The Name of the Rose | staffordshirebred The Name of the Rose When the rose was more famous than the shop – an American plantsman’s catalogue of 1920 from my own collection. There are fashions in rose cultivation, just as there are in habits, costume, and coiffure. A nameless, ancient, pale shell pink rose used to ramble at will all over the old brick barn where my dad’s family lived at Keepers Cottage, Footherly. It had been planted in some distant season without reference to the preferred palette and naturalistic planting schemes popularised by Gertrude Jekyll at the turn of the 20th century, even though it typified them. “iceberg,” “Blue Moon,” “Peace,” I could recite the names of all my mother’s roses. At the front of 155, Bosty Lane, Aldridge, in the 1960s. I was a young child when my mother lovingly stocked our front garden at 155, Bosty Lane, Aldridge with all the latest varieties of “Hybrid Teas”.

We really appreciated their virtues: the exquisite form of the bloom, with the classic pointed bud, whose shape endures as the petals around it unfold, and the startlingly intense colours of the latest introductions: “Uncle Walter”, (1963) , a vivid red; “Grandpa Dickson”, (1966), sunny yellow – and “Blue Moon”(1964)- in reality a blueish violet, but even now the nearest approximation of the elusive blue rose. “Ena Harkness” invited a diminutive Susan to lean in to its ruby flowers to inhale a powerful fragrance, undaunted by the earwigs lurking at the base of the petals. Hybrid Tea roses are sparse of foliage, and whole beds of them present as a dismal cluster of bare, upright sticks in the winter months, because they sulk if underplanted. These shortcomings mean that are now out of favour with gardening cognoscenti. All roses, from the wild dog-rose to the florist’s confection give me too much pleasure to criticise them for their faults, unlike Vita Sackville West, who really had it in for a rose called “Dorothy Perkins“.

This endearingly bright Barbie-pink rose, a generous bloomer, she described as an “old enemy”, in her column for “The Observer,” and as “… a blaze of color; a long, angry, startling streak … I blink on seeing it; and having blinked, I weep.” Oh dear! The “real” Dorothy Perkins was the grand-daughter of American rose-grower Charles H. Perkins, who named his creation after her back in 1901, fostering a trend for naming roses after people. The vigorous plant immediately began to win prizes, and become so famous and popular that the H. P. Newman Stores changed their name to “Dorothy Perkins” in 1919. Nearly 100 years later, the name “Dorothy Perkins” is still emblazoned on shopfronts the length and breadth of Britain. I reckon I would have been about 16 or 17, in the 1970s when I first sloped in to make a purchase of a pretty blouse or some lacy tights in the Dotty P.

shop in Park Street, Walsall, but a member of my family had crossed that threshold some 25 years before at a similar age, with much more purposeful a step, let alone far superior deportment and grooming. My Aunt, Irene Thackeray, nee Sheldon. Born Walsall, 1932. My mother’s next youngest sister, Irene, was a tall, slender, personable girl in a cheap print frock when, she recalls, she was making herself useful by running errands for a near neighbour by the name of Mrs Alice Brown. Mrs Brown was the manageress of the Walsall branch of Dorothy Perkins, and, despite Irene’s tender years, persuaded her to be recruited into the sales force as a trainee manageress. At first, she was obliged to sport the dreaded greeny-beige button- through uniform of the sales girls – “it was horrible, like a prison dress,” Irene says vehemently. Soon, in deference to her training she was allowed to wear her own outfit of an impeccably tailored dark suit, and stylish peep-toed court shoes. She relished the fact that her income enabled her to choose her clothes for the first time in her life.

The staff of the Walsall branch of Dorothy Perkins in the early 1950s. A young Irene Sheldon, second row, left, has one hand on the shoulder of Mrs. Rathbone, the cleaner. Mrs. Brown, manageress, is at the front. If dainty, now obsolete items of trousseau such as bed-jackets and girdles had been your desire in 1950’s Park Street, you would have been greeted, Madam, at the door of the Dorothy Perkins store by a young lady at once uncannily similar to my mother, but, in Mother’s own words, sweeter and more ladylike. In the role of “First Hand”, the elegant Miss Sheldon would then have shown you to the department you required, be it hosiery, corsetry, blouses, nightwear, or the comprehensive range of knitting yarns which Dorothy Perkins purveyed at the time. Miss Butler, Miss Brazier (whose husband never allowed her to wear make up) or Miss Cooper with their proficient knowledge of the stock behind their own glass counter, would courteously have served you, and neatly hand written the record of your purchase – each ticket being countersigned by the manageress.

A dedicated cashier would have completed the financial transaction. Mrs Rathbone, the cleaner, was an integral member of the team, and appears prominently on group photographs of the staff. I remember Mrs Rathbone in later life as she lived next door to my grandmother in Bentley. She was the matriarch of a large family, which, I was uneasily aware, struggled against ill health and poverty. The Dorothy Perkins girls of Walsall on an outing in the early 50’s at an unrecalled location. Trainee manageress Irene Sheldon is centre back, Mrs Rathbone is centre front. When a relief manager was required at West Bromwich, the company had an opportunity to assess Irene’s ability to run a shop. Acquitting herself well, and not quite nineteen years old, she was offered the position of manageress of the Worcester branch. Reassured that The Church was able to find a respectable Catholic family for her to board with, my grandfather gave his permission for her to go. Mr Farmer, a member of the family which owned the company, made regular visits to the larger stores, including Worcester.

He was also present (and it looks like it is a terrible chore for him) at a conference attended by Dorothy Perkins manageresses and area supervisors from far and wide. Worcester seemed cosmopolitan to Irene after Walsall, but arriving by train in London she feared to leave her hotel at all, in case she got lost in the streets of the capital. A coach arrived at the hotel in the morning to transport the delegates to the impressive Ashridge conference centre in Hertfordshire. Irene Sheldon, right, manager of Worcester branch, attended a conference for managers in the Dorothy Perkins organisation at Ashridge in Hertfordshire. Mr Farmer is the thorn amongst the roses. Mrs Brown, the manager at Walsall branch is front left, and area manager Miss Marriot is front right, The Worcester branch of Dorothy Perkins, managed by Irene Sheldon, photographed for the company magazine. Irene thrived at Worcester. Her salary of £30 per month enabled a single girl to live well and to save for the future. She became great friends with all the girls who worked for her, including Miss O’Connell, Miss Thatcher, and Worcester branch’s cleaning lady Mrs Turbeville.

