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ROSES
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Rose
List for 2008
We are pleased to present our customers with a superior selection of roses.
These come to us from the premier rose growers in the United States...Weeks,
Jackson & Perkins, Meilland-Star, David Austin, and Edmunds.
Our rose varieties are presented in the following manner:
Cultivar Name
numerical ratings, color, our comments, bush height, and resistance to mildew,
(supplier photo)
(*) before the name indicates a rose we are
offering for the first time.
Ratings We normally list the American Rose Societys
national rating. Roses are scored 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. Most new and obscure roses have not
yet been rated. Ratings within ( )s are our own opinions, based on local
conditions, if significantly different from the national rating.
Mildew is the single most serious local disease.
Resistance to this disease is an important factor when selecting roses. No rose
is totally immune. There is a certain point during the growth cycle of rose
foliage when overcast weather can cause mildew on even the most resistant
varieties. Roses rated MR=A are least likely to get mildew. Roses rated MR=C
will get mildew every year. MR=? means we have no clue.
Our descriptions are no substitute for a good photograph. Photographs of each
rose can be seen, if requested, at our information desk or by viewing our
suppliers websites:
Be aware that rose colors change during different weather conditions and that
some photos are not accurate.
Exhibition Roses are favorites for cutting and rose shows. They have
classic blooms with spirally arranged petals tightly wound in a high center,
while the outer petals are wide open and slightly reflexed. The stems are long
and straight.
Rose 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 also a good garden
rose.
See our Rose Care guide for tips on growing roses.
gGrandiflora
The hybrid tea rose is the most popular form of the modern rose. It is
the usual source of the classic, single-stem cut rose flowers. It is a bush with
upright stems, each topped with a single flower. Most hybrid tea plants can also
produce multiple flowers per stem when extremely vigorous. These extra buds
should be removed (when first noticed) for best flower quality (disbudding). A
few varieties which require extensive disbudding (undesirable) are noted. The
flowers are at least 3 inches in diameter. Growth and flowering occurs year
round. The average hybrid tea repeats its bloom every 6 weeks, grows in a vase
shape 4-5 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide.
The grandiflora rose is similar to the hybrid tea rose except that the
upright stems normally have, and look best with, 3-5 blooms each. In the
following list the grandiflora varieties are preceded by a small g.
Abbaye de Cluny 7.7 clear apricot. Large size, English style
bloom with stable color and good fragrance. Grows 4' tall. MR=A (sr)
About Face (7.5) Golden orange with bronze-red
reverse. Clean bi-color with vigor and disease resistance. Grows 6 tall. MR=A
(wr)
*Apricot Candy Soft
apricot. This grand-daughter of Just Joey retains the same delicate
color, withstands heat better but with a smaller flower. Grows 5 tall. We
expect MR=A This will be compared with its stepsisters Abbaye de Cluny and
Bronze Star. (sr)
*April In Paris Palest
pink edged in soft pink. The medium size flowers are intensely fragrant and long
lasting. Grows 5 tall. MR=? This is a cross of Pristine with New
Zealand. (jp)
Aromatherapy Medium pink. Strong, fruity fragrance. Long
lasting cut. Grows 5-6 tall. MR=A This is another daughter of New Zealand.
(jp)
Barbra Streisand 7.1 Lavender blushed purple. Good shape
with strong fragrance. 4-5 tall. As a daughter of New Zealand expect
better flower quality the second year. MR=B+ (wr)
Bewitched 7.7 Clear medium pink. Combines giant size,
stable color, good form, decent fragrance, and fast repeat. Grows 6 tall with
sparse foliage. MR=A OLDIE, BUT GOODIE. (wr)
Black Baccara 7.0 Black red. The small flowers are the
blackest red and are long-lasting with velvety petals. Grows 4 tall. MR=B (sr)
Brandy 7.4 Brassy apricot. Glowing, stable color with
decent fragrance and shape. Often initially slow to gain vigor. Grows 5-6
tall. MR=A (wr)
Brigadoon 7.8 Cream blushing to strawberry coral.
Spectacular color, good shape, long lasting. A bit slow to repeat. Grows 4-5
tall. MR=A Beautiful. (wr)
Bronze Star 7.8 Deep apricot fading to creamy apricot.
Large, cupped bloom with strong spicy fragrance. Grows 5-6 tall. MR=A A
daughter of Just Joey, with more stable color. (sr)
Cary Grant 7.3 Glowing orange with a creamy reverse. Large
size, excellent fragrance and form. Scary thorns. Grows 5 tall. MR=B BEST
ORANGE (wr)
*Catalina Apricot pink
with a dark pink reverse. Large, heavily-petaled, exhibition form flowers with
long stems. Grows 5 tall. MR=? Offspring of Color Magic. (jp)
Change of Heart Medium pink with cream reverse.
Unique color combination with spicy fragrance. Grows 5 tall. MR=? (jp)
Cherry Parfait 7.8 White with deep red edging. Good
production of medium size, cup-shaped flowers. Holds true color better than Double
Delight, but lacks fragrance and size. 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- (wr)
Chris Evert 7.5 Hot orange/yellow with red edging. Large
bloom with stable color and some fragrance. Grows 4-5 tall. MR=A This showy
rose continues to become increasingly popular. (wr)
Chrysler Imperial 7.8 Dark red. Good size, shape, and
deeply fragrant, good repeat. This 50s oldie is a velvet red. Grows 3-5
tall. MR=B+ Yes, it was named after the car. (wr)
*Classic
Woman White. The large, old-fashioned flowers have 80 petals.
This daughter of Yves Piaget has decent fragrance.
