Austin. An impressive variety, bearing masses of large, many petalled blooms on a bushy, quite upright shrub. The blooms are a lovely glowing mid pink at the centre, paling towards the edges. Over time, they each reveal a cluster of golden stamens. There is a medium-strong myrrh fragrance.

The name of this rose was inspired by Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s epic poem, The Rime of the Ancient Mariner.

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Austin. New to us 2024. Named after the George Eliot novel, this rose is stunning in tones of pink and lilac pink. Plant is gently arching on strong healthy canes with glossy green leaves. Large clusters of deeply cupped, fruity-fragrant blooms appear throughout the season. Repeats well.

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Floribunda Shrublet. Compact growing, easy care plant covered in clusters of petite white blooms above glistening deep foliage. Bred in NZ by Bob Matthews of Matthews Roses New Release 2025

Pink-tinged buds open to medium-sized cups held in large clusters. Pale yellow, paling to white at the edges; each has a rich yellow eye. The fragrance is similar to green tea with aspects of lemon and honey. It forms a bushy, upright shrub.

Standard. Pink-tinged buds open to medium-sized cups held in large clusters. Pale yellow, paling to white at the edges; each has a rich yellow eye. The fragrance is similar to green tea with aspects of lemon and honey. It forms a bushy, upright shrub

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Stunning Bourbon rose with stripes of purple on creamy white. Large cupped double flowers on a tall bush. Can be grown as a shrub or a small climber. Very fragrant. Once flowering

The medium-sized blooms are a lovely shade of deep yellow. An excellent garden rose.

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Floribunda. This rose has gorgeous pure white blooms on a compact bushy form. The fragrance is devine! Dark green foliage enhance the icy white flowers. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.