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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".

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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

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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.

The strongly scented flowers are followed by giant tomato-shaped hips. Hips are suitable for refreshing Rose Hip Tea.

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aka AKA Interall

Shrub. This strongly growing shrub rose is a very reliable performer. Glossy dark green foliage and single flowers that are blush pink on the edges with a cream central zone. Nicely prominent golden stamens complete the picture. Fragrant flowers appear continuously throughout the summer. 1979.

This is a good rose to use for hedging as it is quite broad in habit being wider than it is tall.

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Hybrid Tea. This rose is beautiful in shape, unusual in colour and highly fragrant. The large double blooms are shaded a rich velvety purple-mauve. Dark green foliage and a vigorous growth habit with a generous amount of blooms throughout the season. Nice. 1989.

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Hybrid Tea Std. This rose is beautiful in shape, unusual in colour and highly fragrant. The large double blooms are shaded a rich velvety purple-mauve. Dark green foliage and a vigorous growth habit with a generous amount of blooms throughout the season. Nice. 1989.

This rose received top reviews from members of the NZRS when it was assessed during 2010.

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Hybrid tea. A lovely rose with large, full, colourful flowers that are a blend of orange, yellow and pink. Free flowering with a nice strong perfume. Excellent cut blooms. Royal Dane is a lovely bushy plant with upright growth and glossy dark green foliage. 1971. Deciduous

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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.

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.

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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.

This rose could be used as a hedge as it grows into quite a tall specimen. The hips can be used for culinary purposes.