Cressida

Every time I post a photo of a David Austin rose I say it is a favorite, and that goes for Cressida, a very pale peach colored rose that fades to almost white. The buds are plump and hint at the big blooms to come. The fragrance is one that seems so familiar to me. It reminds me of my grandmother's cold cream, that I never thought of as a rose scent, nor even associated with roses. This is not an easy rose to find, so I am grateful that it has survived in my garden. Ellen, another obscure David Austin rose, is a very deep peach rose that has not done well and this year, it has reverted to rootstock. I'm afraid it will be impossible to replace.