This lovely shot of the staff in their shop was taken for the Dorothy Perkins company magazine. The young photographer who took the picture returned to the shop several times, for what he insisted were vital retakes. He had, Irene remembers with amusement, “The biggest ears you ever did see.” Eventually, he plucked up courage to ask Irene to go out with him. But an evening at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre, and afternoon tea with his parents in their Worcester flat were insufficient to impress. On New Year’s Eve 1954, Irene was to meet her future husband, at the exclusive staff ball held at the Powick Asylum. As midnight chimed, a net of balloons was released from the splendid ceiling of the Victorian ballroom. Irene watched a girl sip from a glass of port as she sternly warned a defiantly grinning young farmer in a sparkling white dress shirt to desist from popping the balloons with his lighted cigarette. He earned a big sticky red stain for the front of his shirt from that other girl’s glass of port wine.

Despite that, Irene accepted a lift home on the back of Trevor Thackeray’s motorbike……………….and…..and Then this happened..but Irene’s career at Dorothy Perkns continued, and Miss Marriot suggested further promotion… …..but then this started happening as well. Share this: Rosa 'Grandpa Dickson' - Class 4 Juvenile Flower from Bowes-Lyon Rose Garden at Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) in Wisley. Photo by Chris Garnons-Williams on 25 June 2013. Rose Plant Name David Austin Roses names its roses Rosa 'Cultivar Name/ Introduced Name' (Registration Name or Breeder's Name - AUScerise is AUS for Breeder Code and cerise is the name). The 'Cultivar Name ' is used by the public to buy that Rose and the Registration Name is used by the Trade to buy that Rose. Help Me Find will identify the retail name used from the Registration Name used on the label. See the RHS classification system , comment row in England's Rose and Rosa 'Wildfire'.

Rosa 'Grandpa Dickson' - Class 4 Rose Soil Roses prefer acidic soil of pH 6.5 (sand) but will tolerate alkaline soils up to pH 7.5 (chalk). Mix 25 litres farmyard manure, or pulverized tree bark with bone meal, in soil before planting. Broadcast rose fertilizer in early Spring. Sun Aspect Full Sun - continuous, direct exposure to 6 hours or more of sunlight per day. Tolerant of Shade. Soil Moisture Moist - Soil is moist without being soggy because the texture of the soil allows excess moisture to drain away. Most plants like about 1 inch of water per week. Amending your soil with compost will help improve texture and water holding or draining capacity. A 3 inch layer of mulch will help to maintain soil moisture and studies have shown that mulched plants grow faster than non-mulched plants.

Plant Type Modern Roses: 4 Large-Flowered (Hybrid Tea Shrub) Height x Spread in inches (cms) (1 inch = 2.5 cms, 12 inches = 1 foot = 30 cms, 24 inches = 2 feet) 30 x 24 (75 x 60) Foliage Flower Colour in Season. Hips A mid colour shade of Yellow flowers in July-November. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Slightly fragrant. Comment Bushy upright shrub. "An ideal bedding yellow with abundant, large, exhibition size blooms borne amid healthy, glossy dark green foliage." from Peter Beales Roses . "This is also called R. 'Irish Gold'. This neat shrub produces glossy, light green leaves. In mid summer to late autumn, double, pale yellow flowers are borne." from Green Plant Swap . Rose Bloom Shape: High Centered or Hybrid Tea Rose Petal Count: Double 16-25 Petals "Bred by Patrick Dickson (United Kingdom, 1966). Introduced in United States by Jackson & Perkins Co. as 'Grandpa Dickson'. Yellow. Mild fragrance. 33 petals.

Average diameter 7". Large, double (17-25 petals), high-centered, quilled bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Height of 30" to 4' (75 to 120 cm). Width of 18" to 4' (45 to 120 cm). USDA zone 7b through 10b. Disease susceptibility: disease resistant, susceptible to blackspot . Spring Pruning: Remove old canes and dead or diseased wood and cut back canes that cross. In warmer climates, cut back the remaining canes by about one-third. In colder areas, you'll probably find you'll have to prune a little more than that. Requires spring freeze protection. Can be grown in the ground or in a container (container requires winter protection). Named for Alexander Dickson III who was born in 1893 and died 15 October 1975." from Help Me Find in America. Treloar Roses in Australia. For further details on the cultivation of roses, consult the Royal National Rose Society .

"A website devoted to roses, clematis and peonies and all that is gardening related, including selecting, buying, breeding, caring for and exhibiting. We have cataloged over 44,000 roses and have more than 160,000 photos along with thousands of Rose nurseries, public and private gardens, Rose societies, authors, breeders, hybridizers and publications from all over the world." from Help Me Find in America. Companions ... Flower Bud Closed from Bowes-Lyon Rose Garden at Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) in Wisley. Photo by Chris Garnons-Williams within 3-5 June 2013. Flower Bud Open from Bowes-Lyon Rose Garden at Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) in Wisley. Photo by Chris Garnons-Williams on 25 June 2013. Middle-Aged Flower from Bowes-Lyon Rose Garden at Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) in Wisley. Photo by Chris Garnons-Williams on 25 June 2013. Mature Flower from Bowes-Lyon Rose Garden at Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) in Wisley.

Photo by Chris Garnons-Williams on 25 June 2013. 2 open Buds with Light Green Juvenile Foliage and Medium Green Mature Foliage from Bowes-Lyon Rose Garden at Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) in Wisley. Photo by Chris Garnons-Williams on 25 June 2013. Spring Form from Bowes-Lyon Rose Garden at Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) in Wisley. Photo by Chris Garnons-Williams on 25 April 2013. Spring Form behind front black label from Bowes-Lyon Rose Garden at Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) in Wisley. Photo by Chris Garnons-Williams on 25 April 2013. Due to overwork, you can see that I have become a shadow of myself!! Summer Form from Bowes-Lyon Rose Garden at Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) in Wisley. Photo by Chris Garnons-Williams on 25 June 2013.

Rose Class Number with link to its Flower Comparison Page The World Federation of Rose Societies Rose Classes, as adopted by the British National Rose Society in the last century:- Modern Roses: 1 Modern Shrub Recurrent Large-Flowered 1a Modern Roses: 1a Modern Shrub Roses. Peter Beales Roses are split into the following not officially recognised World Federation of Rose Societies Rose Classes: "There are four main groups of rose. 1a - Bush and Shrub roses tend to be about as wide as they are tall and are perfect for growing in borders or as large specimen plants. 14a - Climbing roses grow up to around 2m (6ft) to 3m (12ft), can repeat flower and tend to flower on the current years growth. They are great for growing up pergolas and arches. 12a - Rambling roses can grow up to 10m (40ft) and tend to flower on the previous years growth and their size and vigor lends themselves to covering large areas such as dead trees and unsightly buildings.

