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David Austin Roses that Look Good Together?

WeekontheCape (Zone 6)

7 years ago

last modified: 7 years ago

I'm looking for recommendations on David Austin roses that look good together as neighbors, i.e., are compatible in color, size, and shrub-shape. I want to avoid "odd couples," like the athletic Graham Thomas with the dainty Queen of Sweden. Does anyone have some nice-looking duets, trios or quads to recommend?

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mustbnuts zone 9 sunset 9

7 years ago

Most of the DA roses compliment each other re: their colors. They are soft enough that they look well together. Kevin grows beautiful DA roses in England and has a video of his on youtube. You can comment on the video and he will tell you which is which or message him on facebook. He is extremely nice (as are all rose people--isn't it amazing?!)

I have had Ambridge, Jude the Obscure, Evelyn and Mary Webb together. I now have Mary Magdalene, Sister Elizabeth and Alnwick together. I have Brother Cadfael and Princess Alexandra of Kent together.

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seil zone 6b MI
7 years ago
I have QoS next to my Golden Celebration but she's new and very tiny in comparison. So far I think they look lovely together though! I also have a very small yet Jubilee Celebration in that same bed. I think all the colors compliment themselves very well.
WeekontheCape (Zone 6) thanked seil zone 6b MI
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WeekontheCape (Zone 6)
Original Author
7 years ago
mustbnuts, thanks for the video clip! Boy, that Summer Song in the vid sure is gorgeous. And thanks for describing your pairings.

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Kate, Your garden is a paradise, I always enjoy all the pics you post.
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I've heard of people growing Mary Rose together with its two sports; ie Mary Rose (dark pink) Redoute (pale pink) and Winchester Cathedral( white) as either a group, or repeating each type alternately as a hedge.
WeekontheCape (Zone 6) thanked Curdle 10a (Australia)
SylviaWW 9a Hot dry SoCal
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WeekontheCape (Zone 6)
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Tranquillity next to Muntsead Wood, Sylvia? Great idea! Like the War of the Roses, the Red Queen and the White Queen. Thanks for your response!
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