Best Performing Roses in my garden and Why. Including My Favourite | David Austin Roses Kordes Roses

Here are my best performing roses of 2021 and why.
The remainder of this years reviewed roses can be found on my Channel here
• Best Performing Roses ...
These are just my honest opinions of the roses that I have. I put out several rose videos and I’ve no doubt all of these roses and my garden will get updates through the year. I will do another “favourite rose” next year.
Starring
Queen of Sweden
Rose Amadeus, Kordes rose purchased from paramount plants.
Also starring
Olivia rose Austin
Eustacia Vye
Rose Boscobel
Eden rose 88 (purchased from Trevor white roses.)
Claire Austin Rose
Rose claret (local garden centre)
Darcey Bussell Rose
Rose Gertrude Jekyll
Maid of Kent Rose
Gabriel Oak Rose
Arthur bell (local garden centre)
Cinderella fairytale (unsure)
Iceberg Rose
I hope this has given anyone something to think about either way. I’d be happy to answer any questions but I am a novice :)
And lastly many thanks for watching. :)

[@moonriver_.]

this is by far your longest roses video, and I enjoyed it so much. ❤️💕

[@Jay_Jay]

Thanks for the lovely comment

[@romilly99]

This is really interesting, thank you. It's always interesting to see how roses fare in other people's gardens. What works for one doesn't for someone else, particularly smell!! I find Eustacia Vye and Boscobel wonderful. Love Lark Ascending too because it gets hips, as does one of my top three roses, Tottering by Gently, which just does its thing in a corner and is so lovely at dusk when the pale lemon colour stands out. Roald Dahl too ... love him!!

[@butterflyscrappin1718]

Hi jay jay just to let you know after three years is when roses will bloom a lot it takes that long for the roots to establish it took my Jude the obscure to bloom well first year had three to four blooms now three years later I lost count at thirty buds so give your rise a chance I have also heard the Gabriel Oak has strong smell when there is a lot of blooms

[@Jay_Jay]

Hi yes mine are still young. Some of them only went in bare root last winter so this was there first full summer. The oldest ones I have are still not 2 years old. But they are getting there. Yes I have higher hopes for Gabriel oak next year. And thanks

[@rebekahlaflin3565]

I enjoy your enthusiasm, your garden and your roses are very lovely. I agree once Eden starts doing her thing it’s hard not to be drawn in by her blooms. I hope to be able to purchase her again. I moved across the country and left mine and many other great roses behind. I took cuttings but lost everything when the temps were in the negatives. It’s ok because I get to start the rose garden all over so hopefully lots of roses I’ve never grown before. Thanks again I enjoyed the tour and your thoughts on each variety.

[@Jay_Jay]

Thank you Rebekah sorry I’ve only just seen this one. Your right look on the positives, you have the chance to start all over again and I’m sure you learnt a great deal already. I’ve no doubt in time yours will look great. Mine is very young but I still get plenty of enjoyment. Best of luck with your new garden.

[@jadezx974]

Hi Jay, could you please make a review video for your Maid of Kent? It looks sooo stunning when I saw it from you video. So stunning!!! But there are not much info online to learn about this beauty. Thanks!

[@Jay_Jay]

Hi jade. I’m not making videos at this moment in time but will gladly try and tell you about it. My maid of Kent this will be its 4th summer. Difficult to say how tall it has grown with the way in which I’ve trained it, but id suggest 30- 40ft. Which includes a few twists and turns in the pliable canes. It will pretty much cover the front of a house if you wished. I can’t remember what size they claim it grows but mine has exceeded it considerably. A lovely large group of small clustered flowers that I don’t get scent from. Very healthy. Strong grower and a truly fantastic display when in flower. Now the downside and you have to bear in mind this is just me and my rose. The breeder happens to be my local garden centre and they state it’s a repeat flower that repeats very well throughout the summer. I haven’t had much luck on that front. The first year it was once flowering. Second year again once flowering so I spoke to the breeder asking there advice. They advised that I prune it back hard which I did. But the following year again it flowered only the once for me. I spoke to them again with my situation earlier this year and they are puzzled saying that even if I didn’t prune it won’t help but reflower!!!! so this year they have asked that I just dead head without pruning. And this I have done. I haven’t pruned this year at all. I will just dead head when the time comes. That said for me it has acted like a well behaved rambler with such a magnificent display that lasts a good 4 weeks. The fact it might not reflower for me it’s staying just for that. But I do suspect this rose should repeat very well. I don’t doubt the breeder at all. But this particular rose has been in the ground for some time now I don’t want to replace it with another. Mine gets full morning sun from pretty much sun rise until midday. I hope this helps a little.