3a - Ground covering roses tend to "scramble" low and are perfect for covering low fences and for cascading along the ground." 19d Modern Roses: 19a English Roses David C.H. Austin OBE (born 1926) is a rose breeder and writer who lives in Shropshire, England. His emphasis is on breeding roses with the character and fragrance of Old Garden Roses (Gallicas, Damasks, Alba roses, etc.) but with the repeat-flowering ability and wide colour range of modern roses such as Hybrid Teas and Floribundas. Though Austin's roses are not officially recognised as a separate class of roses by, for instance, the Royal National Rose Society or the American Rose Society, they are nonetheless commonly referred to by rosarians, at nurseries, and in horticultural literature as 'English Roses' (the term he uses) or 'Austin Roses'. Modern Roses: 19b Patio Roses "An excellent new group, somewhere between a miniature and a floribunda in character. They are larger and more robust than miniatures, frequently having charming rosette flowers and neat, bushy growth. They are hardy and repeat well." from David Austin Roses .

Modern Roses: 19c Miniature Roses "Miniatures grow to a height of between 12 and 18 inches, sometimes more according to growing conditions. They have been greatly improved in recent years and the newer varieties include some excellent bushy plants with prettily-formed flowers. They are useful for window boxes and tubs as well as very small gardens." from David Austin Roses . Modern Roses: 19d Dwarf Polyantha Roses "These have small rambler-like flowers produced in large, closely-packed bunches. Polyanthas are extremely tough and flower continuously. They form short, compact bushes ideal for the front of borders. These pretty little roses have recently enjoyed a return to popularity." from David Austin Roses . Mottisfont Rose Gardens It is still regarded as a masterclass in how to combine roses with other plants:- Our walled garden is one of the most famous rose gardens in the world, forming a range of colouring, style and fragrance that has never been surpassed. Created by Graham Stuart Thomas in the 1970s - one of the most important figures in 20th century British horticulture - it is home to many varieties that may otherwise have become extinct.

If you’re inspired by the scented sights of our gardens and want to try growing roses yourself, here are some top tips from Assistant Head Gardener Jonny Bass:- Healthy root system – Here at Mottisfont we use Mycorrhizal fungi religiously. It’s added into the soil around the roots when planting and will create a beneficial or symbiotic relationship with the plant to help produce new, fibrous roots. Food – You can’t beat a good dose of well-rotted manure. Either dug into the soil or used as a mulch around the roses it will give excellent results and it’s 100 per cent organic and natural. Pruning - When pruning your roses don’t be afraid to get stuck in.

It’s important to have strong new growth coming up from the base and you should be looking to cut out some of the oldest wood every year." Bloom Colour:- Use on Pergola, Trailer Rose, Wall Rose, Standard Rose, Weeping Standard Covering Banks, Use in Green-house Cult-ivation Rose Name / Rose Class Number / Bowes-Lyon Bed - see map below in bottom of middle section White background indicates that its Rose Description is only in this Index with links to Mail-order suppliers in Height and Width Column - Click 'Buy From' Menu on Help-Me-Find Website Height x Width in inches (cms) - 1 inch = 2.5 cms 2 feet = 24 inches = 60 cms 3 feet = 1 yard = 90 cms 40 inches = 100 cms A - Keeping your family together:- M Rosa Molineux - Although the name of this rose sounds like it must be French, it's actually named after David Austin's favorite soccer team's (Wolver-hampton Wanderers Football Club) football ground (Molineux) in Wolver-hampton.

Rosa Mortimer Sackler - The right to name this rose was auctioned on behalf of The National Trust to raise funds for their gardens. It was bought by Mrs. Sackler for her husband’s birthday. Rosa Munstead Wood - Munstead Wood is a mansion and garden built by Gertrude Jekyll in Busbridge, Goldalming, Surrey. Bedding, Cut-flower 192 x 120 (490 x 305) Rosa Reflections - Named for the New Zealand National Rose Convention of 1997 and the 50th Anniversary of the Manawatu Rose Society. Rosa Rhapsody in Blue - Rhapsody in Blue , by George Gershwin, premiered on February 12, 1924. (Floribunda) Rose of the year 2003. Clusters of dark, blue-y purple semi-double blooms with a paler reverse. Continually flowering and nicely perfumed. Good bushy growth and healthy foliage.

Rosa Royal William - In English , during 1688-89, Catholic James II was deposed and Protestant William III and Mary II ascended to the throne and Parliament, through the Bill of Rights, was accorded a more important position in the government of the country which it has maintained ever since. Rosa Sally Kane - Broadcaster and writer Russ Kane is launching The Sally Kane Rose as a lasting tribute to his young wife, model and writer, who died in April 2004 from breast cancer. The Sally Kane Rose is available, with all profits going to The Royal Marsden Cancer Campaign, which is raising £30 million to help cancer patients at the hospital where Sally was treated. Rosa Scarborough Fair - The petals in the bud curl around to form a ball, which opens to a perfect little cupped flower of pure soft pink; eventually opening wide to reveal a blush pink flower of the utmost delicacy; displaying a bunch of golden stamens. Charming at all stages. We have taken the name from the old song. Rosa Song and Dance - An offspring from Warm Wishes that impressed us from day one for its all round dependability.

Rosa spinossima - Once-blooming in spring or summer followed by Hips which are Black-coloured. Rosa Susan Daniel - The rose has been named after Susan Daniel the opera singer who has twice recovered from primary cancers, separated by 13 years and has since returned to sing at the Vienna State Opera and La Scala within weeks. Ground-cover, Bedding, Hedge, Grow in Pots, Grow as Stand-ard Rose, Tolerant of Poor Soil, Tolerant of Shade, Spec-iman 47 x 48 (118 x 120) An ADR rose is a winner in the German ADR rose trial (Allgemeine Deutsche Rosenneuheitenprüfung). No chemical pesticides have been allowed since 1997 and breeders often describe the trial as among the most challenging in the world.The trial is set up by a working group that includes the Bund deutscher Baumschulen (German nurseries association), rose breeders, and 11 independent trial stations in Germany. The trial results are analyzed by the Bundessortenamt (Federal Office of Plant Varieties).

Roses are tested over 3 years and criteria analyzed include disease resistance, hardiness, attractiveness, and habit. About 50 cultivars are judged annually and more than 2000 cultivars have been tested since the award's creation in the 1950s. Roses that no longer fulfill quality standards have their certificate removed. As of November 2013, 161 cultivars are recognized. The Halycon Days Rose is an ADR rose. Bedding, Cut-flower, Grow in Pots, Tolerant of Shade, Edging Border, Stand-ard Rose (90 x Rosa Lady Emma Hamilton - Lady Emma Hamilton was Horatio Nelson's lover and we have named this rose to celebrate the 200th Anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar. Rosa Young Lycidas - ‘Young Lycidas ’ would be an excellent choice to associate with English Roses and Old Roses in a rose border or in a mixed border with hardy plants. We were asked by The Friends of Milton's Cottage to name this rose to mark the 400th anniversary of the birth of the poet John Milton.

