David Austin Rose Collection - English Garden Luxury Delivered
Some flowers are simply beautiful. But David Austin roses are so beautiful that florists have been studying them, breeders have been replicating them, and brides around the world have been choosing them for decades. Behind every bud in this collection lies years of work crossbreeding old-fashioned garden roses with modern cut-flower varieties - the result: lush rosettes, dense petals, a long-lasting fragrance, and a vase life that ordinary roses would envy.
The David Austin rose collection on Rosaholics features five unique varieties:
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Tess with a deep royal red
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Charity with peach-pink petals and a surprising lime-green center
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Darcey in raspberry-red tones
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Juliet - the cream-peach legend of wedding floristry
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Beatrice - a sunny, golden new variety
Ordering English garden roses online through Rosaholics isn’t just convenient. It’s the only way to get flowers that are cut right after you place your order and shipped directly to you from the farm, bypassing warehouses.
What Makes David Austin Garden Roses Special
David Austin garden roses are not just a marketing term; they are a distinct category in the global floristry industry. Their distinctive features have evolved over 30+ years of breeding: dense rosettes with hundreds of petals that open gradually and change color and shape day by day; a multi-layered fragrance - ranging from tea to myrrh and vanilla; and a vase life of up to 10-12 days, making them a cost-effective choice even for the most demanding clients.
David Austin wedding roses hold a dominant position in wedding floristry for a reason. Their shape - a legacy of old-fashioned garden roses - creates that very “romantic volume” that cannot be replicated with ordinary cut roses. They are chosen for wedding bouquets, table arrangements, boutonnieres, and floral installations at high-end events worldwide.
Rosaholics works directly with high-altitude farms where David Austin roses are grown under maximum natural light - this is precisely what determines the density of the petals and the longevity of the fragrance. Each garden rose bouquet is packaged in a hydroponic system that maintains the stems’ moisture throughout transit. The collection’s colors span the entire spectrum: from deep red and fiery crimson to soft peach, cream, and gold - something for every taste and occasion.
From Bud to Bloom - Tess Specifications
Here’s what to expect when your Tess roses arrive at your home:
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Characteristic |
Value |
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Color |
Deep Crimson Red with warm magenta undertones |
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Bloom Form |
Full Rosette |
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Bloom Size (6 day period) |
Opens from ~1.5 to 3.5 inches |
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Days to Open |
Up to 5-7 days |
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Petal Count |
~80-110 petals |
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Fragrance Intensity |
5 of 5 |
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Fragrance |
Old rose with warm myrrh and light fruity notes |
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Vase Life |
7-12 days |
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Breeder |
David Austin Roses, England |
With about 100 velvety petals that deepen into a regal red with each passing day, Tess takes her time and doesn’t need a strong fragrance to capture your attention. This David Austin rose bouquet speaks louder than words through its color and form. 🌹
From Bud to Bloom - Charity Specifications
Here’s what you can expect when your Charity roses arrive at your home:
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Characteristic |
Value |
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Color |
Blush Pink and Peach |
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Bloom Form |
Rosette |
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Bloom Size (6 day period) |
Opens from 1.4 to 4.2 inches |
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Days to Open |
Up to 4 days |
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Petal Count |
153 |
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Fragrance Intensity |
4 of 5 |
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Fragrance |
Sweet violet, musk and vanilla |
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Vase Life |
5-7 days |
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Breeder |
David Austin Roses, England |
With 153 petals and a scent of vanilla and violet, Charity is the rose that stands out first in any arrangement, especially when its unexpected lime-green center unfolds. A rare detail that transforms an ordinary garden rose bouquet into true botanical art. 🌿
From Bud to Bloom - Darcey Specifications
Here’s what you can expect when your Darcey roses arrive at your home:
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Characteristic |
Value |
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Color |
Raspberry Red |
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Bloom Form |
Cupped Rosette |
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Bloom Size (6 day period) |
Starts at 2.0 and opens to 4.1 inches |
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Days to Open |
Up to 4 days |
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Petal Count |
125 |
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Fragrance Intensity |
3 of 5 |
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Fragrance |
