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Alexander
MacKenzie,
Shrub (Explorer, 1985). Cup-shaped, double, medium-red
blooms are born in clusters of 6 to 12. Recurrent bloom cycle.
Glossy foliage has good disease resistance. Growth is upright,
reaching 6 feet tall by 4 feet wide. (Zone 4, rr, f)
Alfred Colomb, Hybrid Perpetual (Lacharme, 1865).
A wonderfully fragrant rose with large, full, strawberry-red
blooms. Dense growth and all season color on a medium height
bush that reaches 4 to 5 feet tall and wide. (Zone 5, rr, f)
American Beauty, Climbing, Climber, (Hoopes & Thomas,
1909). Fragrant double blooms are large, cupped and deep,
rose pink. It is remarkably hardy and tolerant of shade. It can
reach a height of 12-14 feet if trained on a trellis or wall.
(Zone 4, nr, fff)
American Pillar, Rambler (Van Fleet, 1902). Vigorous,
disease resistant rambler climbs to 15 feet. Extremely prolific
mid-summer blooms are single, bright pink with white eye. The
mass display is spectacular and long lasting. Glossy, dark green
foliage. (Zone 5, nr, nf)
Apothecary Rose, see Rosa gallica officinalis (Red
Rose of Lancaster), Species (prior to 1600). The classic
rose used by herbalists throughout Europe in the Middle Ages.
Large petaled, medium red semi-double blooms surround golden
stamens. Early summer bloom followed by small, round hips in
autumn. Forms a compact, 3 to 4 foot shrub with matte green foliage.
(Zone 4, nr, ff)
Apple Rose, see Rosa pomifera
Applejack, Shrub (Buck, 1973). Long pointed
buds open to large, very fragrant semi-double, recurrent pink
blooms. Growth is upright, then gracefully arching, featuring
apple scented foliage. Height and spread to 5 feet. (Zone 4,
rr, ff)
Aunt Honey, Shrub (Buck, 1984). Warm pink, high-centered
blooms with 35 to 40 petals open to 4 inches wide with showy
golden stamens. Flowers freely from June through frost with a
rich, old-fashioned fragrance. Reaches up to 4 feet tall and
wide. (Zone 5, rr, ff)
AUSblush, Shrub (Austin, 1985). Nearly perfect,
blush-pink double blooms are very fragrant with a hint of lemon
and repeat well through the summer. The foliage is dark green
and glossy on a bushy shrub reaching 5 feet high and wide. (Zone
5, rr, fff)
AUSmary, Shrub (Austin, 1983). Clear pink blossoms
are quite large and informally cupped, repeating excellently
through the summer with slight fragrance. The bush reaches 4
feet high and wide and is excellent in mass plantings as the
green of the foliage combines appealingly with the pink flowers.
(Zone 5, rr, f)
Austrian Copper, see Rosa foetida bicolor,
Species Rose.
Autumn Damask (Quatre Saisons), Damask (prior to 1819).
Heavy flush of richly fragrant, clear pink, double flowers in
June followed by a light repeat bloom in fall. Medium height
bush reaching 5 feet, with light green foliage. (Zone 4, r, ff)
Awakening (Probuzini), Climber (1935, reintr. by Hortico,
1992). A sport of the famous 'New Dawn' but with more double,
often quartered, pale pink blooms. Slight fragrance, glossy green
foliage and wonderful repeat bloom. Climbs to a height of 10
to 12 feet. (Zone 5, rr, f)
Ballerina, Hybrid Musk (Bentall, 1936). Large clusters
of single, soft pink 1- inch blooms all through the summer. Attractive
foliage on a vigorous bush of medium height, 4 to 5 feet and
wide. Tolerates some shade. Large clusters of pea-size red hips
provide interest through fall and winter. (Zone 5, rrr, f)
Baltimore Belle, Hybrid Setigera (Feast, 1843).
Pale blush to nearly white double blooms in fragrant clusters
from early summer into August. Canes can arch to 10 feet with
an 8 foot spread. (Zone 4, r, ff) Sorry,
we're no longer carrying this rose.
"Banshee, High Country", Shrub, Alba or Damask
(very old). We’ve called this shrub Banshee for years,
but Denver rosarians tell us it’s something else. For now,
we’ll call it "High Country Banshee". Exceptionally
fragrant, clear pink, very double blooms cover this bush in early
summer. Small, dark red hips and purple foliage add interest
in fall. Height 6 to 10 feet, even in light shade, with excellent
hardiness. (Zone 4, nr, fff)
"Banshee, Jeremiah Pink", Shrub, Alba (unknown
origin). This lovely old shrub was found in Denver's historic
Fairmount Cemetery and may indeed be the original 'Banshee'.
Upright, arching growth with masses of soft pink blooms in late
spring. (Zone 4, nr, fff)
Baronne Prévost, Hybrid Perpetual (Desprez,
1842). Medium pink, very double blooms in spring repeating
through the summer. Classic old garden rose form and fragrance
with quartered blooms and button eye. A vigorous compact bush,
4 to 5 feet tall and wide. (Zone 4, rr, fff)
Beauty Secret, Miniature (Moore, 1965). An old favorite,
this red miniature is a performer in any garden, producing many
cherry red, double blooms. Foliage bright green on a bushy, compact
plant reaching 20 inches. (Zone 5, rr, nf)
Belle de Crècy, Gallica (prior to 1829).
Long mid-season bloom, non recurring. Very double, fragrant flowers
are shades of pink and mauve, developing quickly so that all
shades are visible on the bush. Upright rounded growth to 4 feet.
(Zone 4, nr, ff)
Blanc Double de Coubert, Hybrid Rugosa (Cochet-Cochet,
1892).This tough rose has wonderfully fragrant, full white
blooms in mid-season with good repeat. Orange hips develop after
the flowers fade. Dark green foliage that colors well in autumn
on a bush 5 to 6 feet tall and wide. (Zone 3, rr, ff)
Blaze, Improved, Climber (Kallay, 1932). Popular climber,
reaching 7 to 10 feet. Prolific, 2 to 3 inch, bright scarlet
semi-double blooms recurring all season. Sturdy, vigorous canes
with medium green, glossy foliage. (Zone 5, rr, f)
Blush Damask, Damask (1759). Large-petaled, very
fragrant, double flowers with light pink blush and deep pink
center. Forms a dense, upright shrub to 7 feet tall. (Zone 4,
nr, fff)
Bonica, Shrub (Meilland, 1982). Clusters of clear
pink double blooms repeat all season long, followed by orange-red
hips in fall. Glossy green foliage and compact growth make this
an excellent small shrub for the front of the border or in containers.
Reaches 3 feet tall and 4 feet wide. (Zone 5, rrr, nf)
Boule de Neige, Bourbon (1867). The name means
‘Snowball’ and is an apt description of the blooms.
Pink buds open to pure white, fully double 2–3 inch blooms.
Intensely fragrant, the cupped flowers occur in small clusters
and repeat from summer through fall. Glossy green foliage on
slender, upright canes which reach 4 to 5 feet in height by 3
feet wide. (Zone 5, rr, ff)
Brother Cadfael, Shrub (Austin, 1990). Exceptionally
large and deeply cupped soft pink blooms have a wonderful fragrance.
Strong, bushy growth supports the blooms well on a shrub 3 to
4 feet tall and wide. (Zone 5, rr, fff) Not available
for 2008.
Buff Beauty, Hybrid Musk (Pemberton, 1922). Clusters
of blossoms vary from pale gold to apricot. This very double,
fragrant rose blooms midseason with good repeat. Bushy and vigorous,
canes reach 6 feet tall with semi-glossy leaves. (Zone 5, rr,
ff) Sorry, we're no longer carrying this
rose.
Burgundian Rose (Pompom de Bourgogne), Centifolia (1664).
A miniature Centifolia with deep pink to violet double blooms
with a paler pink center and button eye. Fragrant, 1½
inch blooms in early summer. The bush forms a dense 3 feet tall
by 3 feet wide mound with small, dark green leaves, attractive
in the landscape even when not blooming. (Zone 4, nr, ff)
New! Caliente (BENdiez, My Sweetie), Miniature
(Benardella, 2005). Deep, velvet red buds open to beautiful
blooms with pointed petals that repeat throughout the season.
Medium green, disease resistant foliage on a bush that reaches
2 feet tall and wide. (Zone 5, rrr, f)
Cal Poly (PP8453), Miniature (Moore, 1991). Cheerful
yellow blossoms cover this mini all summer long. Lovely, pointed
buds open to double (20 petals), long lasting blooms. Foliage
is deep green. Height and spread to 20 inches. (Zone 5, rrr,
nf)
Captain Samuel Holland (PP9232), Shrub/Climber, Explorer
Series (Ogilvie, 1991). This outstanding, winter hardy rose
bears clusters of fuchsia-red double blooms repeatedly through
the growing season. It can be grown as a large shrub with canes
spreading to 6 feet, or trained as a handsome climber. (Zone
3, rr, f)
Cardinal de Richelieu, Gallica (Laffay, prior to 1847).
Lightly fragrant, 2 to 3 inch blooms are mauve, then open fully
to a rich purple shade. Once blooming in early summer. Shrub
forms an arching mound up to 5 feet high and 4 feet wide with
dark green leaves and few thorns. Generous feeding produces the
best results. (Zone 4, nr, f)
Cardinal Hume, Shrub (Harkness, 1984). A rose of
unusual color, rich purple fading to deep red, reflecting the
old Gallicas. The blooms are fragrant, double and repeat well.
The bush grows to 3 or 4 feet high and just as wide with medium
green foliage. (Zone 5, rrr, ff)
Carefree Beauty, Shrub (Buck, 1977). Clusters of
long buds open into semi-double, rich pink flowers on a 6 by
5 foot bush with smooth olive-green foliage. Excellent repeat
bloom and orange-red hips in fall. This is a disease-resistant,
hardy Buck hybrid. (Zone 4, rr, nf)
Carefree Delight (PP8841), Shrub (Meilland,
1996). A rose true to it's name, this delightful shrub is
covered with clusters of small pink single blooms all season.
Height is 2 1/2 to 3 feet with arching canes reaching 5 feet.
Foliage is bright, apple-green. (Zone 4, rrr, f)
Carefree Sunshine (PP13063), Shrub (Radler, 2002).
At last! Non-stop, bright, lemon-yellow blooms that hold their
color well, even in the heat of summer. Single to semi-double
blooms are in clusters of 3 to 5 with an open form and showy
gold stamens. Satiny, medium-green, disease resistant foliage
on a bushy, rounded shrub reaching 3 to 4 feet tall and wide.