Grows 6 tall. We expect MR=A (sr)
Diana, Princess of Wales 7.5 Ivory blushed pink. Good form
and fragrance. Grows 5 tall. MR=A (jp)
Double Delight 8.4 Vanilla edged in strawberry. This WORLDS
BEST SELLING ROSE is an exceptional bicolor that ages well, has fast repeat and
super fragrance. Excellent garden rose. Grows 4-5 tall. MR=B+ (jp)
*Dream Come True Golden
yellow opens with a ruby edge and finishes in solid ruby. Lots of heavily-petaled
flowers. Grows 6 tall. MR=? 2008 AARS winner. (wr)
Electron 7.8 Hot pink. Large fragrant flowers with excellent
form. Beautiful, very full bush. Flower buds may ball in early spring. Grows 4
tall. MR=A (wr)
Elizabeth Taylor 8.4 Shocking pink edged in smoke.
Beautiful form and color. Best size and petal count when established. Grows 4
tall. MR=B (wr)
*Estelle Cinnamon orange with a cream reverse. The color
varies greatly with the growing conditions. This florists rose is descended
from and an improved version of Leonidas. Grows 4 tall. We
expect MR=B- (sr)
Eternal FlameYellow, edged with cream. Good
size and form with strong citrus fragrance and long stems. Grows 6 tall. MR=?
(sr)
*Falling In Love
Cotton candy pink
fading to white on outer petals with a white reverse. Glowing color and
excellent form with strong fragrance. Compact growth to 4 tall. MR=? This is
a daughter of Moonstone and Marilyn Monroe. (ed)
*Fire and Ice
Red with white reverse. This medium sized florists flower
is the daughter of Love. We expect MR=B Originally
released in 1987. (sr)
First Prize 8.2 Swirl of medium and rose pink. Every
flower is big and shapely, but a bit short-lived. Grows 4-5 tall. MR=B+ TOP
70S ROSE IS STILL A WINNER. (wr)
Fragrant Cloud 8.2 Swirl of medium and
rose pink. Every flower is big and shapely, but a bit short-lived. Grows 4-5
tall. MR=B+ TOP 70S ROSE IS STILL A WINNER. (wr)
Fragrant Keepsake Warm yellow developing a deep pink edge.
Strong damask fragrance. Grows 5 tall. MR=A Daughter of French Perfume.
(jp)
French Perfume 7.4 Creamy yellow richly edged with rose.
Striking bicolor that ages well with good fruity fragrance. Grows 5-6 tall.
MR=A NICE! (jp)
Full Sail 7.3 White. Good form, with strong honeysuckle
fragrance and loves heat. A bit slow to gain vigor. Blooms fail to open under
cloudy, misty, conditions. Grows 6 tall. MR=A- A white sport of New
Zealand, and perhaps our best white HT. (wr)
Gemini 8.2 Coral and cream blend. Gorgeous up-and-coming
show winner. Needs more fragrance. Grows 5-6 tall. MR=A NICE! (wr)
Gentle Giant Rich pastel pink with a yellow base.
Excellent form and some fragrance. Grows 6 tall. MR=? This is a daughter of Rina
Hugo. (wr)
Gina Lollobridiga 7.1 Golden yellow. 100 petals with good
color and fragrance. Grows 6 tall. MR=A- (sr)
gGold Medal 8.4 Golden yellow brushed with
orange. Vigorous, exhibition form flowers with some fragrance. Grows 6-10
tall. MR=A- VERY TALL! (wr)
Heart O Gold 7.5 Deep gold inner petals
surrounded by cerise pink outer petals. Lots of full flowers boasting rich
colors and strong fragrance. Grows 6+ tall. MR=A NICE! (wr)
Helmut Schmidt 7.3 Clear light to medium yellow.
Exhibition and garden with very heavy production. Slow to gain stem length.
Grows 4 tall. MR=B- (wr)
Honor 7.6 White. This exhibition rose requires disbudding
for exhibition form. Grows 6+ tall. MR=A, but watch for blackspot. For 2
decades this was our best white rose. (jp)
In The MoodTrue red. Good size, shape
and long lasting color with long stems. Grows 5 tall. MR=? This is a daughter
of Olympiad. (wr)
Ingrid Bergman
7.8 (8.5) Deep red. Exceptional stable,
clear color, long lasting, very productive. Great garden rose. Grows 4-5
tall. MR=A+ OUR BEST RED. . (jp)
Jardins de Bagatelle
7.4 Cream edged light pink. Ample bloom with strong fragrance. MR=A
(sr)
Just Joey
7.9 Buff apricot. Huge, slightly ruffled,
fragrant bloom. Doesnt grow straight stems. MR=A- ENGLANDS BEST ROSE. (wr)
Leonidas
6.8 Cinnamon orange-red with a cream reverse. Under certain
climatic conditions (glasshouse) the color is chocolate and cream! Requires
disbudding and TLC. MR=D The CHOCOLATE florist rose. (sr)
Marilyn Monroe 7.8 Creamy apricot with slightly green
buds. Slow opening flowers are a swimmers blonde hair color. Grows 4-6
tall. MR=A Flower shape and habit resembles its father, St. Patrick. (wr)
Miss All American Beauty 7.7 Deep hot pink. The color is
blinding! Buds fail to open under cool, humid conditions. Grows 4 tall. MR=A-
(wr)
Mister Lincoln 8.3 Red velvet. Superior size, substance
and fragrance, but bloom withers and fades with reflective heat. Grows 6+
tall. MR=B+ The spring flowers are unmatched by any rose! (wr)
Mon Cheri 7.4 Pink edged in smoky red with cream center.
This color combination absolutely glows. Grows 4 tall. MR=B (sr)
Moon Shadow 7.3 Creamy lavender. A warm shade of lavender
with good size, vigor, and fragrance. Opens quickly in heat. Grows 6 tall. MR=A
(jp)
Moonstone 8.2 White, finely edged with pink. Giant, long
lasting, exhibition flower with classy stable color. Wonderful foliage. Needs
fragrance. Grows 5+ tall . MR=A CURRENTLY THE TOP SHOW ROSE (wr)
Nancy Reagan Rose 7.6 Light apricot darkening with age. Large
flower, good for cutting. Grows 5 tall. MR=A This daughter of Tournament
of Roses was selected by the former First Lady. (jp)
Neptune (7.5) Lavender finely edged with purple. Nice
form, heavily petaled, extremely fragrant. Grows 4-5 tall. MR=A- This should
prove to be the top lavender hybrid tea. (wr)
New Day 6.8 Light yellow. Heavily petaled, long lasting
blooms are very abundant. Color fades badly with hot weather. Grows 4 tall.
