My all new top 20 most recommended

[@LucyGoodwin-b4j]

Absolutely enjoyable watch, thank you very much for this wonderful rose ranking, Ben

[@the_gardenerben]

@@LucyGoodwin-b4j you are most welcome

[@gregjones7742]

Thank you for the great overview! I’m happy to hear that Dannahue works well in north-facing locations. I didn’t realize that there are DA roses that can handle a lot of shade. I might need to give this one a try.

[@roontunes]

I struggled with Crown Princess Margarita, as a climber it had all the characteristics of an ugly thorn hedge. I nearly took it out but then gave it a real haircut, treating it like a HT and it is now doing much better as a shrub. I love the blooms and the mild fragrance but they bleach to near white very easily even in my mild Irish garden

[@Thunderbird68-i2f]

Eustacia Vye is a stunning beauty! I will add it to my garden because it reminds me of a smaller version of Abraham Darby but with strong & upright sturdy stems gracefull supporting the flower.

[@the_gardenerben]

@@Thunderbird68-i2f it’s a fabulous rose

[@Thunderbird68-i2f]

@@the_gardenerben Hi Ben, does it set any open pollinated hip for you? Is it fertile?

[@the_gardenerben]

@@Thunderbird68-i2f yes it has set hip in the past, but I’ve never germinated any of the seeds is produced

[@Thunderbird68-i2f]

@@the_gardenerben That is good news! Thank you.

[@jackiemoss5091]

Hi Ben I go agree bring me sunshine had to be Number one ,my one is in the ground the flowers keep coming it about 8 ft beautiful still my favourite .Great video got all your top 5

[@shproperties9974]

Thank you Ben👍❤️🙏

[@MartinHouseFlowers]

I always love your rose review videos Ben! My Scepter'd Isle has been slow growing even in its 2nd year. I'm hoping next summer, it leaps in year 3. Olivia Rose is in my top 5 just in its first year, maybe because of my USDA zone 5B and limited access to your top 10. I'm excited for Gabriel Oak, I've pre-ordered it for next spring. Oooh I need to find Eustacia Vye! Thank you for this list Ben!!

[@the_gardenerben]

@@MartinHouseFlowers I’m glad that you enjoy the content. Please give your New roses some time to establish hopefully your mulching them well in the autumn to protect them from that bitter winter cold which of course is going to keep their growth back substantially on the weather conditions are here in the UK.

[@MartinHouseFlowers]

@ absolutely will! I mound compost around the base of all my roses to help overwinter, which appears to help them. I’ve just watched your individual reviews of a few roses before I place my pre-order on DA. Thank you for replying Ben! 💝💚

[@the_gardenerben]

@ no problem, please do watch my winterisation guide

[@sal8454]

So difficult to rank all these lovely roses. So well done! It’s certainly an obsession. I have a Vanessa belle which is fabulous too

[@jadezx974]

Again, the most important list for us rose lovers!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@the_gardenerben]

@@jadezx974 glad you think so

[@andersdottir1111]

I love that Gabriel Oak - hoping it comes to my nursery here in Queensland next winter. My most beautifully fragranced rose in my garden is Vol De Nuit.

[@the_gardenerben]

@@andersdottir1111 it’s well worth waiting for so do keep your eyes peeled for it

[@replicant70]

Thanks Ben, always a delight to watch your top 20. I have Bring Me Sunshine and Gabriel Oak growing next to each other as I love the rhubarb and custard effect of their colouring together. I totally get your admiration of BMS, it’s an absolute gem of a rose and its name is so perfect. Keep up the great work, I think your videos are fantastic.

[@the_gardenerben]

@@replicant70 thank you so much for you comment

[@LilyoftheValeyrising]

I’m going to have a go planting David Austin roses here in Pennsylvania on my brick cottage front wall. I’m very enthused about it.

[@the_gardenerben]

@@LilyoftheValeyrising amazing good luck with it. Let me know how you get on. There’s certainly plenty of media here on my channel for you to watch and educate yourself Phone don’t forget there’s over 135 individual reviews here for you to watch as well as dozens of best of collections, if you need help finding anything, let me know

[@LilyoftheValeyrising]

@@the_gardenerben sure! Thank you!!!

