A thoughtful choice for gardeners who appreciate simplicity and tradition. Planting bare root roses is simple and rewarding, letting you follow the natural rhythm of the seasons as the rose establishes itself. Before garden centres and plastic pots, roses were lifted in winter, bundled, and sent to gardeners to plant. Enjoy 15% off bare root roses when you use code: PROMISE | David Austin Roses

How does your garden grow? We spoke to @hercountryliving, whose love of roses has shaped a pink-filled cottage garden that continues to grow and evolve. "We bought our cottage three years ago and, over the past year, I’ve been pouring my heart into shaping the garden. Naturally, I couldn’t resist filling it with David Austin roses, almost all of them in shades of pink. There are now over fifty roses here, all planted within the last 18 months. A few favourites are The King’s Rose, Gertrude Jekyl

Roses are a wellspring of inspiration for Giles. Watch him study a bare root rose, noticing the graceful shapes and soft hues that spark his creativity. For Giles, there are never quite enough roses in the world, each a promise of beauty ready to unfold. Giles Deacon – @gilesdeacon_ #DavidAustinRoses #BareRootRoses #FirstImpressions #EnglishRoses | David Austin Roses