Old Fashion and Heritage Roses
PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ALL 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 Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $26.99 Mutabilis Expected Stock Height: 20/40 ? New stock expected Beginning of June, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
Mutabilis Expected Stock Height: 20/40 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of June, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
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 LESS 20% 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 2026 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 2026 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 2026 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 ? WAS $45.99 LESS 20% 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 TBA. Payment on order.
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 2026 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 TBA. 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 TBA. Payment on order.
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
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'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: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.8m x 1.2m
Irene Watts 
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.5m x 1m
Cardinal de Richelieu Charles de Mills 
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.5m x 1m
Roseraie de l Hay 
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
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Sometimes referred to as yellow Cecile Brunner.
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.2m x 90cm
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.5m x 1m
Ballerina Chapeau De Napoleon 
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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