ON LINE BROCHURE Personalised - Country Garden Roses

PERSONALISED ROSES 

IS THERE A 

ROSE 

WITH YOUR NAME ON IT ? 

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ABIGAILE (Patio Rose) 

Once of the most delightful patio roses on the market. 

Bred by Tantau in Germany who breed some superb roses and this one is no exception. 

Masses of blooms throughout the summer and well into the autumn or until the first frosts. 

The flowers colours vary through silver, pink and deep carmine depending at what stage the 

bloom is at. A very beautiful little patio rose which can be grown in a container, or looks 

pretty stunning en masse in the garden. Not very tall , so can even be grown successfully in 

window boxes. Nice healthy foliage and good disease resistance. For best results plant in a 

sunny position and dead head regularly. Not a powerful perfume but very pleasant Bred in Germany Circa 1955 

ABRAHAM (English Rose) 

Lovely large peony shaped blooms in shades of pink apricot and yellow. A strong growing shrub 

which can also be grown as a small climber. Good repeat flowering on an excellent vigorous 

bush. A rich fruity fragrance with a refreshing sharpness, Makes a lovely cut flower as the 

blooms last well in water. Named after one of the founders of the Industrial Revolution. 

Also known as 'Abraham Darby” 

ADAM (Climbing Rose) 

A beautiful old rose bred in France in around 1838. Large double flowers of pink/peachbuff, 

in clusters of three or singly. Flowers through the season until the first frosts. Light 

green glossy, wavy or ruffled foliage, Can be grown as a large shrub or short climber to 

around 8ft. Repeats well throughout the season with a lovely old tea 

fragrance. Parentage is unknown but it is said to be the first of the Tea roses. 

Quite a hardy rose but does particularly well in a warm and protected small garden. 

Almost thornless. ( Quite A Rare Rose) Also known as 'The President' 

ADAM (Adam Messerich) (Climbing Rose) 

A lovely old Bourbon rose with semi-double luminous bright pink blooms. . Continuous flowering 

with a slight raspberry fragrance. Good disease resistance and an ideal rose for cutting. 

An upright and vigorous rose which makes quite a statement in any garden as it has great reblooming 

qualities. 

Very popular in Victorian gardens as Bourbon Roses appeared in many paintings of the time 

Bred in Germany 1920 

ADAM (Adam’s Rose) (Floribunda) 

This attractive new rose produces clusters purple-pink flowers from June until November. 

Mid green glossy foliage and a good health record. 

Happy in the garden or container, but like all roses likes plenty of sunshine. 

A cracker of a rose with a superb fragrance. 

ADRIANA (Hybrid Tea Rose) 

Gorgeous shapely blooms of delicate pale cream, deepening to creamy caramel. 

A lovely healthy tough rose with masses of blooms throughout the summer and into autumn. 

The spent blooms should be removed regularly to promote further blooms and keep the bush tidy. 

Good disease resistance 

A good bedding rose as the blooms last quite a while and always seems to have a good show. 

A very beautiful rose with a lovely spicy fragrance. 

AGATHA (Shrub Rose) 

'Agatha' is one the survivors of a group from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries called 'The 

Agathe Roses ; No one is sure why they have this name, though many theories are proposed. 

It is a broad growing, dense relaxed shrub to about 4ft, with dark greenish grey and almost 

thornless stems. 

The foliage is dark green, rather deeply veined, healthy and plentiful, 

The flowers are very fragrant, abundant and are up to 3ins across and borne in small clusters. 

They emerge from tubby buds with feathery sepals in mid summer and are made up of many 

beautifully arranged deep reddish pink petals each with paler reverses, often paling to softer pink, especially around 

the outer edges of the fully opened blooms. 

A superb rose of distinction which is also completely disease resistant. 

AGNES (Rugosa Rose) 

One of the few yellow Rugosa's and well worth a place in any rose lovers garden. 

Large double blooms of pale amber with a deeper centre, produced in small clusters with an old 

fashioned appearance. Although supposed to be only summer flowering, it very often produces a 

second flush later in the season. 

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Dense foliage is ferny and dark green on an upright and spreading shrub which needs plenty of room. 

One of first rugosa's to flower each year, and although it looks delicate and fluffy is like most rugosa's a tough and 

disease resistant rose which will cope with poor or sandy soils. 

Makes a superb specimen shrub. Scented. 

ALAN (Alan Titchmarsh) (English Rose. David Austin) 

No need to tell you who this lovely rose is named after. Large deeply cut blooms in a warm 

glowing pink colour. Will grow into a large shrub with an elegant arching habit. As with 

most of the "English" roses this new variety has a superb old rose fragrance. Looks sure to 

be as popular as the man himself. 

This rose raised money in 2005 for the charity 'Greenfingers' who create gardens for 

Children’s Hospices. 

ALEC (Alec’s Red) (Hybrid Tea Rose) 

Most catalogues would describe the flowers on this rose as 'Turkey red' although the colour does 

fade a little with age. The large flowers and the fantastic scent have enabled this variety to stay 

popular for many years. It is a vigorous plant with dark green healthy foliage and repeats well 

It comes into flower earlier in the season than most other roses so has a good long flowering period.. 

Named after a well known Scottish rose grower who started breeding late in life, and this 

was his first big success and is now grown all over the world. An excellent garden rose but does 

not always do well in a container. We used to stock the climbing version but it did not prove 

popular as it had a limited flowering period. 

An award winning rose. 

Edland Fragrance Medal 1969. Royal National Rose Society President's International Trophy 1970. 

Belfast Fragrance Prize 1972. Anerkannte Deutsche Rose 1973. 

ALEXANDER (Hybrid Tea Rose) 

This award winning rose astonished rose buffs when it arrived on the scene with its luminosity, 

The brilliant , bright vermilion large double flowers are produced in profusion on long stems in 

small clusters. A strong vigorous rose with glossy bright green healthy foliage and good disease resistance. 

Makes a stunning show as a specimen rose or en masse in the garden. 

The breeder Jack Harkness named this rose after his commanding officer in northern Africa. 

Hamburg Gold Medal 1973 

Belfast Gold Medal 1974 

Annerkante Deutsche Rose 1974 Royal National Rose Society James Mason Medal 1987 

Royal Horticultural Society Award Of Garden Merit. 1993. 

Also known as 'Alexandra' 

ALEXANDRA (Hybrid Tea Rose) 

This award winning rose astonished rose buffs when it arrived on the scene with its luminosity, 

The brilliant , bright vermilion large double flowers are produced in profusion on long stems in 

small clusters. A strong vigorous rose with glossy bright green healthy foliage and good disease 

resistance. Makes a stunning show as a specimen rose or en masse in the garden. 

The breeder Jack Harkness named this rose after his commanding officer in northern Africa. 

Hamburg Gold Medal 1973 Belfast Gold Medal 1974 

Annerkante Deutsche Rose 1974 Royal National Rose Society James Mason Medal 1987 


Also known as 'Alexander' 

ALEXANDRA (Princess Alexandra) (Renaissance Rose) 

One of the new group of Renaissance Shrub roses which look certain to become extremely popular 

in English gardens over the next few years. Lovely large quartered blooms of deep cerise on 

strong upright and healthy growth. 

Flowers from June until the first frosts. 

Dark green foliage. Highly Scented. 

Highly Recommended. 

Named after Princess Alexandra of Denmark. 

ALFRED (Alfred De Dalmas) (Shrub Rose 

Creamy white blooms heavily overlaid with silvery satiny pink. Sends up strong branching 

thornless shoots which are covered with soft bristles. A superb trouble free old rose which 

flowers from early summer well into late summer and can tolerate shade. Good Fragrance. 

Also known as 'Mousseline' 

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ALFRED (Alfred Sisley) (Shrub Rose) 

Another attractive rose to add to our striped or hand painted section. 

Stunning blooms of orange with pink stripes and a yellow reverse. 

The blooms are produced in flushes and repeat well throughout the summer. 

Healthy and disease resistant medium green foliage. 

A good rose for the garden or container which really catches the attention. 

Apple fragrance. 

Bred by Delbard. France 

Named after the French Impressionist Painter 'Alfred Sisley' 1839-1899. 

ALICE (Alice Garnier) (Rambling Rose) 

Fully double blooms of buff-apricot and pink in many clusters. 

Long slender branches with an abundance of small dark glossy foliage. Summer flowering with a 

wonderful strong fragrance of apples. Can cope with poor soil, and does well in shade. 

Bred in France 1906. Introduced into the UK 1908 

Also known as 'Mme Alice Garnier' 'Brownlow Hill Rambler' 

ALICE (Miss Alice) (English Rose. David Austin) 

beautiful little English Rose that is not as well known as it should be. 

A charming rose of true Old rose character with quite short but bushy and healthy growth. 

The flowers are a lovely soft pink at first paling with age. Excellent for the front of a mixed border. 

It has a lovely rounded old rose fragrance with additional hints of Lily Of The Valley. 

Named after Miss Alice de Rothschild, who created a beautiful rose garden at Waddesdon Manor 

(National Trust). 

AMANDA (Floribunda Rose) 

An exceptionally free flowering floribunda with large trusses of rich buttercup yellow blooms. 

The blooms turn to an attractive mixture of yellow and orange/pink as the blooms age. 

A little tall for a floribunda but is a strong and healthy bush with dark glossy foliage. 

An excellent bedding rose which is not very well known considering it has been around for quite a 

while. Flowers right through the season with quite a good autumn show. 

Pleasant fragrance. 

Royal National Rose Society Trial Ground Certificate. 1979 

AMBER (Flower Carpet Amber) (Ground Cover Rose) 

Winner Of Over 25 Gold And International Rose Awards. 

Often called the 'Wonder Rose' the Flower Carpet Ground Cover Roses are some of the most popular 

roses available in the world today. This is because of their long flowering period, easy care, 

exceptional disease resistance, and great drought tolerance. A well grown two to three year old 

plant can provide up to, and over, 1,000 blooms per bush. Over thirty five years of breeding by the 

German rose breeders Noack has gone into the development of these disease free, drought tolerant, 

easy care, free flowering beauties 

Great planted en masse in the garden, or a specimen rose. Looks fantastic in a tub as the blooms cascade to the 

ground. A true easy care Ground Cover Rose , which both gardeners and professional landscapers will find simple to 

grow and easy to maintain and requires no spraying. 

Simply cut back to a third of size in the late winter or early spring. 

AMELIA (Renaissance Rose) 

lovely new rose from the excellent Renaissance range. 

Masses of salmon-orange blooms throughout the summer and well into the autumn. 

This new range of roses has delighted us over the last few seasons as they are all colourful, strong 

and healthy, and above all they all have a superb perfume. 

AMY (Little Amy) (Patio Rose) 

A pretty little rose with plenty of blooms of a yellow and pink blend. 

The blooms come in large clusters throughout the season. 

Remove spent blooms regularly which will encourage speedy re-blooming. 

A short bushy rose with small semi-glossy medium green foliage. 

Is quite at home in the garden or a container. 

A Recognised Exhibition Variety. 

Slightly scented. 

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ANGELA (Shrub Rose) 

This variety covers itself with heavy sprays of medium sized cupped flowers. 

They are predominantly deep rose pink in colour with highlights of light pink, especially in 

the centre of the blooms. 

The blooms are carried on short stems close to the dark green foliage, and their combined 

stems causes the stems to bow, creating a pleasingly lax habit. Flowers well right through 

the summer and into the autumn. Suitable for mixed bedding or will make a colourful 

hedge. Fruity fragrance Anerkannte Deutsche Rose 1982. 

Also known as 'Angelica' 

ANGELICA See Angela 

ANNE (Princess Anne) (English Rose. David Austin) 

An exciting new development, stemming from an entirely new line in breeding. It has an overall 

character that is very different from any other rose, having its own very special beauty yet 

retaining the classic full petalled flowers of an English Rose. 

The young flower is deep pink, almost red, gradually fading to a pure deep pink as the bloom 

matures. The undersides of the petals have a pleasing hint of yellow. The petals are rather 

narrow and unusually substantial. 

The growth is upright and the foliage is rather thick, succulent and highly polished, and has 

excellent disease resistance. 

It flowers over a long period and in large clusters, the individual blooms opening in quick succession. 

The compact bushy growth makes this rose ideal for borders, or a great choice for hedging. 

A superb new rose with a lovely Tea Rose fragrance. 

Named after Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal. 

ANTHONY (Shrub Rose) 

This lovely modern shrub rose was introduced for the Anthony Nolan Trust. 

Shapely fully double blooms are soft pink and produced in great abundance all summer long. 

Glossy dark green leaves compliment a plant with tidy growth and a superb scent. 

Will grow in the garden or a large container. Has a very good health record and excellent 

dis ease resistance. Dead head regularly to promote more blooms and keep the plant tidy. A 

very easy plant to look after. A very beautiful rose which is gaining in popularity every year. 

The Anthony Nolan Trust is a UK charity that focuses on leukaemia and bone marrow transplantation. It manages 

and recruits donors to one of the two bone marrow registers in the United Kingdom; the other register is the British 

Bone Marrow Registry run by the National Blood Service. It also carries out pioneering research to help make bone 

marrow transplants more effective. The charity is named after Anthony Nolan (born 1971, died 1979), who did not 

suffer from leukaemia but from Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome, a rare inherited blood disorder. It was founded by Anthony's 

mother Shirley (1942-2002) in 1974 as the "Anthony Nolan Register". Initially based at the Westminster 

Children's Hospital, it moved to St Mary Abbot's Hospital in 1978 and to its present offices, laboratory and research 

institute in north London. The charity was renamed in 2001 to the "Anthony Nolan Trust". 

ANTONY (Noble Antony) (English Shrub Rose. David Austin) 

A short, bushy rose with dark foliage and flowers of a pleasing shade of deep magenta-crimson. 

These are full petalled, the outer petals turning back to make a most attractive, perfectly formalised, 

deeply domed flower. 

A good choice for smaller gardens, for the front of the border and for bedding. 

Its beautiful rich Old Rose scent won the prize for fragrance at the Glasgow trials. 

Gets its name from a quotation in Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. 

APHRODITE (Hybrid Tea) 

As very beautiful Hybrid Tea rose which certainly lives up to its name. 

Stunning blooms of pale pink and apricot blends in abundance. 

The blooms are weather resistant and hold their colour and form well, right through the summer, 

and look superb at any time during their flowering season. 

The tough leathery mid green foliage sets the blooms off to perfection, and the whole effect is 

one of great beauty. As an added bonus the bush has excellent health, good disease resistance 

and a lovely spicy fragrance. 

Not very tall for a Hybrid Tea so can be grown in a container as a specimen rose or looks great as 

a group in the garden. To cap it all it makes a great cut rose for indoors as the fragrant blooms last well in water. 

In Greek mythology 'Aphrodite' was the Goddess of love, beauty and sexuality. 

AWARDS Belfast Certificate Of Merit 2008. Glasgow International Rose Trials Gold Medal 2009 

GOLD STANDARD AWARD WINNER 2008 

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ARTHUR (Arthur Bell) Floribunda Rose) 

This most satisfying award winning rose has flowers that are clear yellow, bright in bud, opening 

paler and finishing almost primrose and transforming from pointed buds to pretty cups 

along the way. 

The blooms withstand all weathers and are good for cutting and exhibition as they last well. 

The flower clusters are held above the foliage, on upright stiff stems, and the vigorous bush is 

well clothed with shiny bright green leaves. 

Repeats well throughout the summer and is an excellent choice for a bed or group. 

Superb Fragrance. 

Named after the Scottish whisky manufacturer, and the breeder recalled that his reward for the rose was innumerable 

cases of whisky. 

Royal National Rose Society Certificate Of Merit 1964 

Belfast Fragrance Prize. 1967 

Royal Horticultural Society Award Of Garden Merit 1993 

ARTHUR (King Arthur) (Floribunda Rose) 

A lovely award winning modern hybrid tea with very unusual coloured blooms of pink, orange 

and yellow blends. 

Quite a showy rose and a real eye catcher that is an excellent rose for the garden and looks stunning 

in a group. 

Mid green healthy semi glossy foliage. The blooms are borne singly and in clusters. 

The blooms are ideal for cutting as they last well in water and fill a room with their exceptional 

perfume. 

Flowers right through the season plus a very good show in autumn and has good disease resistance. 

A very popular rose which for some strange reason is known under numerous names. 

Highly Scented. 

Also known as "Lawrence Of Arabia" "Samaritan" "Fragrant Surprise " "English Sonnet" 

AWARDS 

Orleans Rose d'Or 1990. Baden Baden Silver Medal 1992. 

AUDREY (Audrey Wilcox) (Hybrid Tea Rose) 

This wonderful rose should be more widely known as it is one of the best hybrid tea roses available. 

Superb large blooms of cerise/pink with a silvery reverse. Very prolific and plenty of blooms right 

through the season. When this one comes in to flower at the nursery it is a real show stopper and 

commands all the attention. 

As well as being a real stunner it is blessed with a wonderful old rose fragrance which fills the 

room when used as a cut flower. One of the best disease resistant roses around. 

Every rose enthusiast should have a few of these in their garden. 

AWARDS 

Bronze Medal and Special Award For Fragrance. Baden Baden. Certificate Of Merit. Belfast. 

BARBARA (Barbara Austin) (English Rose. David Austin) 

A charming rose of true "Old Rose character. The flowers are of a rather informal rosette shape 

and of the most delicate blush pink colouring. These are held on a shrubby, twiggy plant that is 

upright at first but gradually arches over. 

The first flush of flowers is extremely generous but later in the summer is more sporadic. An extremely 

healthy rose with a strong fragrance of an interesting combination of soft Old Rose and 

lilac. Named after the sister of David Austin. 

BARBARA (Barbara Windsor) (Hybrid Tea Rose) 

A lovely new Hybrid Tea named after the star of countless Carry On films and now the star of Eastenders on TV. 

Delicate pink flowers borne in large trusses and set off by mid green foliage. 

Flowers throughout the season from late spring to the first frosts. We were very surprised 

and pleased with the amount of blooms this excellent rose produced in the first year. 

The following season was even better with a wonderful show and even more blooms. 

If you are looking to fill your garden with colour this one will be hard to beat. Looks great 

in a group or just as happy in a container. Dead head regularly to keep the flowers coming 

right through the summer. Has proved to have an excellent health record over the last two 

seasons. 

Strong fragrance. 

A lovely rose which has done the little lady proud. 

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BEATRIX (Beatrix Potter) (Shrub Rose) 

A lovely new Shrub/Climber which looks sure to be popular. The shapely blooms are of the 

softest pink shade, with many petals. Flowers throughout the season and well into the autumn 

plus the bonus of a very pleasant perfume. An upright and tidy habit with healthy 

dark green glossy foliage. A versatile rose as it can be grown as a large shrub, or with a 

little assistance can be grown as a short climber. Quite happy in the ground or a large container, 

and is tolerant of poorer soils. 

Named for the Beatrix Potter Society for their 30th anniversary. 

The Society exists to promote the study and appreciation of the life and works of Beatrix Potter (1866-1943) 

As well as writing the famous children's classics, during the latter years of her life Beatrix Potter was responsible for 

the preservation of large areas of the Lake District through her gifts to the National Trust. 

A donation will be given to the Beatrix Potter Society and the National Trust for every rose sold in its first year of 

introduction. Bred by Peter Beales. UK 

BELINDA (Shrub Rose) 

The semi-double flowers of this variety are a very warm shade of rose pink, with small areas of 

white at the base of the petals which, when they are seen from a distance, give them an airy effect. 

Although rather small, they make an impact because of the amount of bloom. The large clusters 

of blooms are so crowded that they have to jostle for space to display their ruffled petals. 

After the first spectacular flush there is a good repeat bloom into late summer. 

It is a strong grower to above average height but can be kept lower by pruning. 

Alternatively it can be left to grow and it makes a small climber or a good and colourful hedge. 

Deep green foliage with good disease resistance. 

Tolerant of shade and a nice perfume. ( Quite A Rare Rose ) 

Bred by Ann Bentall and named after her daughter Belinda. 

The following year her 'Ballerina' was introduced and its greater success caused 'Belinda' to be rather unfairly undervalued. 

However 'Belinda' has stood the test of time, and even now may become as widely used as 'Ballerina' as she is 

just as pretty. 

BENJAMIN (Benjamin Britten) (English Rose. David Austin) 

An unusual colour among English Roses. 

It starts as a very deep, almost salmon pink which then changes to an intense pink-red. Deeply 

cut flowers gradually develop into an open, slightly cupped rosette. 

'Benjamin Britten' is a useful rose to provide a highlight among the softer shades of most English 

Roses. It is of medium height, vigorous, with dense growth and excellent foliage. In warmer climates 

it can easily be trained as a climber. Very good in all climates, winning the best climbing 

award in Adelaide. 

The fragrance is intensely fruity, with aspects of wine and pear drops. 

Named to commemorate the life and work of the famous English composer, conductor and performer. 

BERENICE (Hybrid Tea Rose) 

A really lovely new hybrid tea that looks certain to be popular. Large classic well formed blooms of 

ivory/pink with deeper centres. Nice neat compact growth with healthy mid green foliage. 

Plenty of blooms from late spring until the first frosts. 

A robust rose with an attractive perfume. Also known as 'Commonwealth Glory' 

BERYL (Beryl Joyce) (Hybrid Tea Rose) 

An upright bushy rose producing masses of soft orange blooms with a superb fragrance. 

The large blooms have an old fashioned appearance and are excellent for cutting. 

Flowers throughout the summer and well into autumn. 

A superb rose that makes a real statement in the garden. 

Good disease resistance. 

Bred in Germany 1996. 

Introduced into the UK 2005 

www.countrygardenroses.co.uk 

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BERYL (Golden Beryl) (Patio Rose) 

We have brought back this attractive little patio rose by popular demand. We had it in a few 

years ago but it disappeared off the market but has recently appeared again. 

A super little rose with plenty of exhibition quality blooms of orange blend with yellow streaks. 

The weather plays a big part in its colour. In cool summers the yellow is quite predominant, 

and in warmer summers the orange comes to the fore. 

Flowers all summer and through to the autumn. A nice bushy and compact little rose with 

healthy shiny foliage. 

Not a strong fragrance but quite pleasing for a little rose. Has been very successful on the show bench and won a 

whole host of awards in the USA 

Looks stunning in a group in the garden or container. 

Bred by G Mander. Canada. 

BESS (Dainty Bess) (Shrub Rose) 

'Dainty Bess' has been described as one of the loveliest roses ever bred 

A delightful old shrub rose with blooms of soft pink with ragged edges and distinct golden 

brown stamens. 

The blooms are often 3ins across and borne in clusters which make a stunning sight in full 

bloom. 

The flowers continue to bloom through summer and autumn. 

Vigorous upright growth with deep green leathery foliage. A healthy rose with excellent disease 

resistance. 

A rose enthusiasts dream. Pleasant scent. 

BETH (Our Beth) (Shrub Rose) 

A lovely modern shrub with masses of soft blush pink blooms with a deeper centre. 

The rounded buds open flat to a beautiful old fashioned cushion shape. 

Very attractive and flowers right through the season plus the bonus of a great perfume. 

Healthy dark green foliage on a vigorous shrub that can also be grown as a short climber. 

A very versatile rose that is happy in the garden or container, and will cope with poorer soils. 

Makes a lovely perfumed hedge. 

BETTY (Betty Boop) (Floribunda Rose) 

An attractive rose from California which looks a sure winner. 

A mixture of cherry red, white with a yellow glow in the centre makes this a very colourful 

rose. 

Blooms well all summer and into the autumn and does not seem to mind our climate. 

Healthy glossy medium sized foliage with excellent disease resistance. 

Best in full sun and does not mind being in a container. Dead head regularly to keep the 

blooms coming and to keep the plant tidy. Not a powerful perfume but very pleasant. 

Chosen as the all American rose winner of 1999. 

This rose has been described by the American breeder as having spunk, sparkle, style and stamina. What more can 

we say. 

Named after the cartoon character in the USA. 

BILL (Uncle Bill) (Hybrid Tea Rose) 

Has been around for a few years , but we have recently added this stunner to our collection by 

popular demand. 

A lovely free flowering variety with soft pink-cream blooms. 

The superb high centred blooms arrive in flushes throughout the summer. 

An extremely attractive rose with a wonderful perfume. 

BOBBIE (Bobbie James) (Rambling Rose) 

A vigorous multiflora rambler bearing huge sprays of of small semi-double, creamy white 

flowers with brilliant yellow stamens. 

The large clusters are borne on long, thin, prickly canes, and full of healthy glossy leaves with 

coppery edges. 

Very popular and ideal for growing up through trees where it is a fabulous sight in full bloom. 

Although it is only summer flowering it is a very memorable event when the large clusters 

open and the extremely fragrant perfume permeates the garden. 


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'Bobbie James' was introduced by Graham Stuart Thomas, who named it in honour of the renowned Yorkshire horticulturist. 

An ever popular variety. Also known as 'Bobby James' 


BOBBY JAMES (See Bobby James) 

CAMILLE (Camille Pissarro) (Shrub Rose) 

Another lovely rose in this group from the French rose breeders Delbard who are famous for 

their colourful roses. 

Blooms in flushes throughout the season and the blooms are a fascination colour combination of 

yellow, pink red and white. 

Good repeating habit with a strong apple fragrance. 

Named after Camille Pissarro the late French impressionist painter. 1830-1903 

Also known as 'Rainbow Nation' 

CARMEN (Rugosa Rose) 

A rare and attractive rugosa which should be more widely known. 

Single blooms of velvety red in clusters with a coronet of golden stamens. 

A vibrant and beautiful rose with healthy dark green foliage which has good disease resistance. 

Grows into a tidy bush which can cope with a little shade, poorer soils and will be quite at home in 

the garden or container. A mild but pleasant fragrance. 

Bred by P. Lambert in Germany. 

CAROLINE (Hybrid Tea Rose) 

A lovely new Hybrid Tea rose with superb classic shaped blooms of ivory white. 

A tall elegant rose which will make a statement in any garden. 

Plenty of blooms throughout the summer and into autumn on this attractive healthy plant. 

Dead head regularly to keep the bush tidy and to promote further blooms. 

Nice healthy foliage with good disease resistance. 

Exceptional perfume. 

Highly recommended. 

CAROLINE (Mme Caroline Testout) (Climbing Rose) 

Over a century old but still grown in gardens around the world. 

Very large globular blooms of clear satin pink. 

A good vigorous climber with a long flowering period. Excellent disease resistance . 

A Useful rose as it will cope with a North wall, poorer soils and partial shade. 

An excellent rose for arches, pillars pergolas and walls where the lovely scented blooms can be 

appreciated. Heady Fragrance. 