MR=B+ (wr)
New Zealand 7.9 Soft coral pink with creamier center.
Powerful honeysuckle fragrance. Loves heat! Blooms dont open during cool
misty weather. Grows 5 tall. MR=A- EXCELLENT! (sr)
Olympiad 8.6 Pure clear red. Plastic red color, perfect
form, very long lasting, loves heat, needs fragrance. Grows 6 tall with 4
cutting stems. MR=A- Most stable color and most uniform shape of red roses. (wr)
Oregold 7.0 Deep yellow. Large bloom with non-fading
color. Slight rose edging in hot weather. Quite slow to gain vigor, but
established plants bloom well. Grows 4 tall. MR=B+ This old variety is still
one of the best yellow roses. (wr)
Paradise 7.6 Lavender edged with ruby. Novel color
combination is best in cool weather. Prune hard in winter for better flower
quality. Grows 4-5 tall. MR=B+ This is the only rose to ever win the AARS
award unanimously. (wr)
Paris de Yves St. Laurent 7.5 Glowing salmon to coral
pink. Wonderful sherbet color, nice form. Needs more petals. Grows 5-6 tall.
MR=A Although named after the fragrance, this has little. (sr)
Peace 8.1 Lemon finely edged with pale pink. Excellent
color, size, and form. Grows 4-5 tall. MR=B INTERNATIONAL FAVORITE (sr)
Perfect Moment 7.8 Deep yellow broadly edged in scarlet.
Very flashy color, long lasting, and abundant. Grows 4 tall. MR=B STRIKING! (wr)
Peter Mayle 7.7 Deep pink. Big, long lasting, fragrant
flowers with thick petals. Grows 6 tall. MR=A (sr)
Pope John Paul II White. Good size,
form and strong citrus fragrance. Grows 5 tall. We expect MR=A This is the
son of Secret. (jp)
Queen Mary 2 White. High centered buds open to a large
bloom with strong fragrance. MR=A This new French rose is named after a big
English boat! (sr)
gRadiant Perfume 7.4 Deep yellow. Fragrant.
Grows 5 tall. MR=? This is a daughter of the deep yellow rose Henry Fonda.
We hope the form, abundance and disease resistance is improved. (jp)
*Remember Me7.1 Cinnamon tan with orange blush. Lots of medium size flowers with
fruity fragrance and a novel color. Grows 5 tall. MR=? From Great Britain. (wr)
Rio Samba
7.4 Yellow developing a deep orange and red
edging. Very showy under cool conditions. The colors bleed during hot weather.
Grows 5 tall. MR=A An excellent garden rose. (wr)
Ronald Reagan Rose
7.8 Pink buds open to rich red with a
white reverse. Grows 6 tall. MR=A (jp)
Rouge Royal
7.4 Raspberry red. Light, but constant production of huge, strongly fragrant,
old-fashioned, perfected quartered flowers that last forever, even in hot
weather. Grows 4 tall. MR=A (sr) Awesome
Secret 7.9 Cream edged pink. Very abundant and very
fragrant. Hot weather shrinks flower size. Excellent garden rose. Grows 4
tall. MR=B+ POPULAR! (wr)
Sheer Magic
Cream edged in coral. The open flower blushes to red. Thick, heavy petal
substance. Compact growth to 5 tall. MR=? This is a daughter of Sheer
Elegance and Color Magic. (jp)
gSilver Star
8.1 Medium lavender. Medium size flowers with some fragrance. Grows 6 tall.
MR=? (sr)
Sonia 7.7 Warm pastel pink. This florists
flower has decent fragrance, great form and lasts forever. The pink turns shrimp
orange during cool weather. Grows 4 tall. MR=B+ (sr)
Spellbound Deep coral. Exhibition form. Grows 5 tall.
We expect MR=A Daughter of Ingrid Bergman & Pristine. (jp)
St Patrick 8.0 Greenish buds open lemon, age to gold. Good
size, form, and heat resistant. A cool shade of yellow. Hot weather brings out
the green buds. Grows 4-5 tall. MR=A PERHAPS THE TOP YELLOW ROSE. (wr)
Stainless Steel 7.5 Silvery lavender. Clean soft color
with strong fragrance. Loves heat. Grows 6 tall. MR=B+ This is a modern Sterling
Silver improved in all respects except perhaps the enchanting color. (wr)
Sterling Silver 4.7 Gray lavender. Good name, color and
fragrance, poor otherwise. Grows 3-4 tall. MR=D (jp)
gStrike It Rich Golden yellow brushed
with coral. Large, loose, long-lasting flowers with strong fragrance. Grows 5
tall. We expect MR=A This AARS 2007 winner is a daughter of Mellow Yellow.