(Zone 4, rrr, nf)
Cécile Brünner, Climbing, Climbing Polyantha
(Hosp, 1894). Climbing Cécile Brünner is a sport
of 'Cécile Brünner' also known as "The Sweetheart
Rose". Reaching heights of up to 20 feet, it produces small
clusters of blush-pink blooms, unfolding from exquisite shapely
buds. (Zone 6, nr, f)
"Champagne Arches" (also called "Nancy
Parker"), Climbing Shrub (origin unknown). A 'found'
rose with wonderful landscape qualities. Full pink-peach bloom
clusters of double flowers on arching dark red canes. Height
to 10 feet, easily trained as a climber. Some recurrent bloom.
Very hardy. (Zone 4, r, ff)
Champlain, Shrub, Kordesii (Svejda, Canada, 1982).
Clusters of bright red 2½ to 3 inch double blooms (30
petals) repeat well on this compact, hardy shrub. Reaches 3 to
4 feet tall and wide. Foliage is dark green and glossy. (Zone
4, rr, nf)
Charles Austin, Shrub (Austin, 1973). Very double
blooms are a rich, apricot yellow and have a strong, fruity fragrance.
A heavy bloom early in the season is followed by a nice repeat
in fall. Foliage is shiny green on an upright bush reaching 4
to 6 feet tall. (Zone 5, r, fff)
Charles de Mills, Gallica (Laffay, 1840). Rich
crimson-purple blooms in shades varying from lilac to wine. Extremely
double, lightly fragrant blooms in late spring on a compact,
upright 3 to 5 foot bush. (Zone 4, nr, f)
Chuckles, Floribunda (Shepherd, 1958). An everblooming
rose with cheerful clusters of large, single, deep rose pink
flowers. Compact plant is bushy, reaching a height of 2 feet
and spread of 3 feet. Puts on a great show in containers or in
a mass planting. (Zone 4, rrr, nf)
Communis (Common Moss, Old Pink Moss), Moss (known
since 1696). Found in many old cottage gardens, the extremely
fragrant, clear pink 3 1/2 inch blooms are very double with 'mossy'
sepals. Upright growth with arching canes reaching 5 to 7 feet
tall. (Zone 4, nr, fff)
Constance Spry, Shrub (Austin, 1961). A modern shrub
rose with true old garden rose form and fragrance. Flowers are
light to medium pink, double, very fragrant. Midseason bloom,
non-recurrent. A vigorous, sprawling shrub grows to 6 feet or
can be trained to climb against a wall. (Zone 5, nr, ff)
Country Dancer, Shrub (Buck, 1973) Fragrant, fully
double blooms of deep pink on a compact bush of 3 to 4 feet.
Repeat blooming, hardy and care-free. (Zone 4, rr, f) Sorry,
we no longer carry this rose.
Crested Moss (Cristata, Châpeau de Napoléon),
Moss (Vibert, 1827). This unusual rose is a Centifolia - Moss
hybrid featuring large sepals that, before the bloom opens, resemble
the crested hat made famous by Napoleon. Medium-pink blooms are
very fragrant, born heavily in late spring on a tall shrub that
reaches 5 to 6 feet. (Zone 4, nr, fff)
Cuthbert Grant, Canadian Shrub (Parkland Series, 1989).
Large, velvety, dark red semi-double blooms in fragrant clusters
grace this shrub in late spring, repeating through the fall.
A bushy shrub with glossy green, disease resistant foliage. Height
and width 3 feet. (Zone 3, rr, f)
This is a descriptive list of the roses we currently grow. For
the most recent availability information, as well as photographs
of many of the roses, please visit the on-line
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Our
Codes:
Variety Name,
Classification
(date introduced)
Zone refers to USDA
Cold Hardiness Zones - the lower the number,
the hardier the rose.
Repeat bloom codes: rrr = excellent repeat bloom,
rr = good repeat, r = occasional repeat, nr = once blooming
Fragrance codes: fff = very fragrant, nf = not fragrant
Dainty
Bess,
Hybrid Tea (Archer, 1925). An exceptionally tough, hardy
hybrid tea. Five ruffled, rose pink petals surround maroon stamens
in showy clusters of blooms. Fragrant, freely flowering throughout
summer and fall. Dark green leathery foliage on a bush 3–4
feet tall and wide. (Zone 5, rr, ff)
"Darlow's Enigma", Hybrid Musk, Rambler (origin
unknown). Clusters of small, pure white, semi-double blooms
with a wonderful fragrance followed by sprays of tiny hips. Repeat
blooming, can take some shade. Grow as a 5-6 foot shrub in cold
climates or as a climber in warmer areas. (Zone 4, rr, ff)
Dart’s Dash, Hybrid Rugosa (origin unknown).
A small bushy shrub to 2½ feet, with rich, rugosa style
foliage. Very fragrant, large, semi-double purple-red blooms
with excellent repeat. (Zone 3, rr, ff)
New! DayDream (BAIeam, PP15736), Shrub
(Lim, 2004). A charming, low growing bush that blooms continuously
in shades varying from lavender to fuschia. Flowers are medium
size with 8 to 12 petals, borne in large clusters throughout
the season from spring through fall. Form is compact - wider
than tall - reaching 2 feet tall and 3 feet wide with glossy,
medium-green foliage with a high level of disease resistance.
(Zone 4, rrr, ff)
Denny Arter, Climber (Starnes, 2003). Clusters
of buff yellow blooms with ivory reverse repeat well from spring
until frost. Pliable, spreading canes reach 7 feet, excellent
for growing as a pillar or pruning to a shrub form. Foliage is
light green and semi-glossy. (Zone 6(5?), rr, f)
New! Denver's Dream (SAVaden, PP9435), Miniature
(Saville, 1995). Beautifully shaped, deep orange blooms repeat
well throughout the season on a vigorous bush with deep green,
disease resistant foliage. Upright growth habit, reaching 24
to 36 inches tall. (Zone 5, rr, nf)
Désirée Parmentier, Gallica (prior to 1848).
Fragrant, rosy pink blooms are densely packed with petals in
a quartered form. Early summer flowering on a compact bush of
that reaches 3 to 4 feet tall and wide. Dark green foliage turns
red in the fall. (Zone 4, nr, ff)
Dick Koster, Polyantha (1929). This charming petite
rose is massed with clusters of rosy pink (nearly red), 1-inch
flowers from spring until well past frost. A compact shrub, 2
feet high and wide, with glossy green foliage, well suited to
edging or planters. (Zone 5, rrr, nf)
Dorothy Perkins, Rambler (J & P, 1901). A famous,
old-fashioned rambler with large clusters of 1 in. blooms in
shades of pink. Blooms in mid-season. Long, flexible canes with
glossy, green foliage reach 10 ft. and are perfect for trailing
along a fence. (Zone 4, nr, nf)
Dortmund, Climber (1955). Striking, 3-inch, single
red flowers with a stunning white eye cover this climber all
summer. Glossy dark green holly-like foliage on canes reaching
10 feet in length. (Zone 4, rr, f)
Dwarf Pavement, Hybrid Rugosa (Unknown, 1986).
Large, semi-double pink blooms are rich in fragrance and perfect
for informal hedge planting. Scarlet-red hips appear in the fall
for a spectacular showing of color. Exceptional salt tolerance.
Height and width 3 feet. (Zone 3, r, ff)
Easy Going (PP10478), Floribunda (Harkness, 1996).
Golden yellow double blooms with light fruity fragrance cover
this shrub all season. A sport of 'Livin’ Easy', it has
the same easy care and bright green foliage. Reaches 3 to 4 feet
tall and wide. (Zone 5, rrr, f)
Ebb Tide (PPAF), Floribunda (Carruth, 2006). Smoky,
deep purple blooms are very full (30 to 40 petals) with an old-fashioned
form. Large clusters of flowers repeat well all season and have
a strong clove fragrance. Semi-glossy, dark green foliage on
an upright bush that reaches 2 to 4 feet high and wide. (Zone
6, rr, fff)
New! Eden (MEIviolin, Pierre de Ronsard,
PP6892), Large-flowered Climber (Meilland, 1987). Large,
high-centered buds open to full, fragrant blooms of pink with
silvery highlights. Blooms repeat on a vigorous bush with glossy
foliage and thick canes that can reach 12 to 15 feet. (Zone 5,
rr, ff)
New! Eglantyne (AUSmak, PP9526), Shrub
(Austin, 1994). Large, soft pink ruffled blooms have a sweet
tea-rose fragrance and repeat well over a long season. A nice
size for the garden, the bush is of medium size reaching 4 to
6 feet tall and 3 feet wide with bushy, healthy green foliage.
Named for Eglantyne Jebb, a Shropshire woman who founded the
'Save the Children' charity fund. (Zone 5, rr, fff)
Elmshorn, Shrub (Kordes, 1951). Huge clusters of
small, cherry-red, double flowers bloom throughout the summer
and into fall. Glossy green leaves on an upright shrub reaching
4 to 6 feet in height. Tolerant of poor soil and tough conditions.
(Zone 4, rr, nf)
New! Emily Carr, Canadian Shrub (Collicutt
2005). At last, a rich, red, disease-resistant rose with
exceptional hardiness and continuous bloom! Buds are high-centered,
opening to semi-double blooms that are nearly 3" in diameter.
Reaches 4 to 5 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide with large, matte
green leaves and an upright habit. (Zone 3, rrr, nf)
Europeana, Floribunda (de Ruiter, 1968). Deep,
satiny red blooms in large clusters repeat freely from summer
through fall. New foliage is mahogany red, turning glossy green
as it matures. Reaching only 2–3 feet in height and width,
this spreading shrub makes a fine low hedge or border. (Zone
5, rr, f)
Eutin (Hoosier Glory), Floribunda (Kordes, 1940).
Huge clusters of deep red blooms continually grace this low,
mounding bush. Lightly fragrant. Glossy, dark green foliage on
a shrub that reaches 3 to 4 feet in height and width. (Zone 4,
rrr, f)
Evelyn (PP8680), Shrub (Austin, 1991). Exceptionally
large, full, apricot colored blooms have an intense fragrance
reminiscent of fresh peaches. Plants are upright, reaching 6
feet in warm climates or 3 feet in cold regions. Plant in full
sun as this rose is intolerant of shade. (Zone 6, r, fff)
F.J. Grootendorst, Hybrid Rugosa (1918). Clusters
of crimson red flowers resemble small, fringed carnations. All-season
bloom on a bush reaching to 4 to 6 feet. Crinkly, bright green
foliage on a vigorous, upright shrub. (Zone 3, rr, nf)
"Fairmount Proserpine", Shrub (origin unknown).
A lovely rose found at the Fairmount Cemetery in Denver,
probably a Bourbon rose. Fragrant, double, deep fuchsia-magenta
cup shaped blooms with a knob of center petals. Repeats bloom
if dead-headed. Dark green foliage on a shrub reaching 5 feet
tall and 4 feet wide. Produces small, orange hips in the fall.