It is said that the original Mme Caroline Testout was a milliner, who bought the name of the rose 

to promote her business. 

CAROLINE (Sweet Caroline) (Patio Rose) 

A sweet little rose with exhibition quality high centred blooms of red and white blends. 

Flowers all through the season in flushes and is quite a little dazzler if full bloom. 

Dead heading regularly will keep the blooms coming all summer. 

Plant in full sun and bit of TLC will give rich rewards. 

Quite at home in the garden or a container. 

CATHERINE (Catherine Cookson) (Hybrid Tea Rose) 

Lovely large light pink blooms with white shading. 

A cracking Hybrid Tea that repeats well through the season. A good healthy rose with excellent 

disease resistance. A tall elegant plant with great colour that makes a real statement in the 

garden. A good rose for cutting. 

Highly scented. 

Named after the late celebrated author Dame Catherine Ann Cookson (1906-1998) 


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CECILE (Cecile Brunner) (Shrub Rose) 

This long lived variety, which is classed as an Old Garden Rose, China, by some authorities, 

patently has its origins in Asia, although authorities are divided between Rosa Multiflora and 

R.Chinensis, 

Almost thornless, it repeatedly produces large clusters of very small, perfectly shaped pink 

blooms. The long, pointed buds open to pale, silvery pink blooms. The perfectly formed 

miniature blooms are double and rise above light red peduncles. 

It is a small bush with sparse dull green foliage but is very healthy. 

The shrub is low growing, which makes it ideal for small gardens, small beds or even containers. 

The continuous blooming is one reason that is has been so popular for so long, 

The scent is sweet and slightly spicy. 

Also known as 'The Sweetheart Rose' and 'Maltese Rose' & 'Mademoiselle Cecil Brunner' 

Named for the daughter of Ulrich Brunner, renowned rose grower at Lausanne. Switzerland. 


Entered in the "Old Rose Hall Of Fame by the World Federation Of Rose Societies. 

The Old Rose Hall Of Fame recognizes roses of historical or genealogical importance, and the roses which have enjoyed 

continued popularity over a great many years. 


CECILIA (St Cecilia) (English Rose. David Austin) 

Medium sized, slightly open flowers of distinctly cupped formation are held well apart in open 

sprays, nodding on their stems most attractively. 

The colour is generally a pale apricot, although it can be quite pink, turning almost to white. 

The fragrance is strong-English Rose myrrh with lemon and almond blossom. 

Named after St. Cecilia who is the patron saint of music and musicians. 

CHARLES (Charles Austin) (English Rose. David Austin) 

Another beautiful David Austin rose. 

The blooms come in various shades of apricot on a tall upright plant. This one is loved by flower 

arrangers. Needs severe pruning to stop it becoming too leggy. 

Strong Fresh Fruit Fragrance. 

Bred by David Austin and named in honour of his father. 

Also known as 'Charming Apricot' 

CHARLES (Charles Darwin) (English Rose. David Austin) 

A new addition to our English Rose section. 

Very full, large flowers that are deeply cupped at first , gradually becoming shallower. 

They are a deep, rich yellow tending almost towards mustard and have a strong and delicious fragrance 

that varies between soft floral Tea and pure lemon. 

A sturdy, healthy shrub for the border. 

Named after the naturalist who was born in Shropshire. 

CHARLES (Charles De Mills) (Shrub Rose) 

.One of the oldest recorded roses. 

Often seen in photographs as the 'perfect Old Garden Rose' this Gallica is the largest of its family. 

The flowers, which are made up of a multitude of petals, are quite large, and at their best often exceed 

3ins in diameter. 

They emerge in mid summer from flat topped buds, at first cupped, and then flatly saucer shaped; 

their colour is rich glowing purple with subtle crimson highlights. 

The petals have the feel of textured velvet. 

The arching branches can reach 6ft on an erect bush with very few thorns and dark green foliage. 

A healthy old rose that is sometimes found in the wild. 

Also known as "Bizarre Triomphant" 

Royal Horticultural Society Award Of Garden Merit 1993. 


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CHARLES (Prince Charles) (Shrub Rose) 

This lovely old medium to tall Bourbon rose has loose semi-double blooms of crimson-mauve with 

some veining in the flower. 

It is very similar to the well known Bourbon Queen. 

The stems are almost thornless and the foliage is large and deep green. 

A very handsome rose that will grow to around five feet so give it 

plenty of room. 

A good health record and excellent disease resistance. 

Summer flowering but well worth a place in any garden. 

Fragrant. 

CHARLIE (Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Rose) (Shrub Rose) 

The origin of the Alba Roses is lost, but there are many ideas as to their parentage. 

With nearly single blooms, and significant anthers, the largest of the Albas has a sweet scent and 

pure white flowers. 

The attractive grey green leaves and autumn hips extend the season. 

Sometimes offered as simply 'Semi Plena' rosarians are divided over its worthiness. Some feel it is 

under rated and others feel that other Albas far outshine it. 

It was introduced into the UK by invading Roman armies and shares the honour with a simple 

white Alba as the 'White Rose Of York' 

Still grown in Bulgaria for attar. 

Summer flowering. 


Also known as the 'White Rose Of York' & 'Rosa Alba Semi Plena' 

CHARLIE (Charlie’s Rose) (Hybrid Tea Rose) 

This rose will be around long after TVs Ground Force has faded from the memory. 

Superb large blooms with a mixture of cherry red and silvery pink. 

Named after Charlie Dimmock the popular gardener of "Ground Force" fame. 

A tall handsome rose that really makes a statement in the garden. 

Flowers from early summer through to the first frosts and is a great addition to any garden. 

A tough and easy to grow variety which makes a lovely cut flower and has become very popular 

with flower arrangers. 

The blooms are pretty weatherproof and have the added bonus of a wonderful perfume. 

Named For Amnesty International. 

Bred in Germany 1994 Introduced to the UK 2001 Also known as 'Acapella' 

CHARLIE (Cheerful Charlie) (Floribunda Rose) 

An attractive Floribunda with masses of bright red flowers with frilly petals. 

Flowers throughout the summer and well into the autumn. 

Medium green foliage which sets the blooms off to perfection. Nice bushy compact 

growth and excellent health record. Quite at home in the border or will be equally happy 

in a container. Lots of blooms so dead head regularly to promote further blooms and keep 

the plant tidy. 

Lives up to its name and is very cheerful looking rose. 

A real eye catcher with a pleasant fragrance. 

Bred in Scotland 2001 Introduced 2004 

CHARLOTTE (English Rose. David Austin) 

Soft yellow and beautifully arranged deeply cupped blooms. A little smaller than the usual David 

Austin rose but is a superb little rose. 

Repeat flowers extremely well and is very highly recommended. 

The growth is compact, bushy and rather upright. 

All in all one of the most beautiful of the English Roses, and also for areas with particularly cold 

winters, one of the hardiest. 

It has a delicious Tea Rose fragrance. 


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CHERIE (Floribunda Rose) 

Good dark red bedding roses are hard to come by but this little beauty fits the bill. 

Dark red velvety blooms throughout the summer until the first frosts. The blooms hold their colour 

well and don't fade in the sun, and are not damaged by rain. 

Excellent healthy leathery foliage with good disease resistance. 

An easy to grow variety with a distinct spicy fragrance. 

For the best colour show plant in full sun and dead head regularly to promote quicker re-blooming. 


Also known as 'Red Abundance' and 'Songs Of Praise' Bred by Harkness. UK 

CHLOE (Renaissance Rose) 

A stunning Renaissance rose from Denmark with large very double blooms of blush pink. 

A robust and healthy rose that flowers continuously throughout the summer and well into autumn. 

Healthy dark green foliage. 

As we have said before we are great admirers of this group of roses as they are so reliable, healthy, 

and the majority have a superb fragrance. A delicious rich perfume. 

Highly recommended. Also known as 'Nadia' 

CHRIS (Climbing Rose) 

This vigorous healthy climber has buds of a hybrid tea appearance. 

The handsome blooms have orange red shading on the outer petals and the open to huge rich yellow 

flowers reminiscent of the English style. 

Plenty of blooms from top to bottom and flowers all season until the first frosts. 

Medium sized healthy light green foliage. 

A useful climber that is ideal for arches, pergola's etc. 

Can also be grown as a large shrub if pruned correctly. 

One of our favourite climbers. A very desirable climber with a pleasant perfume. 

Highly Recommended. In support of the British Heart Foundation. 

CHRIS (Chris Beardshaw) (Hybrid Tea) 

A lovely new Hybrid Tea rose with huge soft pink blooms which occur singly or sometimes in 

trusses. Very prolific for a HT and always seemed to be in flower. 

Clothed in mid green foliage and will perform best in a sunny position. 

Seems a healthy variety and so far appears to be disease resistant. Delightful sherbet sweet scent. 

Named after the TV gardening guru Chris Beardshaw. 

Bred in the USA 2002 and introduced to the UK in 2007 

CHRISTOPHER (Hybrid Tea Rose) 

A stunning Hybrid Tea rose to add to our Personalised section. 

Well formed blooms of bright red set against dark green glossy foliage which is pretty disease resistant. 

An upright and compact habit. Flowers right through from early summer to the first 

frosts almost without a break. Not very tall for an HT so will be quite happy in a bed or container. 

Good bright red Hts are in fairly short supply so this one will be pretty popular. 

Scented. 

CHRISTINA (Bella Christina) (Floribunda Rose) 

Quite a large floribunda that really stands out in the garden. 

Masses of dark red high centred blooms all summer long until the first frosts. 

A bushy plant with large dark green glossy foliage which is extremely healthy and disease resistant. 

A real exhibition rose that’s need to be planted in full sun to obtain the best colour. 

Dead head on a regular basis to promote quicker re-blooming. 

An excellent rose for cutting. 

Bred by G Mander. Canada. 

CHRISTINE (Leonora Christine) (Hybrid Tea Rose) 

1987 Rose Of The Year 

This exceptional hybrid tea has lovely dark red blooms with a velvety sheen and prominent 

golden stamens. 

The large blooms have 35 petals and repeat well right through the summer and into au- 


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tumn. 

Attractive foliage which is semi-glossy dark green and disease resistant. 

A strong healthy and handsome rose and the perfect rose for cutting as the blooms last well in water. 

Highly recommended. Fragrant. 


Rose Of The year 1987 


Also known as 'Royal William' 'Fragrant Charm' 

CHRISTIAN (Christian Dior) (Hybrid Tea Rose) 

What a beauty this rose is, one of the finest red roses around. 

Named for the Parisian fashion designer, the large, well formed, bright crimson, double blooms 

of this rose have a lighter underside and a high centred and pointed shape, although some open 

out into a cupped form. 

The exhibition standard blooms flower with great freedom, and these displays are repeated 

throughout the summer. It makes a bushy plant with leathery, glossy green foliage. 

Quite a good health record but can be subject to a little powdery mildew, but can be kept under control quite easily. 

With its long stems it makes an excellent rose for cutting. 

A real eye catcher in any garden. Subtle but lovely fragrance. 

AWARDS 

Geneva Gold Medal. 1958 All American Rose Selection. 1962 

CLAIR (Renaissance Rose) 

A new addition to the very popular Renaissance collection. 

A very beautiful rose with large blooms of soft pink-peach which hold their colour and shape in all 

weathers. 

An erect healthy rose with excellent disease resistance. 

As usual with this group there are plenty of blooms over a long period plus a superb perfume. 

The good long stems make this a very nice rose for cutting. 

Also known as "Lilliana" 

CLAIRE (Claire Austin) (English Rose. David Austin) 

There is something a little special about white roses - they are all purity and light - and yet really 

good white roses are rare among English Roses and indeed all other groups of roses. 

'Claire Austin' bears pleasingly cupped buds of pale lemon shade which gradually open to form 

large, creamy-white flowers of typical English Musk delicacy ; their petals are perfectly arranged 

in concentric circles, with a few more loosely arranged in the centre. 

They have a strong fragrance based on myrrh with dashes of meadowsweet, vanilla and heliotrope. 

It forms an elegant, arching shrub with plentiful, medium green foliage. It is a strong and particularly 

healthy rose. 

Undoubtedly the finest white English rose to date. Can also be grown as a short climber to around 8ft. 

Claire Austin is David Austin's daughter. 

CLAIRE (Claire Rose) (English Rose. David Austin) 

Large soft pink to blush white flowers adorn a bush with pale green foliage. 

The perfect blooms open flat and slightly quartered and are quite beautiful. Flowers throughout 

the season A lovely shrub rose that would grace any rose garden. Scented. 

David Austin named this lovely rose for his daughter, Claire Calvert 

CLARINDA (Floribunda Rose) 

Bright eye catching red scented blooms with great continuity of flower. 

Grows low and bushy with lovely dark green healthy glossy foliage. 

Plenty of blooms so dead head regularly to promote further blooms and keep the bush tidy. 

A very colourful bedding rose which can also be grown in a container. 

Named after the great love of Scotland's National Bard Robert Burns. 

"Clarinda" was possibly the inspiration for his famous poem, "My Love Is Like A Red Red Rose" 


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CLEMENTINE (Shrub Rose) 

This sweet briar rose has white, semi double blooms that are edged with rose carmine, and 

have a strong apple scent. 

The summer flowers look their best in shade. 

This is a vigorous bush that will reach 5ft high and is a good rose for the woodland garden 

and also makes an attractive hedge. 

It was found in a hedgerow in Cheshire by the Reverend C.Wolley-Dod. 

Although only summer flowering, well worth growing for the summer display plus the bonus of ornamental hips in 

autumn. Both the flowers and the foliage are scented. 

A very versatile rose as it will tolerate poor soil conditions and shade. 

Also known as "Janet's Pride" 

CLEO (Hybrid Tea Rose) 

This beautiful showy rose is valued for its large, high centred, soft light pink blooms which have 

a velvety appearance. An extremely elegant rose which has often been described as the 'perfect 

rose'. Each flower is filled with about 40 petals which in summer are borne continuously against 

a backdrop of light green, semi matt foliage. The blooms appear singly or in paired clusters. 

'Cleo' is a good bedding rose that makes an excellent exhibition rose. Fragrant. 

Named after the popular singer Cleo Laine. 

CLIFF (Cliff Richard) (Floribunda Rose) 

One of the most popular roses on the nursery. 

Beautiful huge rose pink blooms with a silvery reverse opening to a white centre. 

A strong upright rose with healthy glossy mid green foliage. 

An absolutely stunning rose with a good long flowering period which goes on and on well into 

the autumn. 

As you would expect, a very popular rose with the legions of" Cliff" fans around the world. 

When this one comes into bloom on the nursery it really stands out in the crowd and causes 

great interest. 

Fragrant 

Named after the ever young singer Sir Cliff Richard. 

A truly delightful and healthy rose that is highly recommended. 

CONNIE (Floribunda) 

A superb rose with bright red/pink blooms which open up to show an attractive yellow centre . 

Good long flowering period and attractive foliage. 

Quite happy in the garden or a large container and has excellent disease resistance. 

Needs very little looking after, just food and water and it will survive. 

Dead head regularly to keep the bush tidy and promote quicker re-blooming. Scented. 

CORAL (Flower Carpet Coral) Ground Cover Rose) 


Often called the 'Wonder Rose' the Flower Carpet Ground Cover Roses are some of the most 

popular roses available in the world today. 

This is because of their long flowering period, easy care, exceptional disease resistance, and 

great drought tolerance. 

A well grown two to three year old plant can provide up to, and over, 1,000 blooms per bush. 

Over thirty five years of breeding by the German rose breeders Noack has gone into the development 

of these disease free, drought tolerant, easy care, free flowering beauties 

Great planted en masse in the garden, or a specimen rose. Looks fantastic in a tub as the 

blooms cascade to the ground. 

A true easy care Ground Cover Rose , which both gardeners and professional landscapers 

will find simple to grow and easy to maintain and requires no spraying. 



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CORAL (Coral Seas) (Patio Climber Rose) 

One of the nicest roses in the patio climbers. 

Soft peach buds opening to shell pink flowers with lovely yellow stamens in the centre. 

Covered from top to bottom with blooms throughout the season. Good disease resistance. 

Another lovely small climber from the Chris Warner stable who is responsible for many famous 

small climbers such as 'Warm Welcome' and 'Star Performer' etc. 

Very highly recommended. Lovely Fragrance. Also known as 'Open Arms' 

CORNELIA (Shrub Rose) 

This lovely old rose has been around a while but is just as popular as ever. 

A hybrid musk rose with the usual free flowering associated with this species of rose. 

The lovely rosette flowers are a rich apricot flushed pink and are borne in large arching trusses 

continually from summer to autumn. 

A superb strong growing shrub with very few thorns plus good dark green bronze glossy foliage. 

Completely hardy but does best in a sunny spot out of the wind. 

Can be grown in the garden or large container, is shade tolerant and will cope with poorer soils. 

Distinct Musk Fragrance. 


DAD (My Dad) (Floribunda Rose) 

A superb rose with bright red/pink blooms which open up to show an attractive yellow centre . 

Good long flowering period and attractive foliage. Looks sure to be popular with a name like 

this, especially on Father's Day or Dad's birthday. 

Quite happy in the garden or a large container and has excellent disease resistance. 

Needs very little looking after, just food and water and it will survive. 

If dad is a keen gardener he will love this. 

Scented. 

DAISY (Daisy Hill) (Shrub/Climbing Rose) 

A lovely old rose with huge blooms of light pink with attractive golden stamens. 

Spring or summer flowering but a great show in full blossom. 

The blooms are borne singly or in clusters and have a strong fragrance. 

The foliage is dark green and very hardy and healthy. 

A very useful rose as it can be grown as a shrub, ground cover or a climber and will tolerate 

poor conditions. 

It was bred around 1900 and introduced into the UK in 1906 by Daisy Hill Nursery. Newry. 

Ireland (hence the name) 

(Quite a rare rose) 

DANNY (Danny Boy) (Patio Rose) 

A lovely little rose with masses of rusty orange hybrid tea shaped blooms. 

Very attractive and flowers right through the season from late spring until the first frosts. 

Small semi glossy medium green foliage which has excellent disease resistance. 

Plenty of blooms so dead head throughout the season to promote further blooming and keep 

this nice little rose neat and tidy. 

Looks great in a group in the garden or a container. 

Bred by Dickson's of Northern Ireland who are breeders of some of the worlds most beautiful 

roses. An unusual colour which has made it very popular. Scented. 

DAPHNE (Shrub Rose) 

Medium sized rosette blooms in rich lilac-pink. 

Each flower has a small yellow eye of stamens. 

Grey green foliage and prickly hips in the autumn. 

Needs plenty of room as it will sprawl in all directions. 

Daphne was a young girl who was loved by the god Apollo. 

She escaped his advances by changing into a laurel, which afterwards became his favourite tree. 

Scented. 

Quite a rare and beautiful rose. 


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DARCEY (Darcey Bussell) (English Rose. David Austin) 

'Darcey Bussell' is believed to be one of the best and healthiest English red roses to date. 

The flowers are not excessively large, but are produced freely and with excellent continuity. 

When young, their outer petals form a perfect ring, later developing into a beautiful rosette. 

The colour is a deep rich crimson that takes on a tinge of mauve just before the petals drop. 

It has a pleasing, fruity fragrance with just a hint of green. 

This rose with its short, bushy growth, is an excellent shrub for the front of the border, for planting in 

formal rose beds or for a large container. 

Named for Darcey Bussell the highly acclaimed ballerina. 

DAVID (David Whitfield) (Floribunda Rose) 

Large double fluorescent pink to purple blooms which appear in open clusters throughout the season 

and into the autumn. 

Plenty of colourful blooms so dead head regularly to promote further blooms. 

Dark green healthy foliage. 

An excellent bedding rose if you require strong colours in your garden. Scented. 

Named after the late singing super star of the 1950s. 1925-1980. 

His most popular records were 'Cara Mia' which earned him a Gold Disc. 

Also 'Answer Me' which was his first UK chart topper. 

For further information see 'Wikipedia' 

DAWN (Dawn Chorus) (Hybrid Tea Rose) 

ROSE OF THE YEAR. 1993. 

Masses of vivid orange classically shaped blooms with a yellow reverse. 

Flowers very freely right through summer and autumn. Healthy looking reddish foliage. 

A good bedding rose which is gaining in popularity, no doubt because of its unusual colour. 

Deserves its title of Rose Of The Year. Light Scented. 

AWARDS 

Dublin Gold Medal 1993 

Rose Of The Year 1993 

Glasgow Certificate Of Merit 1995 

DAWN (New Dawn) (Climbing Rose) 

New Dawn has very few faults and some great attributes that make it an an all-time favourite of 

many rose growers. Masses of large pale pearl pink blooms in clusters and always seems to be in 

flower from summer through to autumn. Good disease resistance on glossy dark green foliage. 

A very versatile rose that has won many awards and will also grow on a North wall and cope with 

poorer soils. Sweetly Scented. 


World's Favourite Rose 1997 

'New Dawn' was voted the World's Favourite Rose in 1997 by the World Federation Of Rose Societies. 

The Federation also entered the rose into the Society's Rose Hall Of Fame, an honour shared with just 13 other 

roses. 

Also known as 'The New Dawn' & 'Everblooming Dr.W.Van Fleet' 

DEB (Deb’s Delight) (Patio Rose) 

A really lovely little patio rose. 

Colour tones of silvery salmon pink and flowers very freely through summer and autumn. 

Plenty of flowers so dead head regularly to promote further blooms and to keep the plant tidy. 

Mid green semi glossy foliage. 

Ideal for the border in a group or singly in a container. 

A good fragrance for a patio rose. 

Royal National rose Society Trial Ground Certificate 

Named for the actress Deborah Barnes. 


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DIANA (Bella Diana) (Floribunda Rose) 

Another lovely rose bred in Canada. 

A very attractive floribunda with small clusters of high centred blooms of pink and cream 

blends. 

Flowers throughout the summer and well into the autumn. 

Large glossy dark green foliage which is exceptionally healthy and disease resistant. 

Exhibition type blooms really take the eye. 

Easy to maintain and is almost thornless. 

Scented. 

Bred by G.Mander. Canada. 

DICK Dick’s Delight) (Patio Rose) 

A new patio rose with masses of tiny deep pink rosette type blooms. 

Cascading habit which makes it ideal for the garden. container or cascading over a wall or can 

even be used as a ground cover rose. 

Masses of flowers throughout the season. 

Takes a little time to dead head but the effort is well rewarded with further blooms coming 

quite quickly. Small dark green foliage with a good health record. Fragrant. 

Named after Dick Balfour former President of the Royal National Rose Society. 

DICKY (Floribunda Rose) 

An attractive Floribunda with masses of reddish salmon pink blooms with a lighter reverse. 

Flowers very freely throughout the season until the first frosts. 

Medium green glossy foliage. 

Dead head regularly for the best results. 

Looks great in a group or singly as a specimen rose in a container. Scented. 

Also known as 'Anisley Dickson' 

AWARDS 

Royal National Rose Society President's International Trophy 1984 

Belfast Certificate Of Merit 1985 


DOREEN (Hybrid Tea Rose) 

This old hybrid tea has been around for over fifty years but is still quite popular, 

Classic high centred blooms of an attractive orange blend that repeat well all summer. 

Needs a bit of TLC to give of its best but is well worth the extra effort. 

Plant in a sunny position, feed and water well and it will repay the attention ten fold. 

Very fragrant. 

DORIS (Doris Tysterman) (Hybrid Tea Rose) 

A real favourite with our customers. 

Beautiful large blooms of tangerine orange and gold throughout the summer and autumn. 

Upright habit with disease resistant glossy foliage. 

A good bedding variety. 

This colour always looks great as a group. 

Has been around quite a while but just as popular as ever. Scented. 

DOROTHY (Floribunda Rose) 

A lovely Floribunda rose with masses of beautiful coppery apricot blooms. 

Good continuity of flowers from summer right through until the first frosts. 

Bushy upright growth and furnished with healthy medium green glossy foliage. 

A good eye catching colour and looks great in a group . 

Not too large so is also quite happy in a container. 

Plant in full sun and dead head regularly for the best results. 

Scented. 

Bred Anne.Cocker. Scotland. 2001 

Introduced 2004 


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DOROTHY (Dorothy Perkins) (Rambling Rose) 

This rose was very popular from day one, in part because it has always done well in a wide 

range of climates. 

'Dorothy Perkins' is only summer flowering but has masses of rose pink blooms which appear 

in huge clusters. 

Glossy dark green foliage which can have a tendency for mildew but can be kept under control 

quite easily. 

The prickly flexible branches are easy to train, but when left to itself, the rose can ramble 

over barns, banks and buildings, but not for the smaller garden as it can reach 20ft or more in a single growing season. 

If you are looking for a rose to cover an unsightly building, try this one. 

There is now a mildew free cultivar named 'Super Dorothy' 

Fragrant. 

Named for the grand daughter of the founder of the nursery firm Jackson & Perkins. 

DOROTHY (Super Dorothy) (Rambling Rose) 

This rose causes plenty of interest whenever it is seen. 

The blooms are similar to those of 'Dorothy Perkins', but it continues to bloom throughout the 

summer and autumn, where 'Dorothy Perkins' is only summer flowering. 

The pink blooms come in small clusters and last well on the bush. 

It is not quite as vigorous as 'Dorothy Perkins' , but this does not matter because of the freedom 

of flower. 

'Super Dorothy' has become popular in Europe since its introduction, and has now been introduced 

into the USA and Australia. 

It looks wonderful on pillars, tripods and arbours as its repeat flowering habit provides colour for much longer than 

any other rambling rose. 

A good healthy rose with a pleasant perfume. 

DOUGLAS (Floribunda Rose) 

A lovely new Floribunda with masses of luminous vermilion blooms all summer long. 

The petite blooms are perfectly formed and nicely spaced on handsome trusses. 

An attractive rose with an abundance of mid green and healthy glossy foliage which sets the 

blooms off to perfection. 

Best in a nice sunny position, and dead head regularly to promote faster re-blooming. 

Fragrant. 

Bred by Cocker. UK 

EDRIC (Wild Edric) (English Rose, David Austin) 

This is an unusually tough, healthy and reliable rose that is excellent for borders, as well as semiwild 

positions, hedges and partial shade. 

The flowers start as attractively pointed, purple pink buds that gradually open to a semi-double 

flower of deep velvety pink with shades of purple and mauve, exposing a prominent bunch of 

golden-yellow stamens. 

The overall fragrance is strong and delicious, a combination of pure clove from the stamens and 

Old Rose from the petals, with hints of watercress and cucumber. 

It was the 2006 winner at the Pencoed Trials in South Wales where the roses are never sprayed. 

Wild Edric was a Saxon Lord from Shropshire whose ghost is still, some believe, seen riding across the hills looking 

for his fairy wife. 

