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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:

  1. Joy@aVintageGreenAugust 2, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    Such a lush blossom. Love you roses.

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  2. Sunray GardensAugust 2, 2011 at 7:31 PM

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

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  3. La Vie QuotidienneAugust 3, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    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!

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  4. Judith @ Lavender CottageAugust 3, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    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

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  5. KarenAugust 3, 2011 at 8:39 AM

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

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  6. Anne Marie HileAugust 3, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    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. :)

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  7. LVAugust 3, 2011 at 11:49 AM

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

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  8. KarinsArtScrapAugust 3, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    wow donna gorgeous rose and color.

    greetings karin

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  9. AnonymousAugust 3, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    Very pretty Abraham Darbys. Luv Austin Roses.
    Jeanni

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  10. OneAugust 4, 2011 at 4:57 AM

    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.

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  11. debAugust 4, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    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

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  12. pamAugust 4, 2011 at 7:33 PM

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

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  13. Noor NahdiAugust 5, 2011 at 5:25 AM

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

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  14. Carrie SampselAugust 5, 2011 at 12:05 PM

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

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  15. sweetbayAugust 6, 2011 at 10:43 AM

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

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  16. Polished MoxieAugust 22, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    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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