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We are pleased to present
our customers with a superior selection of roses. These come to us from the premier rose
growers in the
Our rose varieties are
presented in the following manner:
Cultivar Name numerical
ratings, color, our comments, bush height, resistance to mildew (MR), and
website reference to view photo
(*) before the name
indicates a rose we are offering for the first time, or a rose that is a 2009
introduction.
Ratings We normally list the American Rose Societys
national rating. Roses are scored by the
membership from 0 to 10, 10 being perfect.
Ratings are based on color, fragrance, form, lasting quality, disease
resistance, and abundance of bloom.
Roses grown locally will probably score differently than the national
average, however a rose with a national rating of 8 or higher is a virtual
guarantee of superior performance.
Mildew is the
single most commonly encountered local disease, therefore resistance to it is
an important attribute when selecting roses.
Mildew is a fungus that looks like a thin white or gray coating on the
surface of developing foliage, stems and buds.
Mildew can distort or even halt further growth. No rose is totally immune. Roses rated MR=A are least likely to get
mildew. Roses rated MR=C will get mildew
every year if not treated. MR=? Means we
currently have no clue.
Our
descriptions are no substitute for a good photograph. Photos of each rose can be seen, if
requested, at our information desk or by viewing our suppliers websites:
(jp) www.jproses.com
(sr) www.starroses.com
(wr) www.weeksroses.com
Be
aware that rose colors change during different weather conditions and that
photos on the internet are generally more accurate than prints in a catalog.
Exhibition
Roses are favorites for cutting and rose show competitions. They have classic upward facing blooms with
spirally arranged petals tightly wound with a high center, while the outer
petals are wide open and slightly reflexed.
The stems are long and straight.
Fragrance
is difficult to quantify. Fragrance is
normally strongest on a sunny day with little air movement and moderate
temperatures. Be aware that old noses
dont detect fragrances as well as younger noses.
Good
Garden Roses are those that make a spectacular display in the
landscape, bloom constantly, and are easy to grow.
It is
rare and choice when a good exhibition rose is fragrant and also a good garden
rose.
Hybrid Tea & gGrandiflora
The hybrid tea is the most popular form of
the modern rose. It is the usual source
of the classic, single-stem cut flowers.
It is a vase-shaped bush with upright stems, each topped with a single
flower. Hybrid tea flowers are at least
3 inches in diameter with year round production. The average hybrid tea repeats its bloom on
each stem every 6 weeks and grows 4-5 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide. There are a few varieties that dont produce a
superior flower until their second year.
Many hybrid tea plants can produce multiple flowers per stem when
growing vigorously. These extra buds may
be removed (when first noticed) for best flower quality (disbudding). A few varieties that require extensive
disbudding are noted. Some heavily
petaled varieties tend to ball in early spring. The bud enlarges but wont open because the
moisture from drizzle, mist or dew is making the thin petals stick
together. Removing balled buds
initiates the next round of blooms. This
is more common near the coast.
The grandiflora rose is similar except that
the stems are topped with 3-5 blooms each.
Grandiflora varieties are preceded by a small g.
*gAll American Magic Red
with yellow stripes. The medium size,
heavily-petaled flowers age to pink with cream stripes. Grows 5-6 tall. MR=?
This grandiflora may be a bit better than the floribunda Scentimental. (sr)
April in
Barbra Streisand 7.1
Lavender blushed purple.
Exhibition rose with strong fragrance.
4-5 tall. MR=B+ A daughter of
Bella Roma Yellow with open petals developing a deep rose edge. Good color combination and fragrance. Grows 4-5 tall. MR=A (jp)
Bewitched 7.7 Clear medium pink. Combines giant size, stable color, good form,
good fragrance and fast repeat. Grows 6
tall with sparse foliage. MR=A This old variety is still impressive. (jp, sr, wr)
Black Baccara 7.0 Black red.
The smallish blooms are the blackest red weve seen and are long lasting
with velvety petals. Originated as a
florists rose. MR=B-. (sr)
Brandy 7.4 Brassy apricot. Glowing, stable color with good fragrance and
form. Needs a year to gain vigor. Grows 5-6 tall. MR=A
(jp, sr, wr)
Bronze Star Apricot
orange. Good size and fragrance. Grows 5-6 tall. MR=B+.
This daughter of Just Joey is also quite nice. (sr)
Cary Grant 7.3 Glowing orange with a creamy reverse. Large size, excellent fragrance, good
form. Scary thorns. Grows 5 tall. MR=B
Not perfect, but the best orange.
(sr, wr)
gCherry
Parfait 7.9
White with deep red edging.
Excellent producer of medium size, cup-shaped flowers. Good garden rose. Holds true color better than Double
Delight, but lacks size and fragrance.
Grows 5 tall with rounded habit.
MR=A+ (sr)
Chicago Peace 7.7 Rose pink blending to a yellow base. This is a deeper colored version of the
famous Peace. Grows 4-5
tall. MR=A- (sr, wr)
*gChi-Ching Clear yellow.
