planted as an exhibition rose in the garden, or towards the
back of the rose bed. Bred in the UK and released in 1983
26-OCT-2015
"The Reeve"
Another Austin rose, very popular among Austin followers, though a very
untidy prickly bush needing support from other bushes so best placed in the centre of the bed.
Quite prolific flowering, and they are fragrant.
Not one that I would pick for a vase as the stems are spindly and prickly.
Classed as an English Rose, bred in the UK and released in 1979