(wr)
Sunstruck
Deep gold edged in apricot orange with a yellow reverse. Good
size and form but color suffers in intense heat. Grows 6 tall. MR=A (wr)
Sweet Surrender 7.4 Silvery pink. Big, flat, heavily-petaled,
English-styled rose with strong fragrance. Grows 4-5 tall. MR=A NICE! (wr)
The McCartney Rose 7.9 Deep clear candy pink. Wonderful
fragrance, good size and glowing deep color. Opens quickly. Grows 4 tall. MR=C
This rose is highly resistant to diseases other than mildew. (sr)
Toro (Uncle Joe) 7.9 Dark dusky red. Huge, heavy buds open
slowly to big, exhibition flowers. Grows 6 tall. MR=A- The heavy buds will
break the stems on 1st year plants! (wr)
Toulouse Lautrec Lemon yellow. Good fragrance, heavily
petaled, English style bloom. Grows 4-5 tall. MR=A (sr)
gTournament of Roses 8.2 Warm pink. Generous
producer of long lasting flowers in clusters. Grows 3-4 tall. MR=B Excellent
garden rose. (wr)
Traviata
7.7 Red. The large, old-fashioned, heavily petaled, quartered
bloom has little fragrance. Loves heat. Grows 6 tall. MR=A (sr)
Truly Yours
Soft pink with a deeper reverse. Big, shapely flowers on a very
compact plant. Grows 4 tall. MR=A
Valencia 7.9 Creamy apricot. Large, fragrant flower with
good form. Grows 5 tall. MR=A- (sr)
Veterans Honor 8.1 Red. Large size, long lasting,
exhibition form. Light fragrance. Grows 5 tall. MR=A Quickly gaining a great
reputation. (jp)
Voluptuous
Deep pink. The very large, long-lasting blooms have excellent
form and lots of petals but little fragrance. Grows 5 tall. MR=A (jp)
Voodoo
7.4 Deep orange blended with peach. Large flowers love heat but
will not win awards for shape. Grows 6 tall. MR=A This has been the Mr.
Clean of roses for decades. (sr)
We Salute You
Opens orange washing to
pink. Good size, decent fragrance and unique color blend. Grows 5 tall. MR=?
(wr).
White Majesty
Pure white. Medium
size, good form, excellent cut. Grows 5 tall. MR=A This is a white sport of Paris
dYves St. Laurent. (sr)
gWild Blue Yonder
Red-purple
with lavender eye. Fully double, ruffled petals with strong fragrance. Grows 5-6
tall. We expect MR=A AARS 2006 (wr)
World War II Memorial Rose
7.5 Pale gray lavender. Large, fragrant, nicely formed flowers
produced lightly. Grows 4 tall. MR=A+ (sr)
Yves Piaget
7.8 Hot lilac pink. Huge globe-shaped blooms,
heavy fragrance, long lasting. Grows 3 tall. MR=A AWESOME! (sr)
Gary Picks Cutting Roses
From the above list, Gary, in his biased opinion, would recommend the
following roses. The very best (if there is one) is underlined.
Exhibition Winners
Barbra Streisand, Brigadoon, Elizabeth Taylor, First Prize,
Gemini, Gold Medal, Moonstone, New Zealand, Olympiad, St. Patrick, Toro,
Veterans Honor
Monster (huge) Flowers
Bewitched, Just Joey, Mister Lincoln, Moonstone,
Rouge Royal, Sweet Surrender, Toro, Yves Piaget
Real Fragrance
Aromatherapy, Barbra Streisand, Bewitched, Bronze Star, Cary
Grant, Chrysler Imperial, Double Delight, Fragrant Cloud, Full Sail, Just Joey,
Mister Lincoln, Moon Shadow, Neptune, New Zealand, Peter Mayle, Pope John Paul
II, Secret, Stainless Steel, Sterling Silver, Sweet Surrender, The McCartney
Rose, Yves Piaget
Great Garden Roses
Cherry Parfait, Chrysler Imperial, Double Delight, First
Prize, Honor, Ingrid Bergman, New Day, New Zealand, Olympiad, Perfect Moment,
Rio Samba, Secret, Tournament of Roses, Yves Piaget
Best Red
Chrysler Imperial, Ingrid Bergman, Mister Lincoln, Olympiad, Veterans
Honor
Best Pink
Bewitched, Elizabeth Taylor, First Prize, Peter Mayle, Sweet Surrender, Yves
Piaget
Best White
Full Sail, Honor, Moonstone
Best Lavender
Barbra Streisand, Moon Shadow, Neptune
Best Yellow Helmut Schmidt, New Day, St. Patrick
Best Orange or Amber Brandy,
Just Joey, Valencia
Best Coral or Peach Brigadoon, Gemini, New Zealand
Best Multicolor Cherry Parfait, Chicago Peace, Chris
Evert, Double Delight, French Perfume, Paradise, Secret
Newcomers We Cant Wait to Try
April in Paris, Catalina, Classic Woman, Falling In Love
Floribunda
This is a type of modern rose with a more mounding habit, the stems topped
with clusters of flowers noticeably smaller than the grandifloras and hybrid
teas. The average floribunda bush grows 3 feet tall and 3 feet wide and produce
10 times more flowers than the hybrid teas. Almost all floribunda roses are good
garden roses.
Betty Boop 8.0 White crisply edged
in red with a yellow eye. Large, fast repeating, semi-double flowers last while
the colors remain crisp. Grows 4 tall. MR=A This is a daughter of Playboy.
(wr)
Brilliant Pink Iceberg 7.4 (8) Cerise pink with cream edge
and reverse. This sport of Iceberg has all the same qualities along
with better disease resistance. Grows 4+ tall. MR=A- (wr)
Burgundy Iceberg Burgundy purple with a
cream reverse. Identical to Iceberg except for color. Grows 4-5 tall.
We expect MR=A This is a sport of Brilliant Pink Iceberg which was a
sport of Iceberg. Sure winner! (wr)
Chihuly 7.7 Clear, glowing apricot developing orange
striping aging to brilliant red. Incredible opening color hold best during cool
weather. Grows 3-4 tall. MR=A WOW! (wr)
Disneyland 7.6 Copper orange fading to apricot pink. Huge
clusters of fully double flowers sporting several vivid, fruity colors. Grows 3
tall. MR=A VERY NICE! (jp)
Distant Drums 8.0 Tan washing to orchid. The large flowers
are very double with ruffled petals, myrrh fragrance, and unique color. Grows 4
tall. MR=A This color combo is so weird that its beautiful, as well as
unique. (wr)
Easy Going 8.0 Bright gold to peach. Large, fragrant,
glowing color. Grows 5 tall. MR=A+ Sport of Livin Easy. Excellent
for background. (wr)
Ebb Tide Smoky plum. Fully double, velvety petaled,
English style flower with powerful clove fragrance. Grows 4 tall. MR=? Best
performance by 2nd year. (wr)
Fabulous! 7.7 White. Heavy clusters of full
flowers. Could use more fragrance. Grows 4 tall. MR=A Good substitute for Iceberg.