‘Lycidas’, one of the finest short poems in the English language. Interestingly, it was Milton who introduced the word ‘fragrance’ into the English language. Cut-flower, Bedding Slaves of the Rose Garden Slaves of the Rose Garden by admin How good is the modern rose and how long will it survive? Some time must elapse before the answer to these questions is known. Quite apart from the qualities of the rose its survival is often dependent on publicity at the time of introduction and on its subsequent popularity. It may even happen for some reason or another that a new variety may fail to attract the public eye and disappear from catalogues in a short time, although in all other respects the rose is regarded as first rate. My first recollection of my father’s rose garden of some 3 50 bushes dates back almost 50 years and I now recall the names of several varieties (arranged alphabetically) which I then regarded as excellent garden roses.

‘Daily Mail Rose’, 1913 ’Mme Abel Chatenay’, ‘Dorothy Page Roberts’, 1907 ’Mme Butterfly’, ‘Duchess of Wellington’, 1909 ’Mme Caroline Testout’, ‘General MacArthur’, 1905 ’Mrs A. R. Waddell’, ‘George Dickson’, 1912 ’Mrs John Laing’, ‘Harry Kirk’, 1907 ’Mrs Wemyss Quin’, ‘Hugh Dickson’, 1904 ’Ophelia’, ‘Kaiserin Auguste Viktoria’, 1891 ‘Pharisaer’, 1903 ‘Los Angeles ,1916 ’Richmond’, This list is representative of the varieties grown some 50 years ago; they offered a limited range of colourings, but all were regarded as good roses which could be used for indoor decoration or some for specimen blooms. It would be of interest to note just how many of these old roses have survived and are still growing today. Some, as we shall see, are still available from several nurserymen.

I have sufficient knowledge of many of the old varieties to be able to identify most; accordingly, during the summer months I have scrutinised roses grown in gardens or parks in an attempt to find out which varieties introduced before 1950 are most frequently encountered today. These I shall sub-divide to include the hybrid tea type, the floribunda and the climber in its various forms. Space permits only the briefest description of some of the varieties which I list chronologically according to the year of introduction, but I shall try to bring out the chief virtues which have permitted the variety to survive for so long. Finally, I shall venture to predict which varieties introduced subsequent to 1950 will live to a ‘ripe old age’. Hybrid Tea Type The lovely pink ‘Mme Caroline Testout’ (1890) is still widely grown both in bush and—perhaps more profitably—in climbing form. The blooms are full and slightly globular but are freely produced and remarkably resistant to rain. This is one of the older roses which I consider well worth growing. Next, I include ‘Frau Karl Druschki’ (1900) regarded by many exhibitors as the best white variety.

It does well if lightly pruned and makes a good specimen bush or covers a short pillar or low wall. Apart from pink on the outer petals it is certainly our purest white, of perfect form, and is remarkably hardy; unfortunately it is marked by rain and subject to mildew. Two red roses, ‘Hugh Dickson* (1904) and ‘George Dickson* (1912) are still prominent in older rose gardens. The former was introduced by the Belfast firm bearing its name while the latter came from Alex. Dickson of Newtownards. ‘Hugh’ is the more vigorous and is very effective when the long shoots, which it produces freely, are pegged down. It is a healthy scented red rose, but not too free flowering by modern standards. The deeper ‘George Dickson’ can produce massive blooms of a delightful fragrance but how it hangs its neck! ‘Ophelia’ (1912) is a very fine decorative rose which is a delight to grow and, apart from its proneness to thrips early in the season, it is worthy of a place in any rose garden.

Two sports ‘Mme Butterfly’ (1920), which also sported as ‘Lady Sylvia’ (1927) are of a deeper pink but I prefer the pale flesh pink ‘Ophelia’. ‘Mme E. Herriot’ (1913), better known as the ‘Daily Mail Rose’ is unique, as it was the first flame-coloured hybrid tea rose. Not a vigorous grower, it makes an excellent buttonhole rose and is one of the earliest varieties in bloom. While the bush form is rarely propagated nowadays the climbing sport is readily available and does well on south facing walls. An outstanding variety after World War I was undoubtedly ‘Etoile de Hollande’ (1919). This was an excellent crimson garden rose, fragrant, healthy and wet resistant, but not too vigorous. Like several of the above varieties its climbing sport has proved more satisfactory and blooms profusely. The inter-war years saw the introduction of very many excellent varieties from the famous Irish hybridisers. From Alex.

Dickson came ‘Betty Up-richard’ (1922), ‘Shot Silk’ (1924) and ‘Dame Edith Helen’ (1926), while from Sam McGredy HI came ‘Mrs Sam McGredy’ (1929), ‘Picture’ (1932), ‘McGredy’s Yellow’ (1933) and ‘Hector Deane’ (1938), to mention a few of the most popular varieties. Space does not permit detailed description, but the fact that several are still in demand speaks for itself. Of the Dickson seedlings ‘Shot Silk’ is doubtless a very fine rose, healthy and wet resistant; it is still widely cultivated today and I consider this to be one of Grandpa Dickson’s very best. Of the McGredy varieties which have survived longest it is interesting to note that the majority are essentially decorative roses, by which I mean those not normally large enough for exhibiting in the specimen bloom classes. The exception is, of course, ‘McGredy’s Yellow’, probably the purest yellow rose yet available and an excellent variety if it is well cultivated.

Of the others, I would single out two, ‘Mrs Sam McGredy’ for its lovely bronze foliage and copper-salmon blooms. It is not too hardy in the north, but as a climber against a sheltered wall it is well worth growing. ‘Hector Deane’, because of its wonderful fragrance and vigour, deserves special mention. Perhaps I should be interested in this variety; it was named alter the Irish surgeon who removed the tonsils of Sam McGredy IV! Unfortunately, it is susceptible to rust and should not be grown in affected areas. The Irish roses certainly dominated the British market in the 20’s and 30’s, but several American varieties proved popular, especially the tall and vigorous orange-yellow and pink ‘President H. Hoover’ (1930) and clear pink ‘The Doctor’ (1936), both ofwhich are still widely grown. The latter, however, is susceptible to Black Spot and is at its best in town gardens. In the next decade three really outstanding varieties were introduced, ‘Peace’ (1942), ‘Ena Harkness’ (1946) and ‘Eden Rose’ (1950).

These three need no further introduction, and for at least 15 years they were to remain the most popular and widely grown garden roses; in fact, ‘Peace’ probably still holds its supreme position. Many red roses have appeared since ‘Ena Harkness’, but I doubt if any has shown much improvement; if the stems had only been firmer one could hardly have faulted this rose. ‘Eden Rose’ recently has lost some popularity largely due to apparent lack of freedom of flowering in some areas, but I have not found this to be so in Scotland. Floribundas The story of the floribunda rose, as we know it today, differs vastly from that of the hybrid tea. Prior to 1924 we had a group of dwarf bedding roses known as polyantha pompons which had limited appeal. We must thank Svend Poulsen for his pioneer work on the modern floribunda.

