David Austin roses - the most popular varieties
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David Austin is one of the most famous breeders of our time, originally from England, his roses are famous all over the world. David's passion for English roses manifested itself at a young age, when an aspiring breeder came to the conclusion that the roses popular in his time did not have such a presentable appearance as they would like. Most of all he was attracted by the classic types of English roses, and he began to work with them.
general information
Ostinka roses are famous for their enchanting scent, disease resistance and large flower. This is exactly what the breeder has been striving for all the years of his work.
The varieties of his roses have a neat bush, are able to grow in various climatic conditions and bloom more than once a year. The classic English rose varieties were not orange and yellow, but this was also improved by David.
David Austin
David Austin roses have advantages over many other varieties. For the Russian climate, this is primarily resistance to cold and frost - judging by the description, plants tolerate winter well. Flowers are located along the entire length of the stem, which creates the appearance of a lush flowering bush. The buds are peony-shaped, which distinguishes them from other varieties. The high class of "Austin" is confirmed by numerous international awards.
But David Austin roses also have drawbacks. They are unstable to precipitation: long rains can provoke rotting of the bud, and the moisture will cause the flower to stick together and not open. From too high temperatures, the roses are reduced and lose the brightness of the color.
The best varieties of roses by David Austin
Below are the Austin rose varieties that are the best, according to gardeners:
- Jubilee Celebration Plants of this variety have pink, double flowers with a golden tint, about 7 cm in diameter, a bush in height and width a little more than a meter. The aroma is fruity, with hints of citrus and berries. Young foliage of a red hue, eventually turning into green. The plant is resistant to infections and powdery mildew, flowering from June to September without interruption.
- Jude the Obscure. David Austin's Jude the Obscura roses have a delicate peach color, large flowers and disease-resistant leaves. It can bloom two to three times per season.
- Golden Celebration (Golden Celebration). The variety is significantly resistant to diseases, the color is bright yellow, up to five flowers per stem. The height of the bush is up to one and a half meters, it blooms twice a season.
- Christopher Marlowe (Christopher Marlowe). The name comes from the name of the English poet. Austin Rose of this variety has a bright pink color with an orange core, approximately 9 cm in diameter. The foliage is especially resistant to disease, with flowers appearing one after the other all summer long.
- Lady of Shalott is a hardy and frost-resistant variety with golden salmon flowers and apple aroma. The bush is a little more than a meter high, flowering twice a summer. Can be grown as a climbing tree, suitable for Siberia.
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- Abraham Darby (Abraham Derby) has a pale pink color and a bright fruity aroma, resistant to powdery mildew and black spot. The variety is easy to care for, but the flowers can sag under the weight. An ideal plant for growing in the Moscow region.
- Molineux (Molyneux) - a light yellow flower, resistant to precipitation. In warm climates, the height of the bush can reach two meters. Blooms in brushes of 3-9 pieces.
- Wollerton Old Hall (Wollerton Old Hall). A creamy flower with a bright aroma of myrtle. Blooms all season without interruption, bush up to one and a half meters high.
- Crown Princess Margareta A bush with large peach roses. It belongs to the hardy English roses and is suitable for growing in harsh conditions.
- Teasing Georgia (Tizin Georgia) is a white or pale yellow large rose with a rich sweet or fruity aroma. There are few thorns on the stem, the resistance to diseases is average.
Planting and growing
Plants are planted with seedlings, in spring or autumn before frost.
For roses, it is better not to choose places with moist and dense soil, as they are vulnerable to moisture. It is advisable that the bush is in the shade during a hot time of the day.
When preparing seedlings for planting, it is recommended to keep them in humate for several days. The soil should be loose and saturated with oxygen, so it is better to add sand or peat to dense soil.
Plant care
Taking care of your rose bush doesn't take long.
Watering is best done in the evening, but the water should not be cold. After rain, it is advisable to shake off the water from the buds to avoid rotting. And the soil needs to be loosened periodically.
Only roses older than 1 year need feeding, such bushes must be fertilized from the beginning of flowering to mid-August, with an interval of 3-4 weeks.
- the first top dressing should be from nitrogenous fertilizers;
- the second - from organic and complex;
- the third - from potash and phosphorus.
Jude the Obscure
Pruning correctly will allow the rose garden to bloom more than once over the summer; it needs to be done three times a season.
- The first - in the spring, before the appearance of young leaves - remove weak and diseased shoots.
- The second - all summer, the shoots must be pinched so that the bush becomes more magnificent.
- And the third is preparation for winter. Dry and diseased branches, dry leaves and buds are removed.
If roses need to be transplanted, it is recommended to do so after pruning, but transplanting mature roses can be problematic, as some varieties go more than a meter underground.
Bloom
The flowering period of the Ostins begins in June, the second wave occurs in late August.
The peculiarity of care during flowering is to protect the buds from excessive moisture and the scorching sun. After the roses have faded, the buds must be removed.
It happens that a rose does not bloom even in the second year after planting. This can be caused by improper site selection or pruning, overgrowth or inappropriate maintenance. In any case, the cause must be examined more closely. It is advisable to remove small shoots and fertilize the bush with potassium dressings or humate with trace elements.
Reproduction
Roses can be propagated by cuttings, dividing or grafting.
The most common and reliable method is grafting. It is held in early summer, during the flowering stage. Having planted new cuttings, it is important to maintain a high level of moisture by spraying them with water or even covering them, and covering them with insulating material for the winter.
Diseases
Austin roses are prone to powdery mildew and black spot, so pest prevention and protection is imperative.
The main cause of damage to roses is fungi. A solution of bicarbonate of soda is effective against powdery mildew, but it can burn out the diseased areas of the leaves, which will not add beauty to the bush. The affected branches must be removed and burned; they cannot be used as compost.
Master Austin, as many call him, advises planting these flowers in combination with each other. Austin roses are worth the effort and will be a decoration for any garden with the right care. At the same time, it should be noted that even novice flower lovers will be able to choose a variety according to their capabilities.