(jp)
French Lace 8.1 Creamy apricot opening to creamy white.
Elegant formal double Camellia form. Grows 3 tall. MR=A- CLASSY (wr)
George Burns 7.7 Yellow fading to cream, overlaid with
burgundy stripes. Clusters double flowers with strong fragrance and very novel
color scheme. Grows 2-3 tall. MR=A. VERY INTERESTING! (wr)
Gingersnap 7.4 Tangerine orange. Extremely bright stable
color. Needs more flowers. Grows 3 tall. MR=B+ One flower can sell this
plant. (wr)
Guy de Maupassant 7.7 Medium pink. Small clusters of
large, hundred- petaled, English-style, flowers with apple fragrance. Grows 4-5
tall. MR=A- This is often classified as a hybrid tea. A beauty! (sr)
Honey Perfume (7.7) Apricot yellow fading to cream.
Heavily petaled, fragrant flowers. Very vigorous, rounded form to 4 tall. MR=A
This is a daughter of Amber Queen. Nice! (jp)
Hot Cocoa 7.9 Smoky brick orange. Small clusters of large,
double, ruffled flowers. Grows 4 tall with deep, glossy green foliage. MR=A+
A daughter of Livin Easy and just as stunning. (wr)
Iceberg 8.7 White. Very fast repeat. Grows 3-4+ tall. MR=C OUR BEST SELLING ROSE. To avoid mildew problems provide excellent air
circulation. Popular parkway rose. (jp)
Julia Child Butter gold. Heavily petaled, English-style
bloom with strong licorice fragrance. Rounded habit to 3 tall. We expect MR=A+
Selected by Julia Child. AARS 2006 Probably the best of this years
introductions. (wr)
*Julio Eglesias
Red, striped and blotched with cream (Exact description is lacking) This
fragrant offspring of Scentimental may be better (or not). Grows 5
tall. MR=? (sr)
*Laura Bush Smokey
orange with rays of yellow. Fruity fragrance. Grows 4 tall. MR=? (jp)
Livin Easy 8.1 Apricot orange. Small clusters of medium
to large, double flowers. Glowing color contrasts sharply with the deep green
foliage. Grows 5 tall. MR=A+ (wr)
*Love Struck
Dark pink brushstrokes on a cream petal with a white reverse. The English-style,
cupped and ruffled blooms look hand painted. Grows 4 tall. We expect MR=A (jp)
*Mardi Gras Blend
of yellow, orange and pink that deepens with age. This upright plant with large
clusters of large flowers makes a wonderful hedge. Grows 4 tall. MR=? 2008
AARS WINNER (jp)
Moondance Creamy white. This
daughter of Iceberg has larger, fuller flowers. Grows 5 tall. We expect MR=A
This AARS winner for 2007 will be compared with Fabulous and Pure
Perfume. (jp)
Playboy 8.5 Blend of orange and scarlet with a yellow eye.
Never ending supply of semi-double fragrant flowers. Needs constant
dead-heading. Grows 3 tall. MR=A+ (wr)
Rainbow Sorbet
Yellow edged with red ages to yellow edged
with pink. Semi-double flowers bloom early and often. Grows 4 tall. MR=A
Daughter of Playboy (sr)
Scentimental
7.7 Creamy white splashed, striped, and
spotted with deep red. Non-fading color with fragrance. Actually a small hybrid
tea. Grows 4 tall. MR=A+ Best striped rose. (wr)
Sexy Rexy
8.7 Medium warm pink. Huge display of small,
full, long lasting flowers with perfect waxy foliage. Needs fragrance. Grows 3-4
tall. MR=A OUTSTANDING! (wr)
Showbiz 8.3 Bright scarlet.
Fast repeat, long lasting
bloom. Always in color. Grows 2 tall. MR=A+ PERFECT LANDSCAPE ROSE (jp)
Sun Flare 8.3 Lemon yellow. Huge long lasting clusters of
flowers. Color fade in heat. Grows 2-3 tall and 4-5 wide. MR=A+ (wr)
Sunsprite 8.5 Brilliant yellow.
Excellent color, shape and citrus fragrance, but flowers are short lived. Grows
30 tall and wide. MR=B+ (wr)
Topsy Turvy Scarlet with white reverse.
Large flowers with unique color combo. Grows 3 tall with a very rounded
habit. MR=? (wr)
Trumpeter 8.2 Orange red. Similar to Showbiz, but
slightly more orange with foliage less bronze and more green. Grows 3 tall.
MR=B+ POPULAR (wr)
Tuscan Sun Dark apricot orange. Large, fully double
flowers occur in large clusters, open bronze, age to coppery pink. Grows 3-4
tall. MR=A (jp)
Vavoom Orange juice. Brilliant color on a
full, long lasting flower with decent fragrance. Grows 3 tall. MR=? (wr)
Gary Picks Floribundas
Top Ten
Betty Boop, Brilliant Pink Iceberg, Burgundy Iceberg, Disneyland, Hot Cocoa,
Julia Child, Livin Easy, Sexy Rexy, Showbiz, Trumpeter
Top Newcomers
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English Roses
This is a sub-group of shrub roses with old-fashioned flowers that David
Austin in England has bred and popularized within the last 2 decades. We also
include a few antique roses with nearly identical character. Many varieties are
also used as climbers. Most English roses must be established for several years
to show their best quality bloom.
