Old Fashion and Heritage Roses
PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ALL Moss. A beautiful Rose which was discovered in Switzerland in the 1820's. The clear pink blooms are sweetly scented, fully double and cupped. Flowers in summer and should be pruned after flowering. Slightly drooping habit but quite hardy all the same. Excellent for Rose Water. Deciduous Chapeau De Napoleon Current Stock Height: 20/40 ? Container: pb8 ? WAS $45.99 Stock of this item is very low. aka Rosa Mundi Gallica. A very Old rose. Large Crimson semi-double flowers, striped and splashed with pinks and whites. It is hardy with few thorns and matt green foliage. A very striking rose, which is pleasantly scented. Summer flowering. Gallica Versicolor Current Stock Height: 20/40 cm ? Container: pb8 ? WAS $45.99 Hybrid Rugosa, Shrub. Sprays of bright clear red semi-double flowers with a slightly lighter reverse. None to mild fragrance. Naturally hardy with quilted grey-green foliage. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Give her room to show off. Loves heat best. Linda Campbell Current Stock Height: 10/20 cm ? Container: pb8 ? WAS $45.99 aka Old Black Moss Moss. An exquisite rose with tight buds clad with dark green 'moss' that open to reveal small flowers in sumptuous maroon-black highlighted with golden stamens. The blooms carry a sweet fragrance and appear in summer. Small dainty leaves and few prickles. France 1845. Nuits de Young Current Stock Height: 20/40 cm ? Container: pb8 ? WAS $45.99 Stock of this item is very low. Rugosa. A bushy rose with dense growth and crinkled green foliage. The flowers are fully double and strongly scented in tones of amber yellow fading to white. Repeats well throughout the summer. This rose from Canada will need space to grow well, ideal for the back of the border. 1922. Agnes Expected Stock Height: 20/40 cm ? This plant is in high demand and supply is limited this year. Add to your Waitlist for updates on next available stock. aka White Rose of York Alba. An ancient rose AKA White Rose of York which can be traced back to the 15th century. The summer blooms are double, fragrant and creamy white followed by orange hips. Foliage is a pale grey-green. Always a pleasing sight when in full flower. Disease resistant and needs little pruning
Alba Maxima Expected Stock Height: 20/40 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of June, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $49.99. Payment on order.
aka White Rose of York Alba. Introduced to Britain by the Romans this historic rose has pure white semi-double flowers followed by attractive hips in autumn. Sweetly scented. Suitable for hedging or can be used as a small climber. A simple yet beautiful rose. AKA The White Rose of York. Alba Semi Plena Expected Stock Height: 20/40 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of June, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $49.99. Payment on order.
Hybrid Musk. Long arching sprays of single, small, pink blooms with a white centre and a soft fragrance. Very dainty and delightful, continuously in bloom. Good ornamental hips in autumn. Superb rose as shrub, pillar or standard. RHS AGM. 1937.
Ballerina Expected Stock Height: 20/40 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of June, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $49.99. Payment on order.
Rugosa. An outstanding Rose that repeats well with flowers that have an overwhelming fragrance. The blooms are clear white and semi-double. Always admired in the garden. Tolerant of poor soils and light shade. Excellent large hips in autumn. Can be used as a robust hedge. 1892. Blanc Double de Coubert Expected Stock Height: 20/40 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of June, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $49.99. Payment on order.
aka Buff Beauty Hybrid Musk. A well known and well loved little climber with fully double blooms varying from buff-yellow to soft apricot. Really pretty in full flower. Recurrent with a good strong scent. Could be used as a tall bush or small climber. 1939.
Buff Beauty Clg Expected Stock Height: 10/20 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of June, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $49.99. Payment on order.
The buds are said to look like a 'cocked hat' hence the name Chapeau De Napoleon or 'Napoleon's Hat'. Not sure what the little general would think about that, mind you he did love Josephine and she in turn had a passion for roses.......
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.5m x 1.2m
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Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x 100cm
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Bred by Ralph S. Moore (United States, 1990).
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.2m x 1m
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Pronounced 'Nwee duh yoong' this rose is named for poet Edward Young whose poem 'Night Thoughts' was very popular in the 19th century.
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.2m x 0.9m
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Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.8m x 1.5m
NB Rosa x alba 'Semi-Plena' is also known as The White Rose of York.
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.8m x 1.2m
NB. Rosa x alba Maxima is also known as the White Rose of York.
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 2.5m x 1.5m
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.2m x 0.9m
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.5m x 1.2m
Habit: Climber
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 2m x 2m
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