English Roses, aka David Austin roses, were created when David Austin started experimenting by crossing the tea rose with the floribundas rose to get a different look, and I’m so glad that he did. I love the English Rose. The look of an English Rose is different from your typical rose. First of all, it’s much bigger and has many more petals. The English Rose tends to be a little flatter and definitely wider than the roses you’re used to seeing. And because you can find the English Rose in all sorts of varieties and colors, you’ll have plenty of options to choose from.
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One of the reasons why I love the English Rose so much is because I love peonies. I know it sounds funny, but the English Rose is a great alternative to the peony, or to use in combination with the peony. Many brides really want to use the peony in their bridal bouquets or in the centerpieces for their wedding reception, but can’t because peonies are only available for a short window of time. So if you’re having a summer or fall wedding and really want that look, think about using the English Rose in its place. You’ll still get the same look and feel for your wedding flowers as you would with a peony, but instead you’ll just have English Roses. We’re currently doing just this for a bride of ours who’s getting married in mid-August.
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W0uld you use the English Rose? Thoughts?
Just a little squeeze of LiME….
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