English Rose 'Geoff Hamilton': Austin's Gardening Legend Tribute

Introduced in 1998, 'Geoff Hamilton' (PP11421, also known as AUSham) honors the beloved British television gardener Geoff Hamilton, whose practical, down-to-earth approach inspired millions. David Austin crafted this English Rose to embody Hamilton's gardening philosophy: beautiful, reliable, and accessible.

Botanical Profile

The blooms are a soft, warm pink, opening from pointed buds into shallow cups with a delicate, rolled petal edge. The fragrance is light to medium, tea rose with hints of fruit. The plant forms a neat, bushy shrub 3-4 feet tall, with healthy, glossy foliage. 'Geoff Hamilton' was bred to be a "gardener's rose"—vigorous, disease-resistant, and free-flowering without fuss. It captures the spirit of its namesake: unpretentious excellence, the kind that makes gardening a joy rather than a chore. A fitting living memorial to a man who taught Britain to garden with confidence.