Botanic Roses | Rare David Austin Rose Designs

The Botanic Roses collection is a testament to Susan Williams-Ellis’s lifelong passion for horticulture and her close personal friendship with the world-renowned rose breeder, David Austin. This range was designed as a "sumptuous celebration" of the English rose, offering a more romantic and concentrated floral theme than the broader Botanic Garden collection.

The "Austin Six": A Fragrant Palette

The collection features six distinct rose motifs, each meticulously chosen for its beauty and form. These are not generic flowers; they are specific, celebrated David Austin varieties:

Seamless Integration: The Laurel Border

While the central motifs shifted to these luxurious roses, Susan cleverly retained the iconic green laurel leaf border. This design choice ensures that Botanic Roses can be used as a standalone collection or seamlessly "mixed and matched" with any existing Botanic Garden set, adding a layer of floral depth and colour to a traditional table.

A Modern Rarity

Launched in 2000 and retired in 2010, the Botanic Roses range had a ten-year production run. However, since its retirement, it has become increasingly difficult to find complete sets, especially in the more sought-after yellow (Teasing Georgia) and red (Fragrant Cloud) varieties.

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