Old Fashion and Heritage Roses
PAGE 1 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 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 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: pb8 ? WAS $45.99 Stock of this item is very low. Penelope Current Stock Height: 20/40 cm ? Container: 5l ? 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.
aka The Sweetheart Rose China. A perfect little buttonhole rose, simply charming. Almost always in flower with small perfect pink blooms that open from long pointed buds. The fragrance is sweet and spicy. Relatively few thorns and healthy foliage. Quite vigorous. 1881. AKA The Sweetheart Rose, Maltese Rose and Mignon. Cecile Brunner Expected Stock Height: 20/40 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of June, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $49.99. Payment on order.
aka The Sweetheart Rose China. A perfect little button-hole rose, simply charming. Almost always in flower with small perfect pink blooms that open from long pointed buds. Fragrance is light, sweet and spicy. Relatively few thorns and healthy foliage. This climbing sport is quite vigorous and will tolerate some shade. 1894. Cecile Brunner Clg Expected Stock Height: 20/40 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of June, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $49.99. Payment on order.
Alba. We don't know the origin or age of this rose but we do know that is really lovely when it flowers in summer. The blooms are set on reddish stems against grey-green foliage. They are sweetly scented. softest pink, open and cupped. Red hips follow the blooms. Tolerant and hardy.
Celestial Expected Stock Height: 20/40 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of June, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $49.99. Payment on order.
Gallica. A beautiful summer flowering Gallica that has flat quartered flowers of textured velvet in a rich deep red/purple tone. Dark green foliage, almost thorn-less stems and a delightful strong fragrance. An ancient variety, pre 1700 often described as "the perfect old garden Rose".
Charles de Mills Expected Stock Height: 20/40 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of June, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $49.99. Payment on order.
Gallica. An unusual rose that grows quite tall with strong arching branches. It bears single, deep pink simple flowers which aren't complicated at all. An attractive pale central zone highlights the prominent yellow stamens. Flowers mainly in summer. Good autumn hips and a soft fragrance
Complicata Expected Stock Height: 20/40 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of June, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $49.99. Payment on order.
China. This is such a pretty rose bred in France in 1902. The almost single blooms are shades of soft orange and pink highlighted with red. And oh the perfume. Flowers from summer to autumn. Lovely. Assume named after Zoe Talon AKA Comtesse du Cayla and mistress of Louis XVIII.
Comtesse du Cayla This plant is in high demand and supply is limited this year. Add to your Waitlist for updates on next available stock. Rugosa hybrid. Large single blooms of dark pink highlighted with golden stamens appear continuously throughout the season. The blooms are very fragrant and if left uncut will produce large scarlet hips. Dark green foliage. Shows good disease resistance. AKA Hazel le Rougetel. 1988. Corylus Expected Stock Height: 20/40 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of June, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $49.99. Payment on order.
Moss. A typical moss rose with whiskered buds that open to quartered deep red to blackish purple blooms. Relatively small plant that has coarse foliage and lots of thorns but oh so beautiful in bloom. Fragrant and repeats well. Can be grown in a pot. 1873.
Deuil de Paul Fontaine Expected Stock Height: 20/40 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of June, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $49.99. Payment on order.
Damask. An enchanting old rose that became known around 1848 but is certainly older than that. The fully double purple blooms have an exquisite fragrance. The new foliage has a bronze tinge to it that contrasts nicely with the bright green, more mature leaves.
Duc de Cambridge 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. Hybrid Musk. A tall growing summer flowering rose with trusses of single blooms that are a vivid red tone fading to pale white in the centre and highlighted by golden stamens. Very fragrant with dark green foliage. Bred in Germany in 1933. This rose would be very suitable to use as hedging.
Eva This plant is in high demand and supply is limited this year. Add to your Waitlist for updates on next available stock. Hybrid Musk. A delightful rose with glossy green foliage and clusters of beautiful rich pink, dainty, yet fully double blooms. The blooms are fragrant and appear continuously throughout the summer. Will tolerate some shade. 1928.
Felicia Expected Stock Height: 20/40 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of June, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $49.99. Payment on order.
Vigorous climber bearing clusters of small, creamy-white, fully double, cupped, rosette-shaped flowers often with a hint of pink. Well Scented. Makes an admirable climber, with dark green, glossy leaves offsetting the fowers to good effect. PVR Felicite et Perpetue Clg New stock expected Beginning of June, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $49.99. Payment on order.