Ample show of fragrant, stable yellow flowers. Grows 4-6 tall. MR=A
This is a yellow sport of Strike It Rich. (wr)
Chris Evert 7.5 Glowing yellow orange with red edging. Large bloom with stable colors and some
fragrance. Grows 4-5 tall. MR=A
This rose has quietly become one of our top sellers. (wr)
Chrysler Imperial 7.8 Dark velvet red. Good size, shape with excellent repeat and
fragrance. Loves heat. Grows 3-5 tall. MR=B+
Yes, it was named after the car.
(jp, sr, wr)
Classic Woman White. This white daughter of Yves Piaget has the
same large, English-style bloom with 80 petals that is long lasting. It could use a stronger fragrance. Grows 6 tall. MR=A.
(sr)
Diana, Princess of Wales (see Elegant Lady)
Dolly Parton Deep orange
red. Small buds expand to balloon-like,
highly fragrant flowers. Hates gloomy
weather. Loves heat. Grows 4 tall. MR=C
Keep this rose away from the coast.
Perfectly named! (sr, wr)
Double Delight 8.4 Vanilla dipped in strawberry. The WORLDS BEST SELLING ROSE is an
exceptional bicolor that ages well, has good form, repeats fast and is very
fragrant. Grows 5 tall. MR=B+
(jp, sr, wr)
Elegant Lady 7.5 Ivory blushed pink. Good form, decent fragrance. Grows 5 tall. MR=A
Very popular with few faults. (jp)
(formerly called Diana, Princess of
Elizabeth Taylor Deep pink
with smoky edging. This rose can win at
shows. Needs fragrance. Grows 5 tall. MR=A-
(wr)
Estelle Cinnamon orange with a cream
reverse. Florist rose with unique color
requires extra TLC. MR=B. Developed from and a bit easier to grow than Leonidas. (sr)
Eternal Flame Soft yellow
edged in cream. Good size and
fragrance. Grows 6 tall. MR=A-
(sr)
gFame 8.1
Deep pink, almost red. Lots of
blooms with shocking color. Grows 6
tall. MR=A One of the best garden roses. (jp, sr, wr)
Firefighter 7.7 Dark velvet red. Nice size, form and fragrance. Grows 6 tall. MR=A
Perhaps a modern version of Mister Lincoln. (wr)
Fragrant Cloud 8.1 Glowing orange red. Superb form, color and fragrance, but not a
heavy producer. Grows 4 tall. MR=B+
OLD FAVORITE (jp, sr, wr)
Gemini 8.2 Cream edged delicately with coral. Gorgeous, elegant exhibition winner. Needs more fragrance and ages poorly during
hot weather. Grows 5-6 tall. MR=A
(jp, sr, wr)
*Green
Romantica Like cream of broccoli. This heavily petaled florist rose has green
edging when opening. Best near
coast. We expect MR=B- (sr)
Helmut Schmidt 7.3 Medium to light yellow. Exhibition form with extremely heavy
production past mid-spring. Slow to gain
stem length. Grows 4-5 tall. MR=B
VERY NICE. (wr)
Honor 7.6 White.
This exhibition rose requires extensive disbudding for proper form. Grows 6 tall. MR=A, but watch for blackspot during wet
years. This 1980 introduction remains
one of our best white roses. (jp)
Ingrid Bergman 7.8 Deep red.
Stable, clear color, long lasting, very productive with some
fragrance. Great garden rose. Grows 4-5 tall. MR=A+
OUR BEST RED. (jp, sr, wr)
Ink Spots Black
red. Close to Black Baccara in
color. The incredibly thick petals and
foliage is free of disease. Need
fragrance. Grows 6 tall. MR=A+
(wr)
Janice Kellogg 7.5 Dark
burgundy red. This granddaughter of the pink Yves Piaget
has a similar English style with many similar attributes, although its
fragrance is not as potent. Grows 3-4
tall. MR=A (sr)
Just Joey 7.9 Buff apricot.
Large to huge, slightly ruffled, fragrant flowers. Deeper color during cool weather. Doesnt produce many straight stems. MR=A
ENGLANDS BEST ROSE (sr, wr)
Kardinal Red. This is the ulitmate red florist rose. It does require extra TLC. MR=B.
(sr)
Kings Ransom Chrome
yellow. Good color, decent fragrance and
form. The wonderful foliage dwarfs the
bloom. Grows 5-6 tall. MR=A+ (wr)
Lady Bird Deep coral
orange. Very large, heavily petaled,
long-stemmed daughter of Color Magic.
Grows 5-6 tall. MR=A Supports the
Legends (7.5) Rich ruby red. Immense size with light fragrance and not
much form. Grows 5-6 tall. MR=A
Selected and promoted by Oprah Winfrey.
(wr)
Leonidas Cinnamon
brown with a cream reverse. The unusual
chocolate color doesnt develop well outdoors.
This florist rose requires a lot of TLC.
MR=D Named after the French
chocolate company. (sr)
Marilyn Monroe Platinum blonde (creamy
apricot washed green). Good stable color
and form. Needs fragrance. Grows 5-6 tall. MR=A.
(wr)
Mister Lincoln 8.3 Red velvet.
Early spring weather produces monster blossoms with velvety petals and
super fragrance. Extreme heat withers
the flowers. Grows 6+ tall. MR=B
Under ideal conditions it is awesome!
(jp,sr,wr)
Mon Cheri Petals open medium pink, quickly develop a deep red
edge. Unique color. Grows 4 tall. MR=B+
The colors glow! (sr)
Moonstone 8.2 White, finely edged with pink. Giant, long lasting, exhibition flower with
subtle stable color. Wonderful foliage,
needs fragrance. Grows 5+ tall. MR=A-
(wr)
Nancy Reagan Rose 7.5 Light apricot darkening with age. Grows 5 tall. MR=A
Selected by the former first lady.
(jp)
Neptune 7.5 Lavender faintly edged in purple. Good form, heavily petaled, extremely
fragrant. Grows 4-5 tall. MR=A-
Locally this is the top lavender rose.
(wr)
New Zealand 7.9 Soft coral pink with a creamier center. Good size, excellent form and powerful
honeysuckle fragrance. Loves heat. Blooms ball during cool spring
weather. MR=A- This
Olympiad 8.6 Clear true red. The flower looks like red plastic, perfect
form, color, very long lasting, loves heat.
Needs fragrance. Grows 6 tall
with 4 cutting stems. MR=A Almost artificial looking. (jp,sr,wr)
*Over
the Moon Caramel apricot. Large, shapely bloom with decent
fragrance. Grows5-6 tall. MR=A-
This newcomer has to prove it is better than Just Joey. (wr)
Papa Meilland Velvety deep
red. Award-winning fragrance, color and
form, but mildew is certain. Grows 6
tall. MR=D World famous. (sr)
Paradise 7.6 Lavender edged with ruby. The novel color is best in cool weather. Prune hard for best flower quality. Grows 4-5 tall. MR=B
This remains the only rose that ever won the AARS award unanimously.
(wr)
Peace 8.1 Lemon finely edged with pale pink. Excellent color, size and form Best performance near coast. Grows 4-5 tall. MR=B+
This is considered to be the first modern hybrid tea and an
international favorite. (jp,sr,wr)
Peter Mayle 7.6 Deep pink.
Big, long-lasting, fragrant flowers with thick petals reminiscent of the
pink roses hybridized 30 years ago.
Grows 6 tall. MR=A (sr)
Pink Promise Delicate
pink blend. Big, shapely blooms with
strong fruity fragrance fades badly in hot weather. Grows 5 tall. This 2009 AARS winner also represents the
National Breast Cancer Foundation. (jp)
Pope John Paul II 7.7
White. Heavy production of large,
fully petaled, fragrant flowers. Grows
5 tall. MR=A Perhaps the best white garden rose. (jp)
Queen Mary 2 7.8 White.
A big, shapely rose with a banana fragrance named after a big white
ship. Grows 5 tall. MR=A
(sr)
gRadiant
Perfume 7.5
Deep yellow. A strong true yellow
with fragrance. Grows 5 tall. MR=A
This daughter of Henry Fonda shows better form. (jp)
Rio Samba Deep yellow
blushing to red. Bright, delicious color
best when weather is cooler. Grows 4-5
tall. MR=A Excellent on coast. (jp,sr,wr)
gRock
& Roll Ivory deeply striped and
splattered with red and burgundy. Good
size, form and fragrance. Grows 4
tall. MR=A Flower size may shrink in the heat. Daughter of George Burns and New
Zealand. (wr)
Ronald Reagan Rose
7.7 Rich red with white
reverse. The best red/white bicolor to
date. Grows 6 tall. MR=A
(jp)
Rouge Royal Deep
burgundy opening to raspberry red. Huge,
long-lasting, English-style, quartered, richly fragrant blooms with 80
petals. Grows 4 tall. MR=A
Nearly perfect, but could be more prolific. (sr)
Secret 7.9 Cream edged pink. Very abundant, shapely and very
fragrant. Hot weather shrinks
flowers. Excellent garden rose. Grows 4 tall. MR=B+
(jp,sr,wr)
*Secrets Out White. This white sport of Secret shares its other
characteristics. Grows 4 tall. MR=B+ (sr)
*Sedona A sunset blend of red, coral
and orange. Good color, fragrance and
form. Grows 5-6 tall. MR=A
(jp)
Sheer Magic Cream edged
in deep coral. Compact growth. Sunlight darkens the colors. Grows 5 tall. MR=A
(jp)
Signature Creamy pink
edged with deep pink. Award winning form
and color. Needs more fragrance. Grows 4 tall. MR=A.
(jp)
gSilver
Star Lavender.
