There is always something rather special about the arrival of a new David Austin Wedding Rose. This year, we have two to fall in love with.
After more than a decade of careful breeding and trialling, Ottilie and Ariadne have joined the collection. Both offer the beauty, fragrance and distinctive character associated with David Austin, alongside the consistency and performance florists need for wedding and event work.
Two very different roses, each bringing a beautiful new dimension to the pink palette.
Ottilie: Soft, Full and Beautifully Romantic
Ottilie is a wonderfully generous rose, filled with layers of soft, frilled petals in delicate cotton-candy-pink tones.
She begins as a neat cup before opening into a full, plush rosette, creating impressive volume and texture within a single bloom. Her shape and colouring make her a natural choice for romantic wedding designs, from classic blush bouquets to modern arrangements created with layers of tonal pink.
Ottilie is also beautifully fragrant, with a medium myrrh scent complemented by warm notes of apricot and raspberry. Soft and romantic, yet confident enough to be noticed, she has all the qualities of a truly memorable wedding rose.
With a vase life of up to ten days and petals that open beautifully and consistently, Ottilie brings together beauty and practicality for professional florists.
Meet Ariadne: Warm, Elegant and Effortlessly Versatile
Ariadne offers a warmer interpretation of pink. Her salmon-pink petals are touched with apricot and dusky rose, creating a colour that changes subtly as the bloom opens.
Her petals unfold into a wide, even rosette with gentle waves and a beautifully balanced shape. This slightly flatter profile makes her especially easy to work with, allowing her to sit naturally among other flowers without losing her own distinctive presence.
Ariadne works beautifully with soft neutrals, muted pastels and warm toffee shades, as well as richer seasonal colours. She brings depth and warmth to a design while remaining refined and harmonious.
Her light black tea fragrance adds a final, delicate detail, while a vase life of up to eight days makes her a dependable choice for wedding and event work.
Roses Created for Beautiful Celebrations
Every new David Austin Wedding Rose is carefully tested before it becomes part of the collection. Vase life, transport resilience, consistency of opening and performance in professional floral designs are all evaluated over several seasons.
Ottilie and Ariadne have been developed to perform beautifully throughout the wedding process, from conditioning and preparation to the final celebration. Their strong stems, reliable opening and well-formed blooms make them suitable for everything from bridal bouquets and table arrangements to large-scale floral installations.
Although they sit beautifully together, each rose has her own personality. Ottilie is soft, abundant and wonderfully romantic, while Ariadne is warm, composed and quietly elegant.
After more than ten years in development, Ottilie and Ariadne are finally ready to begin appearing in wedding celebrations around the world.
Ottilie and Ariadne are available to order now from Parfum Flower Company and are grown with great care by Alexandra Farms.