Rugosa. A rose with simple exquisite beauty. Large, delicate, single, clear pink blooms with prominent stamens and a delightful fragrance. Blooms are followed by very large red hips and the autumn colour of the whole bush is splendid. Free-flowering throughout summer. Hardy and trouble free. 1914. Frau Dagmar Hastrup Expected Stock Height: 20/40 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of June, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $49.99. Payment on order.
aka Gloire Lyonnaise Hybrid Perpetual. Very large, fragrant, creamy white blooms with a lemon blush at the base. Handsome leathery foliage. This rose has a strong upright habit and with few thorns. Flowers appear from summer to autumn. France 1885.
Gloire Lyonnaise Expected Stock Height: 20/40 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of June, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $49.99. Payment on order.
Bourbon. The heritage of this rose is unknown but general consensus by rose lovers is that it is one of the nicest striped roses to be found. Delicate shades of lilac and purple on a large cupped blooms complemented by lush foliage. Few thorns, plenty of blooms and a delicious fragrance. Lovely. Honorine de Brabant 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. 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 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. Flowers in spring only. Foliage is a grey-green and quite coarse. 1826 Konigin Von Danemark Expected Stock Height: 20/40 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of June, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $49.99. Payment on order.
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. 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: 20/30 cm ? New stock expected Spring, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
Mutabilis Expected Stock Height: 20/40 ? New stock expected Beginning of June, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $49.99. Payment on order.
China. Beautifully shaped small flowers that are shaded a creamy buff-yellow with hints of pink. Nicely fragrant. The foliage is dark green and quite twiggy with almost thorn-less stems. A sweet little rose with buds that are perfect for a button-hole. 1884.
Perle d Or New stock expected Beginning of June, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $49.99. Payment on order.
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 Expected Stock Height: 20/40 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of June, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $49.99. Payment on order.
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 Beginning of June, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $49.99. Payment on order.
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 Beginning of June, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $49.99. Payment on order.
Rugosa - Species. Glossy deep green foliage and enormous (10cm) flowers of pure white that are single and richly scented. A circle of golden stamens highlights the blooms which repeat well from Spring-Autumn. Lovely Autumn foliage colour and red hips. Introduced to England in 1870.
Rugosa Alba Expected Stock Height: 30/40 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of June, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $49.99. Payment on order.
Moss. Very fragrant, large, fully double blooms of pure white (with just the occasional blush) open from buds that are covered in soft green 'moss'. A lovely rose that will perform best if protected from harsh afternoon sun. Prune immediately after the summer flowering if required. 1788.
Shailers White Moss Expected Stock Height: 20/40 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of June, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $49.99. Payment on order.
Bourbon. This rose is named after the famous garden of Empress Josephine - wife of Napoleon Bonaparte who collected roses from all over the world. Blooms are delicately perfumed, double, quartered and blush white with pink shadings. Likes a sunny position as this Madame doesn't like getting wet 1843 Souvenir de La Malmaison Expected Stock Height: 20/30cm ? Currently sold out. New season roses available next winter. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. Souvenir de La Malmaison Expected Stock Height: 20/40 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of June, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $49.99. Payment on order.
Bourbon. This French bred rose has 'old world' charm but actually was only released in 2000. Highly perfumed blooms that are large, loose, double and cupped in a shade of soft lilac pink. Golden stamens complete the picture. The plant is bushy and healthy, producing plenty of blooms. PVR.
Souvenir De Louis Amade Expected Stock Height: 10/20 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of June, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $49.99. Payment on order.
aka Souvenir de Madame Brueil Bourbon. Deep cerise or magenta- pink double blooms that flower in flushes throughout the season. Beautifully fragrant flowers. Vigorous plant with bright green foliage. Available only in Australia and New Zealand. Bred by Antoine Levet (père) (France, 1889). Souvenir de Monsieur Bruel Expected Stock Height: 10/20 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of June, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $49.99. Payment on order.
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 New stock expected Beginning of June, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $49.99. 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 $49.99. 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 $49.99. Payment on order.
aka Kazanlink Damask. A very ancient rose used extensively in Bulgaria for attar of roses. This automatically tells us that the perfume is deliciously delightful i.e. this rose is very fragrant! The blooms are somewhat shaggy, double and shaded a warm pink. Spring flowering. From the Middle East -pre 1700.
Trigintipetala This plant is in high demand and supply is limited this year. Add to your Waitlist for updates on next available stock. Gallica. An upright rose that is a natural 'sport' from rose 'Tuscany'. The strong stems have few thorns and the dark crimson flowers are very strongly scented. The flowers are semi-double and have a nice prominent display of golden stamens. An easy to grow rose that flowers in early summer 1848. Tuscany Superb Expected Stock Height: 20/40 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of June, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $49.99. Payment on order.
aka The Green Rose China. Known as the green rose, this unusual variety has flowers that look like leaves. Is mostly green with brown markings. Very easy to grow and few disease problems. Flowers from early summer through to autumn. A popular and interesting rose for floral work. Is happiest when pruned lightly. 1833. Viridiflora New stock expected Beginning of June, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $49.99. Payment on order.
aka aka Old Velvet Moss Moss. A tall and vigorous rose with sprays of buds covered in green 'moss' that open out to large crimson-purple, informal blooms that gently fade to soft mauve. Deliciously fragrant. Flowers in early summer only, but well worth planting. From France 1855.