Abraham Darby 8.0 Apricot, peach aging to pink. Large,
fully petaled, cupped flowers have a strong fruity fragrance. Arching canes to 5
high and wide or use as a climber to 8. MR=A+ A WONDERFUL ROSE! (da)
Brother Cadfael 8.0 Medium pink.
Very large, cupped bloom with strong rose fragrance. Grows 5 tall and 4
wide or use as a climber to 8. MR=? BEAUTIFUL! (da)
Carding Mill Rich apricot with a cream
yellow reverse. Strong myrrh fragrance from the cupped bloom. Grows 4 tall
and wide. MR=A (da)
Crocus Rose 8.2 Pale lemon opening to pure white.
Heavily petaled cupped bloom occur in small clusters over a dense, mounding
shrub. Grows 4 tall and 3 wide. MR=A- (da)
Crown Princess Margareta
7.4 Deep
Apricot. Large, fully double, cupped blooms with strong tea fragrance, Grows 6'
tall and 4' wide or use as a climber to 8'. MR=? Daughter of Abraham Darby (jp)
Eglantyne 7.8 Delicate pink with pale
edges. Old-fashioned, refined rosette blooms with decent fragrance. Grows 5
tall and 3 wide. MR=B+ (da)
Falstaff 7.5 Deep crimson maturing to
purple. The old-fashioned flowers are large and cupped with powerful fragrance.
Grows 4 tall and wide. MR=A- (da)
Gentle Hermione Pink softening at the
edges. The delicate petals open to perfectly formed shallow cups and have a
strong fragrance. Grows 4 tall and 3 wide. We expect 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- VERY POPULAR! (da)
Golden Celebration 8.0 Golden yellow finely stippled in
pink. Very large, deeply cupped flowers with tea scent. The large rounded bush
grows 5 tall and wide or use as a climber to 8. MR=A (da)
Grace
Deep apricot lightening toward the edges. Large, old-fashioned, cupped
flowers with a delicious fragrance. Grows 4 tall and wide. MR=A (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 VERY POPULAR. (da)
Gruss an Aachen 8.3 Creamy pink with rose tints. Heavily
petaled, loose, cupped bloom with sweet fragrance. Excellent repeat. Low and
compact to 3 tall and wide. MR=A- EXCELLENT This
old German rose was the prototype for David Austin English Roses. (sr)
*Lichfield Angel
Cream with a hint of apricot. Large, old-fashioned rosette bloom with a light
clove fragrance. Grows 4 tall and 3 wide. We expect MR=A (da)
Mary Rose 8.3 rose pink. The blooms are ruffled and cupped
with reflexed outer petals. Grows 5 high and 4 wide and is unusually full
and bushy. MR=A QUITE POPULAR (da)
Queen of Sweden Light pink. Full cupped, rosette. (da)
Rose de Rescht 8.8 Fuchsia red. Medium size, rosette with
100 petals with strong damask fragrance and good repeat. Grows 3 tall. MR=A
NICE! (jp)
*Sister Elizabeth
Lilac rose pink softening toward the edges. Old-fashioned rosette with spicy
fragrance. Grows 3 tall and 2 wide. We expect MR=A- This will be compared
with the hybrid tea Yves Piaget. (da)
Souvenir de la Malmaison 8.7 Clear, pale pink. Large, very
fragrant, very double, quartered bloom. Blooms continuously. Loves warm weather.
Grows slowly, eventually reaching 3 tall and wide. MR=D Wonderful in inland
gardens. This antique rose is far from perfect, but gorgeous. (jp)
*Tea Clipper
Deep apricot peach paler toward the edge. Old-fashioned, quartered bloom
with strong fragrance. Grows 4 tall and 3 wide. We expect MR=A (da)
William Shakespeare 2000 7.7 Velvety crimson deepening to
purple. The cupped and quartered bloom has a strong Old Rose fragrance. Grows 4
tall and 3 wide. MR=A (da)
*Windermere
Creamy white. Large, old-fashioned cupped flowers have a strong citrus
fragrance. Grows 3 tall. MR=? (jp)
This is the catch-all category of miscellaneous roses: groundcover roses,
landscape roses, and other miscellaneous types. Most do not resemble other
popular roses but have a style all their own and many are especially well suited
for low maintenance landscape use.
Baby Blanket
8.0 Soft pink. Profusion of medium size flowers on a spreading mound of
foliage. Grows 3 tall and 5 wide. MR=A (jp)
Bebop
8.0 Deep red and cerise with yellow eye above and cream reverse. Medium size
single flowers in big clusters. Grows 3 tall and 4 wide. MR=A (wr)
*Carefree Celebration
Orange. One of just a few orange landscape roses. Grows 5 tall and
wide. We expect MR=A (sr)
Carefree Sunshine 7.8 (landscape) Yellow with orange
stamens. Non-fading double bloom with long season. Great as hedge or foundation
planting. Grows 3-4 tall and wide. MR=A (sr)
Citrus Splash
Yellow and orange stripes ages to yellow and pink stripes. Medium size
fragrant flowers in clusters. Grows 5 tall. MR=? (jp)
*Double Knock Out
Red. Small blooms with hybrid tea form. Similar to the original Knock
Out but has more traditional flowers and a smaller stature. Grows 3-4 tall
and wide. We expect MR=A (sr)
Home Run (landscape) Flame red. Constant production of
single-petaled flowers with yellow stamens. Grows 4 tall and wide. MR=A++
This daughter of Knock Out has even better disease resistance. (wr)
Knock Out
8.6 Cherry red. Lots of single-petaled flowers on an upright bush. Grows 4
tall and wide. MR=A- (sr)
Midnight Blue (7.8) Deep purple velvet. Clusters of small,
fragrant flowers that are a striking, nearly black color. Grows 2-3 tall and
wide. MR=A (wr)
*Pink Drift
Deep pink with yellow stamens and a white eye. Small semi-double
flowers in small clusters in a continuous show from mid spring-mid fall. Grows
18 tall and 30 wide. We expect MR=A This is a mini landscape rose. (sr)
Pure Perfume White. 100 strongly fragrant petals in a
large, English-style cupped flower. Upright growth to 4-5 tall. MR=A This is
a daughter of Fabulous and is its replacement. Looks like a winner! (jp)
Rainbow Knockout
Coral pink with a yellow base. Plenty of medium size single-petaled flowers.