(Zone 5, r, fff)
"Fairmount Red", Shrub (origin unknown, probable
Hybrid Perpetual). Another heritage rose found at the famous
Fairmount Cemetery in Denver. Gloriously fragrant crimson-magenta
cabbage style roses. Once blooming in late spring. A large shrub
reaching 8 feet tall and wide. (Zone 5, nr, fff)
Fantin-Latour, Centifolia (Unknown origin). Light
pink cup-shaped blossoms open full and flat with a deep blush
center. Outstanding late spring bloom with delicious fragrance.
Handsome dark green foliage on a vigorous, well-rounded shrub
3 to 5 feet tall and wide. (Zone 4, nr, ff)
Félicité et Perpétue, Hybrid Sempervirens,
Climber (Jacques, 1828). Fragrant white, perfect rosette-like
double blooms in large clusters completely cover this vigorous
rambler in mid summer. Very disease resistant, glossy foliage
with bushy growth to 12 feet. (Zone 5, nr, ff)
Ferdinand Pichard, Hybrid Perpetual (1921). Distinctive,
full season, fragrant double blooms are blush-pink with crimson
stripes and spots. Hardy shrub with bright green foliage and
upright, arching canes. Height 4 to 5 feet. (Zone 4, rr, ff)
Fimbriata, Hybrid Rugosa (Morlet, 1891). Recurrent
white or blush pink flowers with delicate scent have frilled
edges resembling miniature carnations. Slender, upright growth
to 4 feet with light green, rugose foliage. Tolerates some shade.
(Zone 4, rr, ff)
New! Fireworks (SAVafire, PP8182), Miniature
(Saville 1991). Fiery scarlet blooms with glowing yellow
centers repeat throughout the season on a petite bush reaching
16 to 20 inches. Disease resistant. (Zone 5, rrr, f)
Four Inch Heels, Shrub (Starnes, 2003). Intensely
fragrant, large, very double burgundy blooms in early summer.
Upright growth reaches 3 to 4 feet with medium green, matte foliage.
Performs very well in Denver but may require winter chilling
to bloom. (Zone 5, nr, fff)
Fourth of July, Climbing, Climber (Carruth, 1999).
The first climber to take the coveted AARS award in 23 years,
this rose blooms continuously with big sprays of large, velvety
red and white striped blooms. Canes reach 10 to 14 feet with
sparkling green foliage. (Zone 5, rrr, f)
Francis E. Lester, Hybrid Musk (Lester, 1946).
A rambling shrub which bears huge clusters of pink and white
single blooms in mid-summer. Delightful citrus fragrance. It
can be trained as a pillar, into a small tree or grown as a lax
bush. Neat, dark green foliage with maroon edges and small orange-red
hips. (Zone 5, nr, ff)
Frau Dagmar Hartopp (Fru Dagmar Hastrup), Hybrid Rugosa
(Hastrup, Denmark, 1914). Lovely pink, single, 3-inch blooms
cover this low-growing shrub continuously from spring to fall.
Foliage is dark, glossy green with outstanding fall color. Large
red hips. Height and width 4 ft. by 4 ft. (Zone 3, rr, fff)
Fred Loads, Floribunda (Holmes, 1968). A gold medal
winner in 1967, this vigorous shrub is nearly always in bloom.
Blossoms are 3 to 3 1/2 inches wide, semi-double, bright salmon-orange
and are carried in clusters on upright stems.The shrub reaches
5 to 7 feet high and wide or can be grown as a climber reaching
12 feet. Foliage is glossy green foliage. (Zone 4, rr, nf)
Frühlingsgold, Hybrid Spinosissima (Kordes, 1937).
Lovely pale yellow 3-inch single flowers (10 petals) with showy
amber stamens and spicy fragrance cover the bush in spring, with
occasional late repeat and nice hips. Vigorous canes arch to
8 feet tall with a spread of 10 feet. (Zone 5, nr, f)
Gartendirektor Otto Linne, Shrub (Lambert, 1934).
A charming shrub for hedging or mass display, G.O. Linne bears
large clusters of 2 inch, full, deep pink blooms all season.
Growth is upright and fountain-like with a height and spread
of 4 to 5 feet. Glossy, disease resistant foliage. (Zone 4, rr,
nf)
General Washington, Hybrid Perpetual (Granger, 1861).
Extremely full, with 100 or more petals, deep red fragrant blooms
on a moderately vigorous 4 to 5 foot bush. Occasional recurrent
bloom. (Zone 5, r, ff)
Gertrude Jekyll (PP6220), Shrub (Austin 1986). Rich
pink 4 ½ inch blooms open flat with many quartered petals.
Very fragrant classic old rose scent and form reflect her Old
Garden Rose parentage. Upright, vigorous growth is 4 feet tall
and 3 feet wide in cool climates or grow to 10 feet as a climber
in warmer areas. Dark green foliage and thorny canes. (Zone 5,
r, fff)
Ghislaine de Féligonde, Rambler (Hmult) (Turbat,
1916). This old-fashioned rambler forms a large shrub with
few thorns. Fragrant bloom clusters are light yellow, aging to
cream. Occasional repeat bloom. Canes reach 9 feet. Our stock
was obtained from Denver's historic Fairmount Cemetery. (Zone
4, r, ff)
Gloire de Dijon, Climbing Tea (1853). Probably
the finest and most reliable yellow climber for warmer climates.
Fully double blossoms are shades of yellow, pink and buff, and
are freely produced once the bush is established. Not recommended
for cold climates. (Zone 7, rr, ff)
Goëthe, Moss (Lambert, 1911). A profusion
of tiny, magenta, single blossoms in early spring open from buds
covered with pine-scented moss. Sturdy, upright canes reach 6
to 7 feet. Tolerates difficult soil, very hardy. (Zone 4, nr,
f) Sorry, we're no longer carrying this rose.
Goldbusch, Shrub (Kordes, 1954). Coral colored buds
open to double (24-30 petals), golden-yellow fragrant blooms,
with good repeat and large, golden orange hips. A low, spreading
bush that reaches 3 to 4 feet high and 5 feet wide. (Zone 4,
rr, ff)
Golden Celebration (PP8688), Shrub (Austin, 1992).
Rich golden yellow, full petaled blooms are deeply cupped and
very fragrant with good repeat. New canes are mahogany in color
and nearly thornless, with shiny, light green foliage, best if
protected from the hottest summer sun. Grows to 4 feet tall and
wide. (Zone 5, rr, fff)
Golden Showers, Climber (Lammerts, 1956). Golden
yellow double blooms with light fragrance are borne freely on
this Floribunda climber. Upright growth can be trained to climb
to 10 feet in warmer regions or grown as a shrub in colder regions.
(Zone 5, rr, ff)
Golden Unicorn, Shrub (Griffith Buck, 1985). Large,
double, apricot yellow blooms in clusters with a mild fragrance.
A medium sized, rounded shrub reaching 4 to 5 feet with glossy
green foliage. (Zone 5, rr, f)
Golden Wings, Shrub (Shepherd, 1956). Blossoms are
very large and have a single row of 5 to 8 light yellow petals
surrounding centers of red stamens. A hardy shrub with neat,
light green foliage and upright growth to 5 or 6 feet. Blooms
steadily. (Zone 5, rrr, f)
Graham Stuart Thomas, Shrub (Austin, 1983). Fragrant,
deep yellow, double blooms repeat nicely. Arching canes can reach
10 feet in warm climates, or grow as a slender, 5 foot shrub
in colder areas. (Zone 5, rr, ff)
Great Western, Bourbon Hybrid (Laffay, 1840). Fragrant,
large, fully double, quartered blooms are a rich crimson-purple
and are freely produced over a long season in early summer with
occasional light repeat. Vigorous growth up to 5 feet tall and
4 feet wide. (Zone 5, r, fff) Sorry, we no longer
carry this rose.
Gruss an Aachen, Floribunda (Geduldig, 1909). Fully
double "English" style blossoms of salmon pink mature
to creamy white. Produces many well-scented flowers repeating
over a long season, even when grown in partial shade. Forms a
compact, broad bush 3 to 4 feet tall and wide, with rich green
foliage. (Zone 5, rr, ff)
Handel, Climber (McGredy, 1965). Mildly
fragrant blooms are cream colored, edged in pink. Double form,
with mid-season bloom and good repeat. Upright, vigorous growth,
glossy leaves. Height to 10 feet. (Zone 5, rr, f)
Hansa, Hybrid Rugosa (Schaum & Van Tol, 1905).
Fragrant, red-violet blossoms are loosly double with 35 to 45
petals. Blooms early to mid-season with excellent repeat. Growth
is bushy and dense with dark green, etched (rugose) foliage.
Height and width to 5 feet. (Zone 3, rr, ff)
Harison's Yellow, Shrub (1830). This rose was brought
west by the Forty-Niners and was passed along to family and friends.
It is still found on old homesteads, surviving with little water
and care. Bright yellow blooms cover arching canes in early spring.
Reaching 5 to 6 feet with ferny foliage and an upright habit,
it will produce suckers and form a briar clump if allowed. (Zone
3, nr, f)
Harlekin (Kiss of Desire), Climber (Kordes, 1986).
This vigorous, bushy climber with leathery, dark green foliage
reaches 10 to 12 feet. The blooms are striking – fully double,
creamy white blooms edged in red. Continuous blooming. (Zone
5, rr, f)
The
U.S. name, "Kiss of Desire" was coined by noted rosarian
Bill Grant.
It comes from a lovely old Irish poem:
"I gave my love a cream-white rosebud,
With a flush at its petal tips,
For the love that is purest and sweetest,
Has a kiss of desire on the lips."
"Hattie
Burton",
Climber (found). A very hardy climber grown in our locale
since the 1920’s, the blooms are full, deep pink to cherry
red and fragrant. The massive early summer display is followed
by occasional repeat bloom and large hips. Hattie Burton was
a pioneer who settled in Jensen, Utah in 1888 where she and her
husband operated a ferry boat on the Green River. She passed
the rose on to family members who have given pieces of it to
many rose growers in this area. The sturdy canes reach 15 feet
in Zone 5! (Zone 4, r, ff)
Hébé's Lip, Eglanteria (Damask) (Lee,
prior to 1846). An unusual Old Garden Rose, probably a Damask,
Rosa eglanteria hybrid. Clusters of semi-double cream-colored
blooms are edged in pink and have a rich, musky fragrance. Blooms
in early summer on a shrub reaching 5 to 6 feet in height. Nice
hips in fall. (Zone 4, nr, ff)
Heidelberg, Shrub (1959). A bright, perpetual flowering
shrub rose with glossy foliage. Large double crimson-red blooms
in clusters. Self-supporting canes be trained to climb or as
a pillar to 8 feet. (Zone 5, rr, f)
Sorry, we're no longer carrying this rose.
Henri Martin (Red Moss), Moss (Lafffay, 1863) Heavily
mossed buds open to fragrant, deep pink/red, double, 2 ½
inch blooms in mid to late season. No repeat. The growth is vigorous
and upright, reaching 5 feet. (Zone 4, nr, ff)
Henry Hudson, Hybrid Rugosa (Svejda, Explorer, 1976).
