Sanwae Farm

26/07/2026

These are some of the first flowers from the young Hellebore seedlings from 2025 and they are just gorgeous. I can't wait for next year when they're a bit bigger.

21/07/2026

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David J. C. Austin
Chairman, David Austin Roses
1958-2026

It is with great sadness that we announce that David J. C. Austin has died at his Shropshire home, surrounded by his family. He had been diagnosed with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD), a rare and incurable neurological condition.

David joined the family business in Albrighton, Shropshire, in 1990, as his father, the late David C. H. Austin, was gaining wider recognition for his work in breeding English Roses. He went on to lead the business for more than three decades, driving its growth and transformation from a specialist nursery into a globally recognised name among rose lovers. Throughout his leadership, the creation of beautiful, fragrant roses was always central to the business he built.

David’s children, Richard, James and Olivia, said:

“First and foremost, Dad was a gardener. That was at the heart of who he was. He carried our grandfather’s vision with humility and an unwavering sense of responsibility, always putting the roses, the family business and its people before himself. He was kind and modest, with a playful spirit, a sense of adventure and a real enjoyment of life. He faced his illness with the same courage and dignity that he brought to life. Above all, he was our Dad, and words cannot express how much we will miss him. We couldn’t be more proud of him.”

The Austin family would like to thank everyone who cared for David and supported them during his illness.

David Austin Roses continues under its experienced leadership team, working closely with the next generation of the Austin family, and we are as committed as ever to serving our partners and rose lovers around the world.

20/06/2026

My pekin ducks i picked up as babies late 2025 have started to lay eggs. Bonus is I even have a pair.

12/06/2026

It's taken me 3 years to find this and mine arrives next month.

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03/05/2026

Long vase life on tall healthy stems. Organic and sustainably grown. Inbox me for your orders.

03/05/2026

Add some bright colour to your place with these beautiful new in season chrysanthemums. Just $2 for a stem bunch as pictured. Stem bunch is what I call multiple flowers on one main stem.

02/05/2026

Chrysanthemums to brighten mums kitchen bench 💕

26/04/2026

Did some market research while in Melbourne recently.

19/04/2026

Long stem, long vase life chrysanthemums. Unwrapped $10 a bunch.

14/04/2026

No crap jams and strawberry sauce. All made with real fruit, sugar and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Inbox me for orders.