[@kamleung1534]

👏👏Great reviews ,looking forward for your new clips

[@Jay_Jay]

Hi thanks very much for the comment. I’m hoping next year the Roses will be a little more mature. Plus I know I will have more ;)

[@MKMK-fj8qw]

I could have watched for two hours. Thank you very much for sharing. Queen of Sweden was already on my list to purchase, but she’s been moved to the top, along with Eustacia Vye. Do you plan to train Amadeus to wind horizontally along the trellis to promote flowering along the canes? I agree with your observations of Iceberg. I planted two last year, and they are underwhelming to say the least. I’m replacing them with New Dawn and Colette. My favorite DA this year, and last year, is Desdemona. She is never without flowers, always the healthiest, and strong, mostly upright growth.

[@Jay_Jay]

Thanks for the lovely comment. Yes I hope Amadeus can reach that top trellis to then train along horizontally above that window. I have a white climber the other side now and hopefully they can meet on that same trellis. And I think you’ll be very happy with your new roses. I can certainly recommend both. New dawn I have seen and it’s fantastic. This year I couldn’t decide between Desdemona or Claire Austin. I went with Claire Austin and have to say I may have made a mistake. Personally I find CA a little flaccid. Good growth but the flowers are pretty heavy. I hope age will stiffen her up a bit. Thanks very much for commenting and thanks for dropping by.

[@MKMK-fj8qw]

I meant to mention that Desdemona has a lovely scent as well. Not as good as some of my others, like Princess Alexandria of Kent, and Lady of Shallot, but in my top 5. PAK is also a very upright rose in my garden, and the bloom as well as the color are outstanding.

[@Jay_Jay]

Wow sounds like you have a great garden you should grab a camera :). Would love to see it. PAK is a rose I’ve nearly bought several times. It always sounds lovely. But recently I’ve ordered several Kordes roses and always having to find new space :)

[@fridgemagnet9831]

Queen of Sweden is beautiful, love a peach coloured rose.

[@Jay_Jay]

Yes queen of Sweden is beautiful. ;)

[@carolinetierney1146]

Absolutely stunning.. Seriously beautiful.!

[@Jay_Jay]

Lovely comment thank you. The Roses are still very young and I’m still learning but thank you.

[@shivalilla2469]

What a lovely graden! Thank you for inviting us:) As for black spot - in my conutry we are not allowed to spray, meaning we must try other ways. I use something called Feed and Shine once a week, it´s a foilar fertilizer with good oils and sea weed (I think) that is supposed to also prevent fungal diseases. I´ve used it for several years and I´m very pleased with it - LOTS of flowers and very little black spot despite weeks of pouring some summers (I live in Sweden):) I think it is available in your country too so you could check it out. I have not tried it myself, but there is also trichoderma that I think you put in the ground or spray on the roses, it´s quite popular in Sweden and something I´ve been recommended to try several times. However, you can´t use trichoderma and Feed and shine at the same time. Just wanted to let you know there are alternatives to chemicals that might help:) And I agree with the comment about Desdemona - wonderful rose!! First year and +50 buds - despite sun only for 5 hours and the fact it´s been pouring the last two weeks and only 15 degrees :( The first flower opened this week and it´s SO lovely and smells fantastic!

[@Jay_Jay]

Thank you Shiva I will look into your suggestions. For some reason my roses are doing fantastic as of right now. I don’t want to try anything new😂😂😂. Yes I wouldn’t put any chemicals down. I used only neem oil a few times for the aphids.

[@thuyly9652]

Thanks so much for the video. Love 🌹 roses . I have 5 Gabriel Oak roots just planted. 😢 🌹🌹🌹🌹🇬🇧

[@Jay_Jay]

Hi. You will be very happy with them I’m sure. Going into the winter period mine have proved very healthy and strong with growth. I think next year they will fair better. This was there first year from bare root. Thanks for dropping by.

