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 a novice breeder came to the conclusion that the roses popular in his time did not look as presentable as we would like. Most of all he was attracted by the classic types of English roses, and he began to work with them.
General information
Roses "ostinki" are famous for their bewitching aroma, resistance to diseases and large flower. This is what the breeder sought all the years of his work.
The varieties of its 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 did not have an orange and yellow color, but this was also improved by David.
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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, the 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 pion-shaped, which distinguishes them from other varieties. High class “Austin” is confirmed by numerous international awards.
But David Austin roses also have flaws. They are unstable to precipitation: long rains can provoke rotting of the bud, and from moisture the flower will stick together and not open. From too high temperatures, roses decrease and lose their brightness.
Attention! Abundant flowering also has a downside: shoots sometimes fall down under the weight of the buds.
Best David Austin Rose Varieties
Below are the varieties of Austin roses, the best, according to gardeners:
- Jubilee Celebration (Jubilee Celebration). Plants of this variety have pink thick-bloomed flowers with a golden hue, about 7 cm in diameter, a bush in height and width a little more than a meter. The aroma is fruity, with notes of citrus and berries. Young foliage of a red tint, eventually turning into green. The plant is resistant to infections and powdery mildew, flowering from June to September without a break.
- Jude the Obscure. David Austin roses of the Jude Obscure variety 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 disease, the color is bright yellow, up to five flowers on the stem. The height of the bush is up to one and a half meters, blooms twice a season.
- Christopher Marlowe (Christopher Marlowe). The name comes from the name of the English poet. Rose Austin of this variety has a bright pink color with an orange core, about 9 cm in diameter. Foliage is especially resistant to diseases, flowers appear one after another all summer.
- Lady of Shalott (Lady of Shallot) - hardy and hardy variety with golden salmon flowers and apple flavor. The bush is a little over a meter in height, flowering twice during the summer. It can be grown as a climbing, 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 spotting. The variety is easy to maintain, but the flowers may fall under weight. An ideal plant for growing in the suburbs.
- Molineux (Molyneux) - a flower of a light yellow shade, resistant to precipitation. In a warm climate, the height of the bush can reach two meters. Blooms with brushes of 3-9 pieces.
- Wollerton Old Hall (Wallerton Old Hall). A creamy flower with a bright aroma of myrtle. Blooms all season without a break, a bush up to one and a half meters high.
- Crown Princess Margareta. Bush with large peach roses. Refers to hardy English roses and is suitable for growing in harsh conditions.
- Teasing Georgia (Tizin Georgia) - a white or pale yellow large rose with a rich sweet or fruity aroma. There are few thorns on the stem, and resistance to diseases is average.
Planting and growing
Planting is carried out by 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 the hot season.
When preparing seedlings for planting, it is recommended to hold them for several days in a humate. The soil should be loose and saturated with oxygen, so it is better to add sand or peat to dense soil.
Important! Do not wait for the rapid flowering of the bush in the first year after planting. Roses need time to adapt.
Plant care
Caring for a rose bush will not take long.
Watering is best done in the evening, but the water should not be cold. After rain, it is advisable to shake the water off the buds to avoid rotting. And the soil needs to be loosened periodically.
Only roses older than 1 year old need feeding, such bushes must be fertilized from the beginning of flowering until mid-August, with an interval of 3-4 weeks.
- the first feeding should be from nitrogen-containing fertilizers;
- the second is from organic and complex;
- the third - from potash and phosphorus.
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Proper pruning will allow the rose garden to bloom more than once during the summer; it needs to be done three times a season.
- The first - in the spring, before the appearance of young leaves - weak and diseased shoots are removed.
- The second - all summer, you need to pinch the shoots 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 this after pruning, but transplanting adult roses can be problematic, as the roots of some varieties go underground more than a meter.
Important! Shelter roses for the winter can be ground or sawdust, pre-planting poison for rodents so that they do not gnaw the roots.
Bloom
The flowering period at the ostinki begins in June, the second wave occurs at the end of 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 the rose does not bloom in the second year after planting. This can be caused by improper site selection or pruning, undergrowth, or improper care. In any case, you need to carefully study the cause. It is advisable to remove small shoots and fertilize the bush with potassium top dressing or humate with trace elements.
Breeding
Roses can be propagated by cuttings, division or grafting.
The most common and reliable way is cuttings. It is held in early summer, in 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 cover them with winterizing material for the winter.
For reference: David Austin's official website: //www.davidaustinroses.com/ Unfortunately, the resource has not been translated into Russian.
Diseases
Austin roses are prone to powdery mildew and black spotting, therefore prevention and protection from pests is mandatory.
The main cause of roses is fungi. A solution of bicarbonate of soda is effective against powdery mildew, but it can burn out diseased areas of leaves, which will not add to the beauty of the bush. Affected branches must be removed and burned; they cannot be used as compost.
Master Austin, as many call him, advises to plant these flowers in combination with each other. Roses of Austin are worth these efforts, they will become an adornment of any garden with proper care. At the same time, it should be noted that even novice flower lovers will be able to choose a variety according to their abilities.
