James L. Austin (Auspike)
James L. Austin (Auspike)
Plant properties
James L. Austin (Auspike) at a glance
Immerse your garden in the romance of the English cottage garden with Rosa 'James L. Austin' (Auspike). This breathtaking David Austin rose enchants with its lush, quarter-shaped flowers, wrapped in a warm purple to lilac hue. The soft, delicate fragrance envelops you with a touch of nostalgia, while the classic beauty of each full bloom radiates timeless elegance that captures every gaze.
With its strong, bushy growth habit and repeat-flowering character, 'James L. Austin' is a versatile addition to various garden styles. From a prominent spot as a solitary eye-catcher to an atmospheric addition in borders, flower beds, or as part of a fragrant rose hedge; this medium-sized shrub rose (100-150 cm) provides months of continuous floral splendor from May well into autumn.
At Belle Époque Rose Nursery in Aalsmeer, you buy Rosa 'James L. Austin' directly from the grower. With over 40 years of expertise and a passion for sustainable cultivation, we guarantee you a healthy, strong rose plant lovingly grown and ready to enrich your garden with its unparalleled charm.
Forty years of nothing but roses
Belle Époque is a family business, not a wholesaler. From our greenhouses in Aalsmeer, we have been growing only roses for over four decades — and every plant we send out is personally selected by us. This way, you receive not a catalog rose, but a plant ready to grow.
"Beautiful climbing rose, bloomed abundantly in the very first year! Well packaged and exactly what I expected based on the description. Belle Époque truly delivers top quality."
"The rose is well packaged and looks beautiful. Fast delivery, and the personal advice via email was very valuable — I wasn’t sure where to plant it."
"Amazing quality & service. I ordered two New Dawns and they are developing beautifully in the garden. Fast shipping from Aalsmeer to Belgium — would absolutely order again."