Excellent color and vigor. Needs
more fragrance. Grows 6 tall. MR=B+
(sr)
St. Patrick 8.0 Greenish buds open lemon, age to gold. Excellent size, form and heat tolerance. A cool shade of yellow. Hot weather promotes the green buds. Grows 4-5 tall. MR=A
The top yellow rose. (jp,sr,wr)
Stainless Steel Silvery
lavender. Good color, size, fragrance
and form. Grows 6 tall. MR=B+
Superior substitute for Sterling Silver. (w)
Summer Love Glowing soft
yellow. Big, full flowers shrink in
heat. Grows 4-5 tall. MR=?
This is the daughter of notable yellow hybrid teas Hotel California
and Midas Touch. (wr)
Sunset Celebration
Peachy apricot to peachy pink.
Excellent size and form with a color that varies with the weather. Needs more fragrance. Grows 4-5 tall. MR=A
(jp,sr,wr)
gSweetness Lavender cream. Ample production of shapely, full flowers
with strong citrus fragrance. Grows 5
tall on a very full bush. MR=A This new rose looks to be a winner. (jp)
gTournament
of Roses 8.2
Warm antique pink. Super heavy
producer of long lasting flowers in clusters.
Out blooms many floribunda varieties.
Excellent garden rose. Grows 3-4
tall. MR=B+ (jp,sr,wr)
Valencia 7.9 Creamy apricot. Large, fragrant bloom with good form. Grows 5 tall. MR=A-
Quite nice. (sr)
Veterans Honor 8.1 Deep Red.
Huge, long lasting flowers with perfect exhibition form. Production is a bit stingy. Grows 5 tall. MR=A
WOW! (jp)
Voluptuous 7.7 Deep magenta.
Huge, long lasting flowers have decent form and plenty of petals but
little fragrance. Grows 5 tall. MR=A
ANOTHER WOW! (jp)
Voodoo A blend of yellow, peach and
orange. Clean, reliable performer. The easiest orange rose. Grows 6+ tall. MR=A
(jp,sr,wr)
gWild
Blue Yonder Reddish purple with a
lighter eye. This flower looks like a
Camellia with the color of a Bougainvillea and the fragrance of a Citrus
orchard. Grows 5-6 tall. MR=A.
This excellent bloomer is quite unique.
(wr)
Yves Piaget 7.8 Hot lilac pink. Heavy production of huge, globe-shaped
blooms, incredible fragrance and long lasting.
Grows 3 tall. MR=A+ This old fashioned bloom has few faults. (sr)
From the above list of hybrid tea roses the following are
Top Ten Bewitched, Double Delight, Gemini,
Ingrid Bergman, Just Joey, Mister Lincoln,
Best Red Chrysler Imperial, Ingrid Bergman,
Mister Lincoln, Olympiad, Veterans Honor
Best Pink Bewitched,
Best Orange
Best Yellow Helmut Schmidt, St. Patrick
Best White Honor, Pope John Paul II
Best Bicolor Cherry Parfait, Chris Evert,
Double Delight
Best Color Blend Gemini, Moonstone,
Strongest Fragrance Barbra Streisand, Cary Grant,
Chrysler Imperial, Double Delight, Fragrant Cloud, Mister Lincoln, Neptune, New
Zealand, Peter Mayle, Pope John Paul II, Secret, Sweet Surrender, Yves Piaget
Top Newcomers To Try Chi-Ching, Over the Moon, Sedona
This is a type of modern rose with a more mounding
habit. The stems are topped with
clusters of flowers noticeably smaller than the hybrid tea and
grandiflora. The average floribunda bush
grows 3 feet tall and wide and produces at least 5 times more flowers than the
hybrid teas. Almost all floribunda roses
are good garden roses.
Brilliant Pink Iceberg
7.4 (8) Cream with a heavy
overlay of cerise pink. This sport of
Iceberg has all the same qualities along with better disease resistance. Grows 4+ tall and wide. MR=A-
(wr)
Burgundy Iceberg 7.6 Burgundy purple with a creamy reverse. This sport of Brilliant Pink Iceberg is
also an excellent rose. Grows 4+ tall
and wide. MR=A-. (wr)
Disneyland 7.5 Copper orange aging to apricot pink. Huge clusters of fruity colors. Grows 3 tall. MR=A
Can be seen at
Distant Drums Tan blended
with orchid. Very unusual, but beautiful
flowers with decent fragrance on a flawless plant. Grows 4 tall. MR=A.
(wr)
*Drop Dead Red Velvety
red. Brilliant color on a waxy deep
green bush. Quantity and repeat time are
still unknown. Grows 4 tall. We expect MR=A. (wr)
*Easy Does It Mango, peach
and apricot. Ruffled flowers with good
fragrance. Grows 3 tall. MR=A-
(wr)
Enchanted Evening Light
lavender blend. Large clusters of citrus
scented flowers on a compact bush. Grows
3-4 tall. We expect MR=A This is supposed to be the best lavender
garden rose ever. (jp)
French Lace 8.1 Creamy apricot buds open creamy white. Elegant formal double Camellia-like flowers
in small clusters. Grows 3 tall. MR=A-
This is a CLASSIC. (jp,sr,wr)
George Burns 7.7 Cream with a yellow base overlaid with
burgundy stripes. (looks like a double
exposure) This excellent bloomer has a
very novel color. Grows 2-3 tall. MR=A
(wr)
Gruss An Aachen 8.3 Pale pink fading to ivory. Large, heavily petaled fragrant flowers. Grows 2 tall and wide. MR=A-
Very nice. (sr)
Honey Perfume 7.7 Apricot yellow fading to cream. Very productive and vigorous with
fragrance. Grows 4 tall. MR=A
This daughter of Amber Queen is excellent. (jp)
Hot Cocoa 7.9 Smoky brick orange. Small clusters of large, double, ruffled
flowers in a very novel color. Grows 4
tall with glossy, deep green foliage.
