English Rose 'James Galway': Austin's Flute-Inspired Masterpiece

Named for the world-renowned flautist Sir James Galway, this 2001 David Austin introduction (PP13918, aka AUScrystal) sings with the same lyrical grace as its namesake's music. As one of Austin's English Roses, 'James Galway' bridges the charm of old garden roses with the repeat-flowering reliability of modern hybrids.

Botanical Profile

The blooms open from elegant buds into shallow cups of soft pink, each petal arranged with the precision of a musical phrase. The fragrance carries notes of old rose with hints of tea—a complex perfume that lingers in the evening air. Vigorous and healthy, 'James Galway' grows as a substantial shrub or short climber, its arching canes bearing clusters of flowers throughout the season. A fitting tribute to a musician whose artistry knows no borders.