David Austin Rose - Olivia Austin, a fully detailed review, zone 6/7, coastal CT

Thank you for your review! I ordered a bare root Olivia Austin rose this Spring , and planted it in a huge pot . My other two bare root roses from David Austin ( also planted in Lg pots ) have leafed out . However my Olivia Austin Rose only has a couple of tiny leaf nodes forming . I’ve been worried it isn’t alive . We are zone 6 as well , with lots of fluctuations in daytime / nighttime temperatures.
How often should I water my roses in pots ? I’ve been watering them every other day .

I've admired her beauty from many in the gardening club and hearing so many good things. Unfortunately I have too much pink already and no room even if I wanted her! Great video inspiration for others

Hi Olga i have question about LADY OF SHALOTT By David Austin i live in zone 7a can i put this rose in the container ?I have also CROWN PRINCESS MARGARETA by David Austin as well but this time i planted in the ground

Do you think that nepeta at the base of your Olivia would keep the rabbits away?

You have sold me on Olivia Austin!! Getting her!

I grew Verbena Bonariensis in zone 4b CO, didn’t survive the winter but it freely reseeds! Doesn’t come up until midway through the summer and grows super fast so keep an eye out for the seedlings to move them if they don’t suit where they emerge!

Olga, thank you for this review! My 2 Olivia’s are young. Got them last year but already blooming nicely ❤

Thank you for such a wonderful, comprehensive review of Olivia Austin with such gorgeous close-ups!😊❤
One point to note for gardeners in warmer zones is that David Austin roses tend to be more vigorous and grow larger than the listed dimensions. I have Olivia but she is still a baby in my zone 9/10 garden, however I have seen pictures of more mature plants needing support and trained on an arch because of tall spreading growth. I would love to grow her over an arch; her nodding mature blooms would look lovely draped over the top. It will be interesting to see what your Olivias do, Olga. I imagine your colder winters will keep her in check. Your garden is looking really beautiful. Happy gardening from Australia💐🌹🌸

I tried out just one DA rose and now have seven! They are so unique and beautiful. Thank you for your videos. 😊

Absolutely a beautiful rose!!!🌹🌹🌹

This rose does bloom early, it is very floriferous, and is resilient - but in my experience, it is highly susceptible to botyritis - at least here in New England - even if it is sited appropriately, pruned, mulched, and fertilized lightly w Rose Tone in the early spring. Yes, spring here can sometimes be cool and wet. But this is the only (DA) rose in my garden that gets it — regardless. That is why I instead recommend SI or TGG ….

It is absolutely beautiful 💐🪴🌱🌺

Hi Olga, loooove your garden . I’m going to be starting a small rose garden for the fist time. Maybe 2 or 3. Im having a tough time deciding on which roses to choose from. I am now considering Olivia! Could you suggest a few? One would be a climbing rose. Zone 6 and in a planter bed, thanks

I know she’s recommended for being particularly healthy. Can she handle the salty air in a coastal region?

So incredibly gorgeous!

I have a new Olivia Austin hedge, seeing yours give me hope for my bare root Olivia Austin.

Olga I love your videos! Your natural gardening style is very fresh and natural like my own. Question. I’m in Zone 6 Ohio. Would it be wise to plant bare root roses in a container for year one to allow for maximum root development then plant them in year two in the garden? I have grown Austin’s in the past and you inspired me to add them back into my garden.

Wow how many time I heard the word Olivia Austin 😅

Love your channel!!! So peaceful and uplifting and yet so informative... please don't stop making content

Thank you Olga. Your channel brings me joy! Have a wonderful day.❤

Thank you for sharing all you're knowledge and beauty. You are a inspiration.

I just bought a large gallon size OA from my favorite nursery yesterday and can't wait to get her in the ground. I was sure you would have a review so I swung by and you did not disappoint Olga. Thank you!