MR=A+ (wr)
Iceberg 8.7 White.
This fast repeating rose is always in bloom, but be sure to place it in
an open area to avoid mildew. Grows 4+
tall. MR=C+ This is the rose that is planted most on
parkways. (jp,sr,wr)
Julia Child 8.1 Butter gold.
Heavily petaled, English-style bloom with strong licorice
fragrance. Grows 3 tall. MR=A+
Selected by the spy/cook herself.
(wr) Excellent!
Light My Fire Hot red
orange. We havent seen this color since
Ole. Big flowers on a short plant with
waxy green leaves. Grows 30 tall. MR=A
(jp)
Livin Easy Apricot
orange. This color stands out from the
glossy green leaves. Always in bloom
with decent fragrance. Grows 5 tall. MR=A++
Wonderful landscape rose. (wr)
*Monkey
Business Banana yellow. Large clusters of flowers above deep green
foliage. Grows 4 tall. MR=A.
(jp)
Moondance 7.8 Creamy white.
This daughter of Iceberg has larger, much fuller flowers with a good
fragrance. Grows 5 tall. MR=A
(jp)
Our Lady of Guadalupe
8.0 Silvery pink. Good size, repeat, color, and vigor but
little fragrance. Grows 3 tall. MR=A
VERY POPULAR (jp)
*Pumpkin Patch Caramel
orange. Large clusters of flowers with
decent fragrance. Grows 3 tall. MR=A-
(wr)
September Mourn
White. Medium size flowers with deep green
foliage. This has Iceberg and Sunsprite
as grandparents and Sunflare as the Father. Should be good. (sr)
Sexy Rexy 8.7 Medium warm pink. Huge clusters of small, long lasting, full
flowers combined with full waxy foliage.
No fragrance. Grows 3 tall. MR=A
ONE OF THE BEST (jp,wr)
Shockwave Neon
Yellow. Pure yellow color, nice form,
little fragrance. Grows 3 tall. MR=?
Hopefully this color wont fade and the flowers dont shatter. (wr)
Showbiz 8.3 Bright scarlet. Always blooming. Very compact to 2+ tall. MR=A+
PERFECT LANDSCAPE ROSE (jp,sr,wr)
*Singin The Blues Deep
lavender. The large, cupped flowers have
good color and very strong fragrance.
Grows 5 tall. MR=B+ (sr)
*Spanish Sunset Bright
orange. Breakthrough color, good repeat,
no disease, but form and fragrance are non-existent. Grows 4 tall. MR=A
(sr)
*Sweet Intoxication Deep
magenta with lighter reverse. Good size,
very double with powerful clove fragrance.
Grows 4 tall. MR+? (jp)
Trumpeter 8.2 Orange red.
Very similar to Showbiz, but slight taller with greener foliage. Grows 3 tall. MR=B+
EXCELLENT (jp,sr,wr)
Tuscan Sun 7.8 Apricot bronze aging to coppery pink
smoke. Large clusters of very big
flowers. Grows 3-4 tall. MR=A
ABSOLUTELY DELIGHTFUL (jp)
From the above list of floribunda roses the following are
Top Ten Brilliant Pink Iceberg,
This is a sub-group of modern shrub roses with
old-fashioned flowers. David Austin of
Abraham Darby 8.0 Apricot, peach or pink depending upon the
weather. Large, full, cupped flowers
have a strong fruity fragrance. Arching
growth to 5 high and wide or use as a climber to 8. MR=A+
(da)
Ambridge Rose 8.2 Creamy
apricot, sometimes creamy pink. Good
myrrh fragrance. Compact bush to 3 high
and 2 wide. MR=A+ (da)
Brother Cadfael 8.0 Soft rose pink. Large, deeply cupped, heavily petaled flowers
with a strong fragrance. Upright growth
to 5 high and 4 wide or use as a climber to 8. MR=A
(da)
Charles Darwin 7.3 Mustard yellow. Very large, heavily petaled, cupped flowers
with a strong fragrance of tea with lemon.
Grows 4 high and 3 wide.
MR=A (da)
Crocus Rose 8.2 Pale lemon opening to white. Medium size, heavily petaled, cupped flowers
with a light tea fragrance. Forms a
dense arching bush to 4 high and 3 wide.
A bit of mildew in early spring.