Rosy pink buds open to fragrant, white, 2½-inch semi-double
flowers. Bloom is recurrent on this low-growing shrub reaching
2 feet in height. Spreads through suckering to a width of 3–4
feet. (Zone 2, r, ff)
Henry Kelsey, Kordesii Climbing Shrub (Svejda, Explorer
Series, 1984). This is a hardy climber with medium red semi-double
blooms (25 petals) in large clusters. It blooms repeatedly and
has a spicy fragrance. The long canes reach 7 to 10 feet and
have a trailing habit, or will climb with support. (Zone 3, rr,
f)
Hiawatha, Rambler (Walsh, 1904). A rambler with
incredible vigor, this rose creates a stunning display on an
arch or a pillar with massive clusters of single, bright rose-red
flowers. Glossy green foliage on canes reaching 12 to 15 feet.
(Zone 5, r, nf)
Hidcote Yellow, see Lawrence Johnston
"High Country Banshee", Shrub, Alba
or Damask (very old). See "Banshee".
Hippolyte, Gallica (origin unknown). One
of the finest Gallicas, it boasts exquisitely formed, fragrant
double blooms of magenta purple with a lighter center held in
clusters on long arching canes. Late spring bloom. Height and
spread to 4 feet. (Zone 4, nr, ff)
Home Run, Shrub (Carruth, 2006). Showy, flame-red
single blooms in large clusters that repeat nearly continuously
throughout the season. An offspring of the famous 'Knock Out'
, 'Home Run' shares the same impressive resistance to black spot
and powdery mildew. Forms a rounded, compact bush with lots of
healthy, dark green foliage. Reaches 2 to 4 feet tall and wide.
(Zone 5, rr, nf)
Honorine de Brabant, Bourbon (date unknown). One
of the most popular of the old striped roses. Fragrant, double
blooms of pale pink splashed with purple and crimson. Blooms
in spring and again in fall. The large and bushy plant reaches
6 feet with few thorns. (Zone 5, r, fff)
Hot Cocoa (WEKpaltlez, PP15155), Floribunda (Carruth,
2002). Large, double, russet colored blooms with a mild fruity
fragrance repeat throughout the season on a bush with glossy
green foliage reaching 3 to 4 feet and wide. (Zone 6, rrr, f)
Hope for Humanity, Shrub (COPF Parkland series, 1996).
A vigorous shrub that reaches 5 to 6 feet tall and 4 feet wide
in our climate (Zone 5), more compact in colder regions. Larges
clusters of dark red buds with high centers resemble small hybrid
tea blooms. Blooms from June until frost. (Zone 3, rrr, ff)
Hula Hoop (PP 8201), Floribunda (Moore, 1990).
A charming addition to the garden. Semi-double blossoms (15–20
petals) are white edged with red and are borne freely all summer
in large clusters. A bushy plant reaching 2½ to 3 feet
tall and wide. Can be grown in the garden or in a large pot.
(Zone 5, rrr, nf)
Hunter, Hybrid Rugosa (1961). Deep red, double
blooms in large clusters repeat well. Leaves are dark green and
glossy. Forms a dense shrub reaching 4 feet tall and wide. Canes
are thorny, useful for creating a hedge or large specimen plant.
(Zone 4, rr, f)
This is a descriptive list of the roses we currently grow. For
the most recent availability information, as well as photographs
of many of the roses, please visit the on-line
shopping portion of our website.
Our
Codes:
Variety Name,
Classification
(date introduced)
Zone refers to USDA
Cold Hardiness Zones - the lower the number,
the hardier the rose.
Repeat bloom codes: rrr = excellent repeat bloom,
rr = good repeat, r = occasional repeat, nr = once blooming
Fragrance codes: fff = very fragrant, nf = not fragrant
Iceberg, Floribunda
(R. Kordes, 1958). Pure white, double blooms in clusters,
freely flowering and fragrant. Glossy green foliage and upright,
bushy growth reaching 4 feet tall. Needs winter protection in
cold regions. (Zone 5-6, rrr, f)
Iceberg, Climbing, Climber (Cant, 1968). Known
as one of the best white landscape roses, Iceberg is now available
in a vigorous, climbing form. This rose has all of the original's
excellent qualities of repeat bloom and durability. Blooms are
semi-double with a mild honey fragrance. Canes reach 12 ft. (Zone
5, rrr, f)
J. P. Connell, Shrub (Explorer Series, 1987). Fragrant,
pale yellow double flowers begin with hybrid tea form, then open
to expose the stamens. June flowering with some repeat bloom
throughout the season. Vigorous upright shrub growing 3 to 5
feet tall and wide. (Zone 3, rr, f)
Jacques Cartier, see Marchesa Boccella
Jeanne Lajoie, Climbing Miniature (1975).
Hundreds of medium pink, mildly fragrant buds cover this shrub
throughout the season. Extremely vigorous and hardy, tends to
grow upright and bushy, but can be trained to climb. Dark green
foliage to 6 feet. (Zone 5, rr, f)
New! Jean Kenneally (TINeally), Miniature
(Bennett, 1984). Apricot-pink blush blooms with a light,
sweet fragrance repeat throughout the season on an upright bush
with good disease resistance. Height reaches 30 inches. (Zone
5, rrr, f)
Jens Munk, Rugosa Hybrid (Svejda, Explorer Series,
1974). Abundant, fragrant, medium pink semi-double flowers
(25 petals) June through August. Attractive red hips in fall
and lovely, disease resistant rugose foliage make this a nice
shrub for hedging or as a 5 foot by 5 foot specimen. Fully hardy.
(Zone 2, rr, ff)
"JoAn's Pink Perpetual", Shrub (Hybrid Perpetual(?)
origin unknown). One of the mystery roses from the historical
Fairmount Cemetery in Denver. Deep, rosy pink blooms are very
full and fragrant on a six foot shrub. Heavy spring bloom is
followed by some repeat through the summer. (Zone 4, r, ff)
John Cabot, Climbing Shrub (Explorer Series, 1978).
Double, rosy pink, fragrant flowers bloom freely in mid-season
with fall repeat. Climbs 8 to 12 feet or can be grown as a shrub.
Glossy, medium green, disease-resistant foliage. An excellent
climber for cold regions. (Zone 3, rr, f)
John Davis, Kordesii Shrub (Svejda, Explorer Series,
1986). Medium pink double blooms with old-fashioned form
(40 petals) and spicy perfume occur in large clusters. The plant
flowers freely and foliage has high resistance to black spot
and powdery mildew. Growth habit is trailing and forms a 5 foot
by 7 foot shrub. Hardy. (Zone 3, rr, f)
Joseph's Coat, Climber (Armstrong & Swim, 1969). Clusters
of brilliant red buds open to large, double blooms that are an
ever-changing blend of golden yellow and bright orange to red.
Blooms in mid-summer, with some repeat. Upright, vigorous canes
with glossy, deep green foliage reach 8-10 feet. (Zone 6, r,
f)
New! Julia Child (WEKvossutono, PPAF), Floribunda
(Carruth, 2004). Sweetly scented, vibrant yellow double blooms
are produced throughout the season. The foliage is glossy green
on a rounded bush reaching 2 to 3 feet tall and wide. (Zone 6,
rrr, ff)
Knock Out (PP11,836), Shrub (Radler, 2000). An
award winning recent introduction with vibrant, cherry red blooms
all season. Grows as a rounded, bushy shrub with attractive,
disease-resistant bluish green foliage. Height and width three
feet. (Zone 5, rrr, f)
Königin von Dänemark (Queen of Denmark), Alba
(Booth, 1826). Very full, beautifully quartered long-lasting
flowers are deep pink with pale edges. Height reaches 5 to 6
feet with spreading, sturdy canes and blue-green foliage. (Zone
4, nr, ff)
La Belle Sultane (Violacea), Gallica (1795). Semi-double
flowers of violet crimson open flat to reveal showy yellow stamens.
Very fragrant, once blooming in early summer. Lovely fall foliage
and hips on an upright bush reaching 5 to 6 feet in height. (Zone
4, nr, fff)
La France, Hybrid Tea (1867). World famous to rose
historians, considered to be the first Hybrid Tea Rose. Long
and pointed buds followed by fragrant, silvery-pink blooms profusely
adorn the bush. Height to 5 feet. (Zone 6, rr, fff)
La Reine Victoria, Bourbon (Schwartz, 1872). Fragrant,
lilac-pink double blooms are carried elegantly above the foliage
from June through October. A slender, erect bush with soft green
leaves on canes reaching up to 6 feet. (Zone 5, rr, fff)
Lady Banks, Yellow, Rosa banksiae lutea (Species,
1823). A vigorous, thornless rambler for warm climates;
often climbing to over 20 feet. Clouds of small, yellow blooms
in spring. (Zone 7, nr, nf)
Lady Elsie May (PP15763), Shrub (Noack, 2005).
Masses of shimmering, coral-pink, semi-double blooms are lightly
fragrant and repeat all season on this AARS award winning rose.
Dark green, glossy foliage is very disease resistant. Reaches
3 to 4 feet high and wide with a rounded habit - perfect for
a shrub border or hedge. (Zone 4, rrr, f)
Lady Penzance, Shrub, Eglanteria (1894). Delicate,
sweetly scented salmon pink single blooms in spring followed
by red hips in fall. The foliage carries the famous Eglantine
green apple fragrance. This large, vigorous shrub reaches 6 to
7 feet in height and 5 feet in width, is shade tolerant and hardy.
(Zone 4, nr, ff)
Lavender Jewel, Miniature (Moore, 1978). Shapely,
high centered lavender-mauve blooms cover this compact bush all
summer long. Dark glossy green foliage is disease resistant.
Height 18 to 24 inches. (Zone 4, rrr, f)
Lavender Lassie, Hybrid Musk (Kordes, 1960). The
clusters of double, ruffled blooms are shades of pink with a
tint of lilac, enhanced by a strong fragrance. A vigorous shrub
with glossy green foliage, 5 to 6 feet tall and wide. (Zone 5,
rr, ff)
Lawrence Johnston (Hidcote Yellow), Climber (Pernet-Ducher,
1923). A classic climber to 15 feet (or more in warmer climates),
with loads of fragrant, semi-double yellow blooms early in summer,
sometimes repeating in fall. Very vigorous with lush, light green
foliage. (Zone 5, r, ff)
Léda (Painted Damask), (cult. prior to 1827).
Rounded red buds open in early summer to very double, fragrant
white blooms edged in red with button centers. Canes are trailing,
2 to 3 feet in length, and it is worth the effort to train them
to a low trellis or support. (Zone 5, nr, ff)
Leverkusen, Climber (Floribunda) (Kordes, 1954).
