Name That Rose
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100

Named for the son of David Austin Senior.

What is James L. Austin?

100

How often should you water a newly planted rose? 

What is every 3-4 days?

100

In what year was David Austin Roses founded?

What is 1969?

100

This rose is known for its myrrh-like fragrance.

What is Scepter’d Isle?

100

A customer emails saying their rose has no blooms. What’s your first step?

What is asking rose care questions?

200
Named after a Greek sailor in a poem

What is Ancient Mariner?


200

Best time of year to prune a repeat-flowering English shrub?

What is late winter or early spring?

200

What was David Austin’s first successful English Rose?

What is Constance Spry?

200

A rose described as having a fruity, tea, and old rose scent blend.

What is Lady Emma Hamilton?

200

Customer says their bare root rose looks dead upon arrival. What do you say?

What is reassure them of dormancy and ask for photos?

300

This rose is named after a generous fictional character

What is Generous Gardener?


300

What does yellowing between leaf veins typically indicate?

What is iron deficiency?

300

Where is David Austin Roses headquartered?

What is Albrighton, England?

300

Which color rose most commonly indicates fragrance in English Roses?

What is pink or apricot?

300

A customer wants a refund for the shipping for their failed rose. What is your response?

What is shipping isn't included for failed roses, as the shipping didn't cause the rose to fail?

400

 Known for its unique, glowing deep pink-red color that changes with age & its deeply cupped.

What is Benjamin Britten?

400

Why is mulching beneficial around rose bases?

What is it retains moisture?

400

What does the ‘English Rose’ concept aim to combine?

What is the charm and fragrance of old roses?

400

This rose has an intense myrrh fragrance and has a cupped, creamy white bloom.

What is Claire Austin?

400

What’s your response when a customer says "my rose isn’t fragrant at all!"

What is explain fragrance can vary by environment and encourage patience as it matures?

500

This apricot-colored rose is named after a woman who inspired David Austin’s love of literature.

What is Emily Brontë?

500

What should you do if a rose has excessive black spot?

What is remove infected leaves and use a fungicide if necessary?

500

David Austin aimed to bridge the gap between which two types of roses? 

What is Garden Roses and Hybrid Teas?

500

What feature makes The Poet’s Wife unique?

What is its strong lemon fragrance?

500

A customer says their rose looks completely different than what they ordered. How do you handle it?

What is verify with photos, and offer replacement if necessary?