Old Fashion and Heritage Roses
PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 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 Expected Stock Height: 20/40 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of June, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $49.99. Payment on order.
aka Gallica violacia Gallica Ciolacea. Stunning near single flowers of a rich velvety crimson purple with stunning yellow stamen contrast. This healthy, upright bush with lush foliage, is said to have originated in Holland around 1700's. Deciduous. La Belle Sultane Not available aka The Shell Rose Bourbon. The slender canes of this lovely old fashioned rose are long and willow-like. The rose pink blooms are medium sized, perfectly cupped and fabulously fragrant. Repeats well from summer to autumn if treated kindly. From France 1872. Sometimes called 'The Shell Rose'. La Reine Victoria Not available China. Rich, deep black-red, semi-double flowers with pronounced golden stamens and a nice fragrance appear more or less continuously throughout the summer. A medium sized bush with few thorns. Nice glossy foliage. France 1859.
Louis XIV We are not expecting to have this plant in the foreseeable future aka AKA Madame de Stella Bourbon. The petals of this lovely rose are perfectly arranged to form very large blooms that are double and shaded a rich rose pink. An exquisite fragrance delights the nose, the relatively thorn free stems delight the gardener. Tall, vigorous and will bloom generously throughout the season. 1851. Louise Odier We are not expecting to have this plant in the foreseeable future Moss. Beautiful double, fragrant blooms of rich pink with a hint of purple and grey. Very free-flowering throughout summer. Nice dark foliage, the light 'mossing' is also dark green. Best lightly pruned immediately after flowering. From France, 1853.
Marechal Davoust We are not expecting to have this plant in the foreseeable future 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 Expected Stock Height: 20/40 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of June, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $49.99. Payment on order.
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 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. Bourbon. A very beautiful old rose with cupped blooms of palest silvery pink touched with white, especially at the edges. The blooms are sweetly scented. Repeat displays throughout the season with a final flourish in the autumn. Relatively few thorns and long slightly lax canes. From France - 1878. Mme Pierre Oger Not available This rose is an old favourite of mine and many other NZ gardeners. Often found thriving in older gardens. The white flowers are very fragrant and open from long pointed buds. A profuse flowering rose throughout the summer. Generally hardy and tolerant. From Northern Ireland - 1910. Mrs Herbert Stevens We are not expecting to have this plant in the foreseeable future 
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 0.9m x 0.6m
This once only flowering rose should only be pruned after flowering to ensure the next seasons flowers.
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.5m x 1.8m
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.2m x 90cm
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 70cm x 70cm
Ingrid Bergman 
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.5m x 1.2m
Honorine de Brabant Souvenir De Louis Amade Souvenir de Monsieur Brueil 
Named for a young general in Napoleon's army - Louis-Nicolas Davout - who remained loyal to the very end.
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.2m x 1m
Chapeau De Napoleon Marie de Blois 
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.5m x 1m
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.5m x 1.5m
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.8m x 1.2m
There is also an excellent climbing version of this lovely old rose that David Austin has on his 'recommended roses' list - as do we.
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x 75cm
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