[@JoseRodriguez-lu4ce]

Thank you very much, Ben. I completely agree with the reviews you've made. I have the first six along with The Country Parson and other more traditional ones like Lady Emma Hamilton or Jude The Obscure, and I’ve noticed that David Austin is paying attention to warmer climates. I live in inland Spain and we're having an awfully hot summer. The varieties from recent years withstand the sun and heat very well. The only one that suffers a bit more is Penelope Lively, whose flowers get scorched if it's too hot. They are all very healthy, and that's despite being in pots because I only have a patio. Best regards.

[@iulianverbina6817]

I was wondering wich roses are doing the best in your hot climate? I live in a hot climate also and i don't know what to buy to be able to enjoy the beautiful flowers. Thank you

[@JoseRodriguez-lu4ce]

@@iulianverbina6817 Hello. Most of the recent rose bushes perform quite well. However, even though the majority don't get sunburned and produce wonderful roses, some do show deterioration in their blooming, with either very shorter flower life or smaller blooms. The ones that have held up perfectly under the sun without these issues have been: Eustacia Vye, Gabriel Oak, Emily Brontë, and Bring me Sunshine. In fact, these have been the roses that best withstood the heat and scorching sun among the various types I have (not just English roses). The Country Parson handles the heat and sun well, but it fades to white within a couple of days. Silas Marner does well if it doesn't have too many flowers (which rarely happens). Dannahue and Penelope Lively produced sunburned roses. However, this is their first summer with me, so it's possible they will resist better once they're more established.

[@NayanaAlex]

I bought bring me sunshine for the memory of my late dad, it’s a beautiful rose and it’s my favourite DA rose so far

[@travellerseko]

Again perfect review. Best KZbinr when we talk about David Austin Roses. We love you m8❤️ Ps: The glasses suit you very well❤️🥰

[@the_gardenerben]

@@travellerseko thank you -I’m glad you enjoyed it

[@Twistnsine]

Always looking forward to your lists, Ben 😍🌹 Thank you 🙏

[@SimplyGardenRoses]

It is indeed very difficult to decide on the top rose. They are all so beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[@SimplyGardenRoses]

It is truly difficult to decide on the top rose. They are all so beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[@OakParkGardener]

Now I'm even more excited for Dannahue to arrive in the US! Thank you as always Ben, it's a great roundup.

[@the_gardenerben]

@@OakParkGardener you are most welcome

[@jpfalinski]

just released in the US this morning!

[@Sunny14136]

Wow! Great overviews of these gorgeous roses.

[@nbeizaie]

Thanks for sharing! What is important for me in roses, is first the fragrant, then the color, then the flowering duration and the last is disease (they all get sick at some point anyway ). The farther the fragrant spreads, the better for me.

[@the_gardenerben]

@@nbeizaie I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Have you watched my best for fragrance collection? If fragrance is your key factor?

[@nbeizaie]

@@the_gardenerben Probably not! I will check it out! :)

[@elizabethforsyth3054]

Thank you for your wonderful review. Loved you ranking them up the ladder!

[@ElfredJ]

I look forward to your rankings all season! They never steer me wrong. Bring Me Sunshine is indeed a wonderful variety and has performed beautifully for me. My Elizabeth gives blooms that are much more apricot in hue in comparison to yours; very similar to Emily Bronte. Thanks so much for your reviews they are always appreciated!

[@Ben-ci2vk]

Well done 👏 ben ,spot on bring me sunshine is the number one david austin 👍 oxford psychic is the best peter beales rose it's has blown me away I think you would love has everything,Thanks for hard work really helped with my garden and will buy Donahue bare root come march based on your review 👍

[@the_gardenerben]

@@Ben-ci2vk you are most welcome Please do consider following one of my affiliate links when the time is right for you to purchase.

[@fayewhaley2962]

Thank you, Ben, for this wonderful in-depth review. As always, it is great. I really appreciate your information. It helps me plan everything. You're looking good too.

