The Seedling

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Coming Up Roses

A Q&A with the Head Rosarian at David Austin Roses

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Willow Crossley
Jun 14, 2026
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Early summer is definitely a time to stop and smell the roses and this year they seem better than ever this year - resilient through a heat wave and heavy rain storms; big and blousy and heavenly scented. But why? We chatted with Liam Beddall, ‘Head Rosarian’, at David Austin Roses to answer some burning questions about one of summer’s favourite friends…

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