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David Austin Rose Talk

Join us on the 14th of May to enjoy an entertaining and informative 90 minute talk with an expert from David Austin Roses, including a Q&A session, plus a David Austin Rose of your choice (subject to choice availability).

The talk will take you behind the scenes of one of the leading rose breeding programmes in the world, giving an insight into the scale and intricacies of breeding new rose varieties, from seed right through to launch.

Your host will share their in-depth knowledge of roses, including cultivation, planting and care advice, as well as talking about their own personal favourite varieties and their versatility in the garden.

Specific topics covered include….

Breeding English roses, budding, recent introductions, planting and feeding, pruning English shrubs and English climbers, climbers and ramblers, roses for pots and containers, standards, roses for hedging, cut roses and rose gardens around the world.

The ticket price includes light refreshments and free entry to our beautiful RHS Partner Garden on the day of the event (usually £2.95 per adult).

 

Event date: Thursday 14th May

Time: 10.30 am - 12 pm or 2 pm - 3:30pm
Please note that these talks will start promptly at 10.30 am/2 pm. Please allow sufficient time for parking.

Location: Event Tipi (opposite the Family Farm)

Price: £50 per ticket (plus a £1 booking fee per transaction)

How to book: Simply follow the link below to our booking calendar to purchase tickets

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T&Cs: 

We regret that once a booking has been made, we are unable to cancel the booking or move the booking to an alternate time or date. No refund will be given.

In the event of circumstances beyond our control where we must cancel an event or need to limit spaces, we will endeavour to contact you in advance. We will issue a refund, the value of which will be limited to the price you paid.

 

A selection of David Austin Roses
Photo credit: David Austin Roses
Rose varieties photographed include Olivia Rose Austin, Bring Me Sunshine, Desdemona, Tottering-by-Gently and Dannahue.