[@sheilaackers3854]

Thank you Ben.

[@kellirobinson2858]

Great information! Thanks for the detail of each rose.

[@the_gardenerben]

@@kellirobinson2858 hopefully it inspires you to watch a few of the personal reviews which have much more detail. This is a quick round up unfortunately.

[@kellirobinson2858]

@@the_gardenerben Yes, I have watched most of your videos! Such great information.

[@cosmos5623]

Been waiting for this.😊 And it did not disappoint. Thank you.

[@the_gardenerben]

@@cosmos5623 I’m really glad you enjoyed it

[@tinasterry5651]

Thank you Ben, you do realise I'm now going to have to find more space in my garden for a couple of new roses, possibly your top 2. I've now moved my Lady Emma Hamilton (who is in a pot) to a more sheltered part of the patio, I never realised she needed shade having her in full sun, might that be the reason for not having many blooms?? Thoroughly enjoyed the Top 20, Many thanks Tina (Dublin, Ireland ☘️)

[@the_gardenerben]

@@tinasterry5651 you might be right in a pot in full sun you might be stressing her out a little bit. Mine only gets about four hours of direct sunlight per day and that’s around 11 onwards.

[@tinasterry5651]

@@the_gardenerben Thanks so much Ben for this advice, I have now moved her.

[@beccanitta2912]

I just found your channel through a David Austin group. Thank you for the wonderful review!

[@the_gardenerben]

@@beccanitta2912 welcome along. I’m glad that you enjoyed this particular video. This is my annual top 20 where I grade the very best of the best into a ranked position. Each of these roses has its individual own personal rose review is over 130 of them for you to watch at your leisure if you need anything, don’t hesitate to ask

[@ariellephan]

I can't wait for DA US to carry Penelope Lively and Dannahue. UK folks are lucky! Thank you for reviewing the beautiful roses

[@the_gardenerben]

@@ariellephan not long now !

[@Lisa.bernadette]

Love your Top 20 David Austin Rose Review Ben, thank you. It’s strange that none of the garden centres within 20 miles of me (SE England) has any Penelope Lively roses for sale! I’ve asked, but apparently they aren’t sent out. However, I think your review of it has made my mind up; I will order it directly from David Austin.

[@the_gardenerben]

@@Lisa.bernadette when you’re ready, please follow the link below tidd.ly/3vV7TPT

[@kittydraws123]

Thank you so much for all this amazing insight! I really wish that my Bring Me Sunshine was this bright yellow colour. Unfortunately it is a copper shade that bleaches out quickly😢.

[@jhlewis7490]

Great video, and lots of my own choices to start my rose collection make your top 20. My Bring me sunshine plant arrived this week and looks like it may give me some flowers before the season ends, cannot wait! Of the ones that arrived in flower Scepter'd Isle so far has been my favourite, the scent is like nothing I've encountered before.

[@the_gardenerben]

@@jhlewis7490 some people don’t like it but it’s a personal favour of mine it’s heavy and carries very well. If it’s flowering now don’t deadhead it after mid September allow it to set hip for the autumn and winter season. Please make sure if you’re ordering in the future that you’re following one of my sales links

[@the_gardenerben]

@@jhlewis7490 tidd.ly/3HZFzil

[@jhlewis7490]

​@@the_gardenerben I've done this now as the bare root plants I wanted all came on sale yesterday. Thanks again for the work you've done that has made it much easier to help choose my new rose collection. I just hope next summer is better to enjoy the roses as much as possible.

[@dianakenney2963]

You have made my decision to choose new roses even more difficult!! Thank you for such a clear and concise selection of roses. My only disappointment was Penelope Lively (which was my top choice)was much more pale than in the David Austin catalogue. Back to the drawing board......

[@mypreciousgarden]

Penelope Lively paler on his ladder or in your garden ? I have her in the garden and she's as nice as in the website :)

[@the_gardenerben]

@@dianakenney2963 it’s an exceptional rose and a very good ranking at number four for its first year in the top 20

[@cassandrageorge5831]

I just ordered Lady Emma Hamilton yesterday. I waited three years to get my hands on it and DA put it back up for sale. It was sold out 45 minutes later.