Grows 3 tall and 4 wide. We expect MR=A- (sr)
*Red Drift
Scarlet red. Tiny cupped flowers in large clusters blooms
continuously from mid-spring to mid-fall. Grows 18 tall and 20 wide. We
expect MR=A This is a mini landscape rose. (sr)
Red Ribbons
8.3 Bright red with a yellow eye. Medium size double flowers on a mounding
bush. Grows 30 tall and 4 wide. MR=A (jp)
Rhapsody in Blue Bluish-purple smoke.
This is the bluest rose currently offered. The medium size, semi-double
flowers have decent fragrance. Sulks during hot weather. Upright growth to 6
tall. MR=?? Developed by an English amateur breeder. (wr)
Ruby Meidiland
(landscape) Ruby red. Clusters of double
flowers is a continuous bloom from June-December. Grows 3 tall and 4 wide.
MR=A Excellent for hedge or border. (sr)
Snowcone
White with yellow stamens. Tiny single-petaled flowers in large
Hydrangea-like clusters. Rounded bush to 2 tall. MR=A (jp)
Watercolors
Single yellow aging to pink and rose. Similar
colors to Mutabilis, hopefully with less mildew. Grows 4 tall and 5 wide. Flower
Carpet and Betty Boop are in its genes. (ed)
Watermelon Ice
7.5 Watermelon pink with white eye. Huge
clusters of tiny semidouble flowers. Grows 20 tall and 36 wide. MR=A This
daughter of The Fairy may repeat faster. NICE! (jp)
White Drift
White Meidiland
(landscape) 8.4 White. Heavily petaled,
fairly large flowers with very long continuous bloom period (May-December).
Grows 20 tall and 4-6 wide. MR=A One of the best groundcover roses. (sr)
Wing-Ding
Orange red to garnet red. This polyantha creates
a continuous show of tiny flowers in huge sprays similar to The Fairy.
Grows 3 tall. We expect MR=A
Yellow Ribbons
(landscape) Light yellow. Profusion of
fully double non-fading flowers. Grows 18 tall and 2 wide. We expect MR=A
(jp)
Climbers
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.
All Ablaze
7.4 Cherry red. Clusters of large ruffled flowers. Canes grow 8-12. MR=A
Daughter of Don Juan. (wr)
Altissimo 8.5 Chinese lacquer red. Large single-petaled
flower, very long lasting, stable color. Tall upright bush, pillar, or climber
with 8-10 canes. MR=B+ STUNNING! (wr)
*Candy Land
Rosy pink striped with ivory yellow. Large hybrid-tea flowers. Canes grow
10-12. We expect MR=A (wr)
Cecile Brunner climbing 8.4 Pastel pink. Vigorous grower.
Heavy spring bloom of tiny, fully double flowers. Few blooms after spring. Canes
grow 18+. MR=A++ OLD FAVORITE. (wr)
Don Juan 8.2 Velvety red. Large, exhibition form fragrant
flowers. Canes grow 12-14 long. MR=A- (wr)
Eden (Pierre de Ronsard) 8.2 Cream with pastel pink edge.
Large, heavily petaled, cupped bloom. Great bloomer, but often slow to get
height. Canes grow 10-15 long. MR=A+ OUR MOST POPULAR CLIMBER! (sr)
Fourth of July 8.1 Deep red with white stripes. Semidouble
blooms with stable color have yellow stamens. Canes grow 10-14 long. MR=A
Daughter of Altissimo. SUPERB! (wr)
Iceberg climbing 8.5 White. Sport of the famous floribunda
Iceberg. Blooms better on established plants. Canes grow 12-14 long. MR=C
(wr)
*Jacob's Robe
Yellow blushing pink, finishing red. This is one breeders attempt to
improve upon Josephs Coat. Its not quite the same colors. Canes
grow 10-12. We expect MR=A. (wr)
Jeanne Lajoie 9.1 Pink blushed coral. Fully double
miniature. Canes grow 6-10. MR=A Also good as a pillar. (wr)
Josephs Coat 7.5 Starts yellow, then gold, rose, and
finally red. Large double flowers create a wonderfully bright display. Canes
grow 10-12 long. MR=B (wr)
Night Owl Wine purple with a yellow eye.
Large, semidouble flowers are long-lasting with decent scent. Grows 10-14
long. Excellent vigor. We expect MR=A (wr)
Sally Holmes 8.9 Buff buds open white. Large flat,
hydrangea-like cluster of single petaled flowers. Canes grow 6-12 long. Also
makes a wonderful big shrub. MR=A A favorite among designers. (wr)
Scent From Above
Golden yellow. Large, fragrant flowers with good repeat and non-fading color.
Sombreuil 8.8 White. Large, very double, quartered
flowers. Heavy bloom in spring and fall. Pillar or
climber with 8-12 canes. MR=A An absolute joy! Interestingly some gardeners
love the fragrance, others can detect nothing. (wr)
White Eden Creamy white. This white sport of Eden
is similar except in color. Canes grow 10-15 long. We expect MR=A+ (sr)
Zephirine Droughin 8.1 Deep rose pink. Tolerates open
shade, but watch for mildew. Canes grow 6-12 long. MR=C A favorite among
designers, but keep well away from coast. (jp)
Miniature Roses
This group of roses generally have flowers less than 2 inches wide on plants
less than 2 feet tall. Flowering occurs year round.
Baby Grand 8.6 Clear medium pink. Full, quartered bloom.
