If you prefer pop along to the nursery at 826 Gordonton Road, Hamilton, and wander through the world of David Austin roses at Wairere. So take your time and browse through the great selection on our secure web-site. The flowers are often at their best when fully open ensuring a rewarding and long lasting display. The only problem I have in zone 7 is blackspot, and as long as I spray, it's not a problem, but the other problem is the thrips love the light pink blooms. The rose recovered beautifully and was blooming by the end of July. Austin roses have great vigour and non stop flower power, most have a delicious fragrance reminiscent of old world romance. Geoff Hamilton has been one of my best roses so far. David Austin started breeding roses in the 1950's and is considered to be one of the most important rose breeders of modern times. One of my personal favourites is 'Wildflower' which by contrast to many David Austin roses has a quiet simple beauty. 'Fair Bianca', 'Ellen', 'Perdita' and 'Evelyn' to name just a few. Then there are the ladies with their plentiful petals and exotic heady perfumes. This rose combines the nostalgia of ancient roses and the abundance of flowering modern Austin roses. TROILUS is one of the heroes of his play Troilus and Cressida. Austin roses, as a result of the influence of the work of W. This agrotechnical technique will help reduce the number of weeds and leave the soil moist longer. Loosening and weeding the soil around the rose bush is needed for air circulation, moisture and nutrients for the root system. What rose lover isn't instantly besotted with the handsome good looks of 'Graham Thomas' or the bold beauty of 'Abraham Derby'. English rose TROILUS got its name, like many D. The GEOFF HAMILTON pot rose is also pruned. David Austin Roses AKA English Roses combine the very best of the old with the very best of the modern giving gardeners world-wide exceptionally beautiful roses. Where will you find the best selection of David Austin Roses? Right here at Wairere Nursery where you can order on-line and have your selection delivered direct to your door. Geoff was an early advocate of organic gardening. David Austin Roses for sale in New Zealand Geoff Hamilton was a much loved presenter of the BBC programme Gardener's World in the 1980s which was broadcast from his garden at Barnsdale in the East Midlands in the UK.