Wednesday, 28 February 2018

Rose- "Purple Splash" and its characteristic features



Purple Splash

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Breeder: Tom Carruth (Weeks), 2011.
Blossom: Repeat flowering.
Flower diameter: 6 cm.
Fragrance: Medium.
Adult dimensions: Height up to 2.50 m.
Foliage: Deciduous.
Type of soil: Rich and free draining, avoid chalky soils.
Climate: Very hardy.
Site: Full sun.
Planting spacing: Approximately every 2 m.


Properties and uses:
The Rose 'Purple Splash' is a climbing Rose of American origin. The famous Tom Carruth works on getting unseen shades and tones of blue in Roses. It is already done with the single, purple striated with white flowers. Their fragrance is reminiscent of apple scent. This Rose is ideal to cover up small spaces, decorate an arch or columns and pillars.

Availability or time of plantation :

When growing in the garden, roses should be planted between November and February. Roses are available all year round and are sold either as seeds or as cuttings. If you are growing in a pot, they can be planted at any time.

 Care Tips:

Roses need to be fed regularly and the amount of feeding will depend on the kind of soil they are planted in. Pruning is also important and should be done after between mid-February and mid-March during a sustained frost-free period.

Rose- "Veilchenblau" and its characteristic features



Veilchenblau






Breeder: Schmitt, 1909.
Blossom: No repeat flowering.
Flower diameter: 3 cm.
Fragrance: Light.
Adult dimensions: Height up to 5 m.
Foliage: Deciduous.
Type of soil: Rich and free draining, avoid chalky soils.
Climate: Very hardy.
Site: Full sun.
Planting spacing: Approximately every 2 m.


Properties and uses:
The term "Veilchenblau" means "purple-blue" in German, just like the shade of its petals. Its semi-double, white centred flowers open up abundantly in June and are lightly fragranced. This climbing Rose with its strong growth is ideal trained along a wall, or planted at the feet of a pergola.

Availability or time of plantation :

When growing in the garden, roses should be planted between November and February. Roses are available all year round and are sold either as seeds or as cuttings. If you are growing in a pot, they can be planted at any time.

 Care Tips:

Roses need to be fed regularly and the amount of feeding will depend on the kind of soil they are planted in. Pruning is also important and should be done after between mid-February and mid-March during a sustained frost-free period.    

Rose- "Rosa Rugosa" and its characteristic features



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Rosa Rugosa





Area of origin: China, Korea. Introduced in 1796.
Adult Dimensions: Height up to 2m (6,6'), width up to 1.5m (4,9').
Foliage: Deciduous.
Soil Type: All, except too wet.
Hardiness: Hardy to -40°C.
Exposure: Full sun.


Properties and uses:
Rosa Rugosa very beautiful and abundant purple flowers in May and June. The flowers which are highly fragranced are much appreciated by bees. This little vigorous shrub has branches covered in little needles. The red orange fruits like little tomatoes are very attractive.

Availability or time of plantation :

When growing in the garden, roses should be planted between November and February. Roses are available all year round and are sold either as seeds or as cuttings. If you are growing in a pot, they can be planted at any time.

 Care Tips:

Roses need to be fed regularly and the amount of feeding will depend on the kind of soil they are planted in. Pruning is also important and should be done after between mid-February and mid-March during a sustained frost-free period.

Rose- "Roseraie de l'Hay" and its characteristic features




Roseraie de l'Hay





Breeder: Cochet-Cochet, 1901.
Blossom: Continual flowering.
Flower diameter: Approximately 10 cm.
Fragrance: Strong.
Adult dimensions: Height up to 1.8m, width up to 1.8m.
Foliage: Deciduous.
Type of soil: All, except too wet.
Climate: Hardy to -25°C.
Site: Semi-shade to full sun.
Planting spacing: Every 1 m.


Properties and uses:
The rose 'Roseraie de l'Hay has a flowering from spring to autumn, double fuchsia-pink highly perfumed flowers of 8-10cm. This rose is perfect for the flowerbed, planted alone or within a hedge.   
Availability or time of plantation :

When growing in the garden, roses should be planted between November and February. Roses are available all year round and are sold either as seeds or as cuttings. If you are growing in a pot, they can be planted at any time.

 Care Tips:

Roses need to be fed regularly and the amount of feeding will depend on the kind of soil they are planted in. Pruning is also important and should be done after between mid-February and mid-March during a sustained frost-free period.

Tuesday, 27 February 2018

Rose-"Rimosa" and its characteristic features




Rimosa- Climbing Rose

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Breeder: Meilland, 1991.
Blossom: Repeat flowering.
Flower diameter: 7 cm.
Fragrance: Medium.
Adult dimensions: Height up to 2.50 m.
Foliage: Deciduous.
Type of soil: Rich and free draining, avoid chalky soils.
Climate: Very hardy.
Site: Full sun.
Planting spacing: Approximately every 2 m.


Properties and uses:
The Rose 'Rimosa' is a climbing Rose with big, lemon-yellow flowers. It fills with fragrance the areas around it. This Rose easy to look after and disease resistant is best trained against a wall, at the feet of a pergola, or against a trellis to create a private space.

Availability or time of plantation :

When growing in the garden, roses should be planted between November and February. Roses are available all year round and are sold either as seeds or as cuttings. If you are growing in a pot, they can be planted at any time.

 Care Tips:

Roses need to be fed regularly and the amount of feeding will depend on the kind of soil they are planted in. Pruning is also important and should be done after between mid-February and mid-March during a sustained frost-free period.


Awards:
Gold Medal Baden Baden and Saverne 1991
Prize Society of the Germans, friends of Roses 1991    

Rose-"Lemon Beauty" and its characteristic features



Lemon Beauty


Breeder: Fryer, 2008.
Blossom: Repeat flowering.
Flower diameter: 8 cm.
Fragrance: None.
Adult dimensions: Height up to 1 m.
Foliage: Deciduous.
Type of soil: Rich and free draining, avoid chalky soils.
Climate: Very hardy.
Site: Full sun.
Planting spacing: Approximately every 60 cm.


Properties and uses:
The Rose 'Lemon Beauty' is a vigorous Rose shrub, with pale lemon-yellow flowers. The buttons are shapely and high centred which makes it an ideal Rose for cut flowers arrangements.

Availability or time of plantation :

When growing in the garden, roses should be planted between November and February. Roses are available all year round and are sold either as seeds or as cuttings. If you are growing in a pot, they can be planted at any time.

 Care Tips:

Roses need to be fed regularly and the amount of feeding will depend on the kind of soil they are planted in. Pruning is also important and should be done after between mid-February and mid-March during a sustained frost-free period. 

Rose-"Mokarosa" and its characteristic features



Mokarosa


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Breeder: Fryer, 2014.
Blossom: From May to October, strong repeat flowering.
Flower diameter: 5 cm.
Fragrance: Medium.
Adult size: Height up to 80 cm.
Foliage: Deciduous.
Type of soil: Rich and free draining, avoid calcareous soil.
Climate: Very hardy.
Site: Partial shade to full sun.
Planting spacing: 50 cm between each plant.


Characteristics and uses:
The Rosa 'Mokarosa' is a superb flowering bed specimen with its new creamy-coffee shade. Very healthy, its foliