For some reason, I think of Nancy Steen as being very similar to the English roses, bred by David Austin. It has the same old fashioned look to the blooms, with a good fragrance. I just can’t find a bad word to say about this rose. Lovely subtle hues of coral to salmon pink,fading to … Read moreNancy Steen
Kent, a pretty white groundcover rose with a light fragrance. This will bloom continuously through the growing season, with the flowers fading to a very pale pink. This will pretty much take care of itself, and is disease resistant. Kent bush in bloom Class: Shrub Availability: Commercially available Origin: Bred in Denmark (1988) by Poulsen Roser A/S Bloom: White, … Read moreKent
This is surely one of the best known roses on the planet. Perhaps only surpassed by “Peace” It’s certainly one of my favorite white roses – I have seen some spectacular specimens of over 30′ grown up the sides of houses, and they really are breathtaking. We have a large climbing Iceberg in our back … Read moreIceberg: World’s Most Popular 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
The Playboy rose can be a stunning addition to your garden. It’s considered one of the most beautiful of the multi-colored orange flowered roses. It is fascinating to see flowers with more than one color, which was precisely what the creators of the Playboy had in mind. Ensuing from a long line of rose growers … Read morePlayboy Rose
The Queen Elizabeth rose is a beautiful pink grandiflora. The rose was hybridized by Dr. Walter E. Lammerts back in 1954, shortly after the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. The work of Dr. Lammets is widely held to be the main reason for the creation of the Grandiflora class of roses. Queen Elizabeth Grandiflora This enchanting flower has … Read moreQueen Elizabeth Rose
The Golden Showers Rose is a great addition to a fence, pergola, or arbor. They have a sweet scent and work well with red climbing roses such as Blaze, or Don Juan. Yellow climber, Golden Showers The flower itself opens up in wide blooms. The blooms of this rose are large size cup shaped with … Read moreGolden Showers Rose
A nice pale yellow English shrub rose. With a good fragrance, it prefers a warmer drier climate and is a little bit frost tender. You may also see this labeled as the Ausgold. It was first released by David Austin in the early 1990s. Its parents are the great Abraham Darby and the Charles Austin. … Read moreGolden Celebration English Rose
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