David Austin roses free for the taking

9 years ago

I have about 40 DA roses that I am getting rid of if anyone is interested ( so far 8 have been spoken for). I do not know the varieties but most are pinks and peaches. They are located in Marshall Virginia. I would like them gone once the weather cools in the fall. If you are interested please let me know and we can arrange something. I will be away from this site for 2 weeks starting Aug. 24. I promise I will get back in touch with you once I return.

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barbarag_happy

9 years ago

You might consider letting the local rose clubs know. When I left my 200+ roses in Ohio, I organized a digging day for the rose club. Not all were exhibition varieties; I had a lot of shrubs and OGRs so I wandered around answering questions about them. By the end of the day I was left with Constance Spry, an Austin once-bloomer which covered the end of the summer kitchen and the dog run and the two rugosa hedges-- which nobody wanted to take on!

The club did the same thing when one of our oldest members died of cancer; his widow wanted to reduce his huge garden and put a lot of it back to lawn.

What's your time frame? Would people be able to wait until Sept/Oct to come dig?

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beigestonehill
Original Author
9 years ago
Great idea! I am thinking late September, early October for digging .
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barbarag_happy
9 years ago
There's also an organization called the Federation of Garden Clubs; if you can find them they might be able to identify local chapters. I would bet anyone growing a lot of perennials would have Austin roses mixed in.
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odyssey3
9 years ago
Please let me know if you do have a digging day. I am in Alexandria and would happily drive down to you.

Pinks are right up my alley!
beigestonehill
Original Author
9 years ago
Great odyssey I will let you know for sure. I am going to start marking them by color so I am sure we can get you pinks. How many do you think you would want?
odyssey3
9 years ago
Thank you so much! I am thinking 3-4. If you have any that are very double pinks, I would love those especially. I appreciate your kindness in offering these!
Tiffany N.
9 years ago
I would love any available. I know you are gone away for vacation but if any are still there I will give them a new home!
beigestonehill
Original Author
9 years ago
Hi Tiffany happy to give some to you. Will not be ready to dig them up until later this month or October. Lynn
wat3rlily85
9 years ago
Would you be willing to sent some for me? I'll pay for the postal.
Cassandra Wright (6b PA)
9 years ago
I would love some!! I'm happy to drive to you and dig as well. Maybe 10 or 15? That's a lot so if many others have spoken too that's ok. you can reach me at acwrightfamily@gmail.
beigestonehill
Original Author
9 years ago
Wat 3 I am sorry but I will not be sending any roses through the mail. I have enough local people that are willing to come dig up roses and take them away. Cassandra I am not sure I will have that many to give you but maybe 7. Lets see if everyone that says they want the roses actually comes through. I will reserve 7 for you and maybe when you come dig them up there will be more. They are looking a bit bedraggled right now due to the heart and Japanese Beetles but should start to bounce back soon.
beigestonehill
Original Author
9 years ago
To all of you that expressed an interest in some roses now is the time to come get them. Most have been given away. I have had such an interest that I have had to limit it to 5/ person. Of course there is a chance people will not show. They have to be dug and or picked up during the week being that the owner of this property is here on the weekends and I do not want to disturb him.
laiquatan
9 years ago
It's been a while since I've used the private message function here - not sure how to get you my contact info and figure where to go, but I'm visiting Virginia next week and might have time for a day trip out to pick up one or 2 if there are still some available. Thanks,

-Don