Published: 23 July 2026
There are few flowers as universally admired as the rose, and few names as synonymous with excellence as David Austin Roses.
For more than sixty years, the family-run nursery in Shropshire has dedicated itself to creating roses. These roses combine the romance and fragrance of old garden roses with the resilience, repeat flowering and reliability of modern varieties. Each new introduction is the result of years of careful breeding, with only the very finest cultivars making it into gardens around the world.
At Holker Hall & Gardens, these exceptional roses are now playing an important role in our planting, bringing colour, scent and structure to the gardens throughout the summer months. Visitors can discover a carefully selected collection of David Austin varieties, each offering its own unique character while contributing to Holker’s ever-changing beauty.
Investing in Expertise
Recently, we were delighted to welcome the team from David Austin Roses to Holker for a day of specialist training with our gardening team.
Their visit provided valuable hands-on advice tailored to the individual rose cultivars growing here, helping our gardeners deepen their knowledge of pruning, care and long-term cultivation. Investing in specialist expertise ensures our gardens continue to flourish while allowing our team to develop the skills needed to care for these exceptional plants for many years to come.
Meet the David Austin Roses Growing at Holker
| Wollerton Old Hall | A beautifully scented climbing rose with soft creamy-yellow blooms and excellent repeat flowering. |
| Desdemona | Elegant white blooms with a rich fragrance, flowering reliably throughout the season. |
| The Lark Ascending | Soft apricot flowers that attract pollinators and provide colour for months. |
| Gertrude Jekyll | A classic English rose with rich pink blooms and one of the finest rose fragrances. |
| Blush Noisette | A charming heritage climbing rose with delicate blush-pink flowers and a long flowering season. |
Discover them for Yourself
Every visit to Holker offers something new, and throughout the summer months our David Austin roses are among the garden’s true highlights. Whether you’re drawn by their remarkable fragrances, their beautiful blooms or simply the peaceful atmosphere they create, they’re a wonderful reminder of the craftsmanship and passion that define both David Austin Roses and Holker’s own approach to gardening.
Take your time to wander the borders, pause to enjoy the perfume on the breeze, and experience these exceptional roses in full bloom during your next visit.