He introduced ‘Else Poulsen’ (1924), ‘Kirsten Poulsen’ (1924), ‘Karen Poulsen’ (1933) ^d ‘Poulsen’s Pink’ (1939), all ofwhich are vigorous free flowering varieties still found in many gardens and parks. Unfortunately, they are liable to mildew and have declined in popularity. A British hybridiser to whom praise is also due is E. B. Le Grice. His famous ‘Maid series’ started in 1938 with ‘Dainty Maid’. At the recent Autumn Show I admired several bowls of this wonderful bi-colour pink variety and thought what a real beauty it is. ‘Dainty Maid’ is widely grown in Scotland and stands up well to wet weather. Soon after World War II the floribunda rose was to find its feet again and before long was to take a foremost place in rose catalogues and prove more popular, for bedding, than the hybrid tea.

Some of the American introductions from Eugene Boerner proved to be outstanding and in a short space of time he introduced ‘Fashion’ (1946), ‘Vogue* (1949), ‘Masquerade’ (1950), ‘Ma Perkins’ (1952) and ‘Spartan’ (1954). In 1946 Albert Norman introduced ‘Frensham’ while in 1956 E. B. Le Grice contributed ‘Allgold’; these were to prove the most popular red and yellow floribundas for over a decade. The popularity of ‘Frensham’ is now declining owing to its susceptibility to mildew, again reflecting our insistence on having disease-resistant varieties. One cannot yet be critical of the very numerous more recent floribunda introductions which flow continuously from such famous growers as McGredy, Dickson, Harkness, Tantau, Kordes andMeilland to mention only a few.

I must, however, include amongst the really outstanding floribundas two varieties introduced after 1950 which have already made their mark and set a very high standard on which to assess future tall-growing and vigorous floribundas; I refer of course to ‘Queen Elizabeth’ (1955) and ‘Iceberg’ (1958). Climbers Of the older climbing roses still extensively grown I include ‘Gloire de Dijon’ (1853), ‘Zephirine Drouhin’ (1868) and ‘Mme Alfred Carriere’ (1879). The first is a vigorous and very fragrant creamy-buff tea rose which blooms early in summer and again late in the autumn. ‘Zephirine Drouhin’ is the thornless scented pink Bourbon climber well known to all rose lovers and not too rampant; it makes an excellent pillar rose. ‘Mme Alfred Carriere’, a personal favourite, is a vigorous, pale pinkish-white noisette climber which is markedly fragrant and is rarely out of bloom all season. It is healthy and hardy and can be used to cover pillars, pergolas or walls.

Turning to the wichuraiana ramblers which bloom only once a year and are frequently used to cover fences or walls, ‘Dorothy Perkins’ (1901), ‘American Pillar’ (1902) and ‘Excelsa’ (1909) have proved the most popular. I think they are now going out of favour because of their restricted flowering season and strong susceptibility to mildew. They have survived for sixty years and I think they have had their day. Other early introductions which are still popular include ‘Dr W. Van Fleet’ (1910) and its very excellent repeat-flowering sport ‘New Dawn’ (1930), ‘Paul’s Scarlet Climber’ (1915) and ‘Albertine’ (1921). Of these I would particularly recommend ‘New Dawn’ and ‘Albertine’, both hardy climbers of pale flesh pink, and coppery pink colouring respectively. In the 20’s and 30’s I have already mentioned in the section on hybrid teas that many such varieties were more profitably grown in climbing form.

As examples of this group of climbers still giving great satisfaction I include the ‘Daily Mail Rose’, ‘Mme Butterfly’ and ‘Mrs Sam McGredy’ as three of the best and certainly the most popular. After the Second World War climbing roses were to enter a new era of popularity and improvement, much as the floribundas did. One of the earliest successes was ‘Danse du Feu* (1954) and this was to be followed by excellent varieties from several hybridisers in Britain and, in particular, from Kordes in Germany, These new varieties proved hardy and very free flowering. Some of them may lack the fragrance and charm of the early climbers and I think there is much to be gained by striking a balance to include the old as well as the new. Conclusions In a non-statistical survey it is impossible to be dogmatic, but I feel reasonably confident that I have included the best of the earlier introductions which have grown well in Scotland and survived for so many years. It would appear that the modern hybrid tea rose is more vigorous, free flowering and disease resistant than a lot of the older varieties and many are strongly scented.

Modern varieties are certainly produced in a wider range of colourings and at present demand appears to favour bright shades or bi-colours. The modern floribunda is vastly superior to the older polyantha rose for mass bedding, and is fairly disease resistant and hardier than the hybrid tea. Some of the modern climbers are free- if not perpetual-flowering but they lack the charm and perhaps fragrance of old climbing varieties. Rambler roses are gradually disappearing and have limited use in the modern rose garden. It is frequently stated that too many new varieties are introduced each year. With an ever increasing number of hybridisers the annual output is likely to increase, not diminish. This is as it should be, because no rose is yet perfect, and there are not too many top quality roses. The work of the hybridiser must therefore continue, not cease. I suggest there is at present a real need for further short-growing floribunda roses in a variety of colourings. If the modern rose is so good, we might reasonably expect many to survive for a very long time.

This however, is unlikely to be so because, in a world which enjoys and demands changing fashions, only the best of our present varieties are likely to survive upwards of 25 years; the others will be replaced by future introductions possessing superior qualities. Varieties which have proved successful and seem destined to survive for some time yet seem to me to include ‘Super Star’, ‘Fragrant Cloud’, ‘Pink Favourite’, ‘Rose Gaujard’, ‘Piccadilly’, ‘Mischief, ‘Sutter’s Gold’ and ‘Wendy Cussons’. I have already commented on two outstanding floribundas, namely ‘Iceberg’ and ‘Queen Elizabeth’. Other varieties in this class which have proved highly satisfactory in Scotland include ‘Evelyn Fison’, ‘Lilli Marlene’, ‘Pink Parfait’, ‘Paddy McGredy’ and ‘City of Leeds’. New climbers of considerable merit are ‘Maigold’, ‘Golden Showers’, ‘Casino’, ‘Pink Perpetue’, ‘Bantry Bay’ and ‘Copenhagen’, but time is necessary to assess how these varieties will compare with their counterparts of 50 years ago.

