I find this rose just a little overpowering. Yes, it’s bright and colorful, and there is little doubt that it’s very attractive in the right setting. But… it just seems too flamboyant somehow. 4th of July – bold, brassy and extremely eye catching About 4th of July Rose The Fourth of July rose is a rather elegant … Read moreFourth Of July Rose: Flamboyant Climber
The Fire and Ice Rose is an elegant grandiflora. It’s so named because of the combination white and red blended colors. It is a wonderful cut flower, making them a florist favorite, although it has a minimal fragrance. Beautiful blend of red and white This was first bred by Jack E. Christensen and Carruth in United … Read moreFire And Ice Grandiflora
I can’t say that the name Betty Boop rose does a lot for me. But there is no denying the flower…stunning. And would you believe that the 2 pictures on this page are from the same bush? The bottom image looks a little like a darker version of “Tequilla Sunrise” but I can assure you … Read moreBetty Boop: Bi Colored Floribunda
The intensity of the colors will vary depending on the climate. The more sunlight, the more striking the crimson edging will be. But even in cooler more overcast areas, Double Delight is still a beautiful rose. While it does bear a slight passing resemblance to that other old favorite, Peace, this has much stronger coloration … Read moreDouble Delight
You won’t often see this rose, it’s a little hard to obtain. But if you can get one, then it makes a great addition to any garden. While generally found as a shrub, you can train it to climb if you have the right conditions. Individually, these flowers are quite pretty, but nothing special. It’s … Read moreCocktail, Red Floribunda