According to the David Austin Site:

Here is a variety of unusual colouring which is almost impossible to describe – a very deep, almost salmon-pink shade that changes with age to an intense red-pink. The deeply cupped flowers soon open to form slightly cupped rosettes. ‘Benjamin Britten’ is a useful rose to provide a highlight among the softer shades of most English Roses. The fragrance is intensely fruity, with aspects of wine and pear drops.

Named to commemorate the life of the popular English composer, conductor and performer. His compositions include large-scale symphonic scores, songs and choral works.

Taken with a Sony A77II and Minolta Maxxum AF 50mm f2.8 Macro.

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