Bonus video,my 12”most drought tolerant”

[@DesertRoseinLV]

I grow Tranquility here in Las Vegas! Talk about a heat tolerant rose! We regularly get to 110 (43) and above for weeks on end. Of course irrigation is important, but Tranquility can stand up the the scorching sun and the blooms do NOT burn! This was a big concern as so many white roses look horrible in the summer here. We have a long growing season, finally having to defoliate our roses in late January to force them into a rest period. This is my 1st year with Tranquility (own root) and I look forward to many more years to come.

[@julieeaston7097]

How long do your roses rest for in Las Vegas ?

[@suechen9933]

I am from las Vegas too, ordered several David Austin roses for 2/23 arrival, I will for sure order Tranquility next time, maybe we can exchange some cutting?

[@Alfakkin]

I live in Italy, Vicenza, last summer was excruciating hot...many of my roses have been dying after the very hight temperatures and drought...thank you fir sharing your experience

[@Farmgirlathart]

There are a few roses I don’t think are offered to us in the US. I think people should know that the first year or two, DA roses start out small as far as blooms but most won’t stay that way. As the plant matures, the blooms usually get much larger. Love looking at DA roses so thank you for your videos.

[@shproperties9974]

Ben, your fantastic videos are always a joy to watch and greatly appreciated ❤

[@bmoody82]

Charlotte is my favorite rose in my garden. I'm zone 10A in hot & humid Florida and it performs really well.

[@nataliyakoneva]

Как же мне нравиться Вас слушать и смотреть. Вы такой обворожительный мужчина😍 и так интересно и с любовью рассказываете о розах. Спасибо, за ролики.

[@the_gardenerben]

It’s my pleasure I’m glad that you enjoy them

[@Роза-ж8п]

Благодарим за обзор. Это самый важный момент для посадки цветов, тень или солнце

[@holdthelight6833]

This is so helpful! I’m in the US and it has been so dry as well. This is so timely! Thank you!!!

[@the_gardenerben]

@@holdthelight6833 you’re most welcome. I’m glad you found it useful and interesting. Don’t forget each and everyone of the roses mentioned as its own individual personal review. You can find them all here on my channel. If you need any help finding anything don’t hesitate to ask.

[@holdthelight6833]

@@the_gardenerben thanks! I will check those also! I would love to use your link to purchase roses, do you have one for usa? Or only uk?

[@the_gardenerben]

@@holdthelight6833 thank you for showing your support, but unfortunately there are no links available for use outside of the UK and Europe

[@rebeccamaterasso2209]

Thank you! I can concur with your review on Scepter’d Isle and Olivia in Florida, USA where we are very hot and very humid. These two do well here in the summer where humidity stays around 70% for almost half the year.

[@holdthelight6833]

@@rebeccamaterasso2209 thanks for the input! I’m in the US also although up in Ohio. Always looking for as much info as I can get before purchasing.

[@laureleiparrish4169]

Thank you Ben for such a timely video regarding DA roses & what you've observed for heat and drought resilience. I had been holding off on Bring me Sunshine until this video trying to find out if she seems to handle hot dry conditions. I am in hot/dry Northern California zone 9a. I needed something that can withstand (thrive in) morning shade then hot (90-115), dry afternoon sun for 6 hours. She sounds like she could take it on my North West facing wall on my new 9' tall obelisk. Appreciated the video of how well she can do as a climber! In case anyone is interested (though not mentioned in this video) Lady of Shallot thrives in terrible hot dry conditions in my area and has been in bloom continually alongside thriving Floribunda Rose - Violets Pride.

[@the_gardenerben]

I really hope that you enjoyed the video that you found it. Helpful bring me Sunshine is certainly a fantastic rows and I’m not entirely sure whether you’ve watched my new 2023 top 20 video Bring me Sunshine now ranks as my most recommended. David Austin rose.

[@fridal.2446]

This is very helpful! As I plan on planting in a full sun location. I have to say I love your green side table and pattern wall paper behind you! Your cottage decor seems lovely!