EGLANTYNE (English Rose. David Austin) 

One of the most beautiful of the English roses. 

Perfectly formed soft pink flowers: the petals turning up a little at the edges to form an almost saucer 

like shape. The growth is ideal, being of a medium height, bushy and twiggy with nice foliage 

and pretty healthy. 

Sweetly scented with a charming and delicate old rose fragrance. Ideal for cutting and will last 

well in water. 

Named after Eglantyne Jebb a charitable Shropshire lady who founded the Save The Children 

Fund during the time of the first world war. 


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ELEANOR (Renaissance Rose) 

Another new variety in this wonderful range. 

Large very full blooms of soft lavender. 

Good continuity of bloom and quite a stunning colour. 

Dark green glossy foliage, and as usual with this range, a wonderful perfume. 

As we have said before we are great admirers of this group of roses as they are so reliable, healthy, 

and the majority have a superb fragrance. 


Bred in Denmark 1997 

Introduced to the UK 2002 

Also known as 'Bering Renaissance' 

ELINA (Hybrid Tea Rose) 

This variety is a strong, vigorous bush with excellent dense, glossy dark green foliage. 

The foliage acts as a foil to the huge, magnificently formed yellow blooms. 

The blooms which are often 6ins across and have 35 petals, last particularly well when picked and 

are beautiful at all stages of development from bud to full bloom. 

The huge blooms are perfect subjects for the exhibition bench. The first flush is a little later than 

most varieties, a bonus that extends the spring flowering season, and the flower production is excellent 

for the rest of the season. A particularly healthy variety which is an ideal rose for cutting. 

Fragrant. Also known as 'Peaudouce' 

AWARDS 

Anerkante Deutsche Rose 1987 

New Zealand (Gold Star) Gold Medal 1987 

Glasgow Silver Medal 1991 


James Mason Gold Medal 1994 

'ELINA' was voted the World's Favourite Rose by the World Federation Of Rose Societies. The Federation also entered 

the rose into the Society's Rose Hall Of Fame in 2006 an honour shared with just 13 other roses. 

‘Elina’ as a girl’s name is a variant of Elena (Greek), and the meaning of Elina is “sun ray, shining light” . 

ELISABETH (Floribunda Rose) 

Breathtaking blooms of orange salmon borne in large clusters. 

One of the greatest roses of our time. 

Repeats well, but for the best results feed in spring and again in July. Dead head regularly to 

promote quicker re-blooming. 

Highly Recommended. Excellent Fragrance. 

Named after Queen Elizabeth, wife of King George V1, whose father owned Glamis Castle in Scotland. 

This was the first rose to be given copyright protection in Britain. 

AWARDS 

RNRS President's International Trophy 1963 

RNRS Edland Fragrance Medal 1963 

RNRS Gold Medal 1963 

RNRS Rose Of The Year 1964 

Also known as 'Elizabeth Of Glamis' Irish Beauty' 'Irish Charm' 

ELIZABETH (Patio Rose) 

A lovely low growing Patio with masses of rose pink blooms throughout the summer. 

Good bushy healthy growth which is quite at home in the garden or a large container. 

Dead head regularly tp speed up the re-blooming. 

Feed and water well and you will have a continuous show of colour almost without a 

break. 

Scented. 


ELIZABETH (Elizabeth Of Glamis) See Elisabeth. 


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ELIZABETH (Queen Elizabeth) (Floribunda Rose) 

This remarkable variety has maintained its popularity for over 50 years. 

It bears large pointed medium pink blooms that have a high centre. 

They appear throughout the summer and autumn and are double, with 38 petals. 

A vigorous plant that with light pruning, develops into an impressive shrub reaching around 8ft or 

even more. 

Every few years it can be cut down hard to rejuvenate it and produce nice new growth. 

It has large , dark green, leathery foliage, and is an ideal rose for the back of the border, a specimen 

rose, or a substantial and colourful hedge. 

The late Queen Mother granted her permission for her name to be associated with this rose on condition that it 

should be named in full - 'The Queen Elizabeth Rose' 

Well worth a place in any garden but does now seem to need spraying to keep it spotless. Fragrant. 

AWARDS 

Portland Gold Medal 1954 

National Rose Society President's International Trophy 1955 

All America Rose Selection 1955 

American Rose Society Gold Medal 1957 

Golden Rose Of The Hague 1968 

World's Favourite Rose 1979 

'Queen Elizabeth' was voted the World's Favourite Rose in 1979 by the World Federation Of Rose Societies. The Federation 

also entered the rose into the Society's Rose Hall Of Fame in 1979 an honour shared with just 13 other roses. 

Also known as 'Queen Of England' 'The Queen Elizabeth Rose' 

ELIZABETH (Sister Elizabeth) (English Rose. David Austin) 

A charming little rose of low, rounded growth, which arches and branches freely to form a neat 

mound. The rose pink flowers have a distinct lilac tinge and are of similar character to an Old 

Rose, each being a perfect rosette with a button eye at the centre. 

They have a strong sweet, spicy, Old Rose fragrance. 

An excellent rose for the front of the border, where it will mingle beautifully with perennials. 

It is also ideal as a hedge or can be grown in a large container. 

Sister Elizabeth is a Cistercian nun from the Holy Cross Abbey in Whitland, South Wales. She has 

long been a great rose lover. 

ELLEN (Ellen Willmott) (Shrub Rose) 

One of our favourite old roses. Single blooms in clusters of cream laced with pink, plus exquisite 

stamens of claret. 

A strong healthy bush with dark green leathery foliage. Quite a stunning rose. 

Highly Recommended. Fruity Fragrance. 

W.E.B. Archer produced some excellent single large flowered roses in the 1930s and this was one 

of his best. 

It was named after Miss Willmott of Warley Place in Essex famous for her book 'The Genus Rosa' 

and for her gardens at Warley Place and in the south of France; at one stage she employed 65 gardeners. 

As time went on, however, the never-married Miss Willmott became a little odd and cantankerous. 

She bought properties in France and Italy, and built gardens there, so that at one time she had more than 65 gardeners 

on her pay-roll. She was arrested for shop-lifting (the charges were eventually dropped), took to carrying a revolver 

in her handbag and booby-trapped her daffodil fields to deter bulb thieves. When she died in 1934 she was 

penniless and her estate, with the garden where once 100,000 species from all over the world had been expertly cultivated, 

was sold to a developer to pay her debts. 

EMANNUELLE (Climbing Rose) 

Large salmon pink classic hybrid tea type blooms. 

A really lovely rose that has a spectacular show early summer and a steady succession of 

blooms right through until autumn. The high centred blooms open gracefully and last quite 

some while on the plant. Well furnished with large semi glossy foliage. 

A good rose for training up walls, pillars and pergolas etc. 

A good rose for cutting as the blooms last very well in water. Delicious fragrance. 


Also known as 'Leaping Salmon' 


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EMANUEL (English Rose. David Austin) 

This is a very robust and free flowering rose, bearing large, rosette shaped flowers that are cupped 

at first, the petals later reflexing. 

The colour is apricot, paling to cream on the outer petals, the whole flower paling to cream with age. 

The blooms are produced very freely in large clusters, elegantly poised on the end of slightly arching 

stems. Is also shade tolerant. 

They have a delightful Tea Rose fragrance. Named for "The Crocus Trust" . 

Also known as 'Crocus Rose' 

EMILY (Emily Gray) (Rambling Rose) 

A popular lovely old rambler has deep gold flowers infused with buff shades and with yellow 

stamens. 

The blooms are borne in clusters, and although it is only summer flowering it occasionally repeats 

later in the season. Quite a stunning rose in full bloom. One of the healthiest of all the 

yellow ramblers. 

It has dark, glossy bronze foliage on an extremely vigorous plant with pliable canes. 

A good rose for pergolas and arches and for growing into trees. 

Will tolerate a North wall and partial shade, Fragrant. 

Winner of the National Rose Society Gold Medal. 

Bred by Dr A H Williams who named this rose after his sister. 

EMMA (Lady Emma Hamilton) (English Rose. David Austin) 

Quite a bright colour for an English Rose but very useful for creating a little excitement in the 

border. 

The tight buds are a most wonderful dark red with dashes of orange. When fully open the flowers 

are a lovely mixture of a rich, almost tangerine-orange with a more yellow-orange back to the petals; 

the whole is set off against the very dark, bronzy green leaves. 

A fairly upright but bushy shrub of medium height that flowers freely and remains healthy. 

A strong delicious fruity fragrance, with hints of pear, grape and citrus fruits. Won first price at the 

fragrance trials in Nantes. 

Named after Horatio Nelson's lover to commemorate the Battle Of Trafalgar. 

ENA (Ena Harkness) (Hybrid Tea Rose) 

An outstanding velvety-red hybrid tea rose. Very free flowering and vigorous. 

Attractive leathery foliage. This variety was bred for cool climates where blooms can be of the 

highest exhibition quality. 

It has the true Damask perfume of its parent 'Crimson Glory' and has been grown all over the 

world since the 1950s 

Excellent disease resistance. Highly Recommended. Powerful Fragrance. 

A very famous rose which was bred by an amateur, Albert Norman who was later to become president 

of the National Rose Society. Introduced by the Harkness family and named after the prominent flower arranger. 

AWARDS 

National Rose Society Gold Medal 1945 National Rose Society Clay Cup For Fragrance 1945. 

Portland Gold Medal 1955. 

ERNEST (Ernest H Morse) (Hybrid Tea Rose) 

A superb free flowering rose of bright turkey red often with a white streak. 

The beautiful large blooms are often 4 to 5ins across Retains its colour well and the continuity of 

blooms is excellent. 

Plenty of healthy disease resistant foliage One of the best of the red hybrid tea roses. 

Extremely fragrant. 

Has been popular for over 50 years due to its colour, perfume and reliability. 

Royal National Rose Society Gold Medal 1965. 

This rose was bred in Germany and named after the English nurseryman who introduced it. 

Also known as 'Ernest Morse' 


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ETHEL (Rambling Rose) 

Double mauve pink blooms in large panicles. 

Attractive greyish-green foliage. 

Very vigorous and healthy and ideal for scrambling over arches or large structures as it can 

often grow to 20ft or more. Suitable for growing up into a tree. 

Quite a rare rose. Summer flowering. Prune after flowering. Scented. 

Bred by Turner Nurseries. UK 

EVA (Shrub Rose) 

This superb shrub rose is used extensively in landscape planting, bears huge panicles of 75 or 

more flowers. 

They are semi double and carmine red in colour with a white centre that lights up the flower. 

Flowering is continuous throughout the summer if spent blooms are removed, but if they are left 

on the bush a wonderful crop of unusually pinkish red hips are produced in large clusters, which 

are ideal for flower arranging. 

'Eva' has large. lush disease free foliage on a vigorous healthy bush.. 

A great bedding rose for the back of the border. 

Fragrant. 

EVE (Wild Eve) (English Rose. David Austin) 

This is a particularly robust and healthy rose, producing long arching branches that flower very 

freely. 

The flower buds are blush pink at first, opening to flowers of blush touched with apricot. They 

have a perfect rosette shape and are distinctly quartered. 

'Wild Eve' has many of the features of a good ground cover rose, combined with all the quality of 

flower of an English Rose. It is vigorous enough to be grown on a post and rail fence. A superb 

variety worthy of a prime position that will still flower well in less than ideal conditions. 

Shade tolerant. 

It has a pleasing fresh fragrance of medium strength. 

EVELYN (English Rose. David Austin) 

Particularly large, apricot and pink flowers of shallow, saucer like formation, with numerous petals 

which gradually re-curve to form a rosette shape. Needs a good fertile soil to perform well in the 

UK but a bit of TLC pays off handsomely. 

It has a wonderful fragrance similar in style to an Old Rose, but with a sumptuous fruity note 

reminiscent of fresh peaches an apricot. 

Named for Crabtree & Evelyn who used it in their range of rose perfumes. 

EVITA (Hybrid Tea Rose) 

Creamy buds open to beautiful high centred blooms of white with a yellow tinge in the centre. 

A tall stately rose which creates a commanding presence in the garden and continues throughout 

the summer. Withstands wet weather better than most white roses and has a pleasant perfume. 

Very large blooms on strong upright stems which make it a lovely rose for cutting. 

Also known as 'Polar Star' 

The first Hybrid Tea Rose to win the Royal National Rose Society's Rose Of The Year Award 1985 

Named after the late Evita Peron. Argentina. 1919 - 1952 

FATHER (Father’s Favourite) (Floribunda Rose) 

An outstandingly colourful combination of bright-pink, apricot, and a hint of orange and 

yellow; all these colours together on huge trusses of bloom. 

Healthy strong growth up to 3ft. 

Looks good as an individual plant , but stunning in groups. 

Glossy medium green foliage with excellent disease resistance. 

An award winning rose with a nice perfume. 

If you want to brighten up your garden this is the rose that will do it. 

Makes an Extra Special Gift for your favourite ? 


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FELICIA (Shrub Rose) 

Delicate soft pink and cream blooms fading to almost white. 

Flowering is most prolific in the spring, but is a little less so in summer. However the late 

summer and autumn show is quite something as the flowers are borne in huge panicles bearing 

the most highly coloured and longest lasting flowers of the year. 

If the spent flowers are not removed, large round red hips are produced which look most 

attractive among the autumn flowers. Good strong disease resistant foliage. 

Can really brighten up a dull autumn day. Shade tolerant and makes a good hedge 

Excellent Perfume. 

National Rose Society Certificate of Merit 1927 


FELICITE (Felicite Hardy (Shrub Rose) 

One of the outstanding old garden Damask roses. 

This lovely old shrub rose has large cupped blooms of breathtaking beauty. 

The blooms are carried in clusters and solitarily all over the bush in the summer. 

Almost pure white in colour with a green central pip the flowers have a superb perfume and are 

carried on an elegant bush of vigorous growth. 

Very easy to grow. 

A good health record and exceptional disease resistance. 

Has been described as one of the most beautiful roses ever bred. 


Bred by Alexandre Hardy and named after his wife Felicite. 

He was an amateur rose breeder and the chief horticulturist at the Luxembourg Gardens in Paris for many years. 

Also known as 'Madame Hardy' 


The Old Rose Hall Of Fame recognizes roses of historical or genealogical importance, and the roses which have enjoyed 

continued popularity over a great many years. 


FELICITE (Felicite Et Perpetue) (Rambling Rose) 

A vigorous rambler bearing large clusters of creamy white globular blooms. 

A very popular rambler because of its vigour and disease resistance. It is happy in any weather 

and resents pruning. 

A fantastic sight when in full bloom. Flowers early to mid July and is almost evergreen. 

Suitable for growing up into a tree. 

It was found recently on Alcatraz, the prison island, climbing old walls without any assistance 

years after it was planted. Highly Recommended. Delicate primrose fragrance. 

Named after St Felicity and St Perpetua who were early Christian martyrs. 


Introduced into the UK in 1928 

Also known as 'Seven Sisters'. Not to be confused with 'The Seven Sisters Rose' which is 'Rosa Multifora Platyphylla' 

1816 

FERDINAND (Ferdinand Pichard) (Shrub Rose) 

A lovely old flamboyant rose with a blooms of blush pink, carmine and crimson, with stripes of 

reddish purple reminiscent of an impressionist painting. 

Luscious pale lettuce green foliage sets off the blooms to perfection and is often described as 

one of the most attractive of the striped varieties. Repeat flowers well in flushes through the 

season and pretty versatile as it will grow in most areas plus poorer soils. Can grow upwards of 

4ft and will make a short climber with a bit of support. Plant in full sun and dead head 

regularly for best results. Has very few problems and is quite disease resistant and easy to grow, 

Given the Award Of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society. One of our most popular shrub roses, and one 

of the best of the striped roses. The lovely perfume which has been described as freshly picked raspberries and Damask. 

A stunning rose which makes a very glamorous and perfumed cut flower. 

Best lightly pruned in late winter or early spring. To encourage new young growth, prune back a few of the oldest 

stems each year. 

There is some disagreement as to whether this is a Hybrid Perpetual or Bourbon rose. The distinguished horticulturist 

Graham Thomas listed it as a Bourbon and often wore a bloom in his buttonhole. Bred in France by Remi Tanne 

1921 Most modern striped roses descend from Ferdinand Pichard. 


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FIFI (Floribunda Rose) 

An extremely pretty dwarf floribunda which is smothered in attractive blooms of pink and apricot 

shades. 

A very feminine rose which repeats well and has a superb perfume. 

A Recognised Exhibition Variety. 

May need a little TLC to get the best results but well worth the effort, 

Not very big so will be quite happy in the garden or container. 

FIONA (Shrub Rose) 

'Fiona' is a rose for all seasons. 

Dark rose red flowers that are produced continuously in well spaced clusters. 

The foliage is small, dark semi glossy and extremely free of disease on a plant with a spreading 

growth habit. 

If spent flowers are not removed an amazing display of large, round, extremely long lasting hips 

are produced that persist until late winter if they are not picked for indoor decoration. 

In autumn, flowers and hips can cover the bush at the same time and look most effective. 

a good little rose that often grows wider than it does tall. 

Scented, 

FRANCESCA (Shrub Rose) 

'Francesca' gets its buff apricot colour from the very early large flowered rose 'Sunburst' and its spreading habit of 

growth from the shrub 'Danae' 

Beautiful pointed buds in the early stages, which produce lovely loose nodding blooms of buff apricot 

fading to cream. The blooms are borne on long sprays on a tall spreading bush with healthy 

soft green foliage. The flower production is excellent in the spring and carries on right through 

the summer and into autumn. 

An excellent shrub rose which combines well with bulbs and perennials of a similar colouring in a 

mixed border. 

In warmer areas it can retain its foliage in the winter in the manner of the Noisette Roses. 

A healthy and highly recommended shrub rose which is well worth a place in any garden. Fragrant. 

FRANCIS (Francis E Lester) (Rambling Rose) 

Beautiful large clusters of single white flowers with pink edges and golden stamens and look like 

huge heads of apple blossom. A very vigorous rambler which flowers late spring-early summer 

and is a sight to behold. Sometimes repeat flowers. The huge hips that follow the flowers also 

appear in big clusters and last right through the winter as the birds do not seem to like them. 

One of our all time favourite ramblers. 

Ideal for growing into trees where it can cascade downwards and show its huge sprays of flowers 

and hips to perfection. Can also cope with partial shade. 

Strong perfume. 

Francis E Lester was born in England but made his name as a rose grower in Watsonville. California. 

FRANCOIS (Francois Juranville) (Rambling Rose) 

A beautiful old rambler that seems to have been popular for ever. 

The bright salmon pink blooms appear in clusters over quite a long flowering period in the summer. 

The blooms are a deeper pink in the centre with a yellow base. 

Not for the small garden or the faint hearted as it can easily reach 25ft (8m) when mature. 

Upright vigorous growth with shiny dark green leaves which are tinged with bronze green at the 

edges. 

The late Jack Harkness described this rose as one of the most beautiful of the wichuraiana hybrids. 

A very versatile rose as it will tolerate shade, poor soil, will grow on a North wall, and is a excellent 

rose for rambling up trees. 

A pleasant fragrance which is reminiscent of apples. 

Often confused with 'Albertine' 

Bred in France 1906 

Royal Horticultural Society Award Of Garden Merit.1993 


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FRED (Fred Loads) (Shrub/Climbing Rose) 

Enormous clusters of semi double orange-vermilion blooms at the top of extremely long canes. 

The flowers are quite something and can be 3ins across and make superb exhibition blooms and a 

real splash of colour in the garden throughout the summer. For the best show of flowers prune 

hard in the spring. 

Pruned lightly it makes an impenetrable colourful hedge, or can be trained as a small climber. 

Has an abundance of good glossy foliage and is reasonably disease resistant. 

A very popular rose with a nice perfume. Will also tolerate shade and poor soils. 

National Rose Society Gold Medal 1967. 


Named after Fred Loads an English gardener who starred in the radio programme Gardener's Question Time. 

FRITZ (Fritz Nobis) (Shrub Rose) 

This is one of the most beautiful roses ever raised, and seems to have every leaf, petal and flower, 

in the right place. 

A graceful arching shrub with an abundance of fresh pale pink blooms with a shade of salmon and 

even hints of cream and yellow. The blooms are borne in clusters of 20 or more and have a pleasing 

clove like fragrance. 

The arching branches are covered in leathery greyish green leaves which are extremely healthy. 

Only summer flowering but the whole effect is as beautiful as you will ever find in any rose garden. 

A splendid and easy rose to grow, which is very versatile as it can make an attractive and fragrant hedge, is tolerant of 

shade and poor soils. 

Bred by Kordes in Germany 1940. 


FULTON (Fulton Mackay) (Hybrid Tea Rose) 

The beauty of this rose lies in the outstanding quality of the flowers, which open from long buds to 

classically shaped large flowered blooms with high centres, surrounded by broad re-flexing petals. 

They are rich apricot-yellow with pink veining, with reddish salmon tints on the outer petals. 

There is a prolific first flush of blooms which is followed by plenty more blooms throughout the 

summer and autumn. 

An excellent rose for bedding and for cutting as the blooms last well. 

The plant has a bushy upright habit and plenty of glossy mid green foliage. Pleasing Spicy Perfume. 

Named after the distinguished Scottish actor of "Porridge" fame. 

Also known as "First Class" "Miribel" 

Royal National Rose Society Trial Ground Certificate 1984 

Glasgow Gold Medal 1992 

GAY (Lady Gay) (Rambling Rose) 

The breeder of 'Lady Gay' felt it was an improvement over his other creation 'Dorothy Perkins' 

but 'Lady Gay' has never achieved the popularity of its stable mate. 

The double, salmon pink blooms are small to medium sized and and appear both in sprays 

and in clusters on the long, pliable stems. 

Fragrant and proliferous the flowers resemble 'Dorothy Perkins' but have a stronger resistance 

to disease. The glossy foliage is small and dark green, and has a vigorous growth habit 

and can reach 20ft in a couple of seasons. 

Even experts find it difficult to tell the difference between the two roses, except for the fact that 'Lady Gay' is stronger 

and healthier. Summer flowering and easy to train up arches and trees etc. 

Well worth a place in any rose lovers garden; if you have the room. 

GEMMA (Floribunda Rose) 

A real rich colour with cool depths. 

Gemma has plentiful trusses of deep rose pink which are under laid with a hint of mauve. An ideal 

colour to fit into mixed summer borders. 

Healthy glossy leathery leaves anf flowers right through the season until the first frosts. 

It is not too big so will be quite happy in a container and will be quite a bold show in full bloom. 

A very healthy little rose with a pleasant fragrance. 

Plant in full sun, water and feed well throughout the season, dead head regularly for a cracking 

display of colour. 


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GEOFF (Geoff Hamilton) (English Rose. David Austin) 

Lovely cupped blooms of warm soft pink with the outer petals fading to white. 

Good long flowering period right through summer and autumn. . 

The foliage is long and matt green. A very desirable rose. 

There is a light Old Rose fragrance with a hint of apple. 

Named after the late Geoff Hamilton the very popular television gardener. 

GEORGE (George Best) (Patio Rose) 

A new addition to our Patio collection and a tribute to one of the best Footballers of all 

time. 

Large clusters of dazzling small bright red flowers with dark green glossy leaves. 

The bloom production for a small Patio rose is quite amazing and prolific. 

Good long flowering period and a pleasant fragrance. 


Bred by Dickson Nurseries. UK 

GEORGE (George’s Pride) (Patio Rose) 

An attractive little patio rose that has been very popular on the show bench for many years. 

Lovely high centred exhibition quality blooms of orange blends. 

The eye catching blooms are produced in clusters throughout the summer and will go on into the 

autumn or first frosts. 

Glossy dark green and healthy foliage. 

Best in a sunny position and fed twice a year, spring and mid summer. 

Dead head on a regular basis to keep the showy blooms coming. 

A great little show off of a rose which is happy in the garden or container. 

Scented. 

Bred by George Mander . Canada 

GEORGE (Our George) (Patio Rose) 

Golden yellow blooms turning to deep apricot and an orange shade later in the season. 

Quite an unusual rose with glossy green foliage which is similar to holly. 

Good long flowering period and plenty of blooms right through until the first frosts. 

As with most prolific flowering roses it is always best to dead head on a regular basis to promote 

further blooms and keep the plant tidy. 

Plant in full sun for the best results. Good health record. 

A pleasing colour that looks great in a group in the garden, but small and neat enough for a 

container. 

An extremely popular little rose due to the colour and the name. 

Scented. 

GEORGIA (Teasing Georgia) (English Rose. David Austin) 

A yellow rose of great beauty and value. 

The flowers are particularly attractive with the central petals in the form of a rich, deep yellow 

cup and the outer petals falling back and fading to palest yellow. 

A lovely medium to strong Tea Rose fragrance. 

Altogether a most reliable and excellent variety that is hardy, extremely healthy and repeat flowers 

well. A very refined rose. 

It can also be grown as a first class short climber which will climb to about 8ft and also grow on a 

North wall. 


Named for Mr.Ulrich Meyer, after his wife Georgia. 

Winner in 2000 of the Henry Edland Medal for the Best Scented Variety in the RNRS trials. Also won the best 

variety at the Pencoed Trials in South Wales where the roses are never sprayed. 


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GERALDINE (Shrub Rose) 

The flowers of this variety are orange, of an unusually clear tone. 

Clusters of the plump buds open into double flowers of medium size, the petals in the centre 

being tightly coiled and holding this form for sometime before reflexing to form a cup. 

When taken young they are useful for small flower arrangements. Suitable for a bed, border or 

a container. 

The flowers maintain a good continuity of bloom through summer and autumn. 

The growth is upright and the is average height for a floribunda. 

Light green semi glossy foliage. 

A healthy rose with good disease resistance. 

As with most prolific floribundas dead head regularly to promote further blooms and keep the plant tidy. 

The breeder Colin Pearce of Devon named this rose for his wife. 

Scented. 

GERTRUDE (Gertrude Jekyll) (English Rose. David Austin) 

A sister to 'The Countryman' with stronger, more upright growth. 

Perfect little scrolled buds expand rather surprisingly into quite large rosette-shaped flowers of beautiful 

Old Rose character and rich pink colouring. 

The growth is tall and vigorous, making it perhaps more suitable for middle or the back of the border, 

although easy access should be allowed to appreciate the particularly strong, superb and perfectly balanced 

Old Rose fragrance, the quintessential rose fragrance. 

Very healthy and reliable and is also tolerant of partial shade. 

It can also be grown as a short climber. 

Winner of the James Mason Award in 2002 and voted the nation's favourite rose by BBC viewrs in 2006. 