Fruity tea with a touch of sandalwood |
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Vase Life |
10 Days |
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Breeder |
David Austin Roses, England |
Darcey’s raspberry-purple tones shift as the flower opens, revealing golden stamens deep within the bud - it’s that rare effect that makes florists use English garden roses in their boldest arrangements. 💜
From Bud to Bloom - Juliet Specifications
Here’s what you can expect when your Juliet roses arrive at your home:
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Characteristic |
Value |
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Color |
Soft peach-cream ombré (apricot center to ivory edges) |
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Bloom Form |
Full Rosette / Deep Cup |
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Bloom Size |
Opens from ~2" to 4-4.5" over 6 days |
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Days to Open |
Up to 5-7 days |
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Petal Count |
90+ |
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Fragrance Intensity |
4 of 5 |
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Fragrance |
Old rose, myrrh, tea |
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Vase Life |
7-10 days |
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Breeder |
David Austin Roses, England |
Juliet - a timeless icon of the David Austin rose collection with a vase life of 10 days. A peach ombré that unfolds into a perfect deep cup - exactly the image that has been associated with the concept of the “dream rose” for decades. 🤍
From Bud to Bloom - Beatrice Specifications
Here’s what you can expect when your Beatrice roses arrive at your home:
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Characteristic |
Value |
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Color |
Golden apricot-yellow, fading to cream at outer petals |
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Bloom Form |
Full Rosette / Ruffled Cup |
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Bloom Size |
Opens from ~2" to 4-4.5" over 6 days |
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Days to Open |
Up to 4-5 days |
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Petal Count |
~83 |
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Fragrance Intensity |
4 of 5 |
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Fragrance |
Myrrh, honey, fruit & almond |
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Vase Life |
8-10 days |
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Breeder |
David Austin Roses, England |
Beatrice is the first and only golden cut-flower variety in the collection, with an intense honey-and-myrrh fragrance rated 4 out of 5. It is often the unexpected favorite among those discovering David Austin garden roses for the first time. ☀️
Best Occasions for English Garden Roses
Buy David Austin roses - the right choice for almost any special occasion. Their versatility lies in the fact that they are both luxurious enough for the most formal occasions and lively enough for “just because.”
Best occasions:
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Weddings and engagements - David Austin wedding roses have been the #1 choice for brides for over 20 years
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Anniversary - when you want to give something more meaningful than a standard bouquet
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Milestone birthday - 30, 40, 50, 60: every age deserves a bouquet like this
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Bridal shower - garden roses in a mixed palette look impeccable at such events
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Luxury thank-you - when words can’t convey the depth of your gratitude
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Holiday occasions - Christmas, New Year’s, Mother’s Day
English garden roses symbolize not just love, but its most refined form - attention to detail, respect for beauty, and the understanding that the best is worth choosing consciously. Mix varieties for a multi-tonal garden rose bouquet: Tess + Darcey create a dramatic crimson-raspberry duo; Juliet + Charity, a delicate peach-pink pairing; and Beatrice adds a sunny accent when paired with either. David Austin roses remain the absolute gold standard of wedding and luxury floristry - and it’s unlikely anything will change in the coming decades.
Shop the David Austin Collection - Garden Rose Delivery Made Easy
Ordering David Austin roses delivery through Rosaholics is as simple as it gets. Go to the David Austin Collection section, choose a variety or a ready-made David Austin rose bouquet, and specify the date and address. Two delivery options are available: next-day, and a pre-scheduled date - perfect for weddings, events, and special occasions. We deliver to all 50 U.S. states and 87+ countries worldwide.
Each garden rose bouquet from the collection is packaged in a proprietary hydrobox system, keeping the stems in a moist environment throughout the journey. The buds arrive closed - they then bloom at your home, at their own pace, exactly as the breeder intended.
After receiving your order, a few simple steps will preserve the beauty of English garden roses for as long as they’re meant to last:
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Cut the stems at a 45° angle under running water immediately after unpacking
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Use room-temperature water, not cold water
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Keep the vase away from direct sunlight, drafts, and fruit bowls
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Change the water every 1-2 days
Buy David Austin roses at Rosaholics - and receive not just a bouquet, but an experience you’ll want to repeat. 🌸