List of rose breeders - iSnare Free Encyclopedia List of rose breeders Some rose growers are known for their particular contributions to the field. These include: Contents Wikimedia Commons has media related to Roses by grower . A David L. Armstrong (United States) Mike Athy based in Gisborne, New Zealand. David C.H. Austin Nursery, based in Albrighton, Shropshire , UK, is the developer of "English roses", such as 'Constance Spry', 'Mary Rose' 'Graham Thomas' and 'Wife of Bath' B Henry Bennett (1823-1890) René Barbier (1845-1931) of Barbier Frères & Compagnie, an early twentieth-century French company based near Orléans ( France ), produced some very popular Ramblers including 'Albéric Barbier' (1900), 'Paul Transom' (1901), 'Alexandre Girault' (1909), and 'Albertine' (1921). Most of Barbier's climbers can be found in the Roseraie de L'Haÿ in L'Haÿ-les-Roses near Paris.

[1] Peter Beales was a specialist in classic and species roses, preserving many old and wild roses at his Norfolk nursery and also introducing 70 new cultivars. He was also the author of several classic books on roses. [2] Joséphine de Beauharnais (Empress Josephine) was the first great collector of roses in the modern Western world, and her horticulturalist André Dupont pioneered the development of new hybrids using controlled pollination at her Malmaison estate. She has been called the godmother of modern rosomaniacs. [3] Henry Bennett (1823-1890) was one of the first rosarians to systematically breed roses. His hybrids, between Teas and Hybrid Perpetuals, were called Hybrides de Thé or Hybrid Teas . Important cultivars are the Hybrid Tea 'Lady Mary Fitzwilliam' (1882), a parent of 'Mme. Caroline Testout' and the Hybrid Perpetuals 'Captain Hayward' (1893) and 'Mrs. John Laing' (1887).

[4] Johannes Böttner (1861-1919), a German horticulturist who created several new rose cultivars, e.g. 'Frankfurt' and 'Fragezeichen'. Griffith Buck , professor of horticulture at Iowa State University from 1948 to 1985, hybridized nearly 90 rose varieties known for disease resistance and winter hardiness, including 'Applejack', 'Folksinger' and 'Prairie Princess'. [5] Georges Bugnet , French Canadian writer and plant hybridiser who spent 25 years breeding roses [6] which were hardy in the cold winters of Alberta . Introduced 'Thérèse Bugnet' (named after his sister) in 1950. [6] [7] C The Hybrid Tea 'Just Joey' (Cants of Colchester 1972) was inducted in the Rose Hall of Fame in 1994 Cants of Colchester, in Essex , is the UK's oldest firm of commercial rose growers. Notable introductions include 'Mrs B.R. Cant' and 'Just Joey'.

[8] Tom Carruth (United States) – see Weeks Roses. Jack E. Christensen Alister Clark was an amateur nurseryman based near Melbourne , who introduced more than 130 new roses suitable for the Australian climate. Notable introductions include 'Lorraine Lee' and 'Squatter's Dream'. [9] James Cocker & Sons is a Scottish rose nursery led by the Cockers. Rose varieties introduced by Alec Cocker and his wife Anne include 'White Cockade', 'Alec's Red' and 'Silver Jubilee'. Conard-Pyle Co. introduced the rose 'Peace' to the US and established the marque Star Roses. 'Peace' was bred by Meilland of France (where it was introduced as 'Mme A. Meilland'); Conard-Pyle acted as Meilland's US agents, and the rose was renamed for the US market when it was introduced at the end of the Second World War. Pierre Antoine Marie Crozy , of Avoux & Crozy, Lyon , was a nineteenth-century French rose breeder.

D Pedro Dot (1885–1976) De Ruiter Innovations based in De Kwakel, The Netherlands, is a company breeding and developing roses since the 1920s. [10] Georges Delbard of Allier , France is more famous for new varieties of fruit tree, but among his nursery's roses are 'Centenaire de Lourdes', 'Altissimo' and 'Papa Delbard'. [11] Dickson Roses , located near Belfast introduced its first roses in 1886, focusing on breeding Hybrid Teas that could stand up to the Irish climate. Successes include 'Shot Silk' and 'Grandpa Dickson' and, more recently, 'Elina' and 'Tequila Sunrise'. [12] Pedro Dot put Spanish rose growing on the map and is best known for the shrub 'Nevada' and his work to improve the flower shape of miniature varieties. [8] [13] Claude Ducher was a Lyon hybridiser and nurseryman (father-in-law of Joseph Pernet-Ducher), whose roses include the Noisette 'Reve d'Or' and the Tea rose 'Marie van Houtte'.

[14] Andre Dupont was a French horticulturalist who pioneered the creation of new rose cultivars through controlled pollination. He was employed by the Empress Josephine to use her collection of roses to create new roses. F Olive Fitzhardinge was the first Australian rose breeder to patent her work. Her three surviving roses 'Warrawee', 'Lady Edgeworth David' and 'Lubra' can be seen in Australian collections. Eugenio Fojo was a Spanish rose breeder and the founder of 'La Florida', the most influential plant nursery and garden design firm in northern Spain and the Basque Country in the 1930s. His rose 'Irene Churruca' is still sold as one of the classic roses of that era. Fryer's Roses, based in Knutsford , Cheshire , UK, is a long-established family firm with notable international successes, including the All-America Rose Selection winners 'Warm Wishes' (also known as 'Sunset Celebration') and 'Day Breaker'.

[8] G Rudolf Geschwind (1829-1910) Rudolf Geschwind (1829-1910) was a Hungarian amateur rose breeder who introduced 140 new varieties, focusing on winter hardiness and vigour. His creations include 'Gruss an Teplitz', which was included into the Old Rose Hall of Fame in 2000, 'Zigeunerknabe' (synonym 'Gypsy Boy') Geschwind also wrote the first German book about rose breeding (Die Hybridation und Sämlingszucht der Rosen), which was published in 1886. Jean-Marie Gonod was a French rosarian, working for the Parc de la Tête d’Or in Lyon. Jules Gravereaux built the first garden devoted exclusively to roses, the Roseraie de L'Haÿ . He created 27 new cultivars, primarily for rose oil production - the cultivar 'Rose à parfum de L'Haÿ', among others.

Jean-Baptiste Guillot (10 December 1803 - 18 April 1882)) was a rose producer and hybridizer in Lyon, France, in the mid 19th Century. He introduced roses from 1842 to 1869. He is referred to as Guillot Père to distinguish him from his son, also a rose hybridizer. Jean-Baptiste André Guillot (9 December 1827 - 6 September 1893), son of Jean-Baptiste Guillot, and therefore referred to as Guillot Fils, was a pioneering rose hybridizer in Lyon, France, in the later half of the 19th Century. He introduced roses from 1850 to about 1887. He is famous for producing the first Hybrid Tea, La France, introduced in 1867. H 'Alexander' by Harkness Harkness Roses , in Hertfordshire , UK is best known for 'Ena Harkness' (at one time reputed to be the best-selling red Hybrid Tea in the world and actually bred by amateur rosarian Albert Norman).