Highly Recommended. Outstanding Perfume. 

Named after the famed English writer and garden designer (1843-1932) 

GHITA (Renaissance Rose) 

A new variety from the increasingly popular Renaissance Rose group. 

An attractive rose with medium pink flowers which have classic quartered centres. 

As with the rest of this group the growth is strong healthy and reliable. 

Most of the Renaissance roses are highly scented and this latest one is no exception. 

Regret we always have limited supplies so this rose is not available as Summer Pruned or a Bare Root 

Rose. 


Also known as Millie and Mum In A Million. 



GLORIA (Gloria Mundi) (Shrub Rose) 

Officially this old rose is a Polyantha rose, but as we do not have a Polyantha section we have classed it as 

a shrub rose. 

A very popular rose for many years as it was grown in great numbers in gardens and parks around the 

world. 

Plenty of red/orange blooms throughout the season in clusters on a compact healthy bush. 

Dark green healthy foliage. Not sold in many Nurseries today, which is a shame as it is quite a colourful 

little rose which is quite versatile. 

It is quite hardy but does prefer a warm position in the garden for the best results. 

Can also be grown in a container, and is tolerant of a bit of shade and poorer soils. 

Bred in the Netherlands in 1929 

GRACE (English Rose. David Austin) 

This superb rose is a real eye-catcher. 

An excellent variety with flowers of a lovely pure apricot - darker in the middle, paler towards the 

edges, a colour that blends well with other shades, especially dark reds and purples. 

The blooms are shallowly cupped at first, slowly opening to form a perfect rosette with the outer 

petals reflexed. 

It forms a good, branching shrub that is very healthy and repeat flowers extremely well. In every 

way, an excellent garden plant. 

A delicious Tea fragrance with a warm sensuous background. 

Winner of several awards. 

One of our favourite roses. 


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GRAHAM (Graham Thomas) (English Rose. David Austin) 

One of the best known of the English Roses, this more than any other variety was responsible for 

the popularity of the group. 

The cup shaped flowers are of medium size. Their colour is an unusually rich and pure yellow 

that would be hard to match even among Modern Roses, and is entirely missing among Old 

Roses. 

The growth is upright but bushy and vigorous and can be grown as a short climber. 

A fresh Tea Rose fragrance, with a cool violet character typical of its colour group. 

Winner of the James Mason Award from the RNRS in 2000 

Winner of the Henry Edland Medal for fragrance. 

Winner of the RHS Award Of Garden Merit, for a plant of outstanding excellence. 

'Graham Thomas' has recently been voted the World's No1 Rose by the World Federation Of Rose Societies. The 

Federation also entered the rose into the Society's Rose Hall Of Fame, an honour shared with just 13 other roses. 

Named to commemorate the man who did more than anyone in the 20th century to re-introduce old roses to 

popularity. 

GRANDMA (Patio Rose) 

A very pretty patio rose with masses of bright pink blooms all summer long. 

A strong healthy bush with semi-glossy mid-green leaves. 

Quite tall for a patio rose but is just as happy in a container as it is in the garden. 

Easy to look after and has a good health record and pretty disease resistant. 

Dead head regularly and it will give you a continuous show of blooms all summer until the first 

frosts. 

A smashing gift for Grandma whatever the occasion. 

Scented. 

GRANDPA (Grandpa Dickson) (Hybrid Tea Rose) 

This popular award winning large flowered rose has certainly stood up well against new varieties. 

Its fully doubled blooms are well formed from the bud all the way through to opening, and they 

have been widely used on the rose show bench for exhibition purposes and have won many prizes 

for their crispness of style. 

The blooms are a pleasing yellow, without any harshness of tone, while the outer petals sometimes 

carry some tinges of pink, and the open flowers can often be seen with an edged overlay of pink. 

A good bush for any garden but keep it well away from the pathway as it has many thorns. 

The mid green leaves are extremely glossy on growth that is strong and stout. Tends to get a little black spot but can 

easily be kept under control with regular spraying. 

Scented. 

Named after Alexander Dickson 1893-1975, for many years head of the Dickson family of Ulster rose breeders. 

Also known as "Irish Gold" 

AWARDS 

Royal National Rose Society Presidents International Trophy 1965 

Golden Rose Of The Hague 1966. Belfast Gold Medal 1968. Portland Gold Medal 1970. 

GRANNY (Granny’s Favourite) (Patio Rose) 

One of our favourite Patio roses. 

Golden peach blooms in abundance of this lovely compact little rose. 

Good long flowering period, always seems to be in bloom and will flower its head off well into the 

autumn until the first frosts, we have even had blooms over Christmas in a mild winter. 

Looks great in a group in the garden or a nice little specimen rose in a container. 

Healthy foliage with good disease resistance. 

Dead head as the flowers are spent to promote further blooms and keep it nice and tidy. 

Easy to maintain and the perfect gift for that 'Very Special Person' 

GUY (Guy Savoy) (Shrub Rose) 

A new introduction from the Debard rose breeders in France. 

'Guy Savoy' is a multi award winning rose which can produce up to 20 blooms per cluster. 

The large graceful blooms are a mixture of rich cardinal red with slashes of white and touches of 

cerise. They have a good long flowering period an excellent disease resistance. 

Although it is described as a shrub it can be grown as a short climber. 

Plant in full sun, feed and water regularly and this super rose will be a feast for sore eyes throughout 

the summer. Real fruity fragrance. 

Named after the celebrated French Chef. 

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GUY (Guy’s Gold) (Hybrid Tea Rose) 

A lovely new hybrid tea with blooms of bright rich canary yellow. 

Flowers earlier than most hybrid teas and repeats very quickly to ensure a good flow of blooms right 

through the season plus a pleasant perfume. 

Erect dense growth which has healthy glossy foliage which has good disease resistance. 

Stands out like a beacon in the garden and always looks fresh and cheerful and is suitable for any 

garden situation. A good rose for cutting as the blooms last quite well in water. 

Named as a memento for the 'Guy's Hospital Nurses League'. 

The league was formed in 1900 to benefit nurses at Guy's Hospital, and enable them to maintain 

links with the 

hospital and colleagues on a social and professional level. 

HANNAH (Hybrid Tea Rose) 

This beautiful rose has been around for a while and once was considered to be one one of the best 

red roses in Northern Europe. 

That is not surprising as the parents 'Peace' and 'Ena Harkness' are also beautiful and very famous 

roses which are still popular today. 

This tall stately rose produces classic high centred blooms of crimson/scarlet which really stand 

out in the garden. 

The healthy glossy green foliage sets the blooms off to perfection. 

Flowers through the season but needs a sunny warm spot for the best results. 

A classic rose which has the added bonus of a wonderful perfume. The long stems make this a super rose for cutting. 

Bred by Soenderhousen.. Denmark. 

Also known as 'Hanne' 

HANNAH (Hannah Gordon) (Floribunda Rose) 

The flowers of this rose are a delightful combination of blush and cherry pink, the petals being 

mostly blush with a generous decoration of the deeper colour along their rims. 

They are well proportioned, and develop from plump buds into double, cupped blooms that 

are quite large when fully open and yield a pleasant light fragrance, 

Because the clusters are well spaced and each flower has room to display itself, the overall effect 

is very colourful. 

It flowers throughout the summer and autumn and is a very useful rose for a bed or border, 

A vigorous plant with an open habit with large dark green leaves. A healthy and hardy rose. 

Bred in Germany by Kordes. Highly Recommended. 

Named after the popular Scottish actress. 

Also known as ;Raspberry Ice' 

Royal National Rose Society Trial Ground Certificate. 1983. 

HARRY (Hybrid Tea Rose) 

A very colourful extrovert rose with enormous striped blooms of orange red and yellow. 

If you are not afraid of bright colours in your garden, this one is for you. 

A strong vigorous rose with a good long flowering period plus handsome dark green glossy foliage. 

For best results plant in full sun and dead head regularly. 

Look absolutely stunning in a vase. A great rose for flower arrangers and rose collectors. 

Pleasant perfume. 

Also known as 'Harry Wheatcroft' & 'Caribia' 

Named after one of Britain's most successful nurserymen who lived from 1898 to 1977, and whose extrovert behaviour 

cloaked a shrewd head and a kind heart. 

HARRY (Harry Edland) (Floribunda Rose) 

Has never been a popular rose which is a great shame, as it is very beautiful and is one of the 

easiest of the lilac-pink roses to grow. 

The flowers are large and full petalled, often carried 3 to a stem, and open with high centres, 

becoming rounded and cupped as the petals reflex. 

They have an excellent fragrance and the blooms continue to appear through summer and 

autumn. For those who like unusual colours this is a useful rose to grow as a group in a mixed 

border. 

Makes a good cut flower as the blooms last well in water. Needs a warm spot to produce the best colour. 

The plant grows strongly with a branching habit to around average height, and bears large dark green leaves. 

Named after the late secretary of the Royal National Rose Society. 

Highly Scented 

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HARRY (Harry Wheatcroft) See Harry 

HELEN (Helen Knight) (Shrub Rose) 

This rose bears 5 petalled, saucer shaped, bright yellow flowers of small to medium size. 

They appear in profusion in late spring or early summer to create a picture of beauty against, arching, 

reddish stems and light green, fern like foliage. 

It should be only summer flowering, but for many years we have seen quite a good show of blooms 

later in the year. 

It is one of the first roses to bloom in the spring and heralds the new rose season. 

The plant can be grown as a free standing shrub, and is best left to grow naturally without having to be 

pruned, apart from the removal of dead or crossing branches. It can also be trained upwards against a wall as it tends 

to grow taller and wider than the average shrub rose. 

Although it is hardy, it is best to avoid a very frosty position. 

Named after the wife of Frank Knight of the Royal Horticultural Society Gardens at Wisley. 


HELMUT (Helmut Schmidt) (Hybrid Tea Rose) 

The large pointed buds of this variety give promise of big flowers to come, and they are beauties. 

The urn shaped young blooms develop high centres around which the outer petals are arranged 

with wonderful symmetry. 

They usually appear one per strong, upright stem, which makes the variety an excellent cutting 

rose, especially as the blooms hold their shape and last well in water. 

It is a good rose for general garden use, flowering on through summer and autumn though tending 

to produce a flush of bloom followed by a pause. 

The plant grows neat and upright to slightly below average height, with matt green foliage. 

A very healthy rose with good disease resistance. Scented 

Named after the former German chancellor. Helmut Schmidt. 

Also known as Simba' in the UK. 'Simba' is the Swahili word for lion’ & 'Goldsmith' in the USA 

Bred by Kordes in Germany 

AWARDS Courtrai Gold Medal 1979 Geneva Gold Medal 1979 Royal National Rose Society Trial Ground Certificate 1979 

HENRI (Henry Matisse) (Shrub Rose) 

This lovely rose is another in the 'Painters Collection' from the French rose breeders Delbard. 

The collection is inspired by the great French impressionists . 

This very attractive rose is large flowered with swirling colours of white, pink and red resembling 

the colours of raspberries and rose. 

A good healthy rose with a wonderful perfume. 

Named after the late Henri Matisse 1869 - 1954. 

HENRIETTA (Henrietta Barnett) Floribunda Rose) 

A lovely new Floribunda with masses of blooms which are quite unusual. The opening buds are 

tinted light lime green before opening to glowing amber, in a subtle and distinctive colour change. 

Looks superb as a single specimen or in groups and can also be grown in a large container. 

Good repeat flowering habit and a superb myrrh scent. Makes a good cut flower. 

Henrietta Barnett was a visionary philanthropist who founded the Hampstead Garden Suburb 

Institute . 1851-1936 

HERMIONE (Gentle Hermione) (English Rose. David Austin) 

Perfectly formed flowers of true Old Rose character. Lovely soft blush pink petals on the outside 

with pure pink at the centre. An attractive shrub rose of medium height and the blooms 

are 

particularly resistant to rain. 

A strong classic old rose perfume with a hint of myrrh. 

Hermione was the faithful wife of Leontes, the King of Sicilia and mother of Perdita in 

Shakespeare's "The Winter's Tale" 

HONEY (Honeybunch) (Patio Rose) 

Masses of yellow and salmon blooms on this little beauty which always seems to be in flower. 

The ideal little rose to give a real splash of colour in a pot or in the garden. 

Dead head regularly for the best re-blooming results. A healthy little rose with good disease 

resistance. 

A very popular patio rose with a good scent. 

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HOPE (Floribunda Rose) 

A low growing bushy compact and very free flowering floribunda. Large trusses of deep red 

blooms are carried all season. 

Good strong healthy growth and a superb addition to any garden. Can also be grown in a container. 

Very hardy and reliable. 

Scented. 

HUGH (Hugh Dickson) (Shrub Rose) 

Has been popular for over 100 years especially as a cut flower and a bedding rose. 

The thick round buds open to show enormous dark red high centred blooms containing 38 petals. 

The enormous blooms are carried erect on long stems and the large, rounded petals open to reveal 

an exposed centre. 

It likes sun but will cope with shade, flowers all summer and produces a lovely harvest of autumn 

blooms. 

The thick stems are covered with foliage that is red when young and turns green as it ages. 

A very useful rose as it can be grown as a specimen in the garden, can be easily trained as a short climber, and also 

makes a very attractive scented hedge. For the very best results it need dead heading regularly, but will still thrive if 

left to its own devices. Superb perfume. 

Named for the son of the founder of the famous Dickson nursery. 

HUSBAND (My Darling Husband) (Floribunda Rose) 

A very attractive new floribunda rose with masses of blooms of rich apricot with a hint of ivory. 

Flowers throughout the season and well into the autumn and the first frosts. 

Quite happy in the garden or container and has an excellent health record. 

Keep it fed and watered well, dead head regularly and it will keep blooming with hardly a break. 

An excellent rose with a lovely sweet spicy fragrance. 

Very limited stocks this year so order early. 

Something a little different. 

INGRID (Floribunda Rose) 

This lovely little rose was bred in Canada and is called a Mini Flora over there. 

A little bigger than a Patio rose and smaller than the average Floribunda, we have listed it under 

Floribunda's to save any confusion. 

The small exhibition quality blooms are high centred and just like tiny HT blooms. The colour 

is red with a yellow flush down to the bottom of the petals. 

A very free flowering little rose that will go on blooming right through the summer into autumn. 

A very healthy and hardy little rose which looks great in a bed or container and has a very good 

perfume for such a small rose. The breeder rates this little stunner very highly and thinks this is 

one of the best he has bred. 

Best planted in a sunny position and dead headed regularly The only downside is that it has slightly more thorns 

that usual. 

Bred by George Mander in Canada who named the rose after is wife. 

INGRID (Ingrid Bergman) (Hybrid Tea Rose) 

This wonderful rose has been acclaimed in rose trials all over the world, which gives a 

good indication of its performance. 

The high quality blooms are velvet red, fully double and hold their colour well, and 

the new flowering shoots appear freely after each flush of bloom. It has vigorous upright 

growth and dark green leathery leaves. A superb strong rose which is almost 

entirely disease resistant. 

Worth a place in every rose garden as it gives so much pleasure. 

Highly Recommended. Very Fragrant. 

Named after the popular Hollywood film actress of Swedish origin (1915-1882). 

AWARDS 



Madrid Gold Medal 1986 


Royal Horticultural Award Of Garden Merit 1993 

'Ingrid Bergman' was voted the World's Favourite Rose by the World Federation Of Rose Societies. The Federation 


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IRENE (Irene Watts) (Shrub Rose) 

This rose which is hardier than many Chinas, has long apricot buds that reveal pale pink , double 

blooms with large petals and a button eye. When fully open the flowers resemble large 

carnations. 

Small dark green leaves cover a bushy, short, low growing shrub that usually reaches 2ft (60cm) 

This beautiful rose does well in the garden or a container, as is also very effective as a low hedge. 

Flowers throughout the summer and into autumn. 

Good disease resistance. Highly Recommended. 


IRENE (Irene’s Delight) (Hybrid Tea Rose) 

A very beautiful hybrid tea with unusually large blooms of a bright cerise pink. 

A good repeat flowering habit, and a super cut flower for the house. 

A Registered Exhibition Variety so the blooms should be outstanding.. 

May need a bit of TLC to get the best results but is well worth the effort for the blooms. 

A real stunner in bloom with a terrific perfume. 

IRIS (Hybrid Tea Rose) 

A lovely new rose with classic hybrid tea shaped blooms which looks a real winner. 

Intense coral pink blooms, which are borne singly and in clusters, which helps to maintain a 

long lasting and colourful display. 

Plenty of blooms right through the season and they are all a good shape and colour. 

Upright bushy growth, with abundant large, dark green glossy foliage. 

A super rose for cutting as the stunning blooms last well in water and fill the room with their 

lovely perfume. 

A great rose for the garden with its stunning colour, and not too tall so should do well in a container. 

A good health record. 

Not widely known at the moment, but this will all change when it is seen in more gardens. 

ISABEL (Renaissance Rose) 

This lovely variety has healthy strong upright growth and produces deep red blooms with an old 

fashioned look 

Another classic rose in the Renaissance group which are becoming increasingly popular over 

recent years. 

As with most of this variety it has a good long flowering period and plenty of blooms right 

through to the autumn. 

The young foliage is bronze red and maturing to glossy deep green. 

Probably one of the most popular of the group. 

Highly Scented. Also know as "Isabella" 

ISABELLA See Isabel. 

IVOR (Ivor’s Rose) (Shrub Rose) 

Lovely large fully double blooms of cerise red. 

A continuous flowering variety with upright growth and healthy foliage. 

We have only had it a couple os seasons and have been amazed and delighted with the 

bloom production. 

When it comes into bloom it is a real show stopper with its huge and plentiful blooms that 

seem to last forever. 

Looks well as a specimen rose and also makes a good hedge. 

Once the blooms are spent, dead head to promote more and keep this handsome plant 

tidy. 

Dedicated to Ivor Moores the BBC weather forecaster on his retirement. 

Scented. 


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JACK (Black Jack) (Patio Rose) 

A tough little rose with plenty of very dark red blooms and attractive golden stamens. 

The blooms are quite large for such a small rose and are shaped like miniature hybrid tea 

blooms. 

Looks super planted in a group in the garden or can also be grown in a container. 

Bred in the USA. Recognised Exhibition Variety. 

Small dark green foliage, plus a pleasant fragrance. 

As with many dark red roses may need a little TLC to get the best results. 

Dead head regularly to promote further blooms. 

JACK (Jack’s Wish) (Hybrid Tea Rose) 

Stunning large salmon orange blooms are almost fluorescent against the dark shiny foliage. 

A very healthy rose with plenty of blooms throughout the summer and into autumn. 

Quite a show stopper in full bloom and really stands out in the crowd. 

Quite a lot of blooms for a hybrid tea so keep it tidy by dead heading regularly. 

Makes a good cut flower as the showy blooms fill the room with colour and last well in water. 

Prune quite hard in the spring to get the best results . 

Should be planted in full sun. 

Not a powerful perfume, but very pleasant. 

A very popular rose so it is often in short supply. 

JACKIE (Little Jackie) (Patio Rose) 

The flowers on this award winning rose are light orange-red with a yellow reverse. 

The florets are double, with more than 20 petals, and have outstanding exhibition style large 

flowered form. 

Bloom cycle repeat times are generally quite fast in most climates. 

The foliage is semi-glossy mid green and quite dense. 

'Little Jackie' created quite a sensation at the first Royal National Rose Society Miniature show 

in St Albans in 1991, when it captured the newly created International Ralph Moore Trophy with 

a basket containing over 100 blooms. 

Does well in the garden or a container. 

Lots of blooms so dead head regularly to promote further blooms. 

A great little patio rose with a lovely perfume. Bred in the USA 

American Rose Society Award Of Excellence. 1984 

JACQUELINE (Jacqueline Du Pre) (Shrub Rose) 

This lovely award winning rose keeps flowering all season until the weather finally 

stops it. 

Clusters of classic loose ivory blush blooms with lovely golden distinct stamens when 

fully open. 

A truly beautiful and striking rose that repeats well with a wonderful fragrance. 

Glossy dark green foliage. 

Can also be grown as a small climber. 

Highly recommended and one of our favourite shrub roses as what ever the weather it never lets you down. 

Named after the talented cellist who was born in Oxford. England in 1945 and died of multiple sclerosis in 1987. 

AWARDS 

Le Roeuix Gold Medal 1988 

Royal National Rose Society Trial Ground Certificate 1994 


JACQUES (Jacques Cartier) (Shrub Rose) 

The flowers of this rose develop from firm buds with feathery sepals and are borne in tight clusters. 

They open to fully double and quartered flowers often with button eyes. The large blooms are 

often up to 3ins (8cm) across and are a lovely shade of soft pink. The blooms are produced in 

succession from mid summer to late autumn. 

It is an upright sturdy shrub rose growing up to 4ft (1.2m) high, occasionally throwing up a 

taller shoot up to 5ft(1.5m) or more. The stems are stout and strong with ample thorns. 

The foliage is light green when young, deepening to a blue-green with age and sometimes crinkly. This excellent rose 

makes both a good bedding variety and a fine scented hedge. Good Fragrance. 

Also known as 'Marchesa Boccella' 


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JAMES (James Galway) (English Rose. David Austin) 

Neat, perfectly formed flowers that are warm pink at the centre, paling to blush at the 

edges. 

It forms a large strong healthy shrub and is excellent as a climber. 

Best in full sun but will cope with a North wall situation. 

Delicious Old Rose fragrance. 

Flowers all summer. Dead head regularly to promote further flowering. 


Named to celebrate the 60th birhday of the celebrated flautist. 

JAMES (Bobbie James. (Rambling Rose) 

A vigorous multiflora rambler bearing huge sprays of of small semi-double, creamy white 

flowers with brilliant yellow stamens. The large clusters are borne on long, thin, prickly 

canes, and full of healthy glossy leaves with coppery edges. Very popular and ideal for 

growing up through trees where it is a fabulous sight in full bloom. 

Although it is only summer flowering it is a very memorable event when the large clusters 

open and the extremely fragrant perfume permeates the garden. 

'Bobbie James' was introduced by Graham Stuart Thomas, who named it in honour of the 

renowned Yorkshire horticulturist. An ever popular variety. 

Also known as 'Bobby James' 


JASMINA (Climbing Rose) 

One of the nicest little climbers we have seen for a while. 

As it only grows to about 6-7 feet it could almost be classed as a Patio Climber. 

From Kordes the German rose breeders this super little climber is smothered in absolutely 

masses of large cupped blooms of violet-pink all summer long. 

The blooms come in clusters of ten to fifteen blooms at a time, and as it is only short is ideal for 

areas where space is limited. The slightly glossy foliage has excellent disease resistance. 

Will probably be fine in a large container providing it is fed and watered well. 

The biggest bonus is the superb sweet fragrance which is very unusual in a short climber. 

This little cracker is a Gold and Silver Medal Winner in International competitions and will no doubt win the hearts 

of the English market very soon. 

JEAN (Patio Rose) 

A low growing rose with masses of attractive peach pink flowers on a tidy compact bush. 

Flowers througout the season and always seems to be in flower. 

Does well in the garden or container. 

Good glossy foliage and very healthy. 

Dead head regularly to speed up the re blooming. 

Makes a lovely little Gift. A very popular little rose. Scented. 

JENNIE See Just Jenny 

JENNY (Darling Jenny) (Hybrid Tea Rose) 

A lovely rose that is not seen as much as it should be. 

Good rich red blooms with a slight gold reverse and a lovely perfume. 

A registered Exhibition Variety so the blooms will be top quality. 

Needs a bit of TLC but is well worth the effort. 

Plant in full sun, water and feed well for best results. 

'Named after Jenny Birch who was a well known Rose Exhibitor' 

JENNY (Just Jenny) (Patio Rose) 

A pretty little patio rose that has plenty of very soft peachy-apricot blooms. 

A good little rose which repeats well and always seems to be in bloom. 

The blooms come in flushes throughout the season and go on until the first frosts. 

A super little rose for mass planting or can be grown in a container. 

Quite a good perfume for a small patio rose. 

Also known as Just Jennie 


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JESSICA (Pretty Jessica) (English Rose. David Austin) 

This lovely compact shrub has small warm pink blooms which hold their colour and form well in 

any weather. 

Mid green foliage. 

An ideal English Rose for the smaller garden. 

Flowers repeatedly through the season until the first frosts. 

Like most of the English roses it has a lovely Old Garden Rose Scent. 

Pretty Jessica was Shylock's daughter in The Merchant Of Venice. 

JOCK (Wee Jock) (Patio Rose) 

The pointed buds on this little patio open to deep crimson-red flowers in small clusters. 

Always seems to be in flower and has small glossy green foliage which is healthy and easy to 

maintain. 

Looks great when planted in a block in the garden. 

Can be grown in a container, or even a hanging basket if care is taken not to let it dry out. 

Plenty of blooms are produced so dead heading should be done regularly. 

Scented. 

JOEY (Just Joey) (Hybrid Tea Rose) 

This beautiful award winning rose has been popular for over thirty years and will stay that way 

for many years to come. It has big, loose double flowers that are an orange blend, usually in 

small clusters. 

They are well recommended for cutting as the blooms last well in water and are quite a show 

on display in the home. 

They have a good long flowering period and will keep on flowering as long as dead heading is 

done regularly. 

The bush is sprawling and grows to medium height, while the leaves are dark green and 

healthy. 

Makes an excellent bedding rose . 

It is hard to compare 'Just Joey' with other large flowered roses, as the richness of the flower and the looseness of the 

form make it so exciting and unusual. Not a powerful perfume but very distinct and pleasing. 

AWARDS 

Royal National Rose Society James Mason Gold Medal 1986 


'Just Joey' was voted the World's Favourite Rose in 1994 by the World Federation Of Rose Societies. The Federation 

also entered the rose into the Society's Rose Hall Of Fame, an honour shared with just 13 other roses. 

JOHN (Glory John) (Climbing Rose) 

An old rose of yesteryear and a world wide favourite for over 150 years. 

Fat squat buds open to reveal large globular blooms in shades of buff yellow with hints of 

pink and gold. 

Blooms from summer until the first frosts and is absolutely beautiful in full flower. 

This vigorous climber is best on a wall or pillar and will produce more blooms if the 

branches are bent to the horizontal position. 

Reasonably healthy but may need spraying in some areas to keep it clean. 

Best in a warm spot . 

Fragrant, 

Also known as 'Glorie De Dijon' & 'Old Glory' 

AWARDS 

First Prize Dijon Horticultural Fair 1852 

Paris Gold Medal 1853 



The Old Rose Hall Of Fame recognizes roses of historical or genealogical importance, and the roses which have 

enjoyed continued popularity over a great many years. 



