I love roses. As you can see from my list, I adore David Austin’s “English Roses” and Old Garden Roses the best. I’m slowly removing floribundas and grandifloras in favor of the Austins and OGRs. If you have any questions on these cultivars, please ask. The dates apply to my current home and garden.Currently in my garden are:

Gertrude-Jekyll (David Austin) 2004-
Teasing Georgia (David Austin) 2004-
Golden Celebration (David Austin) 2004-
Evelyn (David Austin) 2004-
Graham Thomas (David Austin) 2004-
Falstaff (David Austin) 2004-
Abraham Darby (David Austin) 2005-
Louise Odier (OGR bourbon) 2005-
Reine des Violettes (OGR hybrid perpetual) 2005-
Mme Alfred Carrière (OGR climber) 2005-
Zépherine Drouhin (OGR bourbon climber) 2005-
Showbiz (floribunda) 2004-
Perfume Perfection (floribunda) 2004-

William Shakespeare (David Austin) 2006-
Ambridge Rose (David Austin) 2007-
Wildeve (David Austin) 2007-
Charlotte (David Austin) 2007-
L.D. Braithwaite (David Austin) 2007-

Removed:

Clg. A Shropshire Lad (David Austin) 2005-2008
Iceberg (floribunda) 2005-2007

Tigress (grandiflora) 2004-2007

Knockout (shrub) 2004-2009

Angel Face (floribunda) 2004

Secret (hybrid tea) 2004
Golden Masterpiece (hybrid tea) 2004
Oklahoma (hybrid tea) 2004
Purple Passion (floribunda) 2004
Montezuma (grandiflora) 2004
Hot Cocoa (floribunda) 2004-2007
Whisper (hybrid tea) 2004-2008
Knockout (removed 1 of 4 in 2008)
Golden Showers 2007-2008 (bad stock/purchase)
Blaze 2007-2008 (bad stock/purchase)