This is the very first bloom of this David Austin rose, which I received as a trial plant. It is blooming so low to the ground that it was hidden by the leaf of another plant, and only a chance breeze revealed it. More buds higher up means I will be able to check the fragrance without prostrating myself.
In its own way, frost may be one of the most beautiful things to happen in your garden all year . . . Don’t miss it. Like all true beauty, it is fleeting. It will grace your garden for but a short while this morning. . . . For this moment, embrace frost as the beautiful gift that it is.
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You can read more about this rose here. It has so far been untouched by any disease. The foliage looks pristine. Most David Austin roses are not quite hardy enough for my area, so I consider this an experiment.
I love the form of this rose. Not so crazy about the color, though.
breathtaking. I can practically smell it from here!