[@makeyourlifebeautiful1652]

Queen of Sweden is my favourite too! Shes absolutely gorgeous! So perfect and faces upwards.

[@Jay_Jay]

Yay queen of Sweden such a great rose I think too. That upright habit is so nice. You must have a fantastic garden you wouldn’t fancy doing some yt vids? I know it’s not everyone’s cup of tea.

[@makeyourlifebeautiful1652]

@@Jay_Jay I was thinking of doing some actually but I'm not that great on technology...this spring I will give it a go :) Boscabel is a favourite of mine too the colour is so unusual! I'm thinking of getting either Olivia rose austin or on your recommendation Kordes summer romance...I cant decide!

[@Jay_Jay]

@@makeyourlifebeautiful1652 You can’t go wrong with Olivia mine still hasn’t got any yellow leaves yet. Summer romance I’ve only just planted it. But I do believe it gets great reviews everywhere I’ve seen. Whereabouts in the world are you?

[@makeyourlifebeautiful1652]

@@Jay_Jay in Hertfordshire:) the only thing that puts me off Olivia is apparently the scent isnt that strong. It's just so difficult so many to choose from! I think I have decided and then I find another one 😂 loved the look of scepter'd isle but apparently that only lasts a day or 2 and then shatters!

[@Jay_Jay]

@@makeyourlifebeautiful1652 yes Olivia has very light scent for sure. And it bleaches in hot sun. But I think some Roses It’s ok if they are so strong in other areas. (Health and flowering for Olivia). I’ve seen sceptre disle growing, it is lovely, And a good scent. Difficult decisions I know. I’d definitely not want to be without an Olivia and I do like a scented Rose. Summer romance it’s too early for me to say.

[@anorthfacinggarden9045]

Nice talk through, I just got an Eden rose 88 a few days ago from c and k jones roses, late in the season tho'. My iceberg flowers well but also black spot ridden. I've still got my eye out for amadeus ☺️. I have seen queen of sweden recommended elsewhere as a better rain tolerant one also its one for cut flowers. Not surprising given its upright growth and taller stems; almost like regimented soldiers. An instagramer I follow had said the best rose is the one currently flowering 😆🤣.

[@Jay_Jay]

Yay really glad you got Eden rose 88. Be very interesting to see what you have to say about it. Some of the videos look fantastic with many many flowers and strong growth. But mine has definitely stuck still. I’m not sure if it’s transplant shock it’s going through and perhaps it’s a rose that doesn’t take too well to having it’s roots disturbed while being transplanted (which would explain the other comments I have seen on newer roses. So if you haven’t transplanted yours yet I’d be careful of the roots. I’d want them suckers tighter in the pot without too much disturbance. When I potted mine the roots and soil around them were pretty crumbley. Hopefully we will get to see yours. ;)

[@michelebell8862]

Why Queen of Sweden over Eustacia Vye? Just wondering because I couldn't decide between the two but went with EV. I don't have it yet. It's coming this spring. I found QOS upright a bit strange.

[@Jay_Jay]

Hi again Michele, Queen of Sweden done fantastic for me that first year. Many flushes and lots of flowers. That particular year It was a wet year also with lots of rain. And queen of Sweden does well in the wet weather and or strong winds. Eustacia Vye not so much. However this summer just gone queen of Sweden didn’t do as well for me. First of all it was much much drier giving other roses the chance to shine better. Also queen of Sweden in my humble opinion is best planted next to a raised pathway so you can look down on the upward facing flowers. If you have an area like that in your garden I doubt you’ll be dissapointed. Eustacia Vye is best front of border with its shorter height and fragrance. But queen of Sweden definitely has a place in my garden for the wetter summers and longer duration of flowers. I just hope next year she does better for me. Thanks

[@fridgemagnet9831]

Iceberg and black spot, besides that iceberg is an excellent rose, excellent flower ability even in gardens who don't particularly care for them.

[@Jay_Jay]

Yes indeed iceberg is a fantastic rose for flowering. Its another rose come June they look fantastic. And the roses are still coming pretty strong now well into October. Sadly The often wet and windy conditions were I live do not help with the roses that are a little prone to the black spot. But yes still a lovely rose indeed.