[@farmershonor]

Thank you for this review of drought tolerant roses. My Charlottes (I have 4) are one of my D.A. favorites. They did not have a great spring (transplanted last fall from my former residence), but are having a much better late (hot, dry) summer and putting out gorgeous blooms. Unfortunately, here in central Tennessee, USA, zone 7a, the black spot is an issue earlier in the season. But, I love Charlotte. She's worth the effort. Delightful scent. Also, thank you for your review of Tranquility. For 4 years I have considered adding Tranquility to my collection. When you held up that big, gorgeous white bloom... I hoped it was Tranquility. I have the perfect place for her. I will be adding her. Lovely! Thank you for your time, dedication and passion. Very much appreciated.

[@the_gardenerben]

I’m more than happy to help tranquility will make a big shrub -enjoy

[@chrisreed2285]

Thanks again Ben for taking the time to do the video and as usual great help and content ...rgds

[@the_gardenerben]

That’s what I’m heat for -thank you 💚

[@marlaschaefer2544]

I have had Charlotte in tree form and I just love her. She blooms and blooms for me with the most exquisite shape and color... I live where it is very hot during the summer as well as very dry. I am in complete agreement with you on her.

[@carolinepark4033]

A Lark Ascending - I have in Cornwall. The colour is incredible in the golden hour

[@irisjanemay1903]

I got a second Wollerton Old Hall this spring. We have had 3 or 4 weeks of mid 90 degrees heat, no rain, and basically no humidity. The new Wollerton has 7 or 8 beautiful, huge blooms right now, and the blooms last 5 or 6 days. This rose seems completely unaffected by the horrible hot weather. My new Anne Boylin is also doing well although the blooms just last a day ot to. I just ordered 3 Lark Ascending for a west fence and one Mill on the Floss so I was very glad to hear your review!

[@minoutv7347]

Thank you! Much appreciated from drought parched California. I have been considering planting Princess Alexandra of Kent. However, in spite of the drought, we live about 11 miles from the San Francisco Bay, we do cool down in the evenings and usually have some morning dew. Do you think PAK would tolerate those kind of conditions? We are in Zone 9B. The planting area is shaded in the morning, has full sun around noon, until sunset, and the bed is on a drip system watered twice a week. I have some older roses planted there now, and they are doing very well with these conditions - its a florabunda called First Edition, hybridized in 1976. They are nice roses, but I would rather have a pink rose with a lot of fragrance, and love the color and abundance of PAK in your catalog 😻

[@the_gardenerben]

I should think it would do very nicely yes as with all roses in dry conditions make sure that you give it plenty of mulch good quality leaf mould bark organic soil conditioner over the winter months to make sure the soil around its root system is nutrients and water rich one of the issues with this particular rose is it doesn’t stand up well to wind the blooms are very large so if you can give it a sheltered spot

[@minoutv7347]

@@the_gardenerben Thank you Ben, the location is sheltered from the wind, its right along our front porch. I do use shredded redwood "mulch," called Gorilla Hair (it looks like red hair!) to retain moisture, I can also add compost over the winter months, we have a community compost program here and use it for other beds. I also use organic rose fertilizer, 4-6-2, applied three times a year. Very much appreciate your advice and look forward to planting this beauty later this year 💕

[@cocovargas9338]

Tienen mucha luz las flores y brillan mucho por lo que no se aprecian bien su belleza

[@growingcrazy4481]

I’ve ordered several of these this year on your recommendation, but I need to get Bring me Sunshine too. It lights up the room

[@the_gardenerben]

It’s really lovely

[@eleanormilbank]

This is delicious , making it again & again ❤️❤️❤️❤️. From Australia 🇰🇾

[@eleanormilbank]

Oh Ben. I am sorry, I’ve written this on the wrong channel

[@Sunny14136]

Terrific video, Gardener Ben. Thank you!

