Bring Wedding-Grade Roses Home: A Guide to Growing David Austin Juliet & Miranda Bushes

Bring Wedding-Grade Roses Home: A Guide to Growing David Austin Juliet & Miranda Bushes

Own‑root plants • 30‑day warranty • True‑to‑variety • Optional ship‑date holds up to 12 months

For more than 2 decades, you could admire Juliet and Miranda in bridal magazines and bouquets—but only as cut flowers. Today, you can plant these celebrated wedding roses at home and enjoy the same couture blooms in your own garden beds and vases.


Why they’re beloved

  • Juliet — the world’s most expensive rose, synonymous with English elegance. The masterpiece of British breeder David Austin, refined over 15 years with an investment of about $5 million (≈£3 million). Debuting in 2006, Juliet’s soft‑apricot, exquisitely layered rosettes became a modern wedding emblem, gracing magazine covers, celebrity bouquets, and aisles the world over.

  • Miranda — the ruffled showstopper. Plush, couture‑pink blooms with layers upon layers of frilly petals. Her cool‑to‑bright pink tones glow in the garden, fill arrangements generously, and photograph like a dream.

  • Luxury you can grow. A single bridal bouquet can cost well over $200 for just a dozen stems—no wonder they’re called wedding roses; many people only splurged for the big day. Now you can grow your own and enjoy lush, fresh‑cut Juliet and Miranda bouquets year‑round, without the florist markup.

Both roses have an upright, tidy habit and offer excellent vase life when cut at the right stage. They don’t demand special treatment—simply the same good care you give any favorite garden rose.


Where to buy (Highgarden)

  • Shop AUSjameson (Juliet) — our signature wedding‑apricot rose bush.

  • Shop AUSimmon (Miranda) — the couture pink with plush, ruffled petals.

Why buy from Highgarden

  • Own‑root roses for long‑term vigor and graceful regrowth.

  • 30‑day warranty for peace of mind after delivery.

  • True‑to‑variety guarantee so you receive exactly AUSjameson (Juliet) or AUSimmon (Miranda) as listed.

  • Choose your ship date—we can hold up to 12 months so your roses arrive in your best planting month.


How to order

  1. Choose AUSjameson (Juliet), AUSimmon (Miranda), or both. Add your favorites to cart.

  2. Select your ship window at checkout. We’ll reserve your plants and schedule delivery for your preferred timing.

  3. Plant, water, enjoy. From first buds to full, romantic rosettes—you’ll be cutting celebration‑worthy stems before you know it.

Palette tip: AUSjameson’s warm apricot and AUSimmon’s couture pink create an effortless, editorial‑worthy combo in the garden and the vase.


Simple care (no fuss)

  • Sun: Aim for 6–8 hours of direct light.

  • Water: Deep, steady moisture—especially through the first season.

  • Soil & spacing: A well‑drained spot with room for airflow keeps foliage fresh.

  • Ongoing rhythm: Feed during the growing season and deadhead to encourage repeat bloom.


For the vase

  • When to cut: Harvest when the outer petals just begin to reflex and the center feels firm.

  • Quick prep: Strip leaves below the water line, recut stems, and place in clean, cool water.

  • Longevity: Refresh water and recut stems every couple of days for lasting arrangements.


Quick answers

Do I need a greenhouse? No—treat them like your favorite garden roses.
Are they high‑maintenance? Not at all. Good sun, deep watering, and routine feeding are plenty.
Which should I choose? Pick Juliet for warm apricot romance; choose Miranda for plush, ruffled pink. Many gardeners plant both for a ready‑made wedding palette.
What do the codes mean? AUSjameson is the cultivar code for Juliet, and AUSimmon is the cultivar code for Miranda—same beloved roses, just labeled for clarity.
Will they bloom their first year? Yes, with proper planting and care—show improves even more the following season.


Ready to bring the aisle‑worthy look home? Shop AUSjameson and AUSimmon and enjoy couture blooms from garden to vase, all season long.


Disclaimer: Juliet and Miranda are trademarks of David Austin. Highgarden is not sponsored by, affiliated with, or endorsed by David Austin. We offer own‑root rose bushes identified by their cultivar codes AUSjameson and AUSimmon.