Often described asa strong orange blend, there is no doubt the specimens on this page are more red than orange. And yes, the camera did capture the true tones of this rose. But regardless of whether it’s orange or red, Las Vegas is a beautiful rose. Perhaps not as fragrant as some of our favorite … Read moreLas Vegas
The Neptune rose is one of the loveliest, most fragrant purple/mauve Hybrid Teas out in the gardening world. However, they can be a little tough to find, and a little tricky to grow. A healthy specimen for this flower looks and smells stunning. It really is a beautiful looking rose. Getting up to 4 or … Read moreNeptune Rose
Apricot to orange tones of Just Joey The town of Colchester in England is one of the oldest on record and has a climate that is superbly suited for the hybridization of high quality roses. It is here in the year of 1765 the Cants of Colchester was established who have been engaged in hybridization … Read moreJust Joey: English Bred Hybrid Tea
I have been able to find out very little about this Rose. Im not sure why, but there appears to be very little documentation on Horburns, so if anyone can provide details about it? I came across this rose for the first – and only – time, in 2007. That was in NZ at the … Read moreHorburns: This Rose Is A Mystery To Me!
The Honor rose has been called the most beautiful white rose available! Look into whether it will work for your garden. I’ve seen several dates for the release on this one. 1976, 1978, or even 1980. I believe 1976 to be correct. We do know that it was originally bred by Warriner. You may also … Read moreHonor: The Most Beautiful White Rose?
History: The Peace Rose… one of the most successful and popular roses in history. The rose was bred by Francis Meilland in France before 1939, and introduced in the United States by Cornard Pyle in 1945. The originator of the rose Mieilland contacted Field Marshall Alan Brook who played a major role in the Second World … Read morePeace: Perhaps The Most Popular Rose Ever?
If you’re looking for a highly fragrant pink Hybrid Tea, look no farther than Perfume Delight. Bred by Weeks back in 1973, in 1974 it won the AARS Award. It’s a combination of the Peace (seed) and a mix of Chrysler Imperial, Happiness, and el Capitan on the pollen side. Of course, the main draw … Read morePerfume Delight
Sylvia, a H.T rose bred by Kordes. Perhaps a little tender in the colder zones, though it will be fine with proper winter coverings and freeze protection. Mild scent with large full blooms. I have seen this decribed as “salmon pink” but the image on this page gives a truer representation of the actual color, … Read moreSylvia, A Kordes Hybrid Tea
This variety has been around for a while now (1960) but is still very popular. A rich pink with a darker tone on the underside of the petals, it has a medium fragrance and tends to be a little too thorny for my liking. It won an ARS award the year after release (1961). One … Read moreDuet Rose
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