[@myswedishcottagegarden]

Thank you for a much needed list! the summers at My Swedish Cottage Garden are dry, especially since it is on a south-facing slope.

[@the_gardenerben]

I’m pleased that you found it helpful

[@dwoodbury]

Charlotte does very well in hot Southern California, and Lady of Shalott loves the hot weather as well, brings out her rose hues that I don't see in colder weather.

[@petronelacarmenciobanu2404]

Good morning, can you tell me which are top five the most scented (myrrh) and healthy roses? They are growing in partial shade? David Austin

[@roontunes]

your Olivia looks almost completely white on my PC, it and desdemona are the best of my collection for overal vigour, colour, form and rebloom and of course desdemona has a delicious fragrance. As of 6 Oct Bathsheba is still popping exquisite blooms despite our autumnal rains

[@the_gardenerben]

Colour is often bleached when the temperature is so high I really don’t rate Bathsheba at all in 2 years it’s never bloomed

[@roontunes]

Wow, that's a surprise, my Bathsheba is only in its 2nd year and grew like a weed this year, the autumn flush has been by far the best, the blooms survive the Irish rain very well and have the most elusive fragrance but you have to get your nose in. Mine is west facing and doesn't get any direct sunshine till after midday.

[@roontunes]

Very interested in seeing how you're growing Royal Jubilee; in a container, several feet off the ground ? Please do a short video and let us see this. I got G C even though I wasn't happy with this floppy upside down growth of the blooms and it has not disappointed, all upside down and riddled with blackspot, despite spraying with a sulphur recipe it was a depressing struggle to keep foliage on it.

[@the_gardenerben]

It’s too late in the season now I’m afraid but it’s my personal review of it was filmed with the shrub if I’m not mistaken

[@sheilaackers3854]

Ben, which is the first rose to flower? Could you do a succession of roses vlog? Thanks.

[@the_gardenerben]

It’s a good question but it’s not easy to answer, it dose vary usually it’s Olivia Rose, Austin, Princess Anne and Maygold first in bloom

[@sheilaackers3854]

@@the_gardenerben thank you.

[@anomietoponymie2140]

Hello, I noticed you didn't choose The Poet's Wife that I'm thinking of buying. How does it compare to Bring Me Sunshine? What sort of scent has BMS? On your recommendation, I'm going to put The Lark Ascending on a West facing slope that we will be able to contemplate on summer evenings. I love your videos. Big thanks!

[@the_gardenerben]

The poets wife prefers a bit of shade no more than around 4/5 hours of sun per day BMS is not due for my full review untill next June

[@the_gardenerben]

Please do watch my full review of the poets wife and my first impressions of BMS in the mean time both Available to watch hear

[@joanneschaffer7960]

Can you make a list of what you think are the best roses for hedge rows? Particularly roses that will handle lots of rain, heat and humidity. I live in the deep south of the US. I would love to hear your recommendations.

[@the_gardenerben]

Of course I can out of interest do you use Instagram I’m currently running a giveaway on Instagram for david Austin where you can win a bundle of three roses is the same username you’ll find the post pinned to the top of my profile I mention it because one of the roses in those bundles is perfect for hedges Look out for the following The lark ascending Tottering by gently Kew Gardens Buttercup Scarborough fair And the Queen of Sweden All of these variety stand up to changeable, whether well

[@joanneschaffer7960]

I do not have an Instagram account, but I can sure make one. Thank you for all of your help!

[@fueryvanvaerenburg]

Looks like Tranquility and Bring Me Sunshine are the clear winners! Do you have Spirit of Freedom?

[@the_gardenerben]

They most certainly are yes -and yes I do

[@fueryvanvaerenburg]

@@the_gardenerben how did SoF do in the recent heat?