Ruffled, light yellow double blooms with lemon fragrance repeat
in flushes throughout the season. Climbing growth with Kordes
vigor reaches 8 to 10 feet high, 6 to 8 feed wide with glossy,
green foliage. (Zone 5, rr, f)
Lilian Austin, Shrub (Austin, 1981). Semi-double,
fragrant blossoms with slightly waved petals of salmon-pink,
shading to yellow at the center. Repeats reliably. Height to
4 feet with a spreading, bushy habit. (Zone 5, rr, ff)
Linda Campbell (PP8199), Rugosa Hybrid (Ralph Moore,
1990). Rich red 3" flowers produced in clusters from
spring until frost. Healthy, rugose foliage on a shrub reaching
4 - 6' tall and wide (or more in warmer zones!). Named for our
late, great friend of the rose from Denver who was a leader in
the American Rose Society. (Zone 5, rr, nf)
Livin' Easy (PP9161), Floribunda (Harkness, 1996).
Showy apricot-orange blooms with 25 to 30 petals all season.
Glossy green, disease resistant foliage on a rounded bush reaching
3 to 4 feet tall. (Zone 5, f, rrr)
Louise Odier, Bourbon (Margottin, 1851). Well formed,
very double warm pink flowers with delightful fragrance repeat
well all summer. A vigorous shrub, the bushy growth reaches 4
to 6 feet tall and wide. (Zone 5, rr, ff)
Madame Alfred Carrière, Noisette (Schwartz,
1879). One of the best-loved Old Roses with intensely fragrant,
large, cupped blooms opening pale pink and aging to creamy white.
Nearly thornless canes make it easy to train as a pillar or climber
reaching 12 to 16 feet. (Zone 6, rr, fff)
Madame Hardy, Damask (Hardy, 1832). Very double
soft white flowers with a green button eye and wonderful fragrance.
Blooms in late spring. Stiff, spreading canes with rich green
foliage. Height 4 to 6 feet. (Zone 4, nr, fff)
Madame Isaac Pereire, Bourbon (1881).A classic
Bourbon rose with sumptuous large deep pink blooms. Very intense
fragrance with profuse bloom in mid-season and excellent fall
repeat. Upright and well branched, height 6 to 7 feet. Shade
tolerant. (Zone 5, r, fff)
Madame Pierre Oger, (Oger, 1878). This very fragrant,
double, pale blush pink rose deepens in color as the sun touches
the petals. Abundant bloom with a good repeat in the fall. Upright
growth habit reaching 4 to 5 ft. tall; soft medium green foliage.
(Zone 5, r, ff)
Madame Plantier, Alba Hybrid (1835). Profuse early
bloomer. Flowers are very fragrant double creamy white fading
to pure white. Large, full bush will grow to 8 feet tall and
wide. (Zone 5, nr, ff)
Magic Carrousel, Miniature (Moore, 1972). One of
Ralph Moore's most popular miniatures, bearing well-formed, 1½-inch
white blossoms with red edges over a long season. The low bush
reaches 18 to 24 inches in height. (Zone 5, rr, nf)
Magic Dragon, Climbing Miniature (Moore, 1969).
Small, deep red flowers appear in showy clusters in early summer
and continue well into fall. Vigorous growth can be nicely espaliered
or trained along a low fence. Height to 5 feet. (Zone 5, rr,
f)
Maiden's Blush, Great, Alba (Europe c. 1400). Soft,
blush pink blooms are very double with exquisite form and sweet
fragrance. A vigorous, upright bush reaching 5 to 6 feet tall
with soft, gray-green foliage. (Zone 4, nr, fff)
Marbrée, Portland (1858). Lovely open semi-double
flowers in crimson shades with pink highlights and spectacular
golden stamens, appearing in erect clusters. Compact, upright
bush. Height to 4 feet. (Zone 5, r, f)
Marchesa Boccella (Jacques Cartier), Portland, (Desprez
1842). Also known as a Damask Perpetual, this rose has lovely
soft pink, full blossoms densely packed with petals around a
button eye. Fragrant, with good repeat bloom, especially in fall.
The compact, upright bush reaches 3 to 4 feet in height and width.
(Zone 5, rr, ff)
Margaret Merril, Floribunda (Harkness, 1977). Satin-white
semi-double blooms with 20 to 28 petals open flat to reveal distinctive
orange stamens. They have a spicy, citrus fragrance and are borne
in large clusters from spring until fall. Deep green foliage
on upright canes reaching around 4 feet in height with a spread
of 3 feet. (Zone 5, rrr, ff)
Margo Koster, Polyantha (Koster, 1931). Clusters of
profuse blooms that range in color from pale coral to deep salmon
from early spring through fall. The compact, low-growing shrub
stays around 2 feet tall. (Zone 5, rrr, nf)
Marguerite Hilling, Shrub, Hybrid Moyesii (Hilling,
1959). A pink sport of Nevada. Large, single, medium pink
blooms in mid season repeat well into fall. Upright, arching,
bushy form reaches 6 to 7 feet tall and wide. Canes are nearly
thornless and red colored, lovely in winter. (Zone 5, rr, f)
Marie Bugnet, Hybrid Rugosa (Bugnet, 1963). A lovely
rose with elegant pointed buds that open to fragrant, snow-white
double blooms. One of the earliest to bloom in spring, repeating
well into fall. The shrub is compact, reaching 3 feet tall and
wide. Canes are a rich red in winter. (Zone 3, rr, fff)
Martin Frobisher, Hybrid Rugosa (Explorer Series, 1968).
Fragrant, soft pink, double blooms in mid-season repeat nicely.
Vigorous, well-proportioned shrub with grey-green foliage and
red fall color, growing with an upright vase shape to 6 feet.
Very hardy. (Zone 3, rr, ff)
Metis, Shrub, Hybrid Nitida (Harp, 1967). Small buds
give rise to fragrant, medium pink double blooms along the length
of the canes. Mid-summer bloom. The attractive, feathery foliage
is glossy green and turns a brilliant orange-red in fall. Reaches
3 to 5 feet tall and wide, sometimes spreading on its own roots.
(Zone 4, nr, f) Sorry, we no longer carry this rose.
Millie Walters, Miniature (Moore, 1983). Lovely,
salmon-colored hybrid tea shaped double blooms cover this compact
bush all season. Somewhat tall for a mini, reaching 24 to 36
inches tall, 24 inches wide with attractive, dark olive-green
foliage. (Zone 5, rrr, nf)
New! Minnie Pearl (SAVahowdy), Miniature
(Saville, 1982). Elegant, hybrid tea shaped blooms are warm
pink with a yellow base, deepening in color in the hot sun. Nearly
always in bloom with spicy fragrance. Healthy foliage on an upright
bush reaching 24 inches tall. This is an ARS Hall of Fame designated
rose. (Zone 5, rr, ff)
Moje Hammarberg, Hybrid Rugosa (1931). Loosely
double purple-crimson blooms with showy yellow stamens. Rich
fragrance, repeat bloom and scarlet hips combine with lush green
rugose foliage to form an attractive 4 foot by 4 foot shrub.
(Zone 3, rr, fff)
New! Molineaux (AUSmol, PP9524), Shrub
(Austin, 1994). Rich yellow, fragrant, full blooms repeat
well on an upright bush reaching 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide.
(Zone 5, rr, fff)
New! Morden Belle, Shrub (Canadian Parkland
Series; Davidson & Collicutt, 2002). Rosy pink,
double blooms with light fragrance are borne freely from early
June until frost. Reaching 2 to 3 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide,
this compact bush fits in well in the front of the rose border.
Glossy, medium-green foliage has good disease resistance. (Zone
3, rrr, f)
Morden Blush (PP8054), Shrub (COPF, 1988). Attractive,
pointed buds open to exquisite, very double blooms in shades
of ivory to light pink with deeper blush centers. Continuous
flowering is followed by large hips in fall. Bush is compact,
reaching 3 to 4 ft. tall and 4 ft. wide. (Zone 3, rrr, nf)
Morden Centennial, Shrub (Canadian Parkland, 1980).
Medium pink double blooms in clusters of 1 to 4 blossoms cover
this shrub with a large flush in June repeating through the summer.
Very hardy, the bush reaches 2 to 4 feet tall and wide in zone
3, but is a vigorous climbing shrub in zone 5, reaching 6 to
10 feet. (Zone 3, rr, f)
Morden Fireglow (PP8060), Shrub (Canadian Parkland,
1989). Fully double, 3- inch cupped flowers are a stunning
shade of fiery orange-red. Blooms are in clusters of 3 to 5 and
repeat several times through the season. Shrub is low-growing,
reaching 3 to 4 feet in height and width. (Zone 3, rr, f)
Morden Ruby, Shrub (Canadian Parkland, 1977). Ruby-red
flowers are double, occur in clusters and are exceptionally long
lasting. Blooms repeatedly throughout the growing season. Small,
orange hips. Height 3–4 feet. (Zone 3, rr, nf)
Morden Snowbeauty (PP11,730), Shrub (Davidson & Collicutt,
Parkland Series, 1998). Slender, pointed buds open to white,
semi-double three inch blooms. Dense, compact growth reaches
3 feet with medium green, semi-glossy leaves. Continuously blanketed
with fragrant flowers from spring until frost. (Zone 2, rr, ff)
Morden Sunrise (PP13,969), Shrub (Canadian Parkland, Davidson,
1999). Fragrant, semi-double blooms are held in trusses of
up to 15 flowers, opening orange, aging to bright yellow and
finally creamy white. A low-growing, hardy shrub with upright
canes and glossy, deep green foliage. Height and width 2 to 4
feet, depending on climate. (Zone 3, rr, ff)
"Mountain Mignonette", Polyantha (found).
Masses of single, lilac pink blossoms in clusters cover the shrub
in early summer repeating through summer and well into fall.
Once thought to be 'Mignonette', this unknown rose is more vigorous,
disease resistant and cold hardy than the original. Reaches 2
feet tall, 3 feet wide. (Zone 4, rrr, f)
"Mr. Nash", Climber (found, probably 'Doubloons',
1934). A very hardy, large-flowered golden yellow climber
named by Toni Tichy for her neighbor in Denver who had the rose
in his garden prior to 1940. Blooms over a 2 month season in
early summer with an occasional later repeat. Reaches a height
of 14 to 20 feet tall with large, fertile hips in fall. (Zone
5, r, f)
Mutabilis, China (1894). A striking combination
with bronze young foliage and blooms opening yellow, then aging
to crimson. Needs a sheltered, sunny location to survive in cold
climates, though it is a vigorous climber and prolific bloomer
in warmer regions. (Zone 7, rr, nf)
This is a descriptive list of the roses we currently grow. For
the most recent availability information, as well as photographs
of many of the roses, please visit the on-line
shopping portion of our website.
Our
Codes:
Variety Name,
Classification
(date introduced)
Zone refers to USDA
Cold Hardiness Zones - the lower the number,
the hardier the rose.