MR=A- (da)
Crown Princess Margareta 7.4
Apricot orange. Fully double,
cupped bloom with strong fruity, tea fragrance.
Grows slightly arching branches to 5 tall and 5 wide or use as a
climber to 10. MR=A This is a daughter of Abraham Darby. (da)
*Darcy Bussell Rich crimson
red. Fully double cupped flowers open to
rosettes with a fruity fragrance.
Compact growth to 3 high and 2 wide.
We expect MR=A (da)
Falstaff 7.5 Crimson red aging to magenta. Large, very full, shallow cups with a
powerful fragrance. Upright growth to 4
high and wide. MR=A (da)
Gertrude Jekyll 7.6 Deep pink.
Very large, heavily petaled rosettes with strong Damask fragrance. Heaviest bloom in spring. Grows 5 tall and 4 wide or use as a climber
to 8. MR=A- (da)
Golden Celebration 8.0 Golden yellow. Large, deeply cupped flowers with a strong
tea scent. The large rounded bush grows
5 tall and wide or use as a climber to 8.
MR=A (da)
Grace 8.0 Soft apricot.
Heavily petaled flowers with a warm fragrance. Compact, and well branched to 4 tall and
wide. MR=A Nice.
(da)
Graham Thomas 8.2 Light golden yellow. Large, deeply cupped flowers with fruity
fragrance. Grows 5 tall and 4 wide or
use as a climber to 12. MR=A This is the rose that introduced the World to
modern English Roses. It can grow quite
tall. (da)
Heritage 8.4 Soft, clear pink. Heavy production of delicate looking flowers
with a strong honey, carnation fragrance.
Grows 5 high and 4 wide.
MR=A This plant looks like Iceberg
(one parent) until it blooms. (da)
L. D. Braithwaite
7.9 Red.
Full, cupped flowers. Best size
and truest red color in spring. Grows 5
tall and wide. MR=B (da)
Mary Rose 8.3 Rose pink.
The ruffled and cupped blooms are quite prolific and fragrant. Grows 4 high and wide and is unusually
compact. MR=A (da)
Molineux 8.0 Rich yellow.
Medium size, neat rosette blooms with a strong tea fragrance. Upright growth to 3 high and 2 wide. MR=A
(da)
Pat Austin 7.7 Copper and gold. Large, cupped flowers with strong tea fragrance. Grows 4 tall and wide. MR=A.
(da)
*Princess Alexandra of Kent Deep pink.
Deeply cupped, heavily petaled blooms with a lemon tea fragrance. Short rounded bush to 4 high and 3 wide. We expect MR=A (da)
Queen of Sweden 7.8 Soft pink.
Formal, cupped blooms with a myrrh fragrance held on upright stems. Grows 4 high and 3 wide. MR=A
(da)
Sharifa Asma 7.9 Blush pink opening to cream. Beautiful cupped blooms with a strong
mulberry, grape scent. Grows 4 high and
3 wide. MR=A- (da)
*Sir John Betjeman
Bright pink deepening with age.
Clusters of small buds that open to wide, dome shaped blooms. Excellent repeater with great foliage. Grows 4 high and 3 wide. We Expect MR=A+ (da)
*Sister Elizabeth Lilac to
rose pink. Neat rosette bloom with a
button eye and very strong, spicy fragrance.
Very compact bush to 3 high and wide.
We expect MR=A (da)
Sophys Rose 7.7 Light crimson. Unusual, flat Zinnia-like bloom with a tea
fragrance. Plenty of flowers on a short
bush to 3 high and wide. MR=A+ (da)
Teasing Georgia 7.6 Soft yellow.
Perfect symmetry in this heavily petaled cupped bloom with strong tea
fragrance. Grows 4 high and wide or use
as a climber to 10. MR=A (da)
The Dark Lady 7.8 Deep red.
Large, peony-shaped blooms with rich fragrance. Grows into a very full bush to 4 high and
wide. This variety shows a lot of rugosa
rose character. MR=A (da)
The Generous Gardener
7.1 Soft pink aging to
white. The large, cupped flowers have a
superb fragrance. Strong grower to 5
high and 4 wide or perhaps best as a climber to 12. MR=A+
(da)
William Shakespeare 2000 7.7
Crimson aging to shades of violet, purple and mauve. The large, flat flowers have soft, velvety
petals and a strong rose fragrance. Grows
4 tall and 3 wide. Prune constantly
for best bloom. MR=A Very nice!
(da)
*Wisley 2008 Soft cool
pink. Delicate, shallow-cupped rosette
with a fruity fragrance. Vigorous
arching canes to 4 high and 3 wide. We
expect MR=A+ (da)
*Young Lycidas Magenta pink
to magenta purple. Deeply cupped blooms
with a cedar tea fragrance. Grows 4
high and 3 wide. We expect MR=A (da)
This is the
catch-all or miscellaneous group of roses that dont fit the other
categories. This includes many low
maintenance landscape roses and some very unique roses.