[@0010-n8q]

more flowers then leaves 🍃..i learnt that in my childhood.. man in above flat used to give cooled fish water after his dinner’s boiled & too many flowers

[@nutzhazel]

Very good informative video! Love how you detailing the roses to their rain and blackspot tolerance, and also the scent. I'm looking for a red rose and Amadeus catches my eyes, what a beauty 😍

[@Jay_Jay]

Thank you. Yes Amadeus is a very nice Rose I’m really impressed with it. It lacks scent but excels in other areas for me.

[@nutzhazel]

@@Jay_Jay Yes definiitely. The red perfect blooms and lush green leaves 😍 I'm from Malaysia (South East Asia) so rain is a very big issue here. The closest to Amadeus for me is Don Juan where the blooms stays for 2 weeks and with lovely scent, but it does effected by the rain. I now made it my mission to hunt for Amadeus rose here lol Keep up the good work 👍

[@Jay_Jay]

@@nutzhazel 100 percent if rain is an issue for you Amadeus will perform very well indeed. Mine saw big rain several times and when the water dries the roses were still perfect. Thank you and best of luck.

[@nutzhazel]

@@Jay_Jay 😍😍😍 Thank you sir!

[@ferengallie]

What a beautiful variety of roses you have! I love the Queen of Sweden one - so delicate and elegant. It looks like some of your roses are being eaten by rose saw fly. (I could be wrong as I’m new to rose growing.) Thank you for the great video.

[@Jay_Jay]

Thank you. Yes I think you could be right. I don’t spray any of them and some of them do get eaten occasionally.

[@amandahuynh4307]

so beautiful roses. how old is your pink roses? the one in the pot by your driveway.

[@Jay_Jay]

Thank you. I think your talking about Eustacia Vye in the pot? That one at the time would have been it’s second summer when I shot this video

[@amandahuynh4307]

@@Jay_Jay yes, I think that is the one. do you have issues with them in the pot. I plan all my da in big pot and the plan is very healthy but not too many bloom. not sure why so do you have anrecommendations? I am in California zone 10b so plenty of sun. perhaps too much? also the flowers that bloom are very small

[@Fire-gv2wz]

Hi there Rosa anadeus how do you find it. I’m in South Wales U.K. and like to get one please.

[@Jay_Jay]

Hi there apologies for not replying sooner. I’m very happy with Amadeus. A lovely flower. The flowers last a good 3 weeks. Flushes well when in flower but perhaps only 3 flushes. Waterproof flowers pretty much. But no scent. Thanks

[@Fire-gv2wz]

Lovely thank you

[@Karincl7]

​@@Fire-gv2wzGoogle them, you will find someone who sells them , read reviews first

[@gardeningjunkie2267]

This is so interesting how different conditions really affect a rose. We've had rain at least twice a week all summer long, and Darcy is still blooming without even one diseased leaf. I can just ignore her and she's perfect. I do have her in very well draining soil though. My Iceberg was also full of blackspot so I got rid of it and got a Kiss Me Kate instead.

[@Jay_Jay]

Hi there. Yes this is interesting to hear. We’ve had an awful year weather wise. June and July were very VERY wet! I’ve never seen a year so bad. I know care of Roses plays a part in maintaining good health but I suspect the genetics of the rose, it’s location and environment are the most important things. By the sound of it your darcey is very happy Where she is. That’s fantastic because she is such a lovely rose. Thanks for dropping by. ;)

[@keerthiarun2703]

Jay Jay do you have any rose in a spot which gets only afternoon to evening sun? I know it's not the ideal spot for roses.. but I have only one spot jn my garden which receives afternoon to evening sun.

[@Jay_Jay]

Hi keerthi, sorry most of the roses I have out the back that get only afternoon and evening sun are not old enough yet to say. The ones i can say should be ok are Gertrude Jekyll, rose superstar,. Fragrant cloud and I have a Paul’s Himalayan musk a climber that is once flowering only, and grows the size of a house. But That gets very little sun.

[@keerthiarun2703]

@@Jay_Jay thanks Jay!