[@the_gardenerben]

@@cassandrageorge5831 wow good work

[@loving_love_loving]

❤❤❤❤❤❤ NEW top❤hi Ben😊

[@holdthelight6833]

Great video! Thank you! I can’t find a review of the Ancient Mariner on your site. Have you not reviewed it yet?

[@the_gardenerben]

@@holdthelight6833 hello and thank you for your comment. The ancient mariner was reviewed this June, I’ll find it for you

[@the_gardenerben]

@@holdthelight6833 kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6KyhXl3rNeaeJIsi=5UBDA9cv2H9BeoUP

[@holdthelight6833]

@@the_gardenerben you are amazing! Thank you!!!

[@FiddleSticks800]

I finally got my hands on Lady Emma Hamilton. Had to network with my local rose society and hustle to get it.

[@the_gardenerben]

@@FiddleSticks800 amazing !! Enjoy it 💚

[@CuriousCats123]

How do you train your Claire Austin , Mill on the Floss on Obliske's ?

[@the_gardenerben]

@@CuriousCats123 personally I choose to hand build my obelisks or wigwams out of Hazel. These need to be replaced every two or three years I spiral the growth around the outside bringing the canes into as horizontal as position as possible promoting flowering both doing incredibly well like this.

[@linngu2594]

Dear Ben, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Could you please advise whether Dannahue is disease resistant & what months does it flower? Is Bring Me Sunshine a climber. Thanks again.

[@the_gardenerben]

@@linngu2594 please take a watch of my full personal review for ‘Dannahue’ it contains an awful lot more information than this collection video. Does. I’ll include a link below for you to follow directly to the video but as my number two most recommended rose it is incredibly disease resistant and will flower from early May through until December With regards to bring me sunshine it has now available in the UK as both a shrub and a climber Please, if you’re in the UK or in Europe, follow the sales link in my bio. It will take you directly to the david Austin website where you can make the most of my exclusive online discount codes. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6Lbq3-Ji7J9lassi=F4FixatuZUwMzvO2

[@Raj-45a]

As always very comprehensive review of amazing roses. I have ordered a 2nd princess Ann rose few days ago from DA. Well impressed with the complete package of this rose. Would you recommend replacing Wollerton old Hall climber (on shady wall) with bring me sunshine rose? Also very well impressed with Septer' D isle rose now in 2nd spring grown upright ( stakes support) in a very large container. Thanks for sharing such a helpful review of these selective roses, Ben.

[@jackiemoss5091]

Dannanue is amazing two glad I got this one surprised Emma Bridgewater wasn't in there

[@the_gardenerben]

@@jackiemoss5091 as with Dannahue, Penelope lively bring me sunshine nye bevan all have which have been unveiled by me exclusively on the Internet Emma Bridgewater won’t be fully reviewed until it’s been in the ground for at least 12 months. I never pass judgement and opinion on a plant until it’s had at least 12 months.

[@carolinewhite1068]

Thank you Ben! Another super list and incredibly validating for the rose choices my husband and I made this year. Can I also add that if you are within a couple of hours' drive, it can be worth visiting the Shropshire base for David Austin in Albrighton especially if scent is a priority and also to appreciate the way they look when mature. (I promise, I don't work there!)

[@the_gardenerben]

@@carolinewhite1068 I’ve made the trip once to the nursery, but it’s at least five hours from here

[@carolinewhite1068]

Yes, I sympathise! Definitely easier to get to from Midlands, or Welsh Border Counties. We want to visit many South East gardens including Arundel - but only made it prior to many of these roses' introductions.

[@sheilaackers3854]

I made the trip following a phone call to see if the dog was allowed. Following a long journey we arrived to find the air show was on. It was closed! I don't think it would have hurt to mention the fact when on the phone. I have wanted to go for years.

[@the_gardenerben]

@@sheilaackers3854 oh That’s a real Shame

[@carolinewhite1068]

That is really rotten luck!!