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JOHN (John Hopper) (Shrub Rose) 

A compact Hybrid Perpetual, this variety has bright rose blooms edged in lilac. 

The large, cupped, double flowers have 70 petals each with a carmine centre; the outer petals 

fade with age. 

They appear on short stems, they are very fragrant and cover the shrub in summer; there is 

some autumn repeat. 

The 4ft (1.2m) stems create an erect and bushy plant, and are covered with large leaves and light 

red, hooked prickles. 

It should be dead headed to encourage autumn blooms. 

A very useful shrub rose as it makes a lovely specimen rose, and also makes a very effective and fragrant hedge. 

Bred by Robert Ward in the UK who named this rose after a good friend. 

JOHN (Old John) (Floribunda Rose) 

This beautiful vibrant and fiery orange red cluster flowered rose was named as a tribute to 

John Mattock, who has spent a lifetime in growing roses in the UK. 

Its blooms come in medium sized clusters of 5-10 and are shown off well against the dark 

green foliage. 

The golden yellow stamens give a value added effect when the blooms are fully open. 

A nice compact and desirable rose with a good long flowering period, good health and a 

lovely perfume. 

Bred by Dickson's of N.Ireland who have bred masses of beautiful roses over many years. 

A very popular rose which is due to its eye catching colour and its novel name. 

Dublin Certificate Of Merit. 1997. 

JOSEPH (Archiduc Joseph) (Shrub Rose) 

There has been much controversy over this rose as it has been incorrectly labelled as 

'Monsieur Tillier' and vice versa as the two plants are very similar in appearance. 

The buds of 'Archiduc Joseph' are dark pink, opening lighter and then turning copper, with 

strong pink overtones as well. 

The thin stems with glossy foliage are sometimes not strong enough to hold the quartered 

bloom upright. 

Colours vary depending on the weather and the location. The petals become purple/orange in 

humid climates, but rose and pink in dry, hot weather, 

The stems are brownish red with dark ashy green leaves. Continuous flowering. 

A vigorous and unusual rose worth a place in any rose lovers garden. 

Scented. 

Named after Archduke Joseph of Austro-Hungary who was a scholar and agricultural reformer who was also a great 

plant collector. 

JOSEPH (Joseph’s Coat) (Shrub/Climbing Rose) 

Best described as a yellow and red blend . 

The blooms open out flat to reveal multi coloured blooms and lovely yellow/gold stamens. 

Repeat flowering and a dazzling show when in full bloom. 

Good disease resistance and will brighten up any garden. 

Possibly best grown as a climber. 

It is best suited to being layered out for the maximum amount of bloom. 

Flowers all summer but the best show is in the spring. Scented. 

AWARDS 

National Rose Society Trial Ground Certificate. 

Bagatelle Gold Medal 

JOSEPHINE (Hybrid Tea Rose) 

A fantastic new hybrid tea with enormous ruffled blooms of rich ruby red. The petals are 

huge (just one can cover a child’s palm) and hold their brilliance and form from beginning to 

end. 

The new foliage is quite distinctive and changes from reddish to green as the season unfolds. 

Josephine makes an impressive and conspicuous addition to any garden. The huge blooms 

repeat well, and with regular dead heading will keep repeating until the first frosts. 

Hardy and good disease resistance with a full fruity fragrance. 

Named for the international best selling author Josephine Cox who selected Dr Barnardos as the beneficiary of sales. 


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JOSEPHINE (Josephine Bruce) (Hybrid Tea Rose) 

We have re-introduced this rose as we have had so many requests for it this season. 

Lovely dark red blooms which repeat well right through the season. It has a very strong 

fragrance which is possibly the reason for so many requests. 

Highly recommended for its colour but does need a bit of loving care and attention. 

Prone to a bit of mildew later in the season but that can be kept under control with spraying. 

JOSEPHINE (Empress Josephine) (Shrub Rose) 

The origin of this beautiful old rose is so shrouded in mystery that it has collected numerous 

names. It is also known as 'Souvenir de L'Imperatrice' 'The Frankfurt Rose'. and 

'Francofurtana' It was named to honour Napoleon's first wife, who was really the patroness of 

old roses. 

The blooms are large and loosely shaped. Rich pink and veined with deeper shades. 

The foliage is course and greyish and fairly clean. 

Only summer flowering and followed by large hips. Very beautiful and excellent as a cut 

flower. 

It prefers the shade in warm areas and may need support. Shade tolerant and will cope with poor soils. 

Slightly scented. 


JOY (Mothers Joy) (Floribunda Rose) 

Masses of delicate soft pink blooms on this lovely new floribunda. Flowers throughout the season 

and well into the autumn. 

The blooms are huge and real show stoppers . 


Quite happy in the garden or a large container. 

Excellent disease resistance. 

With a name like this it is sure to prove very popular. 

Makes a lovely gift for Mum on any Special Occasion. 

A very beautiful rose with a superb perfume. 

JOY (My Joy) (Hybrid Tea Rose) 

This stunning hybrid tea has been around a while but is still as popular as ever in the exhibition 

world. 

My Joy has large exhibition quality blooms of fuschia pink with a silvery reverse. 

The perfectly formed blooms are nearly always borne one bloom to a stem. 

The long lasting flowers are supported on lengthy stems and a superb rose for cutting. 

Requires a warm spot and full sun to get the best show of blooms. 

Likes a bit of TLC so dead head regularly and feed twice a year and the results are well worth 

the extra effort. 

The large blooms are a real eye catcher in any garden plus the bonus of a pleasant perfume. 

Glossy dark green foliage. 

It was discovered by Len Wood, who was President of The National Rose Society from 1987-88 who was a keen exhibitor 

himself. 

He named this beautiful rose for his wife. 

JULIA (Julia’s Rose) (Hybrid Tear Rose) 

This is a most popular rose, no doubt because of its unusual colouring. 

The flowers are various shades of copper, parchment and brown, all mixed in to a handsome 

tone that intensifies dramatically in cool to cold conditions. There is also a slight 

hint of blue, which is not surprising as one of the parents are the ever popular 'Blue Moon' 

'Julia's Rose' has a place in every collection although it is not the strongest of growers and 

needs plenty of TLC but the rewards are there if you make the extra effort. 

Flowers well for most of the season and has handsome reddish foliage, the combination being the flower arrangers 

dream. 

Not a strong perfume but very pleasant. 

Baden Baden Gold Medal 1983 

Named after the famous flower arranger Julia Clements 



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JULIE (Julie Y ) (Hybrid Tea Rose) 

A very tidy hybrid tea with super blooms of orange/red shades. Fully double flowers which 

repeat well. 

A very good cut flower variety as the blooms last well in water. 

A Gold Medal winning rose that has good disease resistance and is an easy to grow variety. 

A great rose for creating blocks of colour in the garden. 

With the parents being ‘Silver Jubilee’ x ‘Just Joey’ this one is bred to be a stunner. 

An ideal bedding or border rose.Not a tall grower but keeps it upright shape and only spreads a 

little. Lovely perfume. 

Also known as 'Julie Youell' 

AWARDS 


Glasgow People's Choice 1997 

Orleans Gold Medal 1997 

JULIET (Sweet Juliet) (English Rose. David Austin) 

Attractive, neatly formed and medium sized rosettes in shades of glowing apricot. 

The growth, is particularly strong , sending up numerous upright branches from the base that 

make it suitable for further back in the border. 

Reliable and disease resistant. 

A delightfully fresh and strong fragrance in the Tea Rose tradition, developing a cool lemon 

character as the flower develops. 

One of the loveliest of all the English Roses. 

Named after Juliet in Shakespeare's Romeo And Juliet. 

JUNE (June Time) (Patio Rose) 

This pretty little patio has been around a while but is as popular as ever 

The flowers are light pink with a lighter pink reverse and have almost 75 petals , borne 

mainly in small clusters. 

'June Time' is noted for its display of attractive sprays of little pompons bathed in rose pink. 

Blooms continually through the summer and always seems to be in flower. 

The plant is a vigorous patio rose with a spreading habit sporting an over abundance of 

glossy and essentially disease resistant foliage. 

This rose is a clean and dependable plant with little or no maintenance required. 

Once again, this hybridizing effort illustrates the reach of Ralph Moore to explore the unknown and produce this 

wonderful patio rose. 

Bred in the USA. Ralph Moore. 

KAREN (Karen Blixen) (Hybrid Tea Rose) 

A truly beautiful rose with clusters of pure white flowers set of with attractive green semiglossy 

foliage. 

A very good repeat cycle which ensures that you always seem to have flowers right 

through from summer to autumn. 

A rose with great presence which is exhibition quality. 

A tall elegant rose that really stands out in the garden and has an excellent health record. 

Strong Perfume. 

Named after Baroness Karen von Blixen-Finecke. 1885-1962 

A great woman with a pioneering spirit who suffered the hardships of life in Africa. 

Best known in England for her book (Out Of Africa) 

For further information see. www.karenblixen.com 

Also known as "Isis" "Silver Anniversary" 

KATHERINE (Katherine Zelmet) (Shrub Rose 

This dainty rose bears double white flowers in airy sprays of up to 50 blooms, making a 

very free display on the first flush of bloom and repeats well right through the summer 

and autumn. 

The flowers are remarkably tolerant of bad weather and hold their colour and form well 

whatever the weather. 

This very attractive rose is suitable for groups in beds or near the front of a border, or 

beside a path to make a low dense hedge. 

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It is not very big so is also quite happy in a large container. 

The bush is normally small and compact but can become quite sizable if left un-pruned. 

Small rich dark green foliage which is healthy and quite disease resistant. Pleasantly scented. 

Bred in Germany 1901. 

Also known as 'Katharina Zeimet' & 'White Baby Rambler' 

KATHLEEN (Shrub Rose) 

An award winning rose with buds of apricot which change to attractive blush pink blooms. 

The blooms come in large clusters of small single flowers on long stems. 

Flowers from early summer right through to the first frosts. 

The new foliage is a lovely coppery colour and turns green as it matures. 

A healthy rose with good disease resistance and a pleasant perfume. 

A versatile rose which can be grown as a shrub or short climber and is almost thornless. 

Has won numerous awards in the USA. 

Bred by the Rev Joseph Hardwick Pemberton. UK 

KATHLEEN (Kathleen Harrop) (Climbing Rose) 

Beautiful semi double shell pink blooms on this old favourite which is almost thornless and is 

one of the last of the Bourbon Roses introduced. 

Attractive grey green pointed foliage. 

Flowers right through the season and is not affected by bad weather. 

Can get a touch of mildew late summer if growing in an area with poor air circulation. 

A useful rose as it can tolerate a North wall situation, will cope with shade and poorer soils. 

A sport of 'Zepherine Drouhin' Good Perfume. 

For other Thornless Roses see 

WHAT ROSE WHERE ? On the main menu on our web site. 

KATHLEEN (Kathleen’s Rose) (Floribunda Rose) 

A very beautiful rose of startling colour combinations. 

Hues of apricot and blends of pink and peaches, which in turn can change to flushes of yellow 

and bronze. 

Plenty of blooms throughout the season which carry through until the autumn. 

For best results plant in full sun and dead head regularly to promote further blooms and keep 

the rose tidy. 

A healthy attractive rose with good disease resistant. 

We are always in short supply of this popular rose so please book as early as possible to avoid disappointment. 


Scented. 

KATIE (Baby Katie) (Patio Rose) 

A pretty little rose from the USA with very attractive blooms of pink and cream with a yellow 

blush in the centre. 

Not sold in many nurseries in this country but well known on the show bench as it is a Registered 

Exhibition Variety. 

The foliage is matt green and compliments the blooms perfectly. 

Can be grown in the garden or a container. 

Plant in full sun and a little TLC will repay the kindness. 

A wide variation in colour has been detected to varying climates. 

Not a strong perfume but very pleasing. 

KIM (Floribunda Rose) 

This variety has flowers that are large in proportion to the plant, having over 30 petals: they open 

from clusters of plump buds into rounded flowers of canary yellow and become cupped as the petals 

reflex, then admit flushes of pink as they age, to a marked degree in hot weather. 

The blooms are carried quite close to the foliage, giving the plant a compact appearance, and they 

repeat their flowers with good continuity through the summer and autumn. 

There is a pleasant light fragrance, and the flowers open cleanly in all weathers. 

'Kim' is good for small spaces of every kind, to edge a bed or in a container. 

The growth is compact and bushy, much shorter than the average bush rose, and the plant is well provided with 

small, matt mid-green leaves. 

Was given the Royal National Rose Society's , Certificate Of Merit. 



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KITTY (Kitty’s Rose) (Shrub Rose) 

This lovely little shrub rose is very free flowering and has masses of blooms of soft salmon pink 

in clusters. 

Short bushy growth which is very healthy and disease resistant. 

Flowers right through the season until the first frosts. 

A versatile little rose as it will be happy in the garden or a container and can tolerate poor soil. 

Dead heading on a regular basis will promote further blooms quicker, and also helps to keep the 

plant tidier. 

The scent is like 'Myrrh' 

LADY (Lady Gay) See Gay 

LADY (Lady Love) (Patio Rose) 

A really pretty patio rose with masses of delicate pink flowers on a compact and healthy little 

bush. 

Always seems to be in flower and is a great show right through the season until the first frosts. 

Makes a lovely buttonhole rose. 

Happy in the garden or container. 

As with most patio roses the more you dead head the more flowers appear. 

Easy to maintain, just feed twice a year and water regularly and it will flower its head off. 

The lady in your life will be delighted with this little beauty. 

Also known as "The Ribbon Rose" Scented. 

LADY (Pretty Lady) (Floribunda) 

One of our favourite floribundas. 

Masses of delicate blush peach blooms on a very healthy disease free bush. 

No picture can do this rose justice, it has to be seen in full bloom to be appreciated. 

A rose of pure quality that comes highly recommended. 

Flowers from June to autumn in regular flushes. 

The large blooms are plentiful and can be as big as 4ins across when fully open. 

Dark green semi-glossy foliage. 

Lovely Perfume. 

LADY (Racy Lady) (Hybrid Tea Rose) 

A very lovely rose that really catches the eye when in full bloom. 

Beautiful high centred blooms of cream, with a hint of peach and lemon in the centre with around 

40 petals. 

We have had this one a couple of seasons now and had no problems with disease. 

Blooms in flushes throughout the season and a good long flowering period and a lovely rose for 

cutting. 

Good Fragrance. 

Bred by Dickson's of Northern Ireland who have bred many beautiful roses through the years. 


LADY (Sweet Lady) (Hybrid Tea Rose) 

A superb award winning rose with elegant shaped clear pink blooms. 

A great rose for cutting and the blooms last well in water. 

One of the nicest Hybrid Tea roses around. 

Flowers well right through the season but dead head regularly to promote further blooms. 

A tall elegant rose that makes quite a statement in the garden. 

Exquisite perfume. 

Makes a lovely gift. 

Also known as "Paul McCartney" and "The McCartney Rose" 

Geneva Gold Medal 1988 

La Roeuix Gold Medal 1988. 



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LARA (Hybrid Tea Rose) 

If your ideal rose is big pointed buds on tall elegant stems, then here's a beauty for you to consider, 

Large porcelain like blooms perched on long stems clothed in immaculate glossy green foliage. 

Makes a real statement in the garden. 

Good repeat flowering and excellent disease resistance. 

A superb rose for cutting that has a very pleasant liquorice fragrance and the blooms last well in 

water. 

Plant in full sun and dead head regularly for the best results. 

Also known as 'Home And Family' 

Bred in the USA. 2003 


LAURA (Laura Ford) (Patio Climbing Rose) 

A sister to the very popular Warm Welcome and another from the Chris Warner stable who 

has produced plenty of cracking little climbers in the Patio Climbing range. 

Bright yellow blooms cover this bush from top to bottom and flowers through the season 


A pleasing perfume and very healthy 


Named after Laura Ford the famous Welsh artist and sculptor who has numerous 

collections of her work in galleries around the country including the Tate Gallery in 

London. 

For further information see. Wikipedia. 

Also known as 'King Tut' 'Normandie' 

LAWRENCE (Lawrence Of Arabia) (Hybrid Tea Rose) 

A lovely award winning modern hybrid tea with very unusual coloured blooms of pink, orange and 

yellow blends. 

Quite a showy rose and a real eye catcher that is an excellent rose for the garden and looks 

stunning in a group. Mid green healthy semi glossy foliage. 

The blooms are borne singly and in clusters. 

The blooms are ideal for cutting as they last well in water and fill a room with their exceptional 

perfume. Flowers right through the season plus a very good show in autumn and has good disease 

resistance. 

A very popular rose which for some strange reason is known under numerous names. 


Also known as "Samaritan" "English Sonnet" King Arthur" "Fragrant Surprise" 

AWARDS 

Orleans Rose d'Or 1990. 

Baden Baden Silver Medal 1992. 

LAWRENCE (Lawrence Johnston) (Climbing Rose) 

This climber bears a lavish crop of eye catching bright clear yellow open cupped blooms. 

Has a super show from early summer but less in late summer and autumn, but still well 

worth planting. 

The flowers are quite large and scented and real show stoppers in full bloom. 

Light green glossy foliage but does need a little spraying to keep it clean. 

It is not for the faint hearted or small garden as it requires plenty of space and can easily 

reach 20ft plus. 

However it has always been a very popular rose which is probably due to its lovely perfume. 

Named after Lawrence Johnston of Hidcote Manor which is now a National Trust property. 

LEONARD DUDLEY BRAITHWAITE (English Rose. David Austin) 

This rose has the brightest crimson colouring of all the English Roses, standing out when viewed 

from across the garden. 

It is related to 'Mary Rose' and has many of that rose's good garden qualities. 

The flowers open wide and are slightly cupped. They are produced freely and with remarkable 

continuity. 

A charming Old Rose fragrance. 

Named to commemorate David Austin's father in law Leonard Dudley Braithwaite. 


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Also known as "Braithwaite" "L.D. Braithwaite" 

LEONORA (Leonora Christine) (Hybrid Tea Rose) 



The large blooms have 35 petals and repeat well right through the summer and into 

autumn. 


A strong healthy and handsome rose and the perfect rose for cutting as the blooms last 

well in water. Highly recommended. Fragrant. 

AWARDS 




Also known as 'Royal William' 'Fragrant Charm' 

LESLIE (Leslie’s Dream) (Hybrid Tea Rose) 

Large rich crimson blooms carried on long stems which make them very suitable for cutting or 

the exhibition bench. 

Repeats well through the season and is furnished with dark green glossy foliage which sets off 

the blooms to 

perfection. 

Upright growth with a branching habit and a suitable rose for bedding or border. 

A really handsome rose that stands out in the crowd. 

Slight but pleasing fragrance. 

The dream in the name refers to the vision of the late Leslie Mitchell, a much loved and respected Dubliner. 

Also known as "Pavarotti" "Pantheon" 

LILIANA Renaissance Rose) 

One of the new Renaissance shrub rose variety. 

We have stocked them recently and found them extremely reliable and healthy. 

Liliana has beautifully formed blooms of soft apricot pink which flower all season long. 

Extremely attractive and look sure to become a very popular variety. 


Also known as Clair. 

LINDA (Dixieland Linda) (Climbing Rose) 

A lovely healthy rose with masses of pink -apricot blooms throughout the season. 

The blooms are borne in flushes and appear with excellent continuity. 

Good glossy leathery foliage and a beautiful perfume. 

This attractive rose is a sport of the free flowering 'Aloha' bearing all its attributes, particularly 

the perfume. 

A very useful and versatile rose as it can also be grown as a large shrub and will tolerate pretty 

poor soil. 

A good healthy rose with excellent disease resistance. 

LOIS (Shrub Rose) 

A beautiful new modern shrub rose with an abundance of buff-apricot blooms. 

Continuous flowering throughout the summer until the first frosts. 

A strong vigorous rose with healthy mid green bushy foliage. 

Dead head regularly for a continuous show of blooms. 

A very attractive rose with a superb strong Tea rose perfume. 

Limited stocks this year so please order early. Named by rose breeder Trevor White for his 

daughter. 

Also known as 'Lolabelle' 

LOLABELLE See Lois 



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LOUISE (Louise Odier) (Shrub Rose) 

One of the best bourbon roses and very popular. 

Lovely old fashioned large blooms of mid pink throughout the summer and is one of the most 

floriferous of the Old Garden Roses Very free flowering and reliable. 

The tall arching canes are covered with soft, olive green leaves and maroon prickles and has 

good disease resistance. 

A very useful rose as iit makes an excellent rose for cutting and can also be trained as a climber 

and will tolerate some shade. 

Wonderful Rich Perfume. 

'Louise Odier' is a good rose when used for breeding and is the parent of many popular French roses. 

Also known as 'Madame Louse Odier' & 'Madame de Stella' 

LOUISE (Princess Louise) (Climbing Rose) 

A very old climber which has been around forever and still reasonably popular. 

Masses of attractive cascading clusters of globular double flowers of creamy white shaded lilac pink. 

Summer flowering but a very useful rose as it will grow on a North wall, tolerant of shade and poor 

soil and has a lovely fragrance. 

A good rose for pillars, arches etc. A very pretty and feminine rose. 

Named after Princess Louise Marie of France and Queen of the Belgians 1812-1850. 

For further information see Wikipedia 

LUCY (Floribunda) 

A superb new little rose with blooms of bright orange with a yellow reflex. 

Quite a startling colour combination and no picture can do it justice. 

Masses of flowers with excellent continuity of bloom which will really brighten up any garden 

and keep blooming until the first frosts. 

Not very big so will be quite happy in a container and makes a fine specimen with its dazzling 

blooms. 

This colour always does best in full sun, and needs dead heading regularly to promote further 

blooms and keep the plant tidy. 

A very popular rose for its name, colour and pleasant perfume. 

If you like strong bright colours in your garden, this one fits the bill perfectly. 

LUCY (Blushing Lucy) (Rambling Rose) 

Not widely known as its introduction coincided with the beginning of World War II. 

It produces graceful stems bearing large clusters of pretty light pink flowers that are 

semi-double with white at the base of the petals. 

Unlike many old ramblers 'Blushing Lucy' flowers right through the summer and into 

the autumn. 

It has dense glossy foliage which is quite healthy vigorous and disease free. 

Does best in a sunny aspect 

Pleasant fragrance. Bred by Williams. UK 

LUCY (Luscious Lucy) (Patio Rose) 

'Luscious Lucy', what a super name for this little beauty. 

Bred in the USA it is a recognised exhibition variety with quite luscious blooms of 

purple and pink blends. 

Very free flowering and seems to be in bloom from early summer through to the autumn. 

Semi glossy dark green foliage which is very healthy with good disease resistance. 

An ideal little rose for containers, beds and borders. 

Dead head regularly to promote speedy re-blooming. 

Bred in the USA by R Tucker. 



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MAC (Whisky Mac) (Hybrid Tea Rose) 

A very famous and popular rose and rightly so. 

Bronze buds open to reveal wonderful rich-apricot blooms . 

The blooms are borne singly or in small groups and flower all through the season. 

A stout bush of a spreading nature and a good covering of thorns 

A very beautiful rose but does need spraying to keep it free from disease. 

Well worth the extra effort to have this in your garden. 

The best blooms are produced in cooler climates, where the colour is intensified by the slowness 

of the developing flowers. 

Scented. Also known as 'Whisky' 

MAMMA (Mamma Mia) (Hybrid Tea Rose) 

One of the new variety of Hybrid Tea Roses which are shorter growth and produce more flowers 

than the old style. 

Glowing orange blooms which are highly scented and produced generously on a vigorous and 

branching bush. 

Bright green and glossy disease resistant foliage. 

Flowers over a long period and looks sure to be popular. 

A real eye catcher in full bloom and small enough to grow in a container. 


OTHER ABBA RELATED ROSES. 

Dancing Queen. Super Trouper. 

MARGARET (Margaret Merrill) (Floribunda) 

This is a remarkable rose, as its many awards testify. 

The double, high centred, white flowers have a faint blush tint in the centre, plus attractive 

golden stamens. There are 28 petals. 

It is large for a cluster flowered rose, being up to 4ins (10cm) across. 

The petals have very heavy substance and are extremely fragrant. 

The abundant handsome foliage is big and glossy and the leaves come very close to the flower, 

giving a high shouldered effect that shows the crisp flowers to perfection. 

It is at its best in cooler climates, but will tolerate a wide range of climates. 

It is a superb bedding rose. 

Flower production is exceptionally high on short to medium length stems, and repeat bloom is quite remarkable right 

through until the autumn. Superb Fragrance . Highly Recommended. 

Margaret Merrill is a nom de plume for the Oil Of Ulay beauty advisor. 

AWARDS 


Monza Gold Medal 1978 

Royal National Rose Society Edland Fragrance Award 1978 

Rome Gold Medal 1978 

New Zealand Gold Medal & Fragrance Award 1982 

Royal National Rose Society James Mason Medal 1990 

Auckland Fragrance Award 1992. 

MARGARET (The Margaret Coppola Rose) (Hybrid Tea Rose) 

This lovely award winning floribunda carries blooms of white with touches of yellow and 

pink, plus a very attractive gold centre. 

The flower is many petalled and opens into a beautiful form, full and wide. 

It flowers throughout the summer and well into the autumn. Dead head to promote new 

blooms . A bushy healthy plant with green glossy foliage. 

The rose was named by Margaret's husband Dennis, to mark the occasion of her 50th birthday. 

AWARDS 

Tollcross Fragrance Prize Glasgow.2001 

Orleans international Rose Trials. Bronze Medal. 2002 

Most fragrant Rose Award. JRC Prizes at Japan Concours 2003. 

Also known as 'White Gold. 



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MARGARETA (Crown Princess Margareta) (English Rose. David Austin) 

With vigorous growth and arching habit this variety needs plenty of room. The superb large 

apricot-orange blooms are quite stunning, and there are plenty of them. 

Being a member of the Leander Group of roses it is very reliable and will thrive even under more 

rigorous conditions and will also cope with partial shade. 

As always with the David Austin range the perfume is quite exquisite. 

With support can also be grown as a climber. 

Named after Princess Margaret of Connaught 1882-1920 who was the grand daughter of Queen 

Victoria and an accomplished landscape gardener. 

MARIE (Marie Louise) (Shrub Rose) 

Thought by some to have originated in Princess Josephine's Malmaison garden around 1811 to 

1813. 

This lovely old Damask rose is early flowering and is pink with mauve overtones, and the blooms 

fade to white as they age. 

The double blooms are flat with a button eye and are borne in fairly large clusters on the ends of 

arching branches. 

The branches are often weighted to the ground by the size and sheer number of blooms, especially 

in rain. 

It is a lax shrub with moderately thorny branches and profuse foliage. 

It is a tough old rose that will grow in poor soils, and has been known to survive years of neglect. 