[@the_gardenerben]

@@fueryvanvaerenburg not a good season for it at all this year

[@diintheuk4425]

Thank you Ben for this list! I wonder what kind of summer 2023 will bring. Last year I saw that my south-facing home office was showing 39 degrees at 4pm on one August day. Lol.... Regarding roses that perform well in very strong sun, do you reckon Princess Alexandra of Kent could do well? I have just freed up a prime spot in my garden where it gets sun all day long, and I was considering Princess Alexandra of Kent, having seen your other reviews. However, she didn't make this heat-tolerant roses list so I'm a bit hesitant because this spot gets a lot of sun. Could you please share your thoughts on this?

[@the_gardenerben]

Hi I’ve found that PAOK , got burnt in the sun, all of this selection did really well

[@diintheuk4425]

@@the_gardenerben Thanks for your advice Ben! All you advice is invaluable as I've been able to look further and try venture into floribunda/hybrid tea this year thanks to your introductions. Much appreciated!!

[@th.wegmans5752]

Thank you so much, I was hoping for such a review since quite a few of my DA roses have been stressed because of the heat. The one who has surprised me most is Mary Rose. She seems to do particularly well. Do you have a review of her?

[@the_gardenerben]

It’s a very tough little rose along with its white sister “Susan Williams -Ellis” i reviewed both this year, during National rose month

[@th.wegmans5752]

@@the_gardenerben The Mary Rose rose is from 1983, I think you reviewed the Mayflower rose en Susan Williams from 2010.

[@christinesadovsky6382]

Our potted for 3 years Olivia Austin actually went dry in 2 days in Siuthern California. I had to trim it down, but hope it survives. Any suggestions on how to perk it up, please?? I'm so attached to each of our Austins.

[@the_gardenerben]

I’m sorry to say that the worst thing that you could do is prune it when it was in a dehydrated state best thing to do is to start watering them and allow them to park up and re leaf, only that way can you see if any permanent damage has been done,

[@christinesadovsky6382]

Thank you kindly, Ben. It wasn't dried out, meaning soil, & I've kept it hydrated. Sad to hear I'd "goofed" by trimming it. Just couldn't see if it could harm it at this state. (I've always heard there's no way to kill a rose by pruning it.) Wish I would have seen your column first. Many thanks.

[@the_gardenerben]

@@christinesadovsky6382 well let’s see what it dose fingers crossed it bounces back

[@jgreen8298]

Just found you!

[@80sforever3]

Thank you! Thank you! Jubilee Celebration & Constance (from DA wedding roses) just arrived and currently resting in shades with other roses i bought online, some Massad, Delbard and Japanese roses. They arrived on hot day. I 'm waiting for weather to heat up a bit, we have quite heavy rain, to tackle nasty thrips, mealybugs, whitefly and aphids. BTW, the yam plant behind you, is that the edible variety? I'm not very good at identifying edible yam but we have several edible varieties in my country. I'm growing 3 and looking forward to get my hands on purple yam, very famous for their beautiful colour when turns into local delicacies including yam ice cream

[@the_gardenerben]

Lol this one’s Colocasia esculenta so yes in theory the corms are edible

[@iloveeurope3341]

May I ask where can you order Constance and Japanese roses in line, thank you

[@80sforever3]

@@iloveeurope3341 i live in Malaysia, i got them from local Malaysian seller

[@makeyourlifebeautiful1652]

Hi Ben quick question with Boscobel..did you find the blooms became scorched and papery very quickly in the sun at all?

[@the_gardenerben]

Hi no not with mine but this summer was crazy hot I know many people struggled with short bloom life and scorching

[@dznycpl]

What is your feeling on Thomas Galway and it's tolerance for heat and drought?

[@the_gardenerben]

Hi, are you talking about James Galway or Graham Thomas?

[@dznycpl]

@Ben Hamilton Anderson -The David Austin expert Sorry, James Galway. I've ordered them to climb my gazebo. I'm in zone 9 in California. Also how are they at attracting bees?