[@darren-harwood]

😍

[@shirleywilhelm1495]

Where and what time of year did you purchase roses?

[@Jay_Jay]

I got most of those roses from DA direct. All different times of year some potted some bare root.

[@anneliesemodeker2104]

GB isn't in the EU any more. So there will be a lot of customs/ toll at "Amadeus" from Kordes Roses from Germany.

[@Jay_Jay]

Yes I think you are correct. I don’t think you can get David Austin Roses currently either. It’s all tragic.

[@anneliesemodeker2104]

* (first sentence) ...for selling David Austin-Roses.

[@eileentarrant9876]

If you want to add an orange Rose is Port Sunlight never stops all year .and for a climber Crown princess Margarita both so sweet you could eat em also a sport of Port sunlight is Summer Song , Mmmmm .Roses every time . East Enders can take a running jump it’s so depressing 😏

[@Jay_Jay]

Hahah you know it 😂😂😂. Thanks very much for your recommendations it’s appreciated. I have many roses coming bare root hopefully in the next few weeks. I’m rapidly running out of space again. But thanks for the recommendations if I don’t get them perhaps someone else will. Thanks very much for dropping by.

[@mccs5372]

I have a few port sunlight, I planted in June. I was totally underwhelmed with them, very little growth. September they exploded with 2 ft new growth, buds and flowers. Every year will get even better. Btw I put compost and worm casting in spring, fish emulsion and slow release fertilizer. 🇨🇦 zone 5a

[@Jay_Jay]

Sounds Excellent. By sound of it the roots were disturbed some when planting? Then when they settled the rose shot up. I’ve seen this a few times. Port sunlight looks a fantastic rose. ;)

[@0010-n8q]

If you give fish blood & bone to your roses.. you’ll get more flowers then leaves ( just scattered it around the bottom stump & put compost on it then water it all in ).. i was 5-6 & a neighbour that was living above on top flat had one pot on the edge of his balcony who used to give his boiler fish water ( cooled down) to his rose & every morning we used to see too many flowers on it

[@Jay_Jay]

Lovely, thanks for letting me know. These are all babies but fish compost is something I will look at for next years feed. I have heard about it. This year they didn’t have anything but next year they will get a good feed and yes I will try fish. Thanks very much for dropping by.

[@0010-n8q]

@@Jay_Jay I use it specifically for roses( sunflowers are laughing without any compost or feed )..or water .. every 2 wks. each one gets a handful & rose tree & shrub compost & they’re in heaven..i buy a bucket of it .. lasts a long time..i have an intense fragrant deep pink hubrid tea rose.. after the feed.. the flowers are as big as sunflowers

[@Jay_Jay]

Wow. I never know that. You feed every two weeks with fish compost or rose tree and shrub compost?

[@0010-n8q]

@@Jay_Jay yeah.. the roses are good producers of constant flowering which requires right amount of compost feed & water.. i’m sorry to say i cried when i saw the condition of your roses..care given to them to be at their best is given to my garden & Timmy the cat..it gives you far more then what you do for them..i had 23 yr. old garden .. now a 3 yr old new garden.. but is ..” heaven on earth “

[@butterflyscrappin1718]

To help with black spot give your roses worm castings in early spring

[@Jay_Jay]

Thanks I’ve never hear of that.

[@butterflyscrappin1718]

It help the general health of roses as well

[@Jay_Jay]

@@butterflyscrappin1718 thank you. Last year I put down the David Austin Rose feed in spring like they suggested. But next year I’ll have a few more options. Thank you

[@butterflyscrappin1718]

This is my suggestion for health roses once a year give them equal parts of compost, manure, worm castings, two plastic cups of rock dust. Then spread a couple handfuls of organic slow release fertiliser in spring and summer then every two week of organic liquid fertiliser and don’t forget to mulch. I hope this helps you

[@aysel9315]

I like it

[@anneliesemodeker2104]

Mayby you can initiate the english nurserys to fill in the keyword rainresistence roses. later on I surche for rainresistence in other german nurserys. Kordes started this point because of the chhemical industrie in Germany. They bread roses that neeed chemy for health, so Kordes started surching for leaf disease free roses verry early.

