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
The musk rose is a highly scented rose that is probably an ancestor of today’s hybrid musks. The story behind this plant is not exactly known. It is believed that it may have first originated in the Himalyas region – that would explain why it is very tolerant of colder climates. It has been grown … Read moreMusk Rose
This rose was first released in Western society way back in 1817.Before that though, it was originally from either China or Japan, the exact origin seems to vary.. It took a few years to gain in popularity but eventually in the mid century it started to take off. So much so, that nurseries and florists … Read moreSeven Sisters: Antique Rose
Friesia is certainly one of the more flamboyant of the yellow roses. Thick leathery petals, a delightful perfume, and nice dark green foliage – this one has it all! I think this is one of the nicest scented roses that I know – although it can be very hard to pick out “just one” from … Read moreFriesia: Beautifully Scented Yellow Floribunda
A small but pretty little red and yellow rose, Abracadabra is perhaps a bit disappointing when you compare a specimen with what you see in photographs. For those that say ‘size doesn’t matter’, let me assure you that in this case it does. The bush tends to be around knee height, spindly, with blooms that … Read moreAbracadabra Rose
The yellow Banksiae rose was first introduced to England in the early 1800s. It has been a firm favorite ever since, due to a delightful habit of producing 1000s of flowers, on long, almost thornless canes. You can find a list of other thornless roses on this page. Much as we like the Banksia, it … Read moreYellow Banksia Rose
Dublin Bay really is a great climbing rose. Very hardy, and it’s a true red rose…not like some of the washed out varieties that you see. It’s lightly perfumed with a repeat flowering later in the season. One thing that I like about Dublin Bay – it’s not prone to the black discoloration on the … Read moreDublin Bay: Fantastic Climbing Red Rose
The very first of David Austins English rose collection, Constance Spry is still as popular as ever after more than 50 years on the market. While it has been supersceded by new and improved varieties, Constance will always hold a special place in the hearts of rose lovers. Unfortunately, it is getting harder to find … Read moreConstance Spry: The First English Rose