Ahead of King Charles III’s early summer coronation, David Austin Roses shares its commemorative collection of seven garden roses. Composed of seven English shrub roses, there’s a royal story behind each and every stem…
"There is something in the act of planting a rose in your garden to honour this moment in history that we find particularly reflective. Perhaps it’s the metaphor of putting down roots, the promise of growth and the hope of bloom and glory. Whichever regal rose speaks to you most, bedding it into your garden this May is the perfect time for it to establish, ready to flower come summertime."
THE CORONATION COLLECTION BY DAVID AUSTIN ROSES
1. ROYAL JUBILEE (Auspaddle)
Named for: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for her Diamond Jubilee
Introduced in: 2012
Character notes: chalice-shaped blooms in a deep pink with paler pink undersides and a rich, fruity fragrance
2. ELIZABETH® (Ausmajesty)
Named for: the late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, in her memory
Introduced in: 2022
Character notes: large apple blossom pink rosettes surrounded by petals in blush white and a sweet scent of lemon sherbet and Old Rose.
3. PRINCESS ALEXANDRA OF KENT® (Ausmerchant)
Named for: Princess Alexandra, cousin to Queen Elizabeth II and both a keen gardener and great lover of roses
Introduced in: 2007
Character notes: unusually large bright pink flowers wot a fresh Tea fragrance that evolves into lemon with hints of blackcurrants
4. WILLIAM AND CATHERINE (Ausrapper)
Named for: the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on their wedding day
Introduced in: 2011
Character notes: shallow cups of white, full-petalled blooms with a pure myrrh scent
5. ENGLAND’S ROSE (Auslounge)
Named for: in recognition for the birthplace of the English Rose
Introduced in: 2010
Character notes: glowing pink petals with a button eye and spicy Old Rose fragrance
6. ANNE BOLEYN (Ausecret)
Named for: the second of Henry VIII’s six wives
Introduced in: 1999
Character notes: sprays of cupped rosette blooms in a pretty mid-pink tone
7. PRINCESS ANNE® (Auskitchen)
Named for: Her Royal Highness, the Princess Royal
Introduced in: 2010
Character notes: large and fragrant rich pink clusters with thick and polished foliage
For further detail on the Coronation Collection, click here