Ballerina 8.7 Pink with a white eye fading
to cream. Massive clusters of small, fragrant, single-petaled flowers. Grows 5 high and 6 wide or use as a climber
to 8. MR=A (jp)
Double Knock Out 8.2 Cherry red.
A double flowered version of the original Knock Out. This landscape rose is very disease resistant
and will perform with minimal care.
Grows 4 tall and wide. MR=A (sr)
Knock Out 8.6 Cherry red.
A single flowered rose that blooms constantly. Grows 4 tall and wide. MR=A-
(sr)
Midnight Blue 7.3 Deep purple velvet. Heavy production of large clusters of very
fragrant, fully double flowers of a nearly black color. Grows 4 tall and wide. MR=A+
(wr)
Pure Perfume 7.6 White.
Large, heavily petaled (100), cupped, English-style flowers with a
strong grapefruit fragrance. Forms a
rounded bush 5 tall and wide. MR=A (jp)
Rhapsody in Blue (6) Smoke blue-purple. Medium size, semi-double flowers. Not a very good rose, but is the bluest
rose on the market. It was bred by an
amateur in England and performs best during cool weather. Grows 5 tall MR=A (wr)
Rose de Rescht
8.8 Fuchsia red.
Medium size, heavily petaled, full rosette blooms with a strong damask
fragrance. Excellent bloomer for an
antique rose. Grows 3 tall and
wide. MR=A+ (jp)
Souvenir de la Malmaison 8.7
Clear pale pink. Large,
incredibly fragrant, very double, beautiful quartered bloom. Constant bloom. Loves warm weather. Grows slowly but eventually reaches 3 tall
and wide. MR=D Wonderful in inland gardens. This antique is from 1843. (jp)
White Meidiland 8.4 White. Great show of fully double white flowers. Grows 2 tall and 6 wide. MR=A+ Excellent ground cover (sr,wr)
This is a group of roses that can be espaliered on
flat surfaces. Most bloom best on
year-old wood (second year in the garden).
The majority of climbers we are offering will bloom all year. Exceptions are noted. Many other types of roses can also be trained
as climbers. Their names are listed
here, but their full descriptions are located elsewhere.
Abraham Darby 8.0 Apricot, peach or pink depending upon the
weather. See English Roses
Brother Cadfael 8.0 Soft rose pink. See English Roses
Cecile Brunner Climbing 8.4
Pastel pink. Vigorous
grower. Heavy spring bloom of tiny,
fully double flowers. Few blooms after
spring show. Canes grow 18+. MR=A++
OLD FAVORITE (jp,sr,wr)
*Chocolate Sundae Tobacco
brown. Unique color. The flowers are fully double, but small and
lack fragrance. Canes grow 10. MR=?
Novelty. (sr)
Crimson Sky Red. Heavily petaled large flowers. This is a superior sibling of Red Eden. Canes grow 8-12 MR=A
(sr)
Crown Princess Margareta 7.4
Apricot orange. See English
Roses
Don Juan
8.2 Velvety red.
Large, hybrid tea flowers. Good
production. Canes grow 12-14 long. MR=B+
(wr)
Eden (Pierre de Ronsard) 8.2
Cream with pastel pink center and edging. Large, extremely heavily petaled, cupped
bloom. Great bloomer. Sometimes slow to get height. Canes grow 10-15 long. MR=A+
VERY POPULAR (sr)
Fourth of July 8.1 Deep red with white and pink patches. Semidouble blooms with stable color and
yellow stamens. Canes grow 10-14
long. MR=A Daughter of Altissimo. (wr)
*Full Moon Rising
Soft
creamy yellow. This is a sport of the
climbing rose Polka, identical except for color. The heavily petaled flowers are large, and
quite fragrant. Grows 10 long. MR=A-
(sr)
Gertrude Jekyll 7.6 Deep pink.
See English Roses
Golden Celebration
8.0 Yellow finely stippled in
pink. See English Roses
Graham Thomas 8.2 Light golden yellow. See English Roses
High Society 7.5 Deep pink.
Very large, fully double flowers with a bit of fragrance. Grows 12 long. MR=A
There are few climbing roses with large, hybrid tea style flowers. (jp)
Iceberg climbing 8.5 White.
Sport of the famous floribunda Iceberg. Blooms better on established plants. Canes grow 12-14 long. MR=C
(wr)
Josephs Coat 7.5 Opens yellow, ages to gold, rose and finishes
red. Large double flowers create a riot
of color. Canes grow 10-12 long. MR=B
OLD FAVORITE (wr)
Night Owl 7.8 Wine purple with a yellow eye. Large, semidouble, nearly black flowers are
long-lasting with a decent fragrance.
Grows 10-14 long. MR=A (wr)
*Orange Crush Geranium red
orange. The medium size flowers are
dully double with a brilliant, non-fading color. Excellent bloomer. Grows up to 15 long. MR=B+
(sr)
Polka 7.8 Apricot to pink depending on
temperature. Big, full, fragrant flowers
on a vigorous plant. Grows 10-12
long. MR=A- (sr)
Sally Holmes 8.9 Buff buds open white. Large, flat, Hydrangea-like clusters of
single petaled flowers in an awesome display.
