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Posted by mysteryrose z5 Chicago, USA (My Page) on Wed, Nov 22, 06 at 11:29
| Hello! I am hoping that since these three roses have been in commerce in Europe longer than here across the pond, you might be able to help me choose--in that I have room for only one. What are your eperiences with David Austin's : Wisley, Jubilee Celebration, and Alan Titchmarsh (called Huntington Garden in the U.S.)? Which has the strongest scent? Best health and vigor? Most rebloom? Any favorite? Any comment on any of these you may happen to grow appreciated. Many thanks. |
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RE: Help me choose an Austin
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Wisley have the strongest fragrance, followed by Alan Titchmarch and Jubilee Celebration. The 2 former have old rose fragrance where JC has more of a fruity fragrance which is very good too. But I prefer Old rose Fragrance.
Wisley seems to be the most vigorous of the 3 roses (4 feet tall). AT grew to be 3 feet tall and JC only 2-2,5 feet tall.
JC was one of the best repeating Austins I have seen, pumps out flowers. But I do not like the colour very much(dusty pinkish with shades of yellow) but a very beautiful rose nonetheless.
I can not comment on hardiness since I only had them one season.(we shall se next spring)
Of the 3 roses IMO Alan Titchmarch is the best rose. It is so beautiful, fragrant and healthy. I am sure this will be an Austin classic. |
RE: Help me choose an Austin
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| cupshaped roses: Many thanks. Just what I needed to learn. |
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