D Austin has passed

[DirtMechanic]

I was reading a forum and someone said the
Rosarian has passed away. He grew beautiful flowers.

 

[CanadianLori]

I don't believe I've ever heard of him. I guess I've lived in a bubble. Is he someone famous?

 

[marlingardener]

Lori, he was famous among gardeners and rose lovers. He brought back sturdy, multi-petaled, fragrant roses to the garden. He bred roses that are magnificent, but don't have to be constantly sprayed and prayed over.
Here is a link that will explain his roses, and give you images to drool over.
https://www.heirloomroses.com/roses/david-austin-english-roses.html