15 tall and bushy. MR=A EXCELLENT! (wr)
*Caramel Kisses
Caramel buds open lavender mature to pink. Prolific
production of small flowers. Grows 3 tall. We expect MR=A (jp)
Child's Play
8.0 White edged deep pink. Exhibition-form flowers. Grows 20 tall. MR=A (sr)
*Coffee Bean
Smoky red-orange above and rusty orange beneath. The color of
these large flowers is more striking in cool weather. Grows 14 tall. We
expect MR=A This is a daughter of Hot Cocoa. (wr)
Cupcake 8.0 Pure pink. Heavily petaled flowers with
excellent form. Grows 18 tall. MR=A (wr)
Feisty 7.3 Bright red. Large, fully double bloom self
cleans. Grows 30 tall. MR=A (jp)
Gizmo 7.9 Scarlet orange with a white
eye. Long lasting, single petaled, rose in abundance. Grows 20 tall. MR=A (wr)
Hot Tamale 8.3 Orange red with a yellow reverse. Fully
double, exhibition bloom. Grows 24 high. MR=A (jp)
Lemon Drop 7.8 Cool yellow. Large, fully double flowers
with long-lasting candy color. Grows 20 tall. MR=A (wr)
Neon Cowboy 8.0 Scarlet with a yellow
eye. Medium to large single to semi-double flowers. Grows 16 tall. MR=A (wr)
Rainbows End 8.7 Deep yellow blushing to scarlet. Fully
double flowers have clear colors that age poorly. Grows 18 high. MR=A (wr)
Ruby Ruby 7.8 Cherry-red. Big clusters of full, non-fading
flowers. Grows 18 tall. MR=A (wr)
Santa Claus 7.8 Red velvet. Large, double bloom. Grows 16
tall. MR=A- (wr)
Space Odyssey
8.0 Red with a white eye. Medium to large,
double bloom. Grows 18 tall. MR=A (wr)
Starla
8.4 White. Exhibition form large flowers. Grows 20 tall. MR=A- (wr)
Sun Sprinkles
7.8 Deep yellow. Large, fully double bloom.
Grows 24 tall. MR=A (jp)
*Tiddly Winks
Coral pink with a yellow eye and a gold reverse.
Long-lived flowers in clusters. Grows 15 tall. We expect MR=A (wr)
Tree Roses
Tree roses are merely bush roses grafted to the top of a tall
straight rose stem. The relative height and other characteristics of each tree
rose are closely related to the characteristics of the original rose bush from
which the tree was created. (i.e.: grandiflora rose trees will usually be taller
than floribunda rose trees, etc.) More information about each variety can be
found by looking up the rose in the division listed after the name. For your
convenience the color is also listed here. Tree roses with smaller, but more
numerous, flowers make a superior show in the garden. All tree roses require a
very strong stake for support. Tree roses are not tall enough to grow roses,
other than miniatures, underneath them.
Miniature Trees (18 trunk)
Full descriptions of each variety can be found under Miniature Roses.
These rose trees are best displayed in a raised bed or container.
Lemon Drop Yellow. See Miniature.
Patio Trees (24 trunk)
These rose trees are best displayed in a raised bed or container.
Betty Boop Yellow edged red. See Floribunda
Cherry Sunblaze Bright red. The Miniature
flowers are relatively large and fully double. MR=A (sr)
Golden Sunblaze Golden yellow. Long-lasting
small miniature flowers. MR=A (sr)
Julia Child Butter gold. see
Floribunda
Mandarin Sunblaze Bright orange. Large
miniature flowers. MR=A (sr)
Outrageous Light orange. Medium size fragrant
flowers. MR=A (jp)
Sexy Rexy Warm pink. see Floribunda
Sonia Sunblaze Soft salmon pink. Long-lasting
miniature flowers. MR=A (sr)
Vavoom Orange juice orange. Medium size,
fragrant, ruffled flowers. MR=A (wr)
Standard Trees (36 trunk)
Brandy Amber. see Hybrid Tea
Cherry Parfait White heavily edged with deep
red. See Hybrid Tea
Chris Evert Yellow blended with orange, edged
in red. See Hybrid Tea.
Double Delight Red and white. see Hybrid Tea
Fame Deep shocking pink. Excellent form. MR=A
(wr)
Full Sail White. See Hybrid Tea.
Gentle Giant Hot pink. See Hybrid Tea.
Gourmet Popcorn White. see Shrub.
Hot Cocoa Smoky brick orange. See
Floribunda.
In The Mood Red. See Hybrid Tea.
Ingrid Bergman Red. see Hybrid Tea
Julia Child Butter gold. see Floribunda
Mister Lincoln Red velvet. see
Hybrid Tea
Moondance White. See Floribunda
Moonstone White finely edged with pink. See
Hybrid Tea.
Nancy Reagan RoseLight apricot. See Hybrid
Tea.
Pope John Paul II White. See Hybrid Tea.
Radiant Perfume Yellow. See Hybrid Tea.
Sexy Rexy Warm pink. see Floribunda
Showbiz Scarlet. See Floribunda
Spellbound Deep Coral. see
Hybrid Tea
The Fairy Light pink. Huge cascading sprays of tiny
flowers. see Shrub Roses
Tuscan Sun Dark apricot orange. see Floribunda
Voluptuous Deep pink. See Hybrid Tea.
Wing-Ding Scarlet. See Shrub
Twofer Trees (36 trunk)
Essentially the same as our standard trees but with
two rose varieties instead of one.
Iceberg/Burgundy Iceberg
White/Purple. see Floribunda
Pom Pom Trees
A spectacular 2 tier puff of miniature flowers.
Autumn Sunblaze Orange. (sr)
Golden Sunblaze Golden yellow. Fully double
miniature flowers.
Red Sunblaze Red. (sr)
Spilling Trees (48 trunk)
Our tallest tree roses create huge sprays of tiny flowers
for an incredible show.
Red Fairy Cherry red. Huge spilling clusters
of tiny red flowers. MR=A
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