Other famous introductions include 'Alexander', 'Compassion' and 'Margaret Merril'. [15] Nicolai Anders von Hartwiss was a Livonian-born Russian botanist, plant explorer and plant breeder, who created more than 100 varieties of roses at the Nikita Garden. [16] Two are still growing at the Alupka Palace: 'Comtesse Elizabeth Woronzof' 1833 and 'Belle de Nikita' 1833, thought by some to be the rose imported into France and sold as 'Marechal Niel'. [17] Roy Hennessey was a rose nurseryman in Scappoose, Oregon in the early part of the 20th century. He published works on rose cultivation that often countered prevailing practices. Albert Hoffmann was a German rosarian and one of the founders of the "Sangerhausen Rosarium" . He named the cultivar 'Alice Hoffman' after his daughter. S. Reynolds Hole was Dean of Rochester Cathedral in the UK and the founder of the (Royal) National Rose Society.

He organized the first specialty rose show in the UK and published books on rose cultivation, popularizing rose growing and exhibiting. I Interplant Roses is a company based in Leersum, The Netherlands, led for three generations by one family, the Ilsinks. [18] J Jackson & Perkins was a hugely influential American rose grower. The company's early success was 'Dorothy Perkins', but under Eugene Boerner the focus on developing Floribundas led to many All-America Rose Selection honours. [15] [19] Brad Jalbert is a Canadian rose hybridizer, known for introducing the 'Loretta Lynn Van Lear' rose, [20] the 'Marylou Whitney' rose [21] and the 'Royal City Rose' [22] which commemorated the anniversary of the city of New Westminster, British Columbia. K George Robert Knight was an Australian rose breeder. W.

Kordes' Sons , based in Sparrieshoop in Schleswig-Holstein , Germany, is one of the most innovative rose breeders and growers, and responsible for the early flowering "Frühlings" series, the Kordesii Hybrids and many famous Hybrid Tea and Floribunda roses, including 'Crimson Glory' and 'Iceberg' ('Schneewittchen'). L Peter Lambert was a German rose breeder from Trier, who bred many original rose varieties including 'Frau Karl Druschki', 'Adam Messerich' and 'Mozart'. He was a founder of the Verein Deutscher Rosenfreunde (German Rose Society), was a jurist for several rose comptetitions (Saint Petersburg, Paris, London, etc.) and helped establish the Europa-Rosarium at Sangerhausen. Henri Lédéchaux was a French rosarian and the breeder of 'American Beauty' (1875) Louis Lens was a Belgian rose breeder. His cultivars 'Pascali' was chosen as World's Favourite Rose in 1991.

M 'Peace' from Meilland Sam McGredy refers to 4 generations of Northern Irish rose hybridizers. Sam McGredy I founded the family nursery in 1880. Sam McGredy II focused the nursery on roses in 1895. Sam McGredy III took over in 1926, and was the first to name roses after family members. Sam McGredy IV moved operations to New Zealand in 1974 to escape The Troubles , and focused on Hybrid Teas and Grandifloras, including 'Paddy Stephens', 'New Zealand', and 'Kathryn McGredy'; and the hand-painted roses such as 'Regensberg'. [24] Meilland family made its name and fortune with 'Mme A. Meilland' ( 'Peace' ), and has continued to be at the forefront of rose breeding, with varieties such as 'Bonica '82' and 'Swany'. Ralph S. Moore , the California -based breeder of more than 500 roses, is known as 'the father of Modern Miniatures' and was a hugely influential figure in the development of commercial approaches to rose hybridization.

Hilda Murrell (1906-1984) was an English rose grower, naturalist, diarist and campaigner against nuclear energy and weapons. She led Edwin Murrell Ltd from 1937 to 1970 and was an internationally respected rose-grower and authority on rose species, old-fashioned varieties and miniature roses. Warren Millington, Deniliquin, New South Wales, Australia. From 2008 through 2015, he has bred and registered over 210 roses. Marketing in a small market like Australia is very difficult and Warren has turned his eyes away from Australia in search of marketing opportunities for his roses. His roses are presently being grown and distributed by a Belgian company. N Werner Noack of Germany introduced the Flower Carpet (ground cover/landscape) series. Louis Claude Noisette was a French botanist. The Noisette roses were named after him. Pierre Notting was a Luxembourgian rosarian known for his breeding of rose cultivars. With his friend Jean Soupert , he established the "Soupert & Notting" company specializing in growing roses in Limpertsberg.

P Joseph Pernet-Ducher (1859–1928) Paul was a Hertfordshire , UK nursery first located in Broxbourne , later in Cheshunt . The nursery was originally run by Adam Paul and was known as Paul and son, later as The Old Nursery. His son William started his own nursery (Royal Nurseries) in Waltham Cross , [25] wrote a book about roses (The Rose Garden-1888 [26] ) and introduced new varieties. His grandson George, who also owned the nursery, introduced hybrids such as Cheshunt. Collectively, Paul is known today for varieties such as 'Paul's Lemon Pillar' and 'Paul's Scarlet Climber'. Experimental hybrids using species roses resulted in choice varieties such as 'Mermaid'. [27] They are still widely available. Joseph Pemberton was an Anglican clergyman and amateur rosarian who set out to breed 'old fashioned' roses. The resulting Hybrid Musks include 'Felicia' and 'Penelope'. On his death, the nursery passed to his gardener J.A. Bentall, who produced 'Buff Beauty' and the Polyantha 'The Fairy'.

Lord Penzance was a noted British judge and rose breeder, creating among others the varieties 'Lady Penzance' and 'Jeanie Deans' . Jean Pernet, père was a Lyon nurseryman whose notable roses include the Moss variety 'Louis Gimard' and the Hybrid Perpetual 'Baronne Adolphe de Rothschild'. [28] Joseph Pernet-Ducher was among the first rose breeders to focus on developing the new Hybrid Tea class. His introductions include 'Mme Caroline Testout' and 'Soleil d'Or'- forerunner of 20th century yellow and orange roses. [29] Poulsen, the Danish rose dynasty, was established in 1878 by Dorus Theus Poulsen (1851 - 1925) and originally focused on breeding roses hardy enough to withstand the Scandinavian climate. Later introductions notable for their form and colour include 'Chinatown' (1963) and 'Ingrid Bergman' (1984). The nursery developed a number of successful ground cover (landscape) roses, including 'Kent' (1988).

