David C. H. Austin
British rose breeder and writer (1926-2018)
David Charles Henshaw Austin OBE (16 February 1926 – 18 December 2018) was an English rose breeder and writer.[1] His work was impacting on breeding roses with the character and fragrance of old garden roses (such as gallicas, damasks and alba roses). In 2010, he was named a "Great Rosarian of the World".[2]
Austin was born in Wolverhampton, England and died on 18 December 2018 in Shropshire, England at the age of 92.[3]
References
change- ↑ "David C.H. Austin OBE". Davidaustinroses.com. 16 June 2007. Retrieved 18 August 2013.
- ↑ "David Austin 2010 "Great Rosarian"". Gardennewsbreak.com. Archived from the original on 14 April 2018. Retrieved 18 August 2013.
- ↑ "David C. H. Austin OBE VMH (1926-2018)". www.prnewswire.co.uk. Retrieved 19 December 2018.
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