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
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
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!
Veilchenblau, a Lilac-lavender colored rose makes our list of top five ramblers for some very good reasons. It is wonderfully fragrant, nearly thornless, easy to grow, and somewhat shade tolerant. Vielchenblau Rambler Class: Rambling, Hybrid Multiflora Origin: Johan Schmits 1909 Habit: Climbing, up to 6m Blooms: Masses of smaller semi-double flowers, no repeat. Very fragrant Parentage: Crimson Rambler … Read moreVeilchenblau: Wonderfully Fragrant Rambler
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
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
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