Old Fashion and Heritage Roses
PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ALL Portland. A popular Portland rose of beautiful form and charm. The blooms are large, very double and the perfect 'old rose' formation. They are shaded a clear pink with edges that are slightly paler. Delicious fragrance and strong leathery foliage. Repeats well. France 1868. Jacques Cartier Current Stock Height: 20/40 cm ? Container: pb8 ? $45.99 aka Queen of Denmark Alba. Named after the 'Queen of Denmark', this summer flowering Alba rose has very fragrant, double, quartered, mid pink flowers with a button eye. The flowers appear in plentiful clusters arching the branches with their weight. The foliage is a grey-green and quite coarse. 1826.
Konigin Von Danemark Current Stock Height: 20/40 cm ? Container: pb8 ? $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 ? $45.99 aka Pink Moss Rose Moss. The stems and buds of this lovely rose are decorated with reddish green furry 'moss'. The buds open to large, rich pink, informal blooms that are very fragrant and quite frilly. Repeats well and is easy to grow. Prune lightly after flowering. From France 1852.
Marie De Blois Current Stock Height: 20/40 cm ? Container: pb8 ? $45.99 Damask. A graceful yet strong growing shrub with lush green foliage. The blooms are fragrant and look pale pink at first but open to pure white with a green centre. Rounded and flat in shape with a multitude of petals. Tolerant of poor soils and a little shade, repeats well. From France - 1832.
Mme Hardy Current Stock Height: 20/40 cm ? Container: pb8 ? $45.99 Stock of this item is very low. aka The Butterfly Rose China Rose. An exceptionally graceful rose which bears masses of slender pointed buds of vivid red opening to soft yellow then changing to coppery tones of pink and later in the season crimson tones. A continuous, spectacular and unusual display. One of my firm favourites. Bred prior to 1896. Mutabilis Expected Stock Height: 15/25 cm ? We are awaiting confirmation from our supplier for an expected delivery date. Express your interest by adding to your Waitlist. Mutabilis Expected Stock Height: 20/40 ? Currently sold out. New season roses available next winter. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. 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 ? $45.99 Hybrid Musk. Rose lovers use all the superlatives when describing this rose as it is just so lovely. A prolific bloomer with clusters of large, semi-double blooms in tones of blush pink and cream. Handsome foliage and fragrant complete the picture. Hardy and reliable. 1924.
Penelope Current Stock Height: 20/40 cm ? Container: 5l ? $45.99 aka Re Queen of the Violets Hybrid. A relatively thorn-less rose with flat quartered flowers of soft velvety violet with just an amazing perfume. Free flowering right through to autumn. An exquisite rose which in full flush is quite superb. 1860. AKA Queen of the Violets. Deciduous Reine des Violettes Current Stock Height: 20/40 cm ? Container: pb8 ? $45.99 Hybrid Rugosa. Stunning large single rich scarlet red blooms that flower throughout the season. Excellent specimen planting, fence, hedge or impenetrable barrier. Large edible hips in winter. Moderate fragrant. A nice health bush that is tolerate of some shade and wind. Deciduous Robusta Current Stock Height: 10/20 cm ? Container: pb8 ? $45.99
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 0.9m x 0.6m
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.5m x 1.2m
Bred by Ralph S. Moore (United States, 1990).
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.2m x 1m
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.5m x 1m
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.5m x 1.5m
The name Mutablis means 'changeable' which is what really describes the flower colour best. This rose is also described as the 'Butterfly Rose' as the single flowers float and dance above the foliage like a - you guessed it - a butterfly.
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 2m x 1.5m
Pronounced 'Nwee duh yoong' this rose is named for poet Edward Young whose poem 'Night Thoughts' was very popular in the 19th century.
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.2m x 0.9m
Penelope will have a display of beautiful hips in autumn if not completely dead-headed.
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.6m x 1.2m
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.5m x 90cm
Bred by Reimer Kordes (Germany, 1979).
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.8m x 1.2m
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