Repeat bloom codes: rrr = excellent repeat bloom,
rr = good repeat, r = occasional repeat, nr = once blooming
Fragrance codes: fff = very fragrant, nf = not fragrant
"Nancy
Parker" - see
"Champagne Arches"
Nastarana, Noisette
(1879). Blooms are single to semi-double, white blushed with
pink. They occur in large, highly fragrant clusters in mid-season,
with good repeat. Smooth, slender canes and upright growth to
4 feet in cold climates and 6– 8 feet in warmer areas. (Zone
5, rr, fff)
Nearly Wild, Floribunda (Brownell, 1941). A neatly
mounding, 3 foot shrub that produces a nearly continuous display
of large, mildly fragrant, single pink blooms with a striking
white eye. Spectacular as a hedge or border! (Zone 4, rr, f)
Nevada, Shrub (Dot, 1927). Large single, lightly
scented, white blooms in mid-season, repeating into late season.
Upright, arching, bushy habit. Canes are red and nearly thornless.
Height to 7 feet. (Zone 5, rr, f)
New Dawn, Climber (Dreer, 1930). Silvery pink,
pointed buds open to medium-size double blooms that are blush
pink in some regions, but nearly white in the bright sun of higher
elevations. The massive spring bloom is followed by a repeat
bloom later in the season. Glossy green foliage on 10 to 15 foot
canes that can either be trained to climb or left to trail. Light
fragrance. Plant Patent #1! (Zone 4, r, f)
Nozomi, Climbing Miniature or Groundcover (1968).
A most versatile miniature rambler. Can be trained to climb or
used as a groundcover. Single pearl-pink 1-inch blooms in profusion.
Mid-season bloom. (Zone 5, nr, nf)
Nymphenburg, Hybrid Musk (Kordes, 1954). Fragrant
clusters of semi-double apricot-shaded blooms in summer, repeating
into fall. Large, glossy dark green leaves on semi-climbing canes
which like to be trained upward with support. Height to 8 feet
in warm climates. (Zone 4, rr, f)
Old Blush (Parson’s Pink China), China (Introduced
to Sweden, 1759). Grown in China for over one thousand years,
this classic rose bears 3" wide blush pink flowers that
deepen with age. It flowers freely nearly year round in mild
climates. A shade tolerant, disease resistant, upright, bushy
shrub, 3–4 feet tall. Tender. (Zone 7, rr, nf)
Pat Austin (PP9527), English Shrub (Austin, 1995).
Large, deeply cupped blooms have a delightful, tea-scented fragrance.
The petals have bright copper centers with yellow reverse, producing
a soft orange effect overall, an unusual color addition to the
normally more subtle shades of most of the English roses. Strong,
arching growth reaches 4 to 5 feet in height with a spread of
3 to 4 feet. (Zone 5, rr, ff)
Paul Neyron, Hybrid Perpetual (1869). Unbelievably
huge, full, rose-pink flowers (5 inches in diameter) on a sturdy,
medium height bush reaching 5 to 6 feet. Fragrant Victorian favorite
with glossy large green leaves and repeat bloom in the fall.
(Zone 5, r, ff)
Paul Ricault, Centifolia (Portemer, 1845). Large
quantities of full, deep pink blossoms with a silken sheen and
old rose fragrance grace this bush in spring with the occasional
repeat. An upright, 5 to 6 foot bush with dark green foliage.
(Zone 4, r, ff)
Paul's Himalayan Musk, Rambler (W. Paul, probably late
1800's). A vigorous rambler with canes sometimes reaching
30 feet - great for climbing trees! The fragrant, double blooms
are 1-inch rosettes, pale pink, and grow in large, pendulous
sprays over a long bloom season in early summer. Very small,
oval red hips. (Zone 5, nr, ff)
Paul's Scarlet Climber, Climber (William Paul, UK, 1916).
Historically, the most popular of all climbing roses. Well-shaped
bright crimson-scarlet blooms, slightly fragrant, abundant in
the spring, less so later in the season. Height to 15 feet. (Zone
5, r, f)
Peace, Hybrid Tea (Meilland, 1945). This world famous hybrid
tea rose was introduced at the end of World War II. We grow it
on its own roots for those who have difficulties with grafted
roses! The classic double blooms are shades of yellow edged in
pink. Growth is upright and vigorous, reaching 5 to 6 feet, with
large, glossy dark green leaves. (Zone 6, rrr, ff)
Perpetual White Moss, Moss (Laffay, prior to 1837).
Semi-double white blooms in spring with some repeat in fall.
Sturdy, upright canes reach a height of 6 to 7 feet, forming
a broad vase shape. (Zone 4, r, fff)
Persian Yellow, see Rosa foetida persiana ,
Species Rose (1837). Like Harison's Yellow, this rose
was also brought west with early settlers.
Pierre de Ronsard, see Eden, Climber, 1987.
Pink Grootendorst, Hybrid Rugosa (FJ Grootendorst,
1923). Clusters of clear pink, 1-inch double blooms with
fringed petals repeat well on a compact, 3 to 4 foot bush with
light green, crinkly foliage. (Zone 3, rr, nf)
Popcorn, Miniature (Morey, 1973). This popular
mini is nearly always covered with sprays of semi-double white
blossoms with golden centers, resembling a batch of freshly popped
corn. Glossy, disease resistant foliage on a compact, 12 to 18
inch bush. (Zone 5, rrr, f)
New! Prairie Dawn, Shrub, Hybrid Setigera
(Canadian Parkland Series; Godfrey, 1959). A beautiful rose
noted for it's hardiness, even in extreme climates. Blooms vary
from pale pink to deep pink on 5 foot canes. (Zone 3, r, ff)
Prairie Harvest, Shrub (Griffith Buck 1985). Pointed
buds open to fragrant, very double, rich yellow blooms that continue
all season. May bloom singly or in large clusters against thick,
glossy green foliage. Height and width 3 to 4 feet. (Zone 5,
ff, rr)
Prairie Joy, Shrub (Canadian Parkland, 1990). Introduced
as a hedge or screening plant, Prairie Joy bears 3-inch medium
pink double blooms. It has a heavy flush of bloom in June, followed
by occasional repeat blossoms. Form and foliage are excellent
in the landscape, and disease resistance is superior. Reaches
a height of 5 to 6 feet, spreading 4 to 5 feet wide. (Zone 2,
r, nf)
New! Prairie Sunrise, Shrub (Buck, 1997).
Lush, fragrant, apricot blooms are very full with petals
in a quartered pattern. Blooms abunduntly all season on a compact
bush 3 feet tall and wide. Large, medium green leaves are very
disease resistant. (Zone 4, rr, fff)
Purple Pavement (Rotes Meer), (Rugosa Hybrid, 1984).
Deep crimson-purple blooms form in fragrant clusters. Flowers
are semi-double, with showy golden stamens. Forms a dense, rounded,
3 foot by 3 foot mound with bright green rugose foliage and scarlet
hips in autumn. The "Pavement" roses are known for
their durability! (Zone 3, rr, ff)
Quadra (PP9995), Kordesii Shrub/Climber (Canadian
Explorer Series, 1994). Very double deep pink to red blooms
are born in clusters of up to four blossoms and repeat well through
fall. Growth habit is spreading or canes can be trained to climb,
reaching six feet. Disease resistant foliage emerges red, later
turning dark green (Zone 3, rr, nf)
Queen Nefertiti,Shrub (Austin, 1988). Old-fashioned,
fully double blooms that change color from yellowish-apricot
to pink. This rose has a very quick repeat bloom and is fragrant.
Height to 4 feet. (Zone 5, rr, ff)
Queen of Bourbons (Bourbon Queen), Bourbon (Mauget,
1834). Very fragrant cupped blooms in shades of magenta and
pink, with some repeat. Tolerant of shade and poor soils. Grows
to 6 feet in height and width, or can be trained to climb. Light
green foliage. (Zone 4, r, ff)
Ralph's Creeper (MORpapplay, PP 6548), Shrub, Groundcover
(Ralph Moore, 1988). This cheerful rose bears vibrant red
single flowers with a yellow eye all season. Excellent in mass
hillside plantings, spreading 5 feet wide and reaching a height
of 18 to 24 inches. Glossy foliage. (Zone 5, rrr, nf)
Red Fairy (PP10150), Polyantha (Moore, 1995). Large,
cascading sprays of one-inch medium red blooms cover this compact
bush all season long. Foliage is bright green. Height and width:
2 to 3 feet. An excellent choice for a container or front of
the border. (Zone 5, rr, f)
Red Leaf Rose, see Rosa glauca
Reine de Violettes, Hybrid Perpetual (1860).
A classic, fragrant old garden rose with violet shaded, double
flowers that repeat through the summer. Grows as shrub to 6 feet
or train to climb to 10 feet. (Zone 4, rr, ff)
Robin Hood, Hybrid Musk (Pemberton, 1927). Fragrant
clusters of semi-double cherry-red blooms all season, followed
by tiny red fruit in fall. The bush is dense and compact, reaching
a height of 3 to 5 feet in cold regions, though warmer areas
it can grow to a much larger size. (Zone 5, rr, f)
Robusta, Hybrid Rugosa (Kordes, 1979). Showy, single
red blooms cover this impressive shrub all season. The foliage
is outstanding: glossy, leathery, medium green turning brilliant
red-orange in fall. Upright, vigorous and disease resistant,
this shrub reaches 5 to 6 feet tall and wide. (Zone 5, rrr, f)
This is a descriptive list of the roses we currently grow.
For the most recent availability information, as well as photographs
of many of the roses, please visit the on-line
shopping portion of our website.
Our
Codes:
Variety Name,
Classification
(date introduced)
Zone refers to USDA
Cold Hardiness Zones - the lower the number,
the hardier the rose.
Repeat bloom codes: rrr = excellent repeat bloom,
rr = good repeat, r = occasional repeat, nr = once blooming
Fragrance codes: fff = very fragrant, nf = not fragrant
Species
Roses:
Rosa
acicularis,
Species (1805).
This is the rose found farthest north on the planet and is circumpolar
in its range. Excellent in harsh, exposed sites, this rose has
fragrant, lilac-pink single blooms in spring, red hips in fall.
Height varies from 3 to 7 feet. (Zone 2, nr, f)
Rosa arkansana, Species (1880). Native to
the Central U.S., this shrub has deep pink blooms followed by
red hips in fall. Low, suckering growth from 1 to 4 feet tall
make this an ideal shrub for soil stabilization and wildlife
habitat. (Zone 4, nr, ff)
Rosa banksiae lutea (Lady Banks Rose, Yellow), (Species,
1823). A vigorous, thornless rambler for warm climates;
often climbing to over 20 feet. Clouds of small, yellow blooms
in spring. (Zone 7, nr, nf)
Rosa blanda (Hudson's Bay Rose, Labrador Rose),
Species (1773). A North American native, this very hardy
rose bears large, single, fragrant rose-pink clusters of blooms
in spring. Height and spread 6 feet with nearly thornless canes
and red hips in fall. (Zone 3, nr, ff)
Rosa carolina, Species Rose (1826). A native American
variety, also known as the Pasture Rose. Fragrant bright pink
single blooms emerge from May - July. Height 4 to 5 feet. Nice
red fall foliage. Spreads with suckers, making it a good ground
stabilizer. (Zone 5, nr, f)
Rosa eglanteria (rubiginosa), Species Rose (1551).