Can be grown in the garden or container. 

Only summer flowering but has a delicious perfume and is a 'must have' in any rose lovers garden. 

Named after Marie Louise . Duchess Of Parma. She was the second wife of Napoleon Bonaparte. 

MARIE (Princess Marie) (Climbing Rose) 

This rose is from the same stable as 'Princess Louise' and others created by Jacques. 

Bright pink to lilac cupped flowers in large cascading clusters are a beautiful sight in mid 

-summer. 

Dark green foliage on long pliable stems with very few thorns. 

Does not like too much heat and will grow on a North wall but does prefer good rich soil. 

Healthy and disease resistant. Lovely fragrance. 

Bred by Jacques. France 1829 Also known as 'Belvedere' 

Named after Princess Marie Of Orleans. A French Princess. 1813-1839 

MARIE (Rose Marie Viaud) (Rambling Rose) 

The attraction of this lovely old rambler is its rich purple red colour, embracing tones from 

cerise and lilac to greyish violet as the flowers fade. 

They are borne in sprays of full petalled small rosettes on vigorous plants which can reach 15ft 

Ideal for growing up any structure or a tree. 

Light green foliage and almost thornless. 

Only summer flowering but every rose enthusiast should grow this in their garden. 

Light Scent. 

Bred in France 1924. 

A seedling of Veilchenblau. 

MARILYN (Marilyn Monroe) (Hybrid Tea Rose) 

To remember a legend like Marilyn the rose has to be something extraordinary. 

Long pointed buds open to superb large blooms of soft apricot with a pale lime wash on the outer 

petals. 

A strong sturdy rose with dark green leathery foliage and good disease resistance. 

Repeats well, and flowers well into the autumn. 

One of the most beautiful roses on the nursery. 

A fitting tribute to a beautiful woman. 

Scented. 

Named after Marilyn Monroe. Actress and Film Star. 1926-1962 



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MARION (Maid Marion) (English Rose. David Austin) 

'Maid Marion' at its best, is considered to be one of the most superbly formed flowers in the 

English Rose collection. 

The buds start as rounded cups with larger outer petals, enclosing numerous smaller petals 

within. These open to the most perfect rosette-shaped flowers in the form of a saucer; the outer 

petals forming a perfectly rounded rim. Their colour is a clear rose pink. 

The growth is relatively upright but quite bushy and compact. 

Initially the fragrance is a soft myrrh - as the flower ages it becomes more fruity with a distinct 

clove character. 

'Maid Marion' was the companion of the mythical hero 'Robin Hood' of Sherwood Forest. 

MARJORIE (Marjorie Fair) (Shrub Rose) 

This award winning excellent crimson shrub rose has small, single flowers with 5 petals each with 

a distinct white eye. They come in both small and very large clusters and flowers continuously 

throughout the season and is a real eye catcher. The profuse foliage is light green and semi glossy 

on a plant with a very dense and bushy habit that grows to moderate height. 

It makes a good hedge and is also useful among perennials and shrubs in a mixed border. 

If not pruned it can also be grown as a large specimen shrub. Scented. 

Also known as Red Ballerina. Red Yesterday. 

AWARDS 

Copenhagen First Prize 1977 Nordrose Gold Medal 1977 Royal National Rose Society Trial Ground Certificate 1977 


Anerkannte Deutsche Rose 1980 

Paris Paysage Prize. 1988 

MARTHA (Climbing Rose) 

Beautiful pink blooms with a yellow base. 

Continuous flowering and can also be grown as a large shrub. 

A very healthy and trouble free rose which has stood the test of time. 

Good strong fragrance. 

Thornless. 

MARY (Floribunda) 

A lovely new cluster flowering floribunda which provides a 

profuse display of colour all summer long. The striking blooms are orange/cerise in colour and 

are borne in small clusters. 

A healthy and vigorous bush which is quite a show in full bloom. 

Pleasant perfume 

MARY. B (Floribunda) 

A floribunda with fine delicate pink blooms which flowers from May until the first frosts. 

The blooms are exhibition quality with a pleasant 

fragrance. 

Grow in full sun and dead head regularly for the best results. 

MARY (Mary Rose) (English Rose. David Austin) 

Seems to be the most popular of all the English roses, and rightly so. 

A well shaped shrub with twiggy growth and nice foliage, flowering with unusual regularity 

throughout the season. 

It has attractive, rose pink, loose petalled flowers. 

In every way a good garden plant and very reliable. 

A good healthy rose which should take pride of place in any garden. 

The delicious fragrance is of Old Rose character with a hint of honey and almond blossom. 

Named after the flagship of Henry V111 which was raised from the Solent 400 years after it 

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MARY (White Mary Rose) (English Rose. David Austin) 

A lovely sport from 'Mary Rose' with all the virtues of its parent and similar in every way, except 

that the flowers are white. 

The overall effect is excellent, with a mass of flowers on a bushy shrub, continuing to bloom at 

regular intervals throughout the summer. 

A delicious Old Rose fragrance with hints of honey and almond blossom which becomes much 

stronger in warmer weather. 

Also known as "Winchester" "Winchester Cathedral" 

MAY (May Queen) (Rambling Rose) 

This rose bears short stemmed rosy pink flowers with a hint of lilac, which appear in great profusion 

in the earlier part of summer. 

They are full petalled, of medium size, rounded in form and open quartered with an old fashioned 

look and they give a beautiful show whatever the weather. 

Because the stems are flexible, the variety lends itself to many uses in the garden; it is especially 

suited for garlanding trellises, pergolas and pillars, to trail over low walls and fences, or to grow in a 

place where it can naturalize itself as a hummocky ground covering plant. 

'May Queen' is a vigorous and arching plant that extends a little further than the average climbing 

rose. 

The leaves are plentiful, glossy and dark, and create a handsome backcloth for the blooms. 


MEG (Climbing Rose) 

An outstandingly beautiful rose, and one of our favourite climbers. 

This rose gets its climbing growth from 'Paul's Lemon Pillar' and some of its lovely soft salmonapricot 

colour and red stamens from 'Mme Butterfly' 

The flowers have 10 petals which are very large for a single rose, up to 5in across. The blooms 

come in small and large clusters. The foliage is dark and glossy on a strong and upright plant. 

The repeat flowering is fair in summer but more profuse in autumn. 

It is a great rose for a pillar, a tripod or an arch, and is stunning growing against a brick wall and 

is popular in all climates. If spent blooms are not removed., a good crop of large round hips is 

produced in autumn. 

Can get a little black spot but can easily be kept under control. Scented. 

Bred by Gosset. UK 

'Paul's Lemon Pillar' X 'Mme Butterfly' National Rose Society Gold Medal 1954 

MILLIE (Renaissance Rose) 

A new variety from the increasingly popular Renaissance Rose group. 

An attractive rose with medium pink flowers which have classic quartered centres. 

As with the rest of this group the growth is strong healthy and reliable. 

Most of the Renaissance roses are highly scented and this latest one is no exception. 


Also known as Ghita and Mum In A Million. 



MIMI (Golden Mimi) (Patio Rose) 

Lovely sprays of bright yellow blooms throughout the spring and summer. 

An attractive little rose for a container or looks superb planted in groups in the garden. 

Always produces plenty of blooms so needs dead heading regularly to promote further blooms 

and to keep the plant tidy. A very pretty rose that always catches the eye when in bloom. 

Scented. 

MOLLY (Our Molly) (Shrub Rose) 

This charming single petalled award winning rose bears flowers that are redcurrant red with a 

silvery white eye. 

The blooms are borne in massive clusters and flower throughout the season producing quite a 

showy display. 

The foliage is medium green on a plant with a tall, spreading habit. 

One of the delightful characteristics of this rose is the wonderful display of hips in the autumn. 



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Always dead head regularly to promote further blooms. 

Named after Molly Frizzell sometime president of the Rose Society of Northern Ireland. 

Also known as 'Bright Eyes' 

AWARDS 

Royal National Rose Society Trial Ground Certificate. 1991 Glasgow Gold Medal 1996 The People's Choice Award 

Glasgow 1996 Dublin Prize 1997 Belfast Prize 1997 

MONIQUE (Hybrid Tea Rose) 

'Monique' is still a lovely, reliable garden rose after more than 50 years in commerce and 

is still very popular as a garden rose. 

The very long, pointed buds are a clear rosy salmon colour, rather more rose than 

salmon. The huge blooms open to shapely, double flowers with 25 petals which are up to 

5ins (12cm) across and are extremely fragrant. 

It is a vigorous and upright bush with very few thorns that has pale green, medium sized 

foliage. 

This is an excellent rose for bedding and borders as it also has a good long flowering period. 

Is also one for the flower arrangers as it is a good rose for cutting as the blooms last well and fill the room with their 

perfume. Highly Recommended. 

National Rose Society Gold Medal 1950 

MORTIMER (Mortimer Sackler) (English Rose. David Austin) 

A rose of rather different character from other English Roses. 

The medium sized, soft pink flowers start as pretty, rather pointed buds, opening to loosely double 

cups that are held in large, open sprays. 

The growth is tall and airy, with dark, very nearly thornless stems. A dainty and extremely healthy 

rose for the back of the border and equally good when grown as a climber. 

Will tolerate a North wall. 

Lovely Old Rose fragrance with delicious hints of fruit. 

The right to name this rose was auctioned on behalf of the National Trust to raise funds for their 

gardens.. It was bought by Mrs Sackler for her husbands birthday. 

MOTHER (Mother’s Joy) (Floribunda Rose) 

Masses of delicate soft pink blooms on this lovely new floribunda. Flowers throughout the season 


The blooms are huge and real show stoppers . 


Quite happy in the garden or a large container. 

Excellent disease resistance. 

With a name like this it is sure to prove very popular. 

Makes a lovely gift for Mum on any Special Occasion. 

A very beautiful rose with a superb perfume. 

MOTHER (Mother’s Love) (Patio Rose) 

This little beauty has won a whole host of awards in the USA and has been a very popular exhibition 

rose in recent years. 

Lots of pastel pink blooms with a soft yellow base and attractive golden stamens. 

The blooms hold their colour and form well whatever the weather. Flowers right through the 

season and is a great little rose for a container or the garden. 

Plant in a good sunny position for the best results, and dead head as needed to speed up the re 

-blooming. A healthy little rose with good disease resistance. 

A very pretty and feminine rose with a fruity fragrance. Bred in the USA by Dee Bennett. 

MUM (Mum In A Million) (Renaissance Rose) 

This new Renaissance Shrub rose looks sure to be a Best Seller. 

With lovely large pink blooms, a superb scent, and a name that will have great appeal, it could 

soon become our best selling rose.. 

Unfortunately we have limited stocks every season, so first come first served. 

The ideal gift for Mum on any Special day. 




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MUM (My Mum) (Floribunda Rose) 

A beautiful new rose with a very useful name. Masses of delightful scarlet blooms with a silvery 

reverse. Attractive red foliage when young and turning to glossy medium green as the season 

progresses. 

Flowers from late spring until the first frosts. Dead head regularly for the best results. Suitable 

for the garden or a container. A lovely gift for Mum at any time of the year. 

Scented. 

MUMMY (To Mummy) (Patio Rose) 

A new patio rose which has been long needed in our Special Occasions Section. 

A very pretty little rose with pink buds which mature into lovely white blooms with an attractive 

yellow eye. Always seems to be in flower whatever the weather. 

Makes a wonderful and different gift. Fragrant. 

Can be grown in a container or the garden, or looks great in a large hanging basket. 

For the best results cut down a little after the first flush and the repeat flowers will last the rest 

of the summer and well into the autumn. 

Also known as 'Cascading White' and 'Newly Wed' 

MYRA (Floribunda Rose) 

An attractive floribunda with masses of blooms of a yellow blend with a strong peach pink. 

Good long flowering period and good disease resistance. 

Can be grown in the garden or a large container. 

A tough and reliable rose. For best results plant in full sun and dead head regularly. 

Not a powerful perfume, but very pleasing. 

MYRIAM (Hybrid Tea Rose) 

This beautiful hybrid tea, in our opinion is one of the best in its class. 

Lovely full blooms of rose pink which are ideal for cutting as they last well in water. 

The superbly shaped blooms are produced one to a stem with no clustering. 

A tall upright habit with semi-glossy green foliage. 

Very good repeat flowering performance with the added bonus of a superb fragrance. 

The parents of this rose are both famous in their own right, and they have successfully transmitted 

their best qualities to their offspring. 


'Typhoo Tea' X Grandpa Dickson' 

Also known as 'Celebration' and Amazing Grace' 

NADIA (Renaissance Rose) 

A stunning Renaissance rose from Denmark with large very double blooms of blush pink. 

A robust and healthy rose that flowers continuously throughout the summer and well into 

autumn. Healthy dark green foliage. 

As we have said before we are great admirers of this group of roses as they are so reliable, 

healthy, and the majority have a superb fragrance. 

A delicious rich perfume. Highly recommended. 

Also known as "Chloe" 

NANCY (Renaissance Rose) 

This wonderful new group of roses are fast becoming a big favourite with the 

public. 

The 'Renaissance' group are bred by Poulson of Denmark and are now popular all 

around the world. 

They are nearly all big strong healthy roses in good colours and the majority have a 

superb perfume. 

'Nancy' is no exception. A strong handsome rose with masses of blooms in pink 

and white stripes. Once the main flush is over they do have a little rest but come 

back with a vengeance for the rest of the season. 

Lovely perfume. 




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NATHALIE (Nathalie Nypels) (Shrub Rose) 

Semi double salmon pink blooms in small elegant clusters adorn this very pretty shrub. 

Flower production is excellent and the repeat blooms is quite rapid. 

Good disease resistance on a well foliated bush. Quite low growing and very spreading habit. 

Makes a very useful companion plant in mixed borders as it never clashes or looks out of place. 

Has been around a long time and is still as popular as ever. 

If you want a rose with blooms at all times through the summer, this is the one. 

Also makes an attractive scented hedge. Sweetly Scented. 

Also known as 'Mevrouw Nathalie Nypels' & 'Mrs Nathalie Nypels' 


NICOLA (Floribunda Rose) 

A very attractive rose that does not get the recognition it deserves. 

Large trusses of beautiful rose shocking pink blooms, which repeat well and flower until the autumn 

and the first frosts. A real eye catching rose in the garden that will brighten up any dull 

area. 

There are plenty of blooms so dead head regularly to keep the blooms coming and keep the bush 

tidy. 

A nice clean compact bush with healthy foliage which sets the blooms of to perfection. 

Not too big so can also be grown in a large container and really brighten up the patio. 

A bright cheery rose that really grows on you. 

Pleasant perfume. 

NINA (Renaissance Rose) 

Superb large blooms of cream to yellow on this good strong rose. 

Looks great on its own or in a group and makes a terrific hedge. 

As with most of this group the perfume is outstanding. 


healthy, and the majority have a superb fragrance 

NIPPER (Shrub Rose) 

A lovely modern shrub with masses of flowers of medium red. 

Can be also grown as a Ground Cover rose as it often grows wider than its height. 

Healthy small dark green glossy foliage and a good disease resistant record. 

If you are looking to fill a large area in the flower bed, this rose will do the job nicely. 

An odd name for such a big shrub. 

Not a powerful perfume, but very pleasant. 

OCTAVIA (Octavia Hill) (Floribunda Rose) 

The clear medium pink flowers of this variety contain an astonishing 75 petals. They have a Damask 

fragrance and come in small sprays of neatly spaced blooms. The blooms are about 3ins 

(8cm) in diameter and have a double quartered form with an attractive old fashioned look. The 

foliage is a semi glossy dark green on a medium sized compact bush. A good healthy rose which 

is fairly disease resistant. It is a fairly vigorous plant, but requires the removal of spent blooms to 

initiate the next bloom cycle and promote new growth. 

Makes a good cottage garden rose. The flowers are ideal for cutting for their perfume, and they 

also last some time in water. Highly recommended. 

Named after the late Octavia Hill an English social reformer, housing reformer, philanthropist and co-founder of the 

National Trust. In her time Octavia Hill was an influential and well-known figure, now she is regarded as an important 

pioneer of female activism in the public sphere. Although her name is not so familiar today, her legacy is with us 

in our public parks, Victorian/Edwardian housing estates, and in professions such as social work. She combined extraordinary 

vision with exceptional organisational skills and these equipped her to invent the concept of the 'green 

belt' and become the driving force behind the founding of the National Trust. 

AWARDS Courtral Silver Medal 1995 

The Hague Certificate Of Merit 1998 



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OLIVIA (Hybrid Tea Rose) 

A lovely new Hybrid Tea from USA with large blooms of clear rose pink. 

A tall statuesque rose with large frilly edged blooms, and very beautiful. 

The flowers are produced from June until November, with healthy medium green semi glossy 

foliage. 

'Olivia' is an ideal rose if you require a single specimen rose or makes a fantastic display on 

masse in the garden. 

The long stems make it a great cut flower as the perfume fills the room. 

Also known in the USA as 'Ruffles & Flourishes. 

OTHELLO (English Rose. David Austin) 

Large showy blooms of deep blood red turning purple with age. Repeats well. 

A vigorous upright bush with good disease resistance. 

A really beautiful shrub rose which is a must for all David Austin enthusiasts. 

A striking and unusual rose which is very hardy with a strong rich Old Rose fragrance. 

Named after Shakespeare's Moor. 

PAPA (Papa Meilland) (Hybrid Tea Rose) 

The elegant pointed buds on this lovely rose open to reveal dark velvety-crimson blooms of exquisite 

form. Sends out one bloom per stem on long straight stems which are ideal for cutting. 

Leathery olive green glossy foliage. Not the hardiest of roses and needs a cosy spot to thrive. 

One of the loveliest roses around and well worth the extra effort. Very Fragrant 

Named by Alain Meilland as a fitting tribute to his grandfather Antoine. 

AWARDS 


James Alexander Fragrance Medal 1974 

'Papa Meilland' was voted the World's Favourite Rose in 1988 by the World Federation Of Rose Societies. 

The Federation also entered the rose into the Society's Rose Hall Of Fame an honour shared with just 13 other 

roses. 

PAT (Pat Austin) (English Rose. David Austin) 

This is an entirely new colour break in English Roses. A bright copper on the inside of the petals, 

with pale copper-yellow on the outer sides. The flowers are large and deeply cupped, the 

contrasting colours between the two sides of the petals giving a most attractive effect. 

The growth is strong and of a similar type to 'Golden Celebration' and 'Abraham Darby'. 

Strong Tea-scented with a warm, sensuous background. 

Named after the late Pat Austin, David Austin's wife. 

Also known as "Flame" 

PATRICIA (Floribunda Rose) 

This lovely rose is certainly one of the most popular roses on the nursery. 

The buds appear in an attractive shade of red and open to clear blooms of salmon pink, 

deeper on the petal rims and paler on the outside, plus the bonus of lovely golden stamens. 

The blooms appear in clusters and make a cracking show of colour in the garden. 

It flowers profusely throughout the summer and well into autumn and the first frosts. 

Dead head regularly to promote further blooms and keep the bush tidy. 

A lovely rose for cutting as they make a superb cut flower with a great perfume. 

Definitely one for the flower arrangers. 

Good clean healthy foliage and pretty disease free. 

Delicious perfume. 




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PAUL (Paul Lede) (Climbing Rose) 

Large shapely flowers of soft pink with peachy highlights. Blooms freely and continuously 

throughout the season. Nice mid green foliage which is fairly disease resistant. 

A sight to remember in full bloom. 

Has been around for quite a while but still popular for its large colourful flowers and perfume. 

It does get a little black spot but can be kept under control with regular spraying. 

(See our Rose Care page) 

Quite vigorous and a lovely rose over an archway. 

Sweet Fragrance. 

Also known as 'Monsieur Paul Lede' 

PAUL (Paul McCartney) (Hybrid Tea Rose) 

A superb award winning rose with elegant shaped clear pink blooms. 

A great rose for cutting and the blooms last well in water. 

One of the nicest Hybrid Tea roses around. 

Flowers well right through the season but dead head regularly to promote further blooms. 

A tall elegant rose that makes quite a statement in the garden. 

Given to Sir Paul as a birthday gift from his record company. 

Exquisite perfume. 

Also known as "The McCartney Rose" and "Sweet Lady" 


La Roeuix Gold Medal 1988. 

PAUL (Paul Neyron) (Shrub Rose) 

This is what many people think of as the 'cabbage rose' a name first given to the Centifolias by 

the English, who did not care for the alternative name of the roses of Provence. 

The fragrant flowers are very large, with as many as 50 petals and resemble peonies. 

There is an air of opulence in the casual way its 50 ruffled petals are disposed. 

It is a tall, upright, vigorous bush which needs plenty of room in the garden. 

An absolutely beautiful rose when in full bloom plus a good fragrance. 

PAUL (Paul Shirville) (Hybrid Tea Rose) 

Lovely high centred blooms of orange/pink throughout the summer and into autumn. 

Can be grown in the garden or container, but the container will need protection from hard 

frosts. 

The semi-glossy leaves are large, purplish when young, maturing to dark green. 

Named for 'Paul Shirville' who was a gifted design engineer in the timber industry as a 'Thank 

You' present on his retirement. The recipient is probably the only individual in the world who 

has a credit card (from a Scottish bank) depicting 'his rose. 

A very desirable rose with a wonderful fragrance. which will grow in full sun but prefers a little 

shade. A very handsome rose and the colour changes through the season are quite amazing to watch. 

AWARDS 

Royal National Rose Society. Edland Fragrance Medal 1982 New Zealand Rose Trial Winner 1984 

Royal National Rose Society Certificate Of Merit 1982 Also know as 'Heart Throb' and 'Saxo' 

PAUL (Paul Transon) (Rambling Rose) 

Lovely blooms of rich salmon with coppery overtones. 

Attractive shiny coppery tinted light green foliage. 

Summer flowering but does repeat later in the season. 

Good disease resistance with a pleasing apple fragrance. 

Lax and arching stems which can easily be trained up pillars, arches pergolas etc. 

Bred by Barbier. France 

Royal Horticultural Society . Award of Garden Merit 1993 



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PAUL (Paul’s Himalayan Musk) (Rambling Rose) 

A very rampant rambler with huge drooping clusters of double lilac small pink flowers which 

is an amazing sight in full bloom. 

An under rated rambler which should be more widely known as it is very easy to grow, is a 

great colour, and has a superb perfume. 

Very versatile as it is an ideal choice for scrambling up trees. It will cope with a North wall 

aspect and shade, plus poorer soils. 

Only summer flowering but well worth a place in any rose lovers garden for the few weeks of 

pure pleasure. 

Sea green leaves with good disease resistance. 

Royal Horticultural Society Award Of Garden Merit. 1993 

PAUL (Paul’s Lemon Pillar) (Climbing Rose) 

A good strong vigorous climber with massive blooms of clear lemon white. 

Although only summer flowering the blooms last a long time and are extremely beautiful. 

They hold their form well for a long time, and for many years this beautiful rose was a firm 

favourite with exhibitors. 

The branches are quite thick so needs to be attached firmly to a wall or structure. 

The large green leaves are rather sparse, but this old favourite can grow almost twice as big as 

the average climber. 

More sun, more flowers but this rose will also grow on a North wall and will cope with shade 

and poor soil. Good disease resistance with a sweet fragrance. 

Also known as 'Lemon Pillar' & 'Mrs John Whicher' 

National Rose Society Gold Medal 1915. 

PAUL (Paul’s Scarlet Climber) (Climbing Rose) 

Masses of bright scarlet double flowers in large sprays. 

Only summer flowering over a fairly long period but an incredible show when in full bloom . 

The blooms are borne so prolifically that in summertime beneath the massed effect of colour 

the leaves are almost obscured from view. 

Does repeat flower occasionally. 

Ample Mid green semi glossy foliage with average disease resistance. 

Was once the top climbing rose for many years. 

Very useful as it will also grow on a North wall and cope with shade and poorer soils. 

If it has any drawbacks it is that it does get a bit of mildew in dry sites, so they should be avoided. 

Light Honey Fragrance. 

National Rose Society Gold Meadow. 1915 

Bagatelle Gold Medal 1918 

PAUL (Paul’s Dresden China) (Shrub Rose) 

An old China Rose of unknown origin but was re-introduced in 1960. 

Shapely double globular blooms of pale blush pink overlaid with cerise-crimson, particularly 

on the outer petals. 

Flowers almost continually through the summer plus the bonus of a lovely perfume. 

Dark green foliage. 

Can also be grown as a small climber and is very useful for arches and pathways as it is almost 

thornless. 

A very versatile rose as it is shade tolerant and will cope with most soils. 

This old rose was re-discovered in 1960 and named for Countess Beckendorf by rosarian 

Humphey Brooke. 

Also known as, 

'Bengal Centifolia' 'Dresden China' 'Sophie's Perpetual' 

PEARL (Floribunda Rose) 

An exciting new rose that produces plenty of pearl pink, camellia type blooms which are quite 

stunning. 

A really lovely rose that looks sure to be a favourite over the years. 

Plenty of attractive ruffled blooms all through the summer and well into the autumn. 

To keep the plant tidy, and to promote further blooms, the spent blooms should be removed 

regularly. 

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Makes a beautiful gift for any Special Occasion. 

Also known as 'Elegant Fairy Tale' 

PEARL (Pearl Drift) (Shrub Rose) 

A popular modern shrub rose with masses of large blooms throughout the summer. 

The blooms are predominately white with a pink flush and a pronounced stamen and are produced 

in large attractive trusses. 

Dead head regularly to promote faster re-blooming. 

A very versatile shrub that can be also be grown as a ground cover as if often grows wider than 

its height. Very healthy dark green glossy foliage. 

Will cope with poorer soils and some shade and can make a very nice fragrant hedge. 

AWARDS 

Royal National Rose Society Certificate of Merit 1979. 

New Zealand National Rose Trial Winner 1984. 

Bred by LeGrice UK 

PENELOPE (Shrub Rose) 

This is a large, arching shrub with vigorous, but long relaxed branches, and as with most Hybrid 

Musks is pretty disease free and has very few problems. 

It flowers continuously through summer and into autumn and produces a lovely show of fat 

orange-pink hips in winter. The first main flush in late spring is truly wonderful . Although 

Penelope flowers beautifully right through the summer until the first frosts , the later summer 

blooms are not quite as prolific but are just as delightful ‘The trusses of double, medium sized 

blooms are of a delicate light pink and apricot shades fading to white with age. The overall loose form of the flowers 

give this bush an “old rose” type of charm. 

The abundant young foliage has a beautiful copper tint which turns to glossy dark green with age. 