[@eyemsam2826]

Thank you Ben. Watching and rewatching from Montana. Planning on adding 13 more roses by next spring (11 of them are DA). Your reviews have helped a lot. I am in zone 5b by zip code, but we dip into zone 4 a couple times in the winter. So, I try to stick with more cold hardy roses. I am looking to add Hyde Hall, Strawberry Hill, Tess of the d’unbervilles, Benjamin Britten and Lichfield Angel. (I already have Generous Gardener, Gertrude Jekyll, Princess Anne of Kent, Claire Austin, and James Galway. Any thoughts or suggestions are extremely appreciated.

[@the_gardenerben]

@@eyemsam2826 sounds like you are building a lovely collection

[@fennecfox8623]

#itsbensfault : - Strawberry Hill x 2 - Royal Jubilee - Claire Austin 🎉😊🎉😊🎉😊

[@JennyLuck-s4w]

Ben I have a Rosa Bathsheba growing over an archway , planted spring 2024. However not happy with the colour so thinking of changing it. Will I need to change the soil and can you recommend a deep pink free flowering climber please. Love your videos! Jenny

[@the_gardenerben]

@@JennyLuck-s4w you shouldn’t need to change the soil if the rose you’re removing is healthy and in good condition I’m not sure if you’re aware but I’ve recently created a new best for climbing and rambling Rose collection. It’s available here on KZbin TikTok or Instagram for you to watch at any time

[@KevinReynolds-ux2mg]

Sir, have you done a list of best roses for shade? Thank you.

[@the_gardenerben]

@@KevinReynolds-ux2mg I have indeed you can watch it hear at any time

[@kellyluk73]

Do you rank the roses based on their performance in the current growing season? Especially the ones that have either higher or lower ranking from last year. Thanks for the review!

[@the_gardenerben]

@@kellyluk73 what’s the combination of observations made over 12 months and more as the climate changes some roses are performing much better in extreme temperatures dry periods and unexpected wet this is exactly why I don’t ever review a rose I haven’t had in the ground for less than 12 months the roses that move down the ranking are often due to new entries or varieties displaying better long-term characteristics. This is also exactly what they’re trying to do with the david Austin breeding program.

[@natalijagovsa9521]

Thank you for all your reviews, they are very helpful and based on them I had to order quite a few roses. Since you mentioned Roald Dahl for shade - what would you say is the minimal amount of direct sunlight is necessary for this rose?

[@howard2031]

I have had my Roald Dahl for 2 months in a place where he gets maybe 3 hours of sun from 10am to 1pm in poor draining clay-ish soil... and he still blooms fairly regularly. I won't say it's spectacular, but it's something at least. He would probably prefer a little bit more sun, but it's still early.

[@the_gardenerben]

@@natalijagovsa9521 please do take a look at my best for shade collection. You’ll find it to watch here at any time you choose. Roald Dahl is going to need a minimum of around four hours per day to get it to flower mine gets some around 10 am in the morning onwards.

[@mattderrig4794]

It's Ben's fault!! I am now up to 9. I would go with more but alas out of room. Thank you for all the reviews. I wonder how these will react to the desert southwest of the U.S. My fall is Nov to Jan. Well thank you again.

[@the_gardenerben]

@@mattderrig4794 you are most welcome - thank you for your surport

[@davidsijstermanns7101]

Hi I have been following you for a few years mainly for the da roses. Could you make a top 20 with the David Austin roses for best health 😊

[@the_gardenerben]

@@davidsijstermanns7101 thank you for your comments and for your ongoing support. The collection you’re interested in is already available for you to watch my best for disease resistance collection was posted around this time last year. If you have problems finding it do let me know.

[@davidsijstermanns7101]

@@the_gardenerben oke thx

[@rosemarielee7775]

Thank you for this very helpful review, I look forward to hearing your thoughts on the climbers. Would you say that Gabriel Oak has now superceded Gertrude Jekyll?

