from very large shrubs to low groundcovers. This group
of roses have excellent landscape qualities and can be used
as ornamental shrubs, specimens, in masses or hedges and
take less care and maintenance then many other varieties. They
include many varities that don't seem to fall into the other groups.
Generally they are expectional healthy and very hardy in all zones.
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~ Abraham Darby ~ This rose is classified as a Modern Shrub but is also commonly referred to as an Austin Rose. The seed parent was Aloha with a pollen parent of Yellow Cushion and it was bred in England in 1985 by David Austin. The blooms range from Apricot to pink depending on the weather and the plant and it is fragrant. The bloom form is a cupped, double bloom rather old-fashioned in appearance. (photo by: SunAndRoses)
~ Basyes Blueberry ~ Many people equate more petals with more fragrance, but this rose proves them wrong. This single rose has a heady fragrance. The flowers are on the lilac side of pink, with a beautiful circle of bright yellow stamens highlighting the centers. It gets some blackspot in summer in the south if you do not spray, but it is overall pretty healthy, and vigorous, with flowers nearly all the time. It makes large hips, and did I mention that it is nearly thornless? Definitely one-of-a-kind. (Introduced in 1982 by Basye) (photo by: MISSLISALOU)
~ Belinda's Dream ~ Basye introduced this wonderful rose in 1982. With large full pink flowers produced in abundance and large dark green leaves, it stands out in a garden bed. There are thousands of pink roses, but this one in particular is very resistant to disease, making it a real winner. (photo by: MISSLISALOU)
~ Carefree Beauty ~ (2nd photo) Lots of people believe that Katy Road Pink, a found rose, is really Carefree Beauty, and having both, I agree. Introduced by Griffith Buck in 1977, Carefree Beauty is exactly that - a carefree beauty. The flowers are a bright pink and large, usually 5 inches. It is a prolific bloomer and has good resistance to blackspot. The shrub grows to appx. 5 ft. and is definitely a 'Wow!' rose. (photo by: MISSLISALOU)
~ Carefree Sunshine ~ A new rose by Radler (2001) that is supposed to be a very disease-resistant yellow. So far, I'd say the claims are true. It is very resistant to blackspot. The flowers are semi-double, opening a strong yellow with some fading in heat to a softer shade. The center is highlighted with golden stamens and red-tipped pistels. Mature size is 3-4 ft., but it probably grows to 4-6 ft. in the south. It is vigorous and freely-blooming. (photo by: MISSLISALOU)
~ Cottage Rose ~ Classified as a shrub, but grows more like a climber in warmer climates. It was introduced in 1991 by Daivid Austin and is a cross of "Wife of Bath" and "Mary Rose". The color is light pink with medium pink center, the blooms are about 3 1/2" across with light fragrance and full petaled. The foliage is matte green with stems that are more pliable them most other Austin roses. Mine is planted against a fence and the stems are easily trained. Diesease resistence is average, but easily controlled with organic sprays. Its continuous blooming (much like that of "Mary Rose") makes it a delightful rose in any garden. (photo by: MsMary)
~ Graham Thomas ~ A David Austin rose (classified as an English Rose) introduced in 1983 that was created with a cross of "Charles Austin" & "Iceberg" x seedling-"Samling". It is a rose that grows very large in warmer climates and needs lots of room! It is very disease resistent and is only effected by a little mildew at times. The blooms are full, cupped and have a soft tea fragrance. Not the best rose for cutting but certainly one to brighten up the garden. (photo by: MsMary)
~ Jardin de Viels Maisons ~ A nice full rose in a pink color with a wonderful strong fragrance. It is showing the potential to get pretty big too. I think it will be at least 4 or 5 feet tall. (Introduced in 1998 by Guillot-Massad) (photo by: Willinator)
~ Katy Road Pink ~(photo 2) "found" roses. It was discovered at a home site along Old Katy Road near Katy, TEXAS. Actually the site is probably within 20 miles of my house (which in Texas is not very far). It is a very generous bloomer with large very pink blooms which are single or nearly single (they range from 8 to 10 petals) and according to some catalogs only get to be 3 to 4 feet high and across. In colder climates that is probably true but my Katy Road Pink is about 7 to 8 feet tall and about 4 foot across and very robust. The blooms are found singly and in sprays and are fragrant though the fragrance is light. (photos by: Willinator)
Note: Also see link "Carefree Beauty" and post above, "Carefree Beauty" by MISSLISALOU
~ Martine Guillot ~ Classified as a Shrub, but also know as a Generosa. This gorgeous rose was introducted in 1997 by Jean-Pierre Guillot of France and named for his wife. Its is a white/white blend with a hint of light apricot at the center that can become more aprioct/pink when the weather is cooler. The blooms are produced in clusters and pleasantly fragrance. The bush can reach 8-10 feet high and 5-6 feet wide in warmer climates which makes it ideal to use as a short climber or pillar and has dark green glossy leaves that are extremely healthy. (photo by: MsMary)
~ Mary Rose ~ A beautiful shrub rose in every way. Her gorgeous pink pillowy blooms just keep on coming all season long here. Her fragrance is wonderful and fills the air in the area around her in our west side garden. Mary Rose is the only David Austin rose I have. She is a real dandy though as her full rich foliage really sets off those pink blooms very well. David Austin bred this rose in England in 1983. She has not had any disease problems at all for me she is just a happy healthy bush that blooms her heart out. I hope that you all enjoy the pictures of mine. Her height is here is about 3 feet. the blooms are 4 to 5 inches accross. (photo by: BearRose54)
~ Molineux ~ This beautiful, SMALL David Austin rose is not shy about blooming and is not afraid of hot weather. Although its normal color is a good strong yellow, it actually can display many colors during the season ranging from an almost orange yellow to a pale bluff color as the bloom fades in hot weather. Its a strong grower but does not attain the massive height of Golden Celebration or Graham Thomas. This rose is a shrub or English Rose that was bred in England in 1994 by David Austin. It's deep yellow double blooms have a strong fragrance. It's full height is between 2 - 3 feet, probably closer to 2 feet in most areas. It was named after David Austin's favorite soccer team. (photo by: SunAndRoses)
~ Scepter'd Isle ~ This beautiful David Austin rose was one that I only had a few months before I moved but it made a great impression. One of his roses that get's the height listed as 2 1/2 ft to 6 ft (LOL!) It threw out one cane that began to make a run for the 6 ft height. Later I heard that in these cases you can cut that one cane back and usually the rose will remain a more reasonable height. (photo by: SunAndRoses)
~ Seafoam ~ Classified as a shrub rose, but can be treated as a short climber in warmer areas where canes can reach 6-8 feet. "Sea Foam" was introduced in 1964 by Schwartz of the United States and was a multiple cross of "White Dawn" (climber) & "Pinocchio" (floribunda). The bush is very healthy with deep green glossy leaves and produces clusters of 2" blooms. The blooms are pure white with a light scent and in cooler weather they can be light pink fading to white. A terrific rose to plant on a bank or train as a climber. (photo by: MsMary)
~ Sharon's Delight ~ This rose was given to me and I accepted it without much enthusiasm, but I've grown very fond of it. It is a Ralph Moore rose, bred in 1996 by a cross of a yellow miniature, Golden Angel, and the fabulous tea rose, Safrano. It grows to about 3 ft. and the flowers are 2-3 inches across. They have a subtle pink-peach tint that fades to pure white. (photo by: MISSLISALOU)
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