Most Hybrid Musks are very fragrant and Penelope does not disappoint as the blooms have a strong heady musk fragrance 

, which is probably why Penelope is one of the favourites in this group of roses. 'Penelope' is very versatile 

and makes a fine specimen rose in the garden or an effective informal hedge. It can also be trained as a climber and 

is useful for growing over walls or fences or climbing pillars. It is also one of those obliging roses that blooms even in 

partial shade and is almost thornless. 

AWARDS 

National Rose Society Gold Medal. 1925 


Generally speaking, Hybrid Musks are very hardy, floriferous, easy on the eye and easy to maintain. 

Penelope was bred in the UK by the Rev. Joseph Pemberton (1852-1926) 

Pemberton was one of a long line of Anglican clergymen who were also horticulturists . He was responsible for creating 

many beautiful Hybrid Musks, many of which are still available today. He tended to name many of his roses 

after women, and Penelope, Felicia, Cornelia, Kathleen and Francesca are still around and as popular as ever. Other 

roses bred by Pemberton which we have available are, 

Buff Beauty. Danae. Moonlight. Pax. Prosperity. Robin Hood. 

PENNY (Penny Lane) (Climbing Rose) 

This is the first climber to be voted Rose Of The Year in the UK. 

It is a significant addition to the range of repeat blooming climbers, because of the old 

fashioned nature of the flowers. They are filled with ruffled, informal petals which become 

larger and more beautiful as they expand. The colour is pearly blush with light apricot in 

the depths of the fragrant flower. 'Penny Lane' blooms continuously through summer and 

autumn on long slender shoots, usually singly, and sometimes in small clusters. The plant 

has flexible stems and grows vigorously to average height or more, making it ideal for pillars, 

pergolas, arches, wall and fences. The plentiful foliage is healthy, dark green and shiny with excellent disease 

resistance. Fragrant. Highly Recommended. 

AWARDS 


Rose Of The Year 1998. GOLD STANDARD AWARD WINNER 2008 

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PET (Little White Pet) (Shrub Rose) 

This lovely little rose has clusters of small white pom pom blooms with a pink tinge and is a real old 

favourite with gardeners. Ideal for cutting for display with good disease resistance. 

The blooms are complimented by lovely little glossy leaves and is an asset to any garden. A great little 

rose for borders and very easy to grow. Always in flower with a pleasant scent. 

Quite versatile as it can be grown in the ground or a container and is shade tolerant. 


Also known as 'White Pet' 'Little Pet' 'Belle Of Tehran' 

Sometimes called 'Little Dot' in New Zealand. 

PETER (Blue Peter) (Patio Rose) 

This lovely little rose has clusters of small white pom pom blooms with a pink tinge and is a real 

old favourite with gardeners. 

Ideal for cutting for display with good disease resistance. 

The blooms are complimented by lovely little glossy leaves and is an asset to any garden. 

A great little rose for borders and very easy to grow. 

Always in flower with a pleasant scent. 

Quite versatile as it can be grown in the ground or a container and is shade tolerant. 


Also known as 'White Pet' 'Little Pet' 'Belle Of Tehran' Sometimes called 'Little Dot' in New Zealand. 

PETER (Peter Pan) (Patio Rose) 

This compact little bush is covered in masses of dark red hybrid tea type blooms. 

Always seems to be in flower and will brighten up any dull corner in the garden. 

There are many blooms so spent blooms should be removed as often as possible to promote 

repeat blooms and to keep the bush tidy. 

Looks extremely colourful when planted in a group, and is an excellent bedding rose. 

It is only a small rose so will be quite happy in a container. 

The abundant foliage sets of the blooms to perfection. 

One of our favourite Patio Roses. Pleasant perfume. 

A healthy little rose that was bred for the Great Ormond Street Hospital Fund. 

PHOEBE (Phoebe’s Frilled Pink) (Rugosa Shrub Rose) 

Lovely frilly blooms of soft pink to white which are similar to carnations. 

The blooms flowers throughout the 

season in small attractive bunches. 

Good healthy rich light green foliage and excellent disease resistance. 

Like most Rugosa’s it is very versatile as it makes a good hedge, tolerant of poor soils and will 

also grow in the shade. 

Scented. 

(Also known as ‘Rugosa Fimbriata'’ 

PHYLISS (Phyliss Bide) (Rambling Rose) 

Small semi-double blooms of pink salmon and gold. 

One of the few ramblers available that will flower right through the season and is one of our 

favourite ramblers. 

The buds are like small cones and are carried in wide clusters on short stems. They open into 

fairly full rosette shaped blooms of modest size, in a mixture of salmon pink and yellow-gold 

shades. 

They are lightly scented and their neat distribution within the cluster and overall on the plant 

is a pleasure to see. 

It is a vigorous grower with lax arching stems, making a splendid rambler for fences, and 

arches etc. 

A delightful rose with good disease resistance and a pleasant perfume. 

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PIERRE (Mme Pierre Oger) (Shrub Rose) 

Its porcelain like blooms have made this one of the most popular of the Old Garden Roses. 

The blush, creamy white blooms, with a lilac reverse, are cupped and loose and have dappled petals, 

and an old fashioned. 

The colours intensify in the sun. 

It has a long blooming season that extends from spring to the first frost. 

Narrow, upright branches support the heavy delicately scented blooms. 

The abundant, light green leaves are oval, and pointed, and dark prickles line the stalks. 

This is an ideal candidate for the back of the border. 

Can be grown as a short climber with a little support. 

A good clean rose but plant in good rich soil to get the best results. 

Discovered by French nurseryman Pierre Oger and named for his wife. 

PIERRE (Pierre De Ronsard) (Climbing Rose) 

A perpetually flowering climbing rose of the 'old fashioned' style. Creamy white double blooms are 

suffused with shades of pink and fade to light green, with lavender pink at the base of the petals. 

Dark green glossy foliage. 

Needs a little time to become established, so you need to be patient but well worth the wait. 

Good disease resistance. 

Scented. 

Bred in France before 1985 and introduced during 1985. 

Named after Pierre De Ronsard the late French poet who was known by his generation as "The 

Prince of poets" 1524 - 1585. 

For further information see 'Wikipedia' 

Also known as 'Eden Rose 88' 

'Pierre De Ronsard' was voted the World's Favourite Rose by the World Federation Of Rose Societies. The Federation 


POLLY (Pretty Polly) (Patio Rose) 

This beautiful little rose is covered in bright cardinal pink flowers in clusters. 

Flowers all summer long and well into autumn and unaffected by bad weather. 

To keep a continuous flow of blooms all summer the spent blooms should be removed regularly. 

A heathy little rose with compact growth and glossy dark green, disease free foliage. 

Plant this little cracker in a small bed, front of the border, or in a container. 

Could also be grown as a small hedge. 

Scented.. 

Also known as 'Pink Symphony'. 

PRIMROSE (Primrose Rose) (Shrub Rose) 

Pretty little flowers of soft yellow carried on arching branches. 

The flowers are only slightly fragrant but the glossy ferny foliage exudes a distinct smell of 

incense. The foliage is especially fragrant after a rain shower, or when the leaves are 

crushed in the hand. 

Spring and summer flowering with attractive reddish brown hips in the autumn. 

One of the first roses to flower in the spring. 

In Latin, (primula) means "little first one" 

An unusual and graceful rose worthy of a place in any rose garden. 

Also known as the "Incense Rose" & 'Rosa Primula' 

Royal Horticultural Society Award Of Garden Merit. 

PRINCESS (Hybrid Tea Rose) 

A stunning new hybrid tea which a superb sport of the popular ‘Buxom Beauty’ but a more 

subtle colour. 

Large impressive blooms of mid pink with a silver reverse. 

A real head turner in the garden. 

The young sturdy red foliage turns to a dark green as the plant matures. 

Repeats well through the season and has excellent disease resistance. 

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RACHEL (Hybrid Tea Rose) 

A superb and very popular rose. 

A gorgeous confection of cream, pink and peach. 

When the frilly blooms are fully open they have a lovely old fashioned look and resemble a carnation. 

There are more blooms on this rose than the average HT. 

Flowers from early summer right through until the autumn or the first frost. 

Makes quite a statement in the garden and very eye catching. 

Named after the popular TV personality Rachel De Thame. 

Sweet perfume. 

Also known as "Fox Trot" 


RAY (Ray Of Hope) (Floribunda) 

A very lovely rose with lots of semi double blooms of sparkling bright red. 

Seems to have flowers all through the season, and so far we have found no disease problem. 

Plenty of blooms produced so spent blooms should be removed as often as possible to promote 

further blooms 

Dark green healthy foliage. 

Sold in aid of the Leukaemia research Fund. 

Scented. 

RAY (Ray Of Sunshine) (Floribunda Rose) 

Masses of small bright yellow blooms in large clusters 

The blooms are carried in small clusters of 3-9 with each bloom having 15 petals. 

Plenty of blooms are produced so regular dead heading is advisable to promote new 

blooms. 

Neat bushy growth with good disease resistance. 

A cheerful little rose that will brighten up any garden or patio. 

Not very big so will be happy in the garden or a container. 

You could even try a hanging basket providing great care is taken to ensure it does not dry 

out. 

Scented. 

Also known as "Arthritis Rose" 

RAYMOND (Raymond Blanc) (Shrub Rose) 

A bushy grower producing and array of blooms of rich glowing cerise pink. 

The flowers are densely petalled in the old fashioned style and flower freely all season. 

Very attractive and healthy with good disease resistance. 

Plant in a sunny spot for the best results. Dead head regularly to speed up re-blooming. 

Almond scented. 

Named after the world famous celebrity chef. 

REBECCA (Rebecca Mary) (Floribunda) 

A lovely new floribunda from Dickson Nurseries in Northern Ireland who are the 

world's oldest rose breeding company. 

A very prolific flowerer, this lovely rose produces masses of beautiful peach-gold 

blooms in clusters right through the season until the first frosts. 

Light to mid green glossy foliage compliment the blooms perfectly. 

A vigorous and healthy roses which is one of the most highly rated floribundas in years. 

Dead head regularly to speed up the re-blooming. 

Sweet to spicy fragrance. Can be grown in the garden or container. 

The rose was named by Dr Nick Harris to celebrate his wife’s 40th birthday. 


REBECCA MARY (Dijury) 

Since 2006 a few roses are selected each year for this prestigious award. Based on cumulative information from invited 

independent judges, the Gold Standard is awarded to worthy varieties. 

Health, floriferousness, scent and commercial appeal are all considered key factors in the final choice. 

For further information please see Gold Standard Roses on the Main Menu. 


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REX (Sexy Rexy) (Floribunda Rose) 

Saucily named this lovely rose has masses of soft pink blooms in clusters. 

The clusters last for weeks and the repeat cycle is quite fast so it always seems to be in flower. 

In a good warm summer the branches are weighed down with the large number of blooms, so it 

sometimes needs support. 

Dead head regularly for the best show of flowers and keep the rose tidy. 

Small mid green foliage on a compact healthy bush. One of the best Floribundas around. 

Highly recommended. Good Fragrance. 

As far as we know this rose was named after a New Zealand policeman. 

One wonders what he got up to on his beat to gain such a name. 

Auckland New Zealand Rose Of The Year 1991 

Canada. Best Floribunda 1999 

ROB (Rob Roy) (Floribunda Rose) 

Beautiful large crimson scarlet blooms which are high centred and elongated like small scale 

hybrid tea blooms. The large and impressive blooms can be 4ins (10cm) wide. 

They open somewhat loosely, in open clusters, maintaining a good clear colour tone and 

quite weatherproof 

Blooms in abundance with a good long flowering period throughout the summer until the 

first frost in the autumn. 

Dead head on a regular basis to promote further blooms and you will have colour all summer. 

Nice healthy glossy foliage which makes this lovely rose one of the best red floribundas 

around at the moment. A good colourful rose for cutting or buttonholes. 

Fragrant. 

Named after Robert Roy Macgregor the famous Scottish warrior. 1671-1734. 

For further information see Wikipedia. 


ROBERT (Robert Le Diable) (Shrub Rose) 

This rose bears fragrant flowers made up of many petals. 

When fully open, they reflex around the edge of the flowers to create a flat cushion effect. 

If the shape is unusual, the colour is even more so, for it varies within each bloom from deepest 

purple to softest lilac, mottled or splashed with bright red. 

In very dry weather, the colours intensify and deepen. 

It is a sizable, lax shrub, growing as broad at it is tall, which in good soil can be up to 4ft 

(1,2m) high. 

The arching thorny stems are covered with narrow, dark green leaves with good disease resistance. 

Few roses have such intensely coloured flowers which makes this attractive rose 

an asset to any garden. Summer flowering. 

Robert le diable (Robert the Devil) is an opera by Giacomo Meyerbeer, often regarded as the first grand opera. 

ROBERTA (English Rose. David Austin) 

Lovely paeony shaped blooms of blush pink adorn this large English shrub rose. 

After the first flush of flowers the bush continues to show colour through summer and autumn. 

Has a good covering of dark green semi gloss foliage. 

As with most English roses the fragrance is excellent with overtones of fruit, honey and carnation 

on a myrrh background. 

Also known as 'Heritage' 

ROBIN (Robin Redbreast) (Patio Rose) 

This lovely small and compact bush bears dark red blooms with a white and yellow eye and a 

silver reverse. 

Very colourful in the garden or container and always seems to be in flower. 

A very healthy and vigorous little plant which can also be used as a ground cover. 

An ideal rose for small beds or narrow borders. 

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ROBIN (Robin Hood) (Shrub Rose) 

With its pleasant shrub style, 'Robin Hood' is very free flowering and is also repeat 

flowering. 

The pretty cherry red blooms have a white base to each petal are produced in large clusters 

and really brighten up the garden. The blooms hold their colour well, no matter 

how bad the weather. 

A vigorous, dense, compact grower that does well in borders or as a specimen plant. 

Its vigorous qualities have been used to breed further famous roses such as 'Iceberg' 

Try it as a very colourful hedge with a pleasing fragrance. 

Named after Robin Hood a hero in English folklore, a highly skilled archer and outlaw. He was known for stealing 

from the rich and giving to the poor. 

For further information see Wikipedea. 

ROGER (Jolly Roger) (Climbing Rose) 

A new variety with an interesting name. 

Jolly Roger has plenty of attractive floribunda type blooms of peachy/pink and bronze colouring 

and is extremely attractive. Has a good long flowering period and plenty of blooms 

Grows to around 10ft - 15ft with healthy foliage and a pleasant perfume. 

A good colour for the flower arranger and for cutting. 

In the couple of years that we have had it, it has shown very good health and seems disease 

free. 

A lovely rose for arches, pergolas etc, but a cracker round the door if you have room. 

Unfortunately it is a little too big for a container. 

An unusual name and we are not sure if it is named after a person, or the flag used to identify a pirate ship. 

ROSALIE (Blue Rosalie) (Rambling Rose) 

A very popular vigorous rambler which is almost thornless. 

Pretty blooms of violet streaked with white fading to grey in large clusters and show prominent 

yellow stamens. 

A lovely sight in full bloom in the summer and flowers a little earlier than most ramblers. 

Pale green pointed foliage which is fairly disease free. 

Very useful as it will also grow on a North wall or up through a tree. 

This is the best known of the three similar violet-purple ramblers, the others being 'Rose Marie 

Viaud' and 'Violette'. 

Scented. Also known as 'Blue Rambler' 'Veilchenblau' & 'Violet Blue' 


ROSE (Rose d’ amour) (Hybrid Tea Rose) 

This superb award winning rose has been popular for quite a while now and is still as popular as 

ever. 

Large and impressive blooms of blends of copper and yellow. Repeats well and has good disease 

resistance. A really lovely rose with dark leathery foliage which makes a real statement in the 

garden. Not a strong perfume but very agreeable. 


Royal National Rose Society, James Masdon Gold Medal 1995 


Also known as 'Remember Me' 

ROSEMARY (Rosemary Rose) (Floribunda) 

The very large clusters of deep pink flowers on this variety are double, camellia shaped and 

medium in size. 

The huge clusters are often more than the branches can cope with and may need a little 

assistance. Dead heading regularly lightens the load. 

Good long flowering period and always seem to be in flower right through to the autumn. 

When first introduced in 1954 it intrigued the rose world with its deep coppery foliage, 

which is now common in many varieties. 

It is a good bedding variety with vigorous bushy growth and a good health record. 

Can also make a good hedge. Well worth a place in any garden. 

Named for Rosemary Gregory daughter of Walter Gregory of Nottingham, whose firm introduced the rose. 

Royal National Rose Society Gold Medal 1954 

Rome Gold Medal 1954 


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ROSIE (Rambling Rosie) 

A lovely new rambler with masses of medium red blooms all summer long. 

One of the few ramblers that repeat flower. 

Ideal for walls, arches, pillars etc. 

Plant on a south facing aspect for spectacular results. The blooms appear in flushes throughout 

the season. 

Small medium green glossy foliage which has an excellent health record. 

Another winner from the Chris Warner stable who has introduced many beautiful climbers, especially 

among the Patio Climbers. Scented. 


RAMBLING ROSIE (Horjasper) 




Bred Colin Horner and introduced by Chris Warner, 


ROVER (Wild Rover) (Floribunda Rose) 

This new Floribunda is quite spectacular. 

Very large blooms of maroon-purple with a distinctive yellow eye. 

The blooms come in clusters of five or more among large semi glossy leaves. 

Although it is classified as a Floribunda it has a very upright habit and can be trained as a small 

climber up to 6-7ft. Quite an eye catcher in the garden 

When this comes into bloom at the Plant Centre it causes a few heads to turn. 

Has recently won an award for the Best Cluster Flowered Rose at the Belfast Rose Trials 2009. 

Sweet spicy perfume. 

ROY (See Rob Roy) 

ROXANNE (Roxanne Pallett) (Hybrid Tea) 

A stunning new Hybrid Tea rose named after actress Roxanne Pallett of Emmerdale fame. 

Bright red blooms on good strong upright growth and is ideal as a cut flower as the blooms last 

well and fill the room with their perfume. 

The flower arrangers will love this one for its long stems, huge colourful blooms, and a perfume to 

savour. 

An elegant tall rose that really makes a statement in the garden. 

Best at the back of the border as it can reach 4f or more. 

A real show rose with a superb perfume. One of the best red hybrid tea roses around at the moment. 

As lovely as the lady herself. This one will be around for quite a while. 

Also known as 'Firefighter' 'Red 'n' Fragrant 

RUBY (Ruby Ruby) (Patio Rose) 

An attractive little Patio rose with masses of ruby red blooms all summer long. 

Not very big but a healthy little rose which is happy in the garden or a container. 

Looks fabulous as a group in the garden and gives a great splash of colour. 

Scented. 

RUTH (Bloom Of Ruth) (Hybrid Tea Rose) 

A new rose which will soon become a firm public favourite as it is impossible not to fall in love with it 

when you see it in full bloom. 

The classic high pointed buds open to reveal stunning blooms of various shaded of pink, from blush to pearl, to rose 

pink. The lovely rounded blooms are produced on a nice bushy plant which flowers all summer 

and into the autumn or first frosts. 

A very healthy rose with good disease resistance. If you a HT fan you will love this beauty. 

Looks great as a specimen plant, but even better as a group. 

All this and a lovely perfume certainly make it a winner in our book. 

Makes a superb gift. 

Bred by Harkness. UK 



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SALLY (Sally Holmes) (Shrub Rose) 

This award winning rose is one our favourite shrub roses. 

Exceptionally large trusses of beautiful buff to ivory blooms with silvery pink edging. 

This rose is easily recognisable by its spikes of five petalled flowers thickly clustered on lofty 

stems. There can be few lovelier sights on a calm summers day, especially when viewed against 

a dark background. 

A tall commanding plant with dark glossy leaves which can reach 5 or 6ft. 

Should be planted out of the wind as the long stems can thrash around and become damaged. 

A delightful and unusual shrub with a good long flowering period and very healthy. 

Good perfume. Highly Recommended. 

AWARDS 




Glasgow Fragrance Award 1993 

Portland Gold Medal 1993 

SALLY (Sally’s Rose) (Hybrid Tea Rose) 

A very appealing rose with lovely blooms of creamy pink with apricot tints. 

Beautifully shaped classic hybrid tea blooms which really take the eye. 

Short bushy habit with most unusual young reddish foliage which turns to dark glossy green as 

it matures. 

Repeat flowering is excellent, so dead head regularly to promote further blooms quicker. 

A good healthy little hybrid tea and good disease resistance. 

Scented. 

Named by the breeder to celebrate his daughters 21st birthday. 

Glasgow Fragrance Award 1997 

Bred by Roger Pawsey. 1994 

SALLY (Simply Sally) (Shrub Rose) 

Not a very well known little rose, but now it has been given Gold Standard status the public will 

be seeing a whole lot more of this very pretty rose. 

Not very big, but makes up for it with its startling and prolific blooms. 

Masses of blooms cover this compact and neat little bush from early summer until the first autumn 

frosts. 

Pretty blooms of light pink with a white centre and an attractive golden stamen. Harkness 

Roses who bred this little stunner call the colour 'Apple Blossom' . 

The single flowers bloom in flushes through the season and repeat quite quickly which makes it 

always appear to be in flower. The foliage is semi glossy medium green and very healthy and disease resistant. 

Can be grown in the garden or container. Slightly scented. Highly recommended. 


SIMPLY SALLY (Harpaint) 




Bred by Harness Roses. UK 


SAM (Here’s Sam) (Hybrid Tea) 

This American bred rose is a tall stately rose that really commands your attention in the 

garden. 

Towering above all the other roses, the tall upright stems produce exhibition quality blooms of 

luminous pink. A great rose for the back of the border which produces blooms all season. 

The dark green foliage is healthy with good disease resistance. 

Not a powerful fragrance as one would expect from such a big rose. 

but very pleasant and pleasing to the senses. 

Not very well known as a garden rose but has had considerable success on the show bench. 

The long stems and quality blooms are a lovely rose for cutting. 

Bred in the USA by E Edwards who named the rose after his father Sam Edwards. 



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SANDRA (Renaissance Rose) 

Yet another variety in this superb Renaissance range. 

Huge blooms of non fading lavender on this lovely rose. 

This colour is always popular and this one is no exception. 

Flowers for most of the season and there are plenty of blooms which are suitable for cutting. 

Strong healthy growth with dark shiny foliage. 


healthy, and the majority have a superb fragrance. 

Very Fragrant. 

SARAH (Hybrid Tea Rose) 

Beautiful creamy white blooms with lovely shades of pink in the centre. 

A really beautiful rose which produces plenty of blooms throughout the season. 

A robust plant with dense mid-green foliage which has good disease resistance. 

A cracking rose for cutting as the blooms last well in water and is a flower arrangers dream. 

A good bedding rose and looks great in a group or as a specimen. 

An award winning healthy rose with a perfume to match its beauty. 

AWARDS 

Geneva Gold Medal 1984. 

Bagatelle Fragrance Award 1984 

Poitiers Gold Medal 1986 

Madrid Fragrance Award 1985 

Genoa Gold Medal 1987 

Has been sold under a number of names in different countries. 

Also known as 'Drottning Sylvia' 'Gardin de Bagatelle' 'Jardins de Bagatelle' 'Karl Heinz Hanisch' 'Queen Sylvia' 

Bred by Meilland. France. 

SARAH (Sarah Van Fleet) (Rugosa Shrub Rose) 

The lilac pink, open, medium sized flowers of this rose are produced in small clusters and look quite 

spectacular when in full flower. 

This is an extremely free flowering and vigorous shrub which flowers all season, and it is very 

thorny. 

The upright habit makes it suitable for the back of the border or as a specimen plant. 

It is furnished with handsome, wrinkled, dull green foliage and does tend to get a little mildew late 

in the season but it is not a big problem. 

Most Rugosa's produce hips in the autumn, but this one does not. 

It is a very thorny rose which makes it a good rose for a hedge to discourage intruders. 

Can be grown in the garden or container. 

Does not mind a bit of shade and will tolerate poor soil. 

Slight scent. 

SCARLET (Flower Carpet Scarlet) (Ground Cover Rose) 


Often called the 'Wonder Rose' the Flower Carpet Ground Cover Roses are some of the 

most popular roses available in the world today. 

This is because of their long flowering period, easy care, exceptional disease resistance, 

and great drought tolerance. 

A well grown two to three year old plant can provide up to, and over, 1,000 blooms per 

bush. 

Over thirty five years of breeding by the German rose breeders Noack has gone into the 

development of these disease free, drought tolerant, easy care, free flowering beauties 

Great planted en masse in the garden, or a specimen rose. Looks fantastic in a tub as the blooms cascade to the 

ground. 

A true easy care Ground Cover Rose , which both gardeners and professional landscapers will find simple to grow and 

easy to maintain and requires no spraying. 




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SCARLET (Sparkling Scarlet) (Climbing Rose) 

A wonderful display of semi-double blooms of bright scarlet in large clusters. 

The blooms last a long time and repeat well and bloom in flushes throughout the summer. 

Good clean foliage with a decent health record. 

A good climber for almost any situation. 

Extremely well named as the name describes the blooms perfectly. 

Strong Fruity Fragrance. 

SHEILA (Sheila’s Perfume) (Floribunda Rose) 

'Sheila's Perfume' has yellow flowers, edged red, with a flower form and size that would pass for 

a Hybrid Tea. 

The weatherproof, semi double blooms are very fragrant. 

They are borne singly and in clusters on strong short stems and have a good repeating cycle. 

There are plenty of blooms so keep the blooms coming by dead heading regularly. 

The foliage is dark semi glossy green and plentiful and very disease resistant. 

This medium sized compact bush tends to spread in warm areas, and is one of the finest roses 

ever raised by the breeder. 

Beautiful flowers, lovely perfume and healthy, what more could you want from any rose. 


Bred by an English amateur rose breeder who named this beautiful rose after his wife. 

SHONA (Floribunda Rose) 

'Shona' has fragrant, medium coral pink, semi double flowers with 23 petals. 

The blooms are borne in small tight clusters and are completely weatherproof and flower right 

through the summer. 

The foliage is mid green and semi glossy on a compact bush that tends to sprawl a little. 

Not very big so should be happy in a container as well as the garden. 

Quite healthy and disease resistant. 

A nice bedding rose which is becoming a bit more popular as the years go by. 


SON (Special Son) (Patio Rose) 

What a beautiful little rose this is. 

An abundance of superb light-red blooms all summer long. 

A stunning little bush in full flower and will brighten up any dull corner. 

Quite at home in the garden or a pot but keep in a sunny position for the best results. 

A really lovely rose with a pleasant perfume. 

A great gift for any special son. 

SONIA (Hybrid Tea Rose) 

A very beautiful rose with large salmon pink blooms that are suffused with coral to yellow as 

they emerge. 