[@the_gardenerben]

@@rosemarielee7775 my top 20 reclining roses to watch now there is no need to wait I’m not sure what you mean by Gabriel superseding Gertrude Jekyll

[@countesscable]

I planted Claire Austin this summer and it’s really doing well, but I’ve noticed stems with 7 leaves. Is this normal or are they suckers?

[@the_gardenerben]

@@countesscable no it’s quite normal. Mine have seven leaves three pairs of two and one in the middle.

[@countesscable]

@@the_gardenerbenthanks!

[@christinesmyth5491]

I'd appreciate some advice. I have a couple of DA roses which I love and have space for 2 more. But they are awkward sites. Both sites face NW. one is against a fence with about 2 hours of sun a day the other is for an archway.. zero direct sun surrounding soil is very dry as there are a lot of conifers... (but I can manually water). Any climbing/rambling roses that would suit please ? (I like strongly scented, insect attractive ones). Your guidance would be much appreciated. I love your videos ! But I always want them all ! I have 5 DA so far and its all your fault (thank you!) 😀 #itsBensfault!

[@joannastrzelec-stewart8550]

Hi Ben, I appreciate your recommendations very much even though I grow my roses (DAs, OGRs, hybrid musks and some rare Canadian-bred) in the colder, coastal climate of Nova Scotia, Canada. Could you please give me a little insight into why Emily Bronte doesn't make any of your best-of lists, not even as a sister plant to Eustacia Vye? I know yours are personal reviews so the reason can be that you just prefer different colours. I could do with a smaller, reliable and crucially less "pinky" rose and I am eyeing EB but worry something is not right with her if she doesn't make a cut for you. TIA!

[@the_gardenerben]

@@joannastrzelec-stewart8550 hi there and thank you for your question just because the two roses are named after sisters doesn’t mean they necessarily were brought through the breeding program at the same time views on Emily Brontë especially in the UK very greatly in the United States Canada and other parts of the world I believe it’s grown on a different route which means it is incredibly vigourous and almost can be grown as a climber here in the UK. It’s much smaller and less vigourous variety only reaching around 3 to 3 1/2 feet. My subscription service on Instagram Emily Brontë does actually rank within my top 50 which may not seem like a great place to most people, but you must remember that I grow over 300 varieties of roses so for one to make the top 20 little on the top 50 it has to be incredibly good it’s incredibly pretty well formed and fragrant, however Eustacia vye is a much better all round option in my opinion

[@joannastrzelec-stewart8550]

@@the_gardenerbenthank you and it does makes sense!

[@geraldineoha9433]

Hi

[@VL-u8n]

How about Princess of Kent, Boscobel and Golden Celebration😢 very surprised they didn’t get a spot in top 20.

[@the_gardenerben]

@@VL-u8n some of those make it to my top 50

[@Роза-ж8п]

Вот бы список жаростойкости, дождустойчивости и как долго держит цветок. Спасибо

[@iulianverbina6817]

Ben, how is Poet's wife compared with Bring me sunshine? I can choose only of them

[@the_gardenerben]

@@iulianverbina6817 if bring me sunshine is available in your growing zone there’s no comparison it’s a much better all rounder

[@CrisVrr-s5k]

Thanks for the answer ❤​@@the_gardenerben

[@aniya545]

Munstead wood is back for pre-order 2025

[@the_gardenerben]

@@aniya545 from where ?

[@aniya545]

David Austin has it for their US website. Not sure if it’s available for UK

[@the_gardenerben]

@@aniya545 it’s retired in the un now - but available in other locations

[@aniya545]

@@the_gardenerben ahh..I’m sorry to hear that. I’ve been waiting on Munstead Wood and Ebb Tide to go back in stock. On another note, I enjoy all your videos. Would love to see a tour of your massive garden.

[@the_gardenerben]

@@aniya545 I’m glad you like them there are several tours hear on KZbin for you to watch

[@НатальяАзанова-ь5ц]

Bring me sunshine in Nederland such a disappointment 😥 grow from a bare root

[@the_gardenerben]

@@НатальяАзанова-ь5ц you can’t have had it very long ?