William Lobb Expected Stock Height: 20/40 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of June, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $49.99. Payment on order.
Gallica. An old French rose which is very early flowering. Blooms of deep lilac mauve that fade to paler shades of mauve and grey. Beautifully formed flowers with a strong fragrance. Just delightful. This rose is found growing wild in the countryside in many parts of NZ. 1837.
Anais Segales We are not expecting to have this plant in the foreseeable future Gallica. An upright shrub like Rose with attractive grey-green foliage and very fragrant blooms that appear in summer. The blooms are flat and quartered and are a pretty blend of pink, grey and mauve. Does best in a warm sheltered position. From the mid 19th century.
Belle De Crecy We are not expecting to have this plant in the foreseeable future Bourbon. Firstly, this Rose has nothing to do with Vince Martin! Originating from France in 1874 it grows into a tall shrub that flowers abundantly in summer. The blooms are beautifully fragrant, fully double, globular and rose pink with splashes of deep carmine. Light green, healthy foliage
Commandant Beaurepaire We are not expecting to have this plant in the foreseeable future Portland. A unusual rose with grey green foliage and large flowers of rich warm pink that emit a heady fragrance. The continuously produced flowers are excellent for cutting. Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society. Truly lovely and a reliable performer. 1863. Comte de Chambord We are not expecting to have this plant in the foreseeable future Gallica. Fully double pale pink blooms that carry a pleasant fragrance appear throughout summer. Dark grey-green foliage and an upright habit. Quite a vigorous grower that will tolerate poor soils and some shade. France 1829.
Duchesse de Montebello We are not expecting to have this plant in the foreseeable future Centifolia. A chance seedling classed as a Centifolia but some say it is a modern hybrid. No matter the heritage it is a truly beautiful rose with pink quartered blooms that have a strong sweet fragrance. The blooms appear in large clusters for a long period but do not repeat thereafter. C1940.
Fantin Latour We are not expecting to have this plant in the foreseeable future Hybrid Perpetual. This rose would have to be one of the nicest striped varieties with semi-double blooms of pink and crimson. The blooms appear from mid-summer through to autumn and are nicely fragrant. Light green foliage, vigorous and upright. France 1921.
Ferdinand Pichard We are not expecting to have this plant in the foreseeable future Hybrid Musk, Shrub. Medium, semi-double, apricot blooms in large clusters with an open bloom form. Mild, tea fragrance. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Bred by Rev. Joseph Hardwick Pemberton (UK, 1922). Very disease resistant. Francesca We are not expecting to have this plant in the foreseeable future Rugosa. A robust Rugosa with large, heavy petalled, double, purplish-red flowers with mauve highlights. Beautiful strong clove fragrance. This rose has beautiful red hips that form after the flowers have finished in late summer-autumn. Vigorous, hardy and easy to grow. From the Netherlands. 1905.
Hansa We are not expecting to have this plant in the foreseeable future 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 We are not expecting to have this plant in the foreseeable future 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 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 aka AKA Parsons Pink China China. This important heritage rose has been cultivated in China for centuries and was introduced to Europe around 1750. It has been used extensively as a 'parent' breeding rose. Small semi-double blooms of pink that fade as they age. Nicely fragrant with light green foliage and few thorns.
Old Blush We are not expecting to have this plant in the foreseeable future Gallica. Large fragrant flowers that are fully double appear throughout summer and are set against grey-green foliage. The blooms are a rich purple-crimson tone with fiery red centres. Strong upright habit and a good tolerance of poorer soils. Suitable for a robust hedge. From England around 1848. Orpheline De Juillet We are not expecting to have this plant in the foreseeable future Rugosa. This beautiful rose has a rich fragrance which is considered to be one of the best in the rose world. Large, double, bright red flowers which darken towards purple in the hot sun. Dark green bushy foliage and an upright habit. Originating from France in 1901.