Extremely popular around the world for many years 

Needs a cosy warm spot and TLC for the best results but is well worth the effort. 

Feed twice a year and plant in rich well drained soil as this is a hungry rose. 

Strong fruity fragrance. 

Also known as "Sweet Promise" "Sonia Meilland" 

SOPHIA (Renaissance Rose) 

Large yellow amber blooms in abundance on this lovely healthy bush. 

Good long flowering period and an absolute stunner in full bloom. 

As with most of this excellent group the perfume is outstanding. 

Rich honey fragrance. 


healthy, and the majority have a superb fragrance. Very Fragrant. 


Introduced to UK 2000 

Also known as "Solo Mio" 



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SOPHIE (Sophie’s Perpetual) (Shrub Rose) 

An old China Rose of unknown origin but was re-introduced in 1960. 

Shapely double globular blooms of pale blush pink overlaid with cerise-crimson, particularly on 

the outer petals. 

Flowers almost continually through the summer plus the bonus of a lovely perfume. 

Dark green foliage. Can also be grown as a small climber and is very useful for arches and 

pathways as it is almost thornless. 

A very versatile rose as it is shade tolerant and will cope with most soils. 

This old rose was re-discovered in 1960 and named for Countess Beckendorf by rosarian Humphey Brooke. 

Also known as, 'Bengal Centifolia' 'Dresden China' 'Paul's Dresden China' 

SOPHY (Sophy’s Rose) (English Rose. David Austin) 

The broad and rather flat, rosette-shaped flowers of an attractive light red or deep pink colouring 

mingle well with the other colours. 

The effect is a little different from other red roses, which tend to have a certain 'sameness' 

about them. 

It repeat flowers very well and. with its upright bushy and healthy growth, is ideally suited for 

bedding or for the front of the border. 

Excellent in both the UK and much warmer climates. 

There is a lovely light Tea Rose fragrance. 

Named for Dyslexia Action (formerly known as the Dyxlexia Institute) 

STEPHEN (Stephen’s Big Purple) (Hybrid Tea Rose) 

Bred in New Zealand this beautiful hybrid tea has large blooms of deep beetroot purple 

shade. 

It is a remarkable colour which may not appeal to every one but is a must if you are interested 

in odd coloured roses. 

Dark green foliage which is the perfect foil for this unusual colour. Repeats well and produces 

blooms throughout the summer and into autumn depending on the weather. 

A healthy variety which seems to have good disease resistance. 

Makes a real statement in the garden plus the bonus of a superb perfume. 

Also known as "Big Purple" 

SUSAN (Renaissance Rose) 

This beautiful rose is probably the most popular of the Renaissance group. 

It produces masses of attractive blooms of creamy white with a slight pink tinge and the many 

petalled blooms have a real old fashioned look. 

The flower production is very generous with plenty of blooms from early summer until well 

into the autumn and the first frosts. 

The spent blooms should be removed regularly to promote further flowering and to keep the 

plant tidy. 

In our opinion this is definitely one of the best of the Renaissance group. 

The whole of the group is highly recommended as we have yet to come across a poor specimen in the entire range. 

As with most of the range the perfume is outstanding and 'Susan' is no exception. 

SUSAN (Susan Ann) (Floribunda Rose) 

An award winning rose. 

'Susan Ann' has about 28 apricot petals, which form a very pleasing shape, and are carried in 

moderate sized clusters, on a tall and spreading bush. 

This lovely rose in well regarded for its good colour and vigour, and the fact that it does well in 

all climates and the blooms are pretty weatherproof and do not fade with age. 

The spent blooms should be removed to promote quicker re-blooming. 

The healthy foliage is glossy green and disease resistant. 

An excellent bedding rose with a good perfume. 

AWARDS 

Royal National Rose Society Trial Ground Certificate 1971 Baden Baden Silver Medal 1973 

Belfast Gold Medal 1974 Royal Horticultural Society Award Of Garden Merit 1993. 

Also know as 'Southampton' 



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SUSAN (Lazy Susan) (Ground Cover Rose) 

During several years of trials for disease resistance, this little ground cover rose emerged with 

an unblemished record for good health. 

The flowers are small and single and are produced in great abundance in short stemmed clusters. 

They soon open out into flat, carmine pink flowers with pale centres, displaying attractive stamens, 

to resemble scores of cheerful yellow eyes, nestling against small. bright, shiny leaves. 

In flower all summer and well into autumn. 

An excellent rose from the County Ground Cover Range. 

Also knowns as 'Bright Carpet ' and 'Hertfordshire' 

SYLVIA (Hybrid Tea Rose) 

Long pointed buds borne on upright stems opening into blooms of elegant form in , lovely clear 

rose pink. 

The classic shaped blooms produced singly or in clusters. make this rose ideal for cutting. 

Flowers from early summer until the autumn and the flower production is excellent. 

Dark green healthy foliage. Fragrant. Dead head regularly for the best results. 

As with most Hybrid Tea Roses they thrive in full sun and should be fed twice a year. 

A healthy rose with good disease resistance. 

Also known as 'Congratulations' 

AWARDS 

Annerkante Deutsche Rose 1977. 

British Association Of Rose Breeders Selection. 1977 

SYLVIA (Lady Sylvia) (Climbing Rose) 

'Lady Sylvia' has been around for a while and is still as popular as ever. 

The creamy rose pink flowers are among the loveliest one could wish to see. 

The young petal tips part to reveal deeper tints of pink and a hint of gold at the heart of the bloom 

which, although it opens rather fast maintains a pleasing rounded outline until the petals fall. 

This is a rose much grown formerly by florists, and many brides have carried it in their bouquets. 

It is worth a place in the garden as a historic rose and is a great resource as a buttonhole or a cut 

flower. 

The plant blooms through the summer and autumn and grows quite vigorously to around 10ft. 

It is long lived and has sometimes survived in old garden long after other roses have disappeared. 

The leaves are dark green, and the foliage is a little sparse by today’s standards. 

Sweet scent. Highly Recommended. 

TAM (Tam O’ Shanter) (English Rose. David Austin) 

One of the essential characteristics of the English Roses is that they differ widely between one 

variety and another. This adds greatly to the pleasure we gain from them. Tam O'Shanter is so 

different that we hardly know in which group to place it. 

Nonetheless, its flowers are in fact typical of an English Rose of the Old Rose group. 

The growth however is long and gracefully arching; the flowers opening all along their length, 

rather as we might get on a Species Rose. 

The individual blooms are of typical Old Rose formation, being of rosette shape. The colour is 

a deep cerise pink that takes on a slightly mauve shade when the flower is fully open. 

There is a light fruity fragrance. 

This is a very healthy rose that would look very well in an informal garden or as part of a mixed border. 

It was named to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robbie Burns. Tam O'Shanter is the hero of one 

of his best known poems, in which he has a lucky escape from the witches having stayed too long at the inn after market 

day. 

TESS (Tess Of The D’Urbervilles) (English Rose. David Austin) 

Large fragrant flowers of bright crimson colouring. 

They are of a nice, deeply cupped shape in the early stages; the petals turning back to give a less 

formal but still attractive flower. Healthy dark green foliage. It has a lovely Old Rose fragrance. 

It can also be grown as a short climber and will probably reach 8 or 9ft. 

Very useful as it can also tolerate a North wall situation. 

Named after the character from Thomas Hardy's novel. 



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THELMA (Rambling Rose) 

An interesting old rambler which has been around for a long time and is now quite hard to 

find. 

This rose has flowers of an unusual colour for a rambler. They are coral-pink suffused with 

deep carmine with a mass of stamens in the centre, semi-double and borne in small to medium 

sized clusters. 

The individual flowers are quite large for a rambler and are often 3ins (8cm) wide. 

The blooms are an exquisite shape especially when fully open. 

It is only summer flowering with occasional blooms later in the season. 

The flowering season lasts a little longer than other ramblers and the blooms are unnafected by the weather. 

Not a powerful perfume but very pleasant. 

A healthy rambler which is reliably disease resistant and almost thornless. 

Bred by Rose breeder Walter Easlea in the UK 1927 and named after his grand daughter who lives in New Zealand. 

TWIGGY (Shrub Rose) 

An English icon such as Twiggy deserves a suitably timeless rose, which is indeed a challenge; 

but ‘Twiggy’s Rose’ does everything, then a bit more, to rise to the occasion. 

‘Twiggy’s Rose’ is magnificently bushy, immaculate in its style of growth. Flowering in elegant 

clusters begins in early June, and is practically continual until the start of winter. 

Added to that, ‘Twiggy’s Rose’ is as pretty as a picture, and has a pleasing scent into the bargain. 

It’s a ‘must’ for general planting in beds, groups and hedges; excellent for mixing in summer 

borders; and delightful to cut for the vase. 

VALENTINE (Valentine Heart) (Floribunda Rose) 

The blooms of this charming rose cover a wide range of colours. The buds are pale scarlet, opening 

to blush pink on the inside of the petals, and then go through various shades of rosy lilac and 

pink. 

Spent blooms should be removed regularly to promote further blooms and to keep the bush tidy. 

A good continuity of blooms through to autumn. A nice healthy rose with good disease resistance. 

Pleasing fragrance. 

A lovely gift for that Special Person In Your Life. 

VALENTINE (My Valentine) (Hybrid Tea Rose) 

Crimson hybrid tea roses of quality are a rarity these days, so its good to have this addition. 

A strong clean grower producing classically formed large blooms on strong stems. 

Makes a good cut flower and has a pleasant fragrance. 

Will last for many years in the garden, and is far better value than a bunch of cut florist roses 

which will only last for a few days. Give this beautiful rose as a gift to a loved one and put the 

romance back into your life. 

Also known as "Grande Amore" 

Bred Kordes. Germany 1995 


VICTORIA (Climbing Rose) 

A rare and unusual rose which is not widely grown these days which is a great shame as it is 

very beautiful. 

The bloom colour is mainly pink with a flush of apricot in the centre. 

However depending on the weather it can produce flowers of creamy white, or even yellow. 

The blooms are very large and are produced throughout the season with the bonus of a heady 

tea fragrance. 

Although it is quite hardy it requires a sheltered, sunny position to be seen at its best. 

Stocks are always a little short, so order early to avoid disappointment. 

Also known as the 'Magnolia Rose' and ‘Devoniensis’ 

VICTORIA (La Reine Victoria) (Shrub Rose) 

'La Reine Victoria' displays rich pink globular blooms that have a tint of mauve in the 

pink. 

They are very double and have up to 40 silky textured petals, and cupped. 

It flowers right through the season but the spring flush is particularly profuse. In 

autumn, the flowers are produced on very long stems. The growth is strong and up- 


right with plentiful , close jointed matt pale green foliage. 

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Plant at the back of the border as it may need a bit of support to avoid damage in high winds. A very beautiful rose 

that looks its best in an old style cottage garden. 

Excellent perfume. Highly recommended. 

Named for Queen Victoria. 1819-1901. 

The longest reigning female or British monarch in history. 1837-1901 

For more information see Wikipedia. 

Also known as 'Reine Victoria' & 'The Shell Rose' Bred in France 1872 

VIOLET (Violet Blue) (Rambler Rose) 

A very popular vigorous rambler which is almost thornless. 

Pretty blooms of violet streaked with white fading to grey in large clusters and show prominent 

yellow stamens. 

A lovely sight in full bloom in the summer and flowers a little earlier than most ramblers. 

Pale green pointed foliage which is fairly disease free. 

Very useful as it will also grow on a North wall or up through a tree. 

This is the best known of the three similar violet-purple ramblers, the others being 'Rose Marie Viaud' 

and 'Violette'. Scented. 

Also known as 'Blue Rambler' 'Veilchenblau' & 'Blue Rosalie' 


VIOLETTE (Rambling Rose) 

This lovely old rambler is a wonderfully free growing rose and is one of our favourite ramblers. 

The flowers have two rows of deep violet petals that are quite showy and are produced in 

clusters. 

The small flowers appear abundantly in the first flush of bloom but does not flower again, 

as it concentrates on its growth for the next year. 

It is a healthy vigorous grower and can put on 10-15ft of growth in its first season. 

Once established the long canes should be trained horizontally for the best quality blooms 

and the most pleasing affect. 

Healthy light green foliage, and very few thorns. 

A great rose for trellis work or training on walls. 

A very attractive rose with a pleasant scent. Bred in France. 1921. 

WALTER (Uncle Walter) (Hybrid Tea Rose) 

The flowers of this variety are crimson scarlet, high centred and fairly large, with about 30 wide 

petals, and open rather loosely on very tall stems. 

They are often carried in open clusters, and the overall effect is more like a big shrub than a 

large flowered bush. 

Flowers well and the continuity of bloom is maintained through summer and autumn. 

'Uncle Walter' needs carefully placing or it will dominate its neighbours; towards the back of a 

border is a suitable place, or it could be treated as a short climber and grown on a support. 

It grows very vigorously with a tall, free branching habit to well above average height. 

The leaves are large, crimson when young, then maturing to bronze green, and plentiful. 

A very healthy rose with a pleasant perfume. 

The breeder Sam McGredy named this rose after his uncle, Walter Johnston, who looked after the nursery during his 

infancy. 

National Rose Society Certificate Of Merit 1963 Sandanavia Nord-Rose Award. 

WALTER (Sir Walter Raleigh) (English Rose. David Austin) 

Rich crimson pink blooms when fully open show golden stamens in the centre. 

The elegant blooms are borne singly with a good repeat flowering cycle. 

Dark green semi-glossy foliage which has good disease resistance. 

The growth is strong and bushy with large leaves in proportion with the flowers. 

Rather like a Tree Peony. 

Superb Fragrance. 

Named to commemorate the founding if the first English speaking colony in America and the English explorer and 

politician (1554- 1618) 



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WENDY (Patio Rose) 

Lovely white blooms with tinges of green and mauve plus attractive golden stamens. 

Good glossy foliage make this a very popular little rose. 

An extremely pretty rose which flowers right through the season until the first frosts. 

Dead head regularly to promote speedy re blooming. 

Looks super en masse in the garden and a good rose for a container. 

Makes a lovely little gift. 

Bred by Pedro Dot. Spain. Also known as 'For You' 

WENDY (Wendy Cussons) (Hybrid Tea Rose) 

'Wendy Cussons' bears fully double, cerise splashed with scarlet blooms which are evenly distributed over the whole 

plant and very attractive. 

They are high centred and large, with 30 petals, and the foliage is glossy and dark on a well 

branched plant. 

Health and vigour are strong points of the bush, and in warmer climates if can grow above expectations. 

It is an ideal plant in cool areas with climates that hinder vigorous growth and promote the 

full intensity of the beautiful flowers. Flowers all summer and into autumn providing the 

weather allows. 

A lovely and popular rose which is also very highly perfumed. 

National Rose Society President's International Trophy 1959 


Portland Gold Medal 1964. 

Wendy Cussons is the daughter in law of Alexander Tom Cussons who was the Chairman of Cussons Sons & Co, 

maker of the brand Cussons Imperial Leather Soap and other toiletries. 

WIFE (My Darling Wife) (Floribunda Rose) 

A stunning new floribunda rose with an abundance of blooms throughout the season. 

The blooms come in clusters and are a lovely shade of soft shell pink with a hint of cream. 

Will grow in the garden or container and is very easy to look after. 

Just water and feed well, dead head on a regular basis and this stunner will provide you with 

masses of colour right through to the autumn. 

Good disease resistance and a lovely sweet perfume. 

Something a little different with a lovely title. 

WILHELM (Shrub Rose) 

A lovely Hybrid Musk with masses of dark red blooms in flushes throughout the season. 

A bushy plant that can also be grown as a climber, has dense large glossy foliage. 

A very attractive rose with a pleasant honey fragrance. 

Repeats well through the summer and the autumn show is often quite spectacular. 

Also makes a very attractive and fragrant hedge. 

Bred in Germany in 1934 and introduced to the UK in 1944. 

Bred by Wilhelm. J.H.Kordes (1891-1955) 

Often known as 'The Grand Old Man Of Rose Breeding' 

Also known as 'Skyrocket' 


WILHEMENA (Queen Wilhemena) (Floribunda Rose) 

Beautiful floriferous golden amber blooms adorn this new floribunda. 

An early flowering variety . 

Semi glossy medium green foliage and flowers throughout the summer. 

Deadhead regularly and lightly prune in the spring. 

Scented. 

Bred in the USA. 

Also known as 'Forever Young' & Golden Girls' 



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WILLIAM (Royal William) (Hybrid Tea Rose) 



The large blooms have 35 petals and repeat well right through the summer and into autumn. 


A strong healthy and handsome rose and the perfect rose for cutting as the blooms last well 

in water. Highly recommended. Fragrant. 

AWARDS 




Named for Prince William Of Wales. The first son of Prince Charles and Lady Diana. 

Also known as 'Fragrant Charm' 'Leonora Christine' 

WILLIAM (William Lobb) (Shrub Rose) 

Deservedly one of the most popular Moss Roses 'William Lobb' grows vigorously up to 

8ft (2.5m). 

Its long, firm stems, covered in greyish brown moss, have many stout thorns and are 

overlaid dark grey-green, medium sized and coarse, well serrated foliage. 

The buds have a lot of soft, mid to dark green moss, 

The semi-double large flowers are almost ragged in structure but charming nevertheless, 

especially when fully open when displaying the centres of golden yellow stamens 

that contrast so beautifully with the purplish petals which have a lavender pink reverse. 

Deep down near the base, each petal is flecked with white. 

There is a strong scent and the flowers appear in mid summer in great profusion. 

It is useful as both a tall shrub or small climber, on walls trellises and arches, but will need a little support. 

Named after the Cornish plant collector. 1809-1863. For further details see Wikipedea. 

Bred by Jean Laffay. France 1855 

Also known as 'Old Velvet Moss' 

WILLIAM (William Morris) (English Rose. David Austin) 

A good strong tall and elegant rose with outstanding pink-apricot blooms. 

A superb rose for the back of the border or makes a cracking specimen on its own. 

As with all this variety the perfume is always a delight. 

(Can also be grown as a short climber) 

William Morris (1834-96) was a central figure of the Pre-Raphaelite movement. 

WILLIAM (William Shakespeare 200) (English Rose. David Austin) 

A rose with exquisite blooms of the richest velvety crimson, gradually to an equally rich purple. 

Deeply cupped at first, the flower soon opens out to a shallow quartered cup. 

The growth is neat and upright each stem bearing a number of flowers. 

This rose has the strong, Old Rose fragrance that we expect, but do not always find. in deep red 

roses. 

An outstanding English Rose with excellent disease resistance. 

Named after William Shakespeare who has been voted 'Man Of The Millennium' 

YVONNE (Yvonne Rabier) Shrub Rose) 

A charming little shrub rose that always seems to be in flower. Masses of small double 

ivory white blooms with a hint of lemon and pink. The blooms are extremely weatherproof 

and hold their own whatever the weather throws at them. An award winning rose 

with delightful, healthy shiny foliage with good disease resistance. 

Will grow anywhere, but for the best flower show give it a cosy warm spot in the garden. 

It is not very big for a shrub rose, so can be grown quite successfully in a container, or 

can be a very attractive low hedge. Scented. 




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ABIGAILE 2 

ABRAHAM 2 

ADAM 2 

ADAM 2 

ADAM’S ROSE 2 

ADRIANA 2 

AGATHA 2 

AGNES 2 

ALAN 3 

ALEC 3 

ALEXANDER 3 

ALEXANDRA 3 

ALEXANDRA 3 

ALFRED 3 

ALFRED 4 

ALICE 4 

ALICE 4 

AMANDA 4 

AMBER 4 

AMELIA 4 

AMY 4 

ANGELA 5 

ANGELICA 5 

ANNE 5 

ANTHONY 5 

ANTONY 5 

APHRODITE 5 

ARTHUR 6 

ARTHUR 6 

AUDREY 6 

BARBARA 6 

BARBARA 6 

BEATRIX 7 

BELINDA 7 

BENJAMIN 7 

BERENICE 7 

BERYL 7 

BERYL 8 

BESS 8 

BETH 8 

BETTY 8 

BILL 8 

BOBBIE 8 

BOBBY 9 

CAMILLE 9 

CARMEN 9 

CAROLINE 9 

CAROLINE 9 

CECILE 10 

CECILIA 10 

CHARLES 10 

CHARLES 10 

CHARLES 10 

CHARLES 10 

CHARLES 11 

CHARLIE 11 

CHARLIE 11 

CHARLOTTE 11 

CHERIE 12 

CHLOE 12 

CHRIS 12 

CHRIS 12 

CHRISTOPHER 12 

CHRISTINA 12 

CHRISTINE 12 

CHRISTOPHER 13 

CHRISTIAN 13 

CLAIR 13 

CLAIRE 13 

CLAIRE 13 

CLARINDA 13 

CLEMENTINE 14 

CLEO 14 

CLIFF 14 

CONNIE 14 

CORAL 14 

CORAL 15 

CORNELIA 15 

DAD 15 

DAISY 15 

DANNY 15 

DAPHNE 15 

DARCEY 16 

DAVID 16 

DAWN 16 

DAWN 16 

DEB 16 

DIANA 17 

DICK 17 

DICKY 17 

DOREEN 17 

DORIS 17 

DOROTHY 17 

DOROTHY 18 

DOROTHY 18 

DOUGLAS 18 

EDRIC 18 

EGLANTYNE 18 

ELEANOR 19 

ELINA 19 

ELISABETH 19 

ELIZABETH 19 

ELIZABETH 19 

ELIZABETH 20 

ELIZABETH 20 

ELLEN 20 

EMANNUELE 20 

EMANUEL 21 

EMILY 21 

EMMA 21 

ENA 21 

ERNEST 21 

ETHEL 22 

EVA 22 

EVE 22 

EVELYN 22 

EVITA 22 

FATHER 22 

FELICIA 23 

FELICITE 23 

FELICITE 23 

FERDINAND 23 

FIFI 24 

FIONA 24 

FRANCESCA 24 

FRANCIS 24 

FRANCOIS 24 

FRED 25 

FRITZ 25 

FULTON 25 

GAY 25 

GEMMA 25 

GEOFF 26 

GEORGE 26 

GEORGE 26 

GEORGE 26 

GEORGIA 26 

GERALDINE 27 

GERTRUDE 27 

GHITA 27 

GLORIA 27 

GRACE 27 

GRAHAM 28 

GRANDMA 28 

GUY 29 

HANNAH 29 

HANNAH 29 

HARRY 29 

HARRY 29 

HARRY 30 

HELEN 30 

HELMUT 30 

HENRI 30 

HENRIETTA 30 

HERMIONE 30 

HONEY 30 

HOPE 31 

HUGH 31 

HUSBAND 31 

INGRID 31 

INGRID 31 

IRENE 32 

IRENE 32 

IRIS 32 

ISABEL 32 

ISABELLA 32 

IVOR 32 

JACK 33 

JACK 33 



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JACKIE 33 

JACQUELINE 33 

JACQUES 33 

JAMES 34 

JAMES 34 

JASMINA 34 

JEAN 34 

JENNIE 34 

JENNY 34 

JENNY 34 

JESSICA 35 

JOCK 35 

JOEY 35 

JOHN 35 

JOHN 36 

JOHN 36 

JOSEPH 36 

JOSEPH 36 

JOSEPHINE 36 

JOSEHINE 37 

JOSEPHINE 37 

JOY 37 

JOY 37 

JULIA 37 

JULIE 38 

JULIET 38 

JUNE 38 

KAREN 38 

KATHERINE 38 

KATHLEEN 39 

KATHLEEN 39 

KATHLEEN 39 

KATIE 39 

KIM 39 

KITTY 40 

LADY 40 

LADY 40 

LADY 40 

LADY 40 

LADY 40 

LARA 41 

LAURA 41 

LAWRENCE 41 

LAWRENCE 41 

LEONARD 41 

LEONORA 42 

LESLIE 42 

LILIANA 42 

LINDA 42 

LOIS 42 

LOLABELLE 42 

LOUISE 43 

LOUISE 43 

LUCY 43 

LUCY 43 

LUCY 43 

MAC 44 

MAMMA 44 

MARGARET 44 

MARGARET 44 

MARGARETA 45 

MARIE 45 

MARILYN 45 

MARION 46 

MARJORIE 46 

MARTHA 46 

MARY 46 

MARY 46 

MARY 46 

MARY 47 

MAY 47 

MEG 47 

MILLIE 47 

MIMI 47 

MOLLY 47 

MONIQUE 48 

MORTIMER 48 

MOTHER 48 

MOTHER 48 

MUM 48 

MUM 49 

MUMMY 49 

MYRA 49 

MYRIAM 49 

NADIA 49 

NANCY 49


NATHALIE 50 

NICOLA 50 

NINA 50 

NIPPER 50 

OCTAVIA 50 

OLIVIA 51 

OTHELLO 51 

PAPA 51 

PAT 51 

PATRICIA 51 

PAUL 52 

PAUL 52 

PAUL 52 

PAUL 52 

PAUL 52 

PAUL 53 

PAUL 53 

PAUL 53 

PAUL 53 

PEARL 53 

PEARL 54 

PENELOPE 54 

PENNY 54 

PET 55 

PETER 55 

PETER 55 

PHOEBE 55 

PHYLISS 55 

PIERRE 56 

PIERRE 56 

POLLY 56 

PRIMROSE 56 

PRINCESS 56 

RACHEL 57 

RAY 57 

RAY 57 

RAYMOND 57 

REBECCA 57 

REX 58 

ROB 58 

ROBERT 58 

ROBERTA 58 

ROBIN 58 

ROBIN 59 

ROGER 59 

ROSALIE 59 

ROSE 59 

ROSEMARY 59 

ROSIE 60 

ROVER 60 

ROY 60 

ROXANNE 60 

RUBY 60 

RUTH 60 

SALLY 61 

SALLY 61 

SALLY 61 

SAM 61 

SANDRA 62 

SARAH 62 

SARAH 62 

SCARLET 62 

SCARLET 63 

SHEILA 63 

SHONA 63 

SON 63 

SONIA 63 

SOPHIA 63 

SOPHIE 64 

SOPHY 64 

STEPHEN 64 

SUSAN 64 

SUSAN 64 

SUSAN 65 

SYLVIA 65 

SYLVIA 65 

TAM 65 

TESS 65 

THELMA 66 

TWIGGY 66 

VALENTINE 66 

VALENTINE 66 

VICTORIA 66 

VIOLET 67 

VIOLETTE 67 

WALTER 67 

WALTER 67 

WENDY 68 

WENDY 68 

WIFE 68 

WILHELM 68 

WILHEMENA 68 

WILLIAM 69 

WILLIAM 69 

WILLIAM 69 

WILLIAM 69 

YVONNE 69 



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