Rambler. Almost thornless and shade tolerant, this lovely little rose was bred in Germany. Though it only flowers in early summer you will be enchanted by its loose, semi-double, lavender-purple blooms that are nicely fragrant. A hardy rose that will grow up into trees or cover unsightly walls. 1909

Patio Climber. Give visitors to your home a 'Warm Welcome' with this bright and cheerful little climbing rose. Bright orange-red, fragrant, single blooms will delight from late spring until autumn. Dainty foliage that has red tones before turning the usual green. Fabulous against brick. 1991.

Clg. The first time I saw this rose in full flower I instantly wanted to get married! Large clusters of fragrant, white, single flowers with prominent golden stamens smother the foliage in early summer. Gorgeous. Glossy bright green foliage, good disease resistance, relatively few thorns, shade tolerant. Vigorous and fast growing 1950

Climber Modern. The colour of this rose is magnificent - rich tones of apricot-orange with yellow showing through on the reverse. Large, slightly informal blooms are borne in generous sprays. Delicious fragrance and dark glossy foliage that shows good disease resistance. Multi Award Winner. 1969

Species. Beautifully shaped pure white flowers with pronounced golden stamens and a sweet perfume appear amongst the grey-green foliage in early summer. The simple yet exquisite flowers are followed by nice orange hips in the autumn. Tolerant and hardy. From France some time before 1817.

Climber. This popular cottage garden rose is commonly known as the Thornless Rose as, you guessed it, the stems are thorn free. Semi-double, cheerful cerise blooms that are sweetly fragrant and decorate the plant from summer on-wards with their abundant display. From France - 1868.

Climber - Noisette. An almost thornless rose with clusters of pure white blooms that decorate the ends of flexible branches. The flowers appear in summer and are lightly scented. The foliage is generally healthy. The perfect rose to climb through a tree. From France, dating back to 1828.

Climber. An outstanding, fragrant, rambling or climbing rose that will make it's way over anything with its strong vigorous growth. Pale, pretty and pink in colour with masses of petals creating a sumptuous old fashioned effect. Tolerates some shade and shows good disease resistance. 1992.

An unusual rose with dark brown branches and thorns and dark green fern like foliage. Single canary yellow blooms with prominent stamens appear mainly in spring. Nice fragrance. Can be used as a large shrub or small climber. Quite hardy with good disease resistance. 1908.

Rambler. A spectacular rose which, in full flush, has large clusters of small, double blooms of rich deep crimson produced in great profusion in early summer. Abundant light green foliage and a dense vigorous habit. Not named for the Actor as it was born before him in 1939. From the USA.