Canes grow 6-12 long. Can be
used as a big shrub. MR=A NICE
(wr)
Scent From Above
6.8 golden yellow. Heavy producer of large, golden yellow
flowers with a licorice fragrance.
MR=? (jp)
Social Climber 7.7 Even pink.
Large, full, fragrant flowers are of hybrid tea form. Canes grow 6 long. MR=A
(jp)
Sombreuil 8.8 White.
Large, very double, quartered flowers.
Heavy bloom in spring and fall.
Pillar or climber with 8-12 canes.
MR=A Gorgeous! A few gardeners claim this has the best
fragrance, but most can detect little.
(wr)
Teasing Georgia 7.6 Soft yellow.
See English Roses
The Generous Gardener
7.1 Soft pink aging to
white. See English Roses
Westerland 8.2 Apricot orange blend. Small clusters of large flowers with a strong
spicy fragrance. Grows 12 long. MR=A+
(wr)
White Eden 7.9 Creamy white with a blush pink center. This is a whiter sport of
This group of roses generally has flowers less than
2 inches wide on plants less than 2 feet tall.
Flowering occurs year round.
Autumn Sunblaze
Brilliant
deep orange. The small flowers have 40
petals and dont fade. Grows 15
high. MR=A (sr)
Baby Bloomer Deep pink with light pink
eye and yellow stamens. A profusion of
semi-double flowers. Grows 18
tall. MR=A+ (jp)
Caramel Kisses Caramel buds open lavender and mature to pink. Prolific production of small flowers. Grows 3 tall. We expect MR=A (jp)
*Cinnamon Girl Smoky orange with white reverse. Excellent form but little fragrance. Grows 24 tall. MR=?
Debut 7.6 Cream deeply edged in scarlet. Wonderful bloomer. Grows 15 tall. MR=A
(sr)
Gizmo Scarlet
orange with white eye and yellow stamens.
Brilliant, long-lasting color.
Grows 20 tall. MR=A (wr)
Hot Tamale 8.3 Orange red with a yellow reverse. Full, double exhibition bloom. Grows 24 high. MR=A
(jp)
Lavender Sunblaze
Lavender. Hybrid tea-shaped flowers with slight
fragrance. Grows 18 tall. MR=A
(sr)
Neon Cowboy 8.0 Scarlet with a yellow eye. Single to semidouble flowers with an intense
color combo. Grows 16 tall. MR=A
(wr)
Raspberry Punch 7.9 Dark pink.
Nicely formed flowers self-clean.
Grows 24 tall. MR=A+ (jp)
Ruby Ruby 8.0 Cherry-red.
Big clusters of full flowers.
Grows 18 tall. MR=A (wr)
Sonia Sunblaze Salmon
pink. Beautiful color and form. Grows 15 tall. MR=A
(sr)
Sun Sprinkles 7.8 Deep yellow.
Nice form and plenty of petals with a light spicy fragrance. Grows 24 tall. MR=A+
(jp)
Yellow Sunblaze Brilliant
yellow. Heavily petaled, full blooms
with slight fragrance. MR=A (sr)
Tree roses are merely normal bush roses that are grafted on top of a
special rose trunk. All of the
following trees are on a 36 tall trunk.
Detailed descriptions are found on previous pages.
Cherry Parfait
White
deeply edged in lipstick red.
Grandiflora.
Double Delight
Vanilla
dipped in strawberry. Hybrid tea.
Drop Dead Red
Deep
red. Floribunda.
Fame Cherry red. Grandiflora.
Honey Perfume
Apricot
yellow. Floribunda.
Hot
Iceberg White. Floribunda.
Ingrid Bergman
Deep
red. Hybrid tea.
Julia Child Golden yellow. Floribunda.
Moondance White. Floribunda.
Moonstone Creamy white with a thin
pink edge. Hybrid tea.
Outta The Blue Deep
magenta to violet blue. Strong
fragrance. Shrub. (wr)
Pope John Paul II
White. Hybrid tea.
Sexy Rexy Warm pink. Floribunda.
Showbiz Scarlet red. Floribunda.
Trumpeter Scarlet red. Floribunda.
Tuscan Sun Deep apricot orange,
blushing to bronze and aging to pink.
Floribunda.
Yves Piaget Lilac pink. Hybrid tea.
Twofer Tree Roses
These are identical to the normal tree roses, but instead of a single
variety, have 2 varieties grafted to a single trunk. This creates striking color combinations
Iceberg/Burgundy Iceberg White/purple
floribunda.
Julia Child/ Ebb Tide
Golden yellow/plum purple floribunda.
These are 48 tall tree roses with a second, lower tier at 24 above the
ground. These are absolutely spectacular
in pots.
Golden Sunblaze
Yellow
miniature. (sr)
Red Sunblaze Red miniature. (sr)
Sonia Sunblaze
Pink
miniature. (sr)