antique roses

What a beautiful country rose Souvenir de la Malmaison is - when seen from a distance. This rose spreads and arches her fat pink flowers, and looks drop dead gorgeous. But don't get too close!

Learn all about favorite fragrant rose varieties and growing fragrant roses that have a scent as strong and appealing as their appearance.

Charles Quest-Ritson pays tribute to David Austin, the rose breeder and entrepreneur who passed away at the end of last year aged 92.

Ever wondered about the origins of roses? Over centuries, these species of roses have been collected, domesticated, selected and bred to produce the myriad of rose varieties we know and grow today. We take a look at the history of roses and how heritage roses have evolved.

Description, photos, references, ratings, reviews, gardens growing and nurseries selling the \'Lexy\' Rose.

Photo #7/17 of Rose (Rosa 'Awakening'). Photo Location: In My Northern California Garden on 2017-05-26.

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By David Austin (UK). Taken in my garden, England, early June 2011.