[30] Today, Poulsen Roser A/S is managed by the founder's great-grand daughter Pernille and her husband Mogens Olesen. R Frank Riethmuller (1884–1965) was an Australian rose breeder, known to have released 26 roses of which ten are still available, while many have been lost. [31] Rose Barni in Tuscany specialises in roses for Mediterranean climates. Notable successes include 'Castore' and 'Polluce', and striped varieties such as 'Rinascimento' and 'Missoni'. [32] Rosen Tantau is a German rose breeding company founded in 1906 by Mathias Tantau sen. (1882–1953). His son Mathias Tantau jun. (1912–2006) led the nursery until 1985, when it was sold to Hans-Jürgen Evers (1940–2007), whose son Christian Evers is managing the company today.

Notable cultivars developed by Rosen Tantau include 'Polarstern' , 'Super Star' and 'Fragrant Cloud'. S George Schoener (1864-1941) George Schoener was a Roman Catholic priest known for his experiments in rose breeding, especially in the use of wild species. Only two of his creations survive today: 'Arrilaga' and 'Schoener's Nutkana' . Jean Soupert was a Luxembourg-born floriculturist, who specialized in breeding rose cultivars, working with Pierre Notting in "Soupert & Notting". Suzuki Seizo was a Japanese rose breeder and director of the Keisei Rose Research Institute [33] since 1958. His international successes include 'Olympic Torch', 'Mikado' and 'Ferdy'. [15] T Mathias Tantau is a rose breeding company located at Uetersen , Germany.

Founded in 1906, it has introduced some 350 cultivars and is responsible for popular roses such as 'Super Star' (1960), 'Fragrant Cloud' (1963) and 'Black Magic' (1997). George Clifford Thomas (1873-1932) was an American golf course architect, botanist and author, who began breeding roses on Bloomfield Farm in 1912, cultivating over thousand varieties and creating some new hybrids, e.g. 'Bloomfield Abundance'. George Thomson is a Scottish-born South Australian rose breeder of over 50 cultivars, including 'Crown Princess Mary' (2006), 'Mawson' (2001) and 'Howard Florey' (1998). V Jean-Pierre Vibert was a prolific early rose hybridizer, responsible for many older roses still found in gardens today. 'Aimee Vibert' (1828), one of his Noisettes, was named for his daughter. Dr. Walter van Fleet worked for the US Department of Agriculture, focusing on crops, but also developing roses designed to thrive in the American climate.

His introductions include 'American Pillar' and 'Dr W. Van Fleet'. After his death, his seedlings - including 'Mary Wallace', 'Breeze Hill' and 'Glenn Dale' - were introduced by the American Rose Society as 'dooryard climbers'. [34] W 'Fourth of July' by Tom Carruth for Weeks Roses Weeks Roses (with Tom Carruth ) is a California rose company that has focused on innovations in colour, form and vigour. Its roses include 'Night Time', 'Stainless Steel', 'Fourth of July' and 'Hot Cocoa'. [35] References Cheshire Roses | Buy Roses Online | Parkside Nursery Our Guarantee To You All of the roses you will find on this website are grown at Parkside Nursery in Knutsford, Cheshire (see above). All the images on this website are actual pictures of our own roses and not stock images. We sell via various outlets (such as eBay). However, we guarantee that you will not find our roses cheaper anywhere else. Click on an image to view the full range and prices An extensive range of Roses available to buy throughout the year both online and at our Cheshire nursery - all at competitive prices & dispatched within 24 hours of order.

Choose from over 170 varieties, many of them unique to our nursery, supplied throughout the UK (only) Not sure which Rose to pick? Our Buying Guide will help you find a type that suits your tastes Our Planting Tips will explain everything you need to know about planting and caring for your new Rose, we also sell Rootgrow We are a family business with over fifty years of experience - you can be confident that you are dealing with specialists. Want to know more about us? Click here Any questions or queries please do not hesitate to contact us:- Nursery - 01565 652 598 | Mobile: 07900 428976 (Mark Hart) | 07754 210385 (Bob Hart) | Email: parksidenursery@hotmail.co.uk John Train and Sons | Containers John Train and Sons Wholesale Information Potted roses are available for planting from Late Spring until Early Autumn although May is in my opinion the best month when plants appear with fresh foliage and healthy root growth. In June and July full flower will have appeared. Dead heading and some light pruning required August and September due to time in containers.

Potted Roses in full growth make an ideal gift. We aim to have a large selection available throughout the Season but stock of the most popular varieties does run low before our Fresh late Autumn stock is available again. Hopefully you are not disappointed in the lack of colour on this page I have tried to display how a fresh container stock of roses should look. For more colour illustration take a look at our Bare-Root Roses section. Visitors welcome to select Container roses from March onwards. Please Note: We are able to post Container Roses now March - October Patio Roses Ideal for Pots and Planters they are small enough to grow in Containers but Large enough to give impact. With smaller flower in abundance these roses can also be planted in narrow borders allow 45cm apart minimum. Birthday Wishes John Train and Sons | Bare Root Roses John Train and Sons Wholesale Information The traditional time for planting roses is November through to March, as this is the dormant season for the bushes. The best selection of varieties is available at this time as the new rose stock has just been lifted from the fields. The life of a Rose begins in Feb/March when it is planted as a Briar in our fields.

After growing on for a few months it reaches the ideal budding size as demonstrated by our picture above. That may well be the oldest “budding hands” left in Scotland. June is the Month that this procedure takes place. More growing time is allowed until March the following year when the briar is removed and the new fresh growth turns into a quality rose. This crop is then lifted and sold as Bare-Root bushes in November. Orders for Bare-Root Roses are taken from June onwards but we do not distribute until November. Customers are welcome at our Nursery to collect, or for non locals we despatch by post or deliver with our own transport. Viewing of our Rose field is best in July to enjoy the full bloom. PLEASE NOTE: We will continue to update this page giving full colour illustrations November - March Patio Rose Ideal for a smaller garden, patio planters or rockery this lower compact plant will grow happily giving an amazing profusion of Summer colour. Hybrid Tea Remain the most popular type of rose for planting in borders or cut out beds. With its larger heads and often fragrant flowers they will give a beautiful display in any garden.

Floribunda Carry clusters of flowers on a single stem therefore one bush produces a mass of colour, planting grouped together gives a fantastic display. Climbing & Rambling Climbers will continuously flower throughout the summer, training of side shoots outwards will maximise flowering. Ramblers are more vigorous producing clusters of flowers and covering large areas. Shrub & Ground Cover Shrub roses are often vigorous in habit and others smaller and more compact. They can be used as hedging or as specimen planting. Ground cover as with Shrub roses can vary in height and spread so select with care. Standard Rose A rose bush on a stem it can be Hybrid Tea, Floribunda, Patio or Shrub Rose therefore above descriptions apply but with height. Patio Roses

Question: Which flower has varieties named, Dorothy Perkins, Grandpa Dickson and Iceberg?
Answer: THE ROSE