[@the_gardenerben]

@@dznycpl as a general rule, roses with the petal count of James Galway are useless, foremost, pollinating, insects James Galway is yet to be fully reviewed by myself, it will be done this coming June

[@dznycpl]

@Ben Hamilton Anderson -The David Austin expert yes that's what I was hoping for. I'm allergic to bees but love flowers, so I have a lot of geraniums, hydrangeas, and peonies. I just wondered how the James Galway did in the heat as mine will be in full sun. Looking forward to your video and love all your content!! 💕

[@elisabethgieauf273]

How has Silas Marner been dealing with the heat? I have ordered one and wanted to plant it in a spot that gets lots of sun but it might not be ideal if it suffers from the heat too much... Thank you so much for this video.

[@the_gardenerben]

As you may know it currently holds my number one most recommended David Austin rose my plant however is under two years old and although has performed well this season didn’t make it into the top 12 for this particular category

[@elisabethgieauf273]

@@the_gardenerben Thank you so much for your assessment!

[@the_gardenerben]

@viburnum 1 hear it is

[@mrscrocker4]

I’m trying so hard to figure out if I want to buy an Emily Brontë or just add another Eustacia Vye 😂

[@the_gardenerben]

Both a fab bit one is in my top 20 ranking at no 5 this year and no 2 in 2021, the other doesn’t place

[@mrscrocker4]

@@the_gardenerben Im leaning the same way! She just keeps popping up in your “top” lists

[@mckinneymindy]

not finding bring me sunshine on website???

[@the_gardenerben]

May I ask what country you’re joining us from Bring me Sunshine with a new release into the UK market in 2022 it is unlikely to be released into the European or further markets into at least 2024

[@mckinneymindy]

@@the_gardenerben I'm in Michigan , USA. Well I heard it's worth the wait then!!

[@manuelfilipe3721]

Mill on the floss.... I have planted 2 and not impressed not happy 😟1 is in the compost other maybe go soon. ☹️

[@the_gardenerben]

How long have you had them ? And how did you buy them bare root or potted ?

[@manuelfilipe3721]

@@the_gardenerben 2 years potted .tiny flowers, opening and falling same day plant with no shape. Maybe I did not plant in the right place , it was growing too much

[@dglemmer1]

Ben, I recently found your channel and have been binging! Thanks for offering your knowledge! I live in the mountains of Colorado at an elevation of 9,200 feet. The natural soil is decomposed granite but I’ve done a lot to amend my soil so it will hold some moisture. I’ve wanted roses forever and knew I didn’t have ideal growing conditions for them. For my 60th birthday last year, my kids each got me a David Austin bare root rose - Queen of Sweden, Princess Alexandra of Kent, Eustacia Vye and Alnwick. I put them all in the ground and babied them. All but Eustacia Vye 17:27 bloomed - though only a few blooms. I am waiting to see if they will survive our winter (zone 4 here - and they are all rated for that). I can’t wait to see if they survive before I order more, or they will all be gone! So….I have already ordered (after being influenced by your top picks) Silas Marner, Country Parson, Gabriel Oak and another Eustacia Vye. I am making myself crazy in the planning process. I’m considering digging a few up that are in the ground (Alnwick, Eustacia Vye and Princess Alexandra of Kent, and putting them in pots, along with the newly ordered Gabriel Oak and second Eusacia Vye. I thought I would put two roses in each pot for a total of 3 pots. Would you do this? I could keep the pots in the garage over the winter. I’m also really drawn to The Lark Ascending and figure that needs to go in the ground, but the west side of my house is the big porch where it would need to go in a pot. Would it do okay in a pot? See…I can’t even ask a question that is concise! I guess I want to know which roses you think will do best in my climate - whether all in pots, or ground or combination. These roses are expensive but I want to grow them so badly! I also am a huge fan of scented roses, which I know the Lark Ascending is not - but I love it’s color! Help!

[@bobperricone2216]

I love your content but your mike is muffled making it hard to hear you

[@teslaandhumanity7383]

Climate crisis 😂

[@cocovargas9338]

A lot of ligth in the roses an is not good

[@susannahdi]

Please research the truth about “global warming”.

[@the_gardenerben]

Would you care to highlight exactly what you mean