Also known as 'Sweetbriar' or Shakespeare's 'Eglantine Rose'.
Very thick and thorny with fragrant, apple-scented foliage, easily
growing to 6 feet. Fragrant clear pink blooms in early summer
followed by red hips. (Zone 4, nr, ff)
Rosa foetida bicolor (Austrian Copper),
Species Rose (prior to 1590). Showy, single orange flowers
with yellow reverse cover this tall shrub in spring. Sometimes
produces all yellow flowers. Suckers cheerfully, if allowed,
making it useful for nearly impenetrable hedging. (Zone 3, nr,
f)
Rosa foetida persiana (Persian Yellow),
Species Rose (1837). Like Harison's Yellow, this rose
was also brought west with early settlers. Medium yellow semi-double,
open blooms in late spring. Shrub is upright, fairly dense, and
tends to sucker. Height to 6 feet. (Zone 4, nr, nf)
Rosa gallica officinalis (Apothecary Rose, Red Rose
of Lancaster), Species (prior to 1600). The classic
rose used by herbalists throughout Europe in the Middle Ages.
Large petaled, medium red semi-double blooms surround golden
stamens. Early summer bloom followed by small, round hips in
autumn. Forms a compact, 3 to 4 foot shrub with matte green foliage.
(Zone 4, nr, ff)
Rosa glauca (R. rubrifolia, Red Leaf Rose),
Species Rose (1830). Starry, single pink flowers in spring
are complemented by plum colored foliage. Orange hips remain
on the bush through fall and winter. A very hardy, drought resistant
shrub with graceful red canes 7 to 9 feet tall. (Zone 2. nr,
nf)
Rosa hugonis, Species Rose (1899). Father
Hugo Rose; Golden Rose of China. Single yellow blossoms cover
this bush in early spring. Ferny foliage on thin, brown, arching
canes makes this a nice background shrub. Very hardy and drought
resistant, reaching to 9 feet tall. Vase shaped. (Zone 5, nr,
f)
Rosa laevigata (Cherokee Rose), Species (China,
intr. 1759). Pure white, 5 petaled fragrant blooms cover the
bush in spring. Naturalized in the Southern U.S., it is the state
flower of Georgia. Grow as a shrub of around 5 feet or as a climber
to 15 feet. (Zone 7, nr, ff)
Rosa macrophylla 'Doncasterii', Species seedling
selection (Doncaster, 1930). An upright, arching rose with
plum colored canes and small, purplish-green leaves. VIvid pink
(nearly red) flowers in early summer are followed by large, orange-red
flask-shaped hips. Reaches 6 feet tall and 4 feet wide. (Zone
4, nr, f).
Rosa moyesii, Species Rose (1894). A large,
sprawling shrub with distinctive red or pink flowers in spring
and large, flagon-shaped hips. Best used as a background shrub.
Height to 10 feet. (Zone 5, nr, nf)
Rosa nutkana, (Nootka Rose) Species Rose
(1876). Western North American native shrub. Flowers are
pink, single and solitary rather than clustered. Blooms in early
summer. The bush is vigorous and thick growing to 5 feet. Rounded
hips persist on the bush well into winter. (Zone 3, nr, f)
Rosa pomifera (Apple Rose), Species (1771).
Best known for its very large, red, flavorful hips. Single, clear
pink flowers with light fragrance and large gray-green leaves
are outstanding in spring. It forms a large shrub, reaching 6
to 7 feet in height and width. (Zone 5, nr, f) Limited
quantities.
Rosa rugosa alba, Species (prior to 1867).
Large pure white single blossoms in clusters are set off beautifully
against the dark, crinkly green foliage. Wonderful fragrance,
recurring bloom and large, orange-red hips make this an excellent
shrub for hedges or massing. Exceptionally hardy. Reaches 6 feet
tall and wide. (Zone 2, r, ff)
Rosa rugosa rubra, Species Rose (1799 or 1845).
Large, mauve, single flowers on a bush growing to 6 feet. Fragrant
with repeat bloom. Orange-red hips in summer and rich foliage
color in fall. (Zone 2, r, fff)
Rosa setigera (Prairie Rose), Species (introduced
in 1810). Clusters of pink, single flowers in mid-summer
followed by clustered red hips and colorful foliage in fall.
Grow as an arching shrub reaching a height of 5 to 7 feet, or
train supple canes to climb to 20 feet. (Zone 4, nr, ff)
Rosa soulieana, Species Rose (China, 1896) Masses
of fragrant, white, single blooms in large clusters are followed
by bunches of orange-red hips. Forms a dense shrub reaching 6
feet high and 10 feet wide, useful for large hedges or wild corners
of the garden. (Zone 4, nr, ff)
Rosa spinosissima (Burnet or Scotch briar), R. pimpinellifolia,
Species Rose (prior to 1600). A parent of many very hardy
roses, the Burnet rose is a native from Iceland to Turkey. The
blooms are single, creamy white to pale pink, and up to 2 inches
across. Forms a suckering thicket up to 4 feet tall and wide.
Round, nearly black hips in fall. (Zone 3, nr, ff)
Rosa spinosissima altaica (Altaica), Species
(cultivated 1820). Very fragrant, pale yellow to white blooms
open wide to reveal showy yellow stamens. Suckers freely, like
it's parent Rosa spinosissima, but is considerably taller, reaching
six to seven feet. Produces beautiful maroon, globular hips for
fall and winter color. (Zone 3, nr, ff)
Rosa virginiana, Species Rose (Intr. <1807).
A hardy native of the Eastern United States, this six foot shrub
produces single (5-petaled) bright pink blooms over a long period
in mid-summer. Glossy foliage is dark green, turning stunning
shades of yellow to scarlet to deep purple in fall. Red hips
follow, persisting into winter. (Zone 3, nr, ff)
Rosa wichuraiana (Memorial Rose), Species
Rose (Intr. 1891). Can be trained to climb but is better
used as a groundcover. Single, white, late season blooms are
fragrant. Dark green glossy foliage retains some winter color.
(Zone 5, nr, f)
Rosa woodsii, Species Rose (Intr. 1820).
The wild rose we know in the mountain west. Fragrant, single
pink flowers in spring on an upright 3 to 4 foot bush. Tolerates
light shade and spreads freely. Drought resistant. (Zone 3, nr,
ff)
Rosa xanthina spontanea (Manchu Rose), Species
Rose (China. 1906). Medium-yellow, semi-double flowers provide
a striking, fragrant, spring display. A large bush, with arching
canes and dark green ferny foliage. (Zone 4, nr, ff)
Rosa Mundi (R. gallica versicolor), Gallica (prior
to 1581). A spontaneous mutation of the Apothecary Rose named
for Henry II's mistress, Rosamond. Dramatic semi-double blooms
in early summer are blush white randomly striped with shades
of pink, crimson and light purple. Held in large sprays, the
fragrant blooms hold their scent well and are ideally suited
for potpourri. The bush forms a compact shrub, 4 feet tall and
wide, with dark, grayish green foliage. (Zone 4, nr, ff)
Rosarium Uetersen, Shrub/Climber (Kordes, 1977). Deep
rosy-coral blooms are fully double (over 100 petals) with old-fashioned
form on a modern, disease-resistant plant. Habit is tall and
spreading, it can be grown in a fountain style or trained to
climb. (Zone 5, rr, f)
Rose de Meaux White, Centifolia (prior to 1799). An
old garden rose in miniature. Perfect little pompon-style flowers,
only an inch across, are fragrant with white petals tinged pink.
A compact plant with upright growth to 30 inches. (Zone 4, nr,
ff) Sorry, we no longer carry this rose.
Rose de Rescht, Damask, Portland (date unknown). Very
fragrant, fuchsia-pink double flowers bloom through the summer
and fall. Forms a nicely shaped 3 to 4 foot tall bush. (Zone
4, rr, fff)
New! Roseraie de l'Haÿ, Rugosa Hybrid
(Cochet-Cochet, 1901. Large crimson red to purple, semi-double
blooms are richly fragrant and repeat well. Foliage is a luxurious,
dark green with the classic Rosa rugosa texture. Height
and spread to 5 to6 feet. (Zone 4, rr, fff)
Rugelda, Hybrid Rugosa (Kordes, 1989). Semi-double,
lemon yellow blooms with a hint of red on the edges are borne
in fragrant clusters. Foliage is a beautiful bronze green with
a hint of the rugosa ancestry. Reaches 5 to 6 feet tall and wide.
Repeat blooming. (Zone 5, rr, ff)
Rugosa Magnifica, Hybrid Rugosa (1905). Vigorous
bush produces full blooms of reddish lavender with golden stamens,
with good repeat. Large orange-red hips follow. Very fragrant
and hardy. Superb foliage on dense upright canes. Height to 5
feet. (Zone 2, rr, fff)
Sally Holmes, Shrub, Hybrid Musk (Holmes, 1976).
Pale yellow buds open to huge clusters of 3-inch single white
flowers blushed pink, resembling apple blossoms. This glossy-leafed,
large shrub will reach nearly 8 feet tall and wide, or can be
trained as a climber. (Zone 5, rr, f)
Scabrosa (Rugosa Superba), Hybrid Rugosa (Harkness,
1950). Exceptionally large and fragrant single magenta-mauve
blooms with an occasional late repeat. A very disease resistant
shrub, reaching 5 to 6 feet tall and 4 to 5 feet wide. Produces
crab-apple size, orange red hips in fall. (Zone 3, r, ff)
Schneezwerg, (Snowdwarf), Hybrid Rugosa (Lambert, 1912).
Pure white, small, semi-double blooms with showy golden centers
repeat well on this shrub from spring to frost. Foliage is lush
green with rugosa crinkling on a rounded bush reaching 4 to 5
feet. Orange-red hips. (Zone 3, rr, fff)
Scotch Briar Rose, see Rosa spinosissima
Sea Foam, Shrub (Schwartz, 1964). Clusters
of blush-pink buds open to double white blooms. Notably glossy
foliage on a trailing bush makes it an excellent ground cover
or shrub for the front of the border, normally reaching 2 to
3 feet high and 4 to 5 feet wide. It can also be trained to climb.
Disease resistant and hardy. (Zone 4, rrr, f)
Seagull, Rambler, Hybrid Multiflora (1907). Tiny
yellow buds open to large sprays of cream colored, well scented
semi-double blooms. A vigorous, once-blooming rambler that makes
a spectacular display when trained to climb. Canes reach 10 to
15 feet. ( Zone 5, nr, ff) Sorry, we no longer
carry this rose.
