English Rose, Austin Rose 'Geoff Hamilton'

Love my Geoff Hamilton! I planted him in mid May and saw blooms by mid July and boy were they gorgeous! Lovely, pink,large, cup shaped bl...Read Moreooms with a great scent. They were fun to bring inside as they lasted several days when cut. I plan to use them for a garden wedding this summer. Also, once uncovered this spring he was the first to show signs of life after our -20 winter!

We have had this rose for at least 5 years. It blooms scantily, and the plant itself is never over 12-18 in. tall and wide. When it blo...Read Moreoms they are beautiful. I think we need to move it to another spot on our property to see if it perks up.

According to David Austin's 2009 Handbook of Roses, they named this rose in memory of their old friend who encouraged countless number o...Read Moref people to spend more time in their garden.

just recently planted my bare root and it's budding leaves. Will see how it does here in zone 11.

8/02/04 changing from ne...Read Moreutral to postitive rating as just a month from planting, and have my 1st flower, and it is lovely. think romantic, think feminine, and this is it. not much scent at all, don't know if that will change as the plant matures or if it is the affect of the climate. of 12 roses planted this was not the 1st to bloom, but it has grown the most. Very pleased.