Not all English Roses wear the same lavish ballgown of layers of petals. ‘Peach Blossom’, introduced by David Austin in 1990, is delicate, ephemeral, and wildly romantic. With just 6 to 16 petals, each semi-double bloom looks like it drifted in from the orchard, and the next gust of wind could have the blush pink curls cascading to the ground. Whilst it has the airy charm of a wildflower, its blooms stay longer and repeat, like we’ve come to expect in an Austin shrub. The arching stems add movement, as do the occasional quilled pedal that quivers in the breeze. They will provide hips in the autumn if you limit your pruning late in the season. The fragrance is mild and fruity with a hint of musk, and is best appreciated if you linger around the flower for some time, so plant them on or near a terrace, and spend some time getting to know them. These tender blossoms remind us to appreciate subtlety in our gardens, although the clusters put on a display that will not go unnoticed.
Fraser Valley Rose Farm
Not all English Roses wear the same lavish ballgown of layers of petals. ‘Peach Blossom’, introduced by David Austin in 1990, is delicate, ephemeral, and wildly romantic. With just 6 to 16 petals, each semi-double bloom looks like it drifted in from the orchard, and the next gust of wind could have the blush pink curls cascading to the ground. Whilst it has the airy charm of a wildflower, its blooms stay longer and repeat, like we’ve come to expect in an Austin shrub. The arching stems add movement, as do the occasional quilled pedal that quivers in the breeze. They will provide hips in the autumn if you limit your pruning late in the season. The fragrance is mild and fruity with a hint of musk, and is best appreciated if you linger around the flower for some time, so plant them on or near a terrace, and spend some time getting to know them. These tender blossoms remind us to appreciate subtlety in our gardens, although the clusters put on a display that will not go unnoticed.
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