New to our Garden: David Austin Roses

Recently, my Garden Inspiration, Lara of Hedgerow Rose put together a beautiful post about starting a container rose garden.  We have a yard, but it’s mostly gravel and this house is not a “forever house” so I’m mostly container gardening for the time being.

I have always had a soft spot for roses.  My grandmother’s name is Rose and I remember my mom growing heirloom roses from my great grandmother’s house as a child.  I think as part of my Before 30 vow to learn something new every year, this year I will learn to grow roses.

Lara suggested David Austin roses and selected a few she recommended.  From that list I have selected 2 pink English style roses to start with.  Here they are as seen on another beautiful garden blog, Piece of Eden.

‘Wildeve’ Rose as seen on Piece of Eden

‘Abraham Darby’ Rose as seen on Piece of Eden

I intended to select a white and a pink, or a white and a yellow, but the pink roses were all so beautiful (and they look great in our dark dining room).

I know they probably won’t look like these the first summer or even the first few, but I’m hoping it will become a lifetime hobby.  I’m hoping the peonies and hydrangea we planted last year come back.  I don’t have the greenest thumb but I really try and do my research and learn.  I’ve assigned Jared to build me some wood 5-10 gallon containers for these roses.  I’ll be sure to post photos along the way.

Lots of thanks to Lara!  You’ve been a big help!