Seven Sisters, Hybrid Multiflora (1817). Cascades
of double, pink flowers in varying shades ranging from deep pink
buds aging to ivory white flowers, presumably in seven shades.
A rambler, the canes can reach 10 feet with clean, bright green
foliage. (Zone 6, nr, f)
Snow Pavement, Rugosa Hybrid (Baum,1984). Nicely
pointed pink buds open to very fragrant semi-double white flowers
tinged with pink. Dark green foliage provides a subtle background
for these beautiful flowers. Large red hips add winter color.
Height and width three feet. (Zone 3, rr, fff)
Sombreuil, Climber (Robert, 1850). Short plump buds
open to reveal large, double, creamy-white blooms, sometimes
blushed pink, that are blessed with a strong tea fragrance. A
good climber or pillar rose of 10 to 15 feet in height. (Zone
6 (5?), rr, ff)
Souvenir de la Malmaison, Bourbon (Béluze, 1843).
Large, cup-shaped double blooms are soft pink initially,
then open flat and age to creamy white. Has a short, spreading
habit reaching 3 feet in height. (Zone 6, r, ff)
Sparrieshoop, Shrub Rose (Kordes, 1953). Pointed buds
open to reveal five large, wavy soft-pink petals surrounding
golden stamens. Clusters of very fragrant blooms continue throughout
the summer. Shrub is upright and bushy, reaching a height of
4-5 feet. (Zone 5, rr, ff) Sorry, we no longer carry
this rose.
Stanwell Perpetual, Hybrid Spinosissima (Lee, 1838).
An old-fashioned favorite with very double, pale pink, quartered
flowers repeating through the season. Spreading canes form a
densely mounded shrub to 5 feet tall. (Zone 3, rr, ff)
Starla, Miniature (Chaffin, 1990). A lovely,
pure white miniature rose with pointed buds and large, shapely
blooms on cutting-length stems. Slightly fruity fragrance. The
growth is upright, reaching 14 to 20 inches. (Zone 5, rrr, f)
Sunsprite, Floribunda (Kordes, 1977). Bright yellow
double blooms are very showy set off against dense, glossy green
foliage. Sweet licorice fragrance. Height and width 3 to 4 feet.
(Zone 5, rr, ff)
Suzanne, Hybrid Spinosissima (Skinner, Canada, 1950).
Fragrant, pale coral-pink double blooms in spring with occasional
repeat. a spreading shrub with small, dark green leaves which
turn a beautiful golden orange shade in fall. Some tendency to
spread through suckers. Reaches a height and width of 4 to 6
feet. (Zone 3, r, ff)
Sweet Chariot (PP 5975), Miniature (Moore, 1984) An
ideal rose for a hanging basket or patio container, this fragrant
double lavender/purple mini blooms continuously all season. Glossy,
bright green foliage. (Zone 5, rrr, ff)
Sydonie, Damask Perpetual (Dorisy, 1846). Very
fragrant, medium pink, densely double flowers in summer and autumn.
A bushy, 3 to 5 foot plant with long, narrow leaflets, it has
the most reliable repeat and continuous bloom of all the Damask
Perpetuals. (Zone 5, rr, fff)
This is a descriptive list of the roses we currently grow.
For the most recent availability information, as well as photographs
of many of the roses, please visit the on-line
shopping portion of our website.
Our
Codes:
Variety Name,
Classification
(date introduced)
Zone refers to USDA
Cold Hardiness Zones - the lower the number,
the hardier the rose.
Repeat bloom codes: rrr = excellent repeat bloom,
rr = good repeat, r = occasional repeat, nr = once blooming
Fragrance codes: fff = very fragrant, nf = not fragrant
Tamora,
English
Shrub (Austin, 1992). A compact shrub with wonderful apricot
blooms of 60 petals or more and a strong myrrh fragrance. Foliage
is medium green on a 3 foot tall and wide bush. (Zone 5, rr,
ff)
Tess of the d'Urbervilles, English Shrub (Austin, 1998).
Large, bright crimson blooms with a sweet, Old Rose fragrance
are deeply cupped when new, opening wide as they mature. The
bush is robust, bushy and spreading and can be grown as a medium
size, 4-foot shrub or trained to climb 6 to 8 feet. (Zone 5,
rr, ff)
The Fairy, Polyantha (Ann Bentall, 1932). The vigorous,
low-growing dense habit of this rose makes it an excellent ground
cover or container plant. Covered with sprays of frilly double
pink flowers all summer. Foliage is glossy green. (Zone 4, rrr,
f)
Thérèse Bugnet, Hybrid Rugosa (Bugnet,
Canada, 1950). Long, pointed red buds are followed by sweetly
scented double, warm pink flowers. Profuse blooms repeating through
summer, purple toned fall foliage and red canes make this an
attractive shrub year-round. It grows to 7 feet by 5 feet wide
and is extremely hardy. (Zone 2, rr, ff)
Tuscany
Superb (Superb Tuscan),
(Rivers, prior to 1837). This fragrant, large, double
purple rose has numerous petals that partly obscure the yellow
stamens in the center. Upright bush reaches 4 feet tall and is
disease resistant. Canes have few thorns. (Zone 4, nr, ff)
Variegata di Bologna, Bourbon (Bonfiglioli, 1909).
The rounded purple and creamy-white striped blooms are very fragrant
and full, occasionally producing canes with solid purple blooms.
The canes can spread 5 to 9 feet, depending on pruning and climate,
and have neat, nearly evergreen foliage. (Zone 5, r, ff)
Veilchenblau, Rambler (Schmidt, 1909). Clusters
of small, apple scented semi-double flowers begin a deep violet
shade and age to mauve. Early summer bloom. Nearly thornless
canes with glossy, disease resistant green foliage grow to 12
feet in warm climates or as a large, mounding shrub in cold areas.
Beautiful reddish-purple fall foliage. (Zone 4, nr, f)
"Victorian Memory" (Isabella Skinner), Climber,
Shrub (Skinner, prior to 1965). This rose was found growing
in Bill Campbell's garden in Denver in the early 1970's, originally
planted as a species rose (most probably Rosa laxa). As
it grew, it obviously became something quite different and we
now believe it to be 'Isabella Skinner', a little known Canadian
rose. The fragrant blooms are deeply cupped with varied hues
of pink ranging from pale pink to a deep orchid. They hang pendulously
in large clusters from arching 9 to12 foot canes. Nearly thornless!
The bush can be grown as a large shrub, 6 feet by 5 feet, or
trained to grow as a climber on an archway. Recurrent bloom from
spring through fall. (Zone 4, rr, ff)
Weiss Immensee (Partridge), Shrub, Groundcover (W.
Kordes, 1983). Pale pink buds opening to white, starry single
flowers cover the canes of this excellent groundcover rose. Good
repeat bloom. Glossy green foliage on long, supple canes reaching
to 6 feet. (Zone 5, r, ff)
Wenlock, English Shrub or Climber (Austin, 1993).Large,
crimson-magenta blooms are strongly fragrant. Shrub reaches five
feet by four feet, or in warmer areas will grow as a climber
to eight feet. (Zone 5, rr, fff)
Westerland, Shrub/Climber (Kordes, 1969) Sprays
of double, deep apricot blooms show off nicely against the glossy
green foliage. Grow as a large shrub or train to climb 10 to
12 feet. (Zone 5, rr, ff)
White Dawn, Climbing, Climber (Longley, 1949).
One of the most popular climbers with fragrant, pure white flowers
resembling gardenias throughout the season. Foliage is dark green
and disease resistant. (Zone 5, rr, ff)
White Meidiland (PP6088), Shrub/Groundcover (Meilland,
1987). A lovely, everblooming shrub with clusters of pure
white, double blooms. Forms a low-growing shrub with glossy,
green foliage reaching two feet tall and 3 to 5 feet wide. (Zone
5, rrr, nf)
Will Scarlet, Hybrid Musk (Hilling, 1948). Ruffled,
semi-double scarlet-red blooms with showy golden stamens are
borne in midseason with good repeat and pleasing fragrance. Upright,
vigorous and bushy growth to 6 feet tall and wide. Lots of glossy
orange hips brighten the winter garden. (Zone 5, rr, ff)
William Baffin, Climbing Shrub (Explorer Series, 1983).
A hardy climbing rose that flowers heavily in spring with some
repeat. Blooms are deep pink, semi-double, lightly fragrant and
are borne in clusters of up to 30 flowers. Shade tolerant and
very disease resistant. Strong, arching canes reach 7 to 10 feet
in cold climates. (Zone 3, r, f)
William Lobb (Old Velvet Moss), Moss (Laffay, 1855).
Large crimson-purple, semi-double flowers with a lighter lilac-pink
reverse cover the bush in mid-summer. The buds are heavily mossed
and pine scented. Vigorous, prickly growth to a height of 6 feet.
(Zone 4, nr, ff)
William Shakespeare 2000, English Shrub (Austin, 2000).
Large, velvety crimson blooms with a strong Old Rose fragrance
age to a rich deep purple. Attractive, bushy growth on an upright
3 to 4 foot shrub. (Zone 5, rr, ff)
Winchester Cathedral (PP8141), English Shrub (Austin,
1988). Masses of very fragrant, full, white blooms with a
touch of blush at the center occur at regular intervals through
the season. Forms a bushy 3 to 4 foot shrub with dark green foliage.
(Zone 5, rr, ff)
New! Winsome (PP5691), Miniature
(Saville, 1984). High centered, deep lavender buds open to
full blooms that repeat well on a small bush with dark green
foliage. Reaches 24 inches. (Zone 5, rr, f)
Winnipeg Parks (PP9122), Shrub (Collicutt, Canadian Parkland
Series, 1990). A real show-stopper with vibrant deep pink
to coral-red semi-double blooms that repeat well from summer
until late fall! Young foliage is maroon, turning dark green
as it matures on a vigorous shrub reaching 3 feet tall and 4
feet wide. Large hips are carried through winter. (Zone 3, rr,
nf)
Wise Portia, English Shrub (Austin, 1983). Richly
fragrant purple and mauve blooms open to show golden centers.
A heavy bloomer with excellent repeat. Height and width 3 feet.
(Zone 5, rr, fff)
Yankee Doodle, Hybrid Tea (Kordes, 1965) Very large,
urn-shaped buds open to flowers shaded from yellow to apricot-pink.
Very fragrant and double, with over 70 petals. Vigorous, tall
rose, reaching 5 to 6 feet with glossy, disease resistant foliage.
(Zone 5, rr, ff)
Zéphirine Drouhin, Bourbon (1868). This medium
height climber (8 to 12 feet tall) is highly fragrant and nearly
thornless. The deep rose-pink, semi-double blooms repeat all
season and are large and abundant. Disease resistant foliage
is dark red when young, maturing to semi-glossy medium green.
Tolerates light shade. (Zone 6, rr, ff)
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