Old Fashion and Heritage Roses
PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ALL 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 Expected Stock Height: 10/20 cm ? New stock expected End of May, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka The Apothecarys Rose This rose known as the Apothecary's Rose is of great antiquity. A must have for any collector. Coarse dark green foliage complemented by semi-double large light crimson blooms in summer. Highly scented. Good hips in autumn. Known to Europe since the 13th Century and originates from Damascus.
Rosa Gallica Officinalis Expected Stock Height: 20/40 ? This rose will not be available 2025. We are hoping to have it again in winter 2026, register your interest by adding to your Waitlist. Damask. An ancient Rose that has an uncertain history but could possibly be from Iran. The dark pink-purple rosette shaped blooms are borne on slender stems in summer and have a strong fragrance. Responds well to hard pruning. To quote the Rosarian Peter Beales "well worth a place in any garden"
Rose de Rescht Expected Stock Height: 20/40 cm ? We will not have this plant 2025/26. aka Gallica Gallica. AKA Gallica An ancient rose (12th -17th Century) that is the stuff of myth and legend. It is hardy with few thorns and matt green foliage. The semi-double blooms are a very striking combination of crimson, pink and are pleasantly scented. Summer flowering. Deciduous Rosa Mundi Expected Stock Height: 30/40 cm ? We will not have this plant 2025/26. Rugosa. This strongly scented rose has beautiful semi-double, velvety wine-red flowers with a hint of purple. It is constantly in bloom over a long period. One of the best loved Rugosas with good reason. Nice dark green foliage which colours well in the autumn. Very hardy and tolerant. 1901.
Roseraie de l Hay Expected Stock Height: 20/40 cm ? New stock expected Middle of May, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Scabrosa Rugosa. The name 'Scabrosa' refers to the roughness of the handsome foliage which is clear green with interesting veining. The summer blooms are bright cerise pink offset with golden stamens and are followed by big fat red hips. Nice sweet fragrance. Robust and vigorous. 1950.
Scabrosa Expected Stock Height: 20/40 cm ? Currently sold out. New season roses available next winter. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. Rugosa. This highly fragrant rose has loose, semi-double, silky pink flowers produced in repeated flushes from spring to late summer. The blooms have a cluster of golden stamens in the centre. Dense dark green foliage and thorny, upright growth habit. 1926.
Sarah van Fleet Expected Stock Height: 20/40 cm ? We will not have this plant 2025/26. Bourbon. Discovered in Ireland and named after the famous garden near Dublin where it was growing. This almost single rose has delicate pearly pink petals and a gentle sweet fragrance. Quite delightful in full flower. Repeats well and is a reliable performer. 1950.
Souvenir de St Annes Expected Stock Height: 20/40 cm ? We will not have this plant 2025/26. Souvenir de St Annes New stock expected End of May, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Yellow Dagmar Hastrup Rugosa Hybrid. A very pretty little rose that is AKA 'Yellow Dagmar Hastrup'. The blooms are loosely cupped with curved petals in a delicate primrose yellow shade. Attractive prominent deep yellow stamens and a strong fruity fragrance. Generally robust and healthy and repeats well. 1987 PVR.
Topaz Jewel New stock expected Beginning of June, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka AKA Black Jack Gallica. A tall growing rose with branches that have a slightly lax habit. The blooms are large, very fragrant and loosely double in a deep magenta shade that fades to violet as the bloom ages. Abundant with bloom mainly in summer. From Luxembourg 1856.
Tour De Malakoff New stock expected Beginning of June, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
Bred by Reimer Kordes (Germany, 1979).
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.8m x 1.2m
International Herb of the Year 2012.
Habit: Arching
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.3m x 0.6m
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 0.9m x 0.6m
Duc de Cambridge Konigin Von Danemark 
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 90cm x 90cm
Gallica Versicolor 
The strongly scented flowers are followed by giant tomato-shaped hips. Hips are suitable for refreshing Rose Hip Tea.
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 2m x 2m
This rose could be used as a hedge as it grows into quite a tall specimen. The hips can be used for culinary purposes.
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.8m x 1.5m
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.2m x 1m
Roseraie de l Hay 
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.5m x 1m
Ballerina Rosy Cushion Sally Holmes 
PVR:
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.2m x 1m
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 2.5m x 1.5m
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