The John Cabot rose is one of the most popular Explorer varieties. If you’re in a cold climate and want a nice looking small shrub/climber, it’s a good choice. It was originally launched in Canada in the late 1970s as one of the first groups of Explorers and has slowly gained favor over the years … Read moreJohn Cabot Rose
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: Striking Red Hybrid Tea
This is one of the earlier of the Austin English roses. Bred in 1986, it is no longer actively marketed due to it being superseded by better varieties. That means you may find it difficult to get a bush from a commercial nursery. Your best bet is to find somebody with a plant and beg … Read moreOthello: Disease Prone English Rose
Knockout roses are one of the the most popular 21st century shrub roses. Bred by William J Radler around 1995, it was introduced in United States by Conard-Pyle in the year 2000. The rose was awarded the AARS winner the same year and it broke all the sales records as an introductory rose. Red Knockout … Read moreKnockout Rose
This is a modern shrub rose, and like many of the modern roses, it’s unfortunately lacking in fragrance. Still, it’s a lovely rose to look at, and adds a nice splash of color to the garden. You will get a repeat flowering later in the season, with any luck. Just make sure you deahead it, … Read moreDouble Knockout
This is one of the earlier of the Austin English roses. Bred in 1986, it is no longer actively marketed due to it being superceded by better varieties. That means you may find it difficult to get a bush from a commercial nursery. Your best bet is to find somebody with a plant and beg … Read moreOthello – An Early English Rose
While the picture of the Falstaff rose below is not of a perfect specimen (late in the season, and bloom was getting a little old), it does still show the wonderful coloring and form of the flower. What is doesn’t show, is the way the sunlight plays with the petals creating a wonderful glow, or … Read moreFalstaff, English Rose
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
With masses of red cup shaped blooms and a vigorous climbing habit, Blaze will make a wonderful addition to any garden that has the space to grow it. The lovely cupped shaped blooms of Blaze A well established Blaze climber in full bloom is an impressive sight. These can easily reach heights of 5-6 meters … Read moreBlaze, Climbing Rose
Dr Huey is best known for its rootstock qualities, and perhaps for the way it will take over your beautiful grafted roses, if given the chance. Dr Huey taking over a rose bush A Hybrid Wichurana rambler, Dr Huey was bred in 1914 by Captain George C Thomas, and introduced to the public in 1920. Very … Read moreDr Huey Rootstock