[@anneliesemodeker2104]

ADR-Rose is a award in Germany, that means leaf disease free roses which are gurantied healthy (3-5 years looked over). (I am not from Kordes-nursery, only a german. :)

[@Jay_Jay]

Yes the modern kordes roses do seem to be very healthy. Certainly the ones I have are. I will search for the adr roses I have never heard of this award. Wether these Roses are available in the uk is another question.

[@Jay_Jay]

I have looked into this ADR award I think it’s fantastic. Recently I have purchased or tried to purchase several modern kordes roses with this award but they are very difficult to get hold of in the uk at present. Many of them impossible to get hold of. Thanks for making me aware of this award.

[@Jay_Jay]

Hi Annelisse. I got your message on the other video but I think it may have hit a firewall because of the links perhaps. But I have added your update my end. Many thanks for your input most helpful. 👍

[@bobsiddoway]

Queen of Sweden looks gorgeous! Not sold here in USA. :(

[@Jay_Jay]

Oh that sucks. It must be out of stock? I have seen many folk in the states with queen of Sweden.

[@bobsiddoway]

@@Jay_Jay oh really?! Maybe I can get it then eventually! Thanks!!!

[@thaodiep4860]

What is the name rose at 1:42. It is lovely color

[@Jay_Jay]

Hi, that is Eustacia Vye. A lovely rose I have I think 5 of them. Thank you

[@hungariancottageadventure77]

To be fair the GB is a stunning bloom in your garden, do you think you could put Boscobel in a pot? Lol what about the rose spewing up in the gutter after losing her shoes/friends??? Haha... Oooh Lark Ascending is so beautiful... Omg 170 pounds!!! What 😱 she's gotta dance all night for that money 😂 hopefully you'll do the back garden next time, I like your top favs but I'm sticking with LA, I hate eastenders 👍😁🌷🌸🌷 great share thank you

[@Jay_Jay]

Hahah Boscobel would grow in a pot I’m certain. I have some coming on as cuttings. Yes lark ascending didn’t really get marked this year because of my mistake. But she is lovely. What is your GA?

[@hungariancottageadventure77]

@@Jay_Jay GA?

[@Jay_Jay]

Sorry the LA what’s that? Your stocking with the LA? Sorry I don’t know :(

[@hungariancottageadventure77]

@@Jay_Jay Lark Ascending

[@Jay_Jay]

Doh. 😃😃😂😂😅

[@0010-n8q]

I can’t see my comment that i just wrote so i’ll say it again.. if you give your roses fish blood & bone you’ll have more flowers & leaves

[@Jay_Jay]

Lovely I got it I replied above. Thanks for letting me know.

[@0010-n8q]

@@Jay_Jay when you plant the roses..u mix the feed with the compost.. there after u carry on with the feed .. baby plants can definitely do with it.. they need all the encouragement they can get

[@Jay_Jay]

Thanks. When planted I mixed in plenty of compost, root grow. But how often do you feed with fish compost? A handful Every week?

[@0010-n8q]

@@Jay_Jay squire’s black gold.. ( rose tree & shrub ) compost is the best ever.. but..the traditional compost is good too or any good company’s .. when planting always give it 2 hands full of fish with compost mixed in.. now give it ( top dressing ) of compost & fish both couple of handfuls every two wks. & water it in thoroughly & your sad roses right now will get life into them & guaranteed flower plenty till December ( i worked at a garden centre for 23 yrs. )

[@Jay_Jay]

Lovely thank you.

[@shirleywilhelm1495]

The volume of this video is low.

[@Jay_Jay]

Yes I am learning all the time. Thank you.

[@gavinparry5426]

Jay......I would strongly recommend 'Roald Dahl' from DA. Currently got about 70 flowers on 2nd flush. Been amazing every year for flowering. Mine is now 4 years old in a large pot. Others in my family have bought it after seeing it.

[@Jay_Jay]

Awesome. Roald Dahl is one Ive been looking at for a long long time. I just haven’t pulled the trigger just yet. But I will ;) and thanks for the heads up.

[@Jay_Jay]

Just cost me 30 sobs! I’ll see how I get on with him:)

[@romilly99]

You and me both! Mine has done really well, and he smells lovely ..... to me, anyway!! Smell is very subjective!!