Tuesday, August 2, 2011

David Austin 'Abraham Darby' Roses

One of the roses I have in my gazebo garden is a David Austin 'Abraham Darby'.  This English rose bears sumptuous, cup-shaped blossoms of peachy apricot with hints of yellow and pink.  Perfumed with a heavenly fruity fragrance.


A closer look at the pretty blossom.

I hope your day is filled with roses.  I am linking with my garden friends at:

Tuesday Garden Party @ An Oregon Cottage
Outdoor Wednesday @ A Southern Daydreamer
Cottage Flora Thursday @ Fishtail Cottage

16 comments:

Joy@aVintageGreen said...

Such a lush blossom. Love you roses.

Sunray Gardens said...

Beautiful Rose. Love the color and fullness.
Cher Sunray Gardens

La Vie Quotidienne said...

I used to have an Abraham Darby rose and I had to remove it to make some changes in the garden...like your, it was a wonderful, huge, beautiful rose, I think maybe I need to find a spot for another one. Have a lovely day!

Judith @ Lavender Cottage said...

Hi Donna
I only have one slightly fragrant rose that is the climber New Dawn so I'll have to enjoy the beauty and fragrance of yours. Austins are certainly known for their high perfume content. Thanks for sharing the Abraham Darby.
Judith

Karen said...

Gorgeous Donna. I will sit here and imagine the beautiful scent.

Anne Marie Hile said...

Hi Donna! What gorgeous roses! What a wonderful treat it must be to sit and enjoy your garden with all the beautiful sights and scents. :)

LV said...

I have had some very pretty roses, but nothing like this one. I would love having a big bush of them.

KarinsArtScrap said...

wow donna gorgeous rose and color.

greetings karin

Anonymous said...

Very pretty Abraham Darbys. Luv Austin Roses.
Jeanni

One said...

Hi Donna, I see that you have quite a lot of beautiful roses blooms. Although we can grow roses here, normally the blooms are not big except for those grown in highlands at cooler temperature.

deb said...

David Austins are so goreous and yours in no esception! Some day I would like to have one or two or....
LOL
Have a great day!
*hugs*deb

pam said...

Those are lovely!! I'd love to have you join in on Garden Tuesday!

Noor Nahdi said...

Hey Donna!! Really missed your gorgeous cards :( Can you share some with us?! Hugs :)

Carrie Sampsel said...

Those roses are stunning!! I wish the computer screen was scratch and sniff. lol Just Beautiful as always.

sweetbay said...

David Austin has created truly romantic-looking roses. Yours look gorgeous.

Polished Moxie said...

Gorgeous rose. I can just imagine the scent as I sit back with an afternoon cup of coffee. I'll bet the bees and butterflies love it.

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