Parfum De l Hay We are not expecting to have this plant in the foreseeable future Rugosa. The pretty pink blooms on this robust Rugosa rose have serrated frilly edges a bit like a Dianthus. Leathery dark green foliage and an upright habit. Free flowering from summer through to autumn. From the Netherlands - 1923. Something a bit different to ooh and aah over. Deciduous
Pink Grootendorst We are not expecting to have this plant in the foreseeable future 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 We are not expecting to have this plant in the foreseeable future 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 We are not expecting to have this plant in the foreseeable future 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 Not available 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 We are not expecting to have this plant in the foreseeable future Rugosa. A pretty little rose with creamy-white button blooms that has petals with a serrated edge. The blooms appear continuously throughout the season and have a delightful fragrance. Quite strong and robust, can cope with a little shade and is generally healthy and disease resistant. 1962.
White Grootendorst We are not expecting to have this plant in the foreseeable future Gallica. The reputation and popularity of this lovely old fashioned rose are well deserved. The globular dark red buds open to rich purple sweetly scented flowers of a velvety texture. Mainly summer flowering. Abundant dark green foliage and very few thorns. 1840. Deciduous
Cardinal de Richelieu We are not expecting to have this plant in the foreseeable future 
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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Penelope will have a display of beautiful hips in autumn if not completely dead-headed.
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.6m x 1.2m
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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
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.2m x 0.6m
Summer flowering
Habit: Climber
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): Climbing 3m+
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 2m x 1.5m
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.2m x 1.2m
DOB unknown.
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 3m x 1.8m
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x 100cm
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.2m x 1.2m
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Deciduous, Brown
Mature Size (HxW): 90cm x 90cm
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x 100cm
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.8m x 1.2m
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.2m x 1.2m
Habit: Climber
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): Climbing
The large hips of Frau Dagmar Hastrup can be used for culinary purposes.
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1m x 1m
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.2m x 0.6m
This rose can be trained successfully as a small climber.
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.8m x 1.5m
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 0.9m x 0.6m
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.5m x 1.2m
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
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: Shrub
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 2m x 1.5m
Sometimes referred to as yellow Cecile Brunner.
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.2m x 90cm
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.5m x 90cm
Bred by Reimer Kordes (Germany, 1979).
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.8m x 1.2m
The strongly scented flowers are followed by giant tomato-shaped hips. Hips are suitable for refreshing Rose Hip Tea.
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 2m x 2m
This is hardy Rugosa tolerates poor and sandy soil, coastal salt spray, wind, and copes well in little shade. Originally found in areas of Russia, China and Japan. Hips are used for jam, jelly and tea.
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 2m x 1.5m
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.5m x 1.2m
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.2m x 1.2m
PVR:
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.2m x 1m
Habit: Rose Bush
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 2.15m x 0.9m
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.5m x 1m
PVR:
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.2m x 1m
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 2.5m x 1.5m
Did you know that it takes about 50 kilos of rose petals - yes 50 to make just 30mls of essential rose oil (attar of roses)? Blooming amazing!
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.5m x 1.2m
From England
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.2m x 1m
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x 100cm
William Lobb was Plant Collector in the Victorian era who hailed from Cornwall England.
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 2.5m x 1.5m
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 90cm x 90cm
Tuscany Superb Antique Affair 
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.2m x 1.2m
Complicata Souvenir De Louis Amade Candy Kisses Clg 
Commandant Beaurepaire was a French Army officer (1740-1792). His name can be found engraved on the Arch de Triomphe in Paris.
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.5m x 1.5m
Honorine de Brabant Souvenir de Monsieur Brueil 
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 0.9m x 0.6m
Jacques Cartier 
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.5m x 1m
Gallica Versicolor Complicata 
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.5m x 0.9m
Marie de Blois Mme Louis Leveque 
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 2m x 1.5m
Reine des Violettes
Habit: Shrub
Mature Size (HxW): 1.8m x 1.8m
Danae 
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.5m x 1.2m
Roseraie de l Hay 
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.2m x 90cm
Souvenir De Louis Amade Souvenir de Monsieur Brueil 
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): 1.8m 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
Memoire Pascali 
'Old Blush' will flower for months and will grow quite happily in light shade, tolerant of poorer soils. It does not like to completely dry out in summer.
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.8m x 1.2m
Irene Watts 
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.5m x 1m
Cardinal de Richelieu Charles de Mills 
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.5m x 1m
Roseraie de l Hay 
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.5m x 1m
Ballerina Chapeau De Napoleon 
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 0.9m x 0.6m
Duc de Cambridge Konigin Von Danemark 
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 90cm x 90cm
Gallica Versicolor 
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: Shrub
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.8m x 1.5m
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.2m x 1m
Roseraie de l Hay 
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.2m x 0.9m
Blanc Double de Coubert 
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.2m x 0.9m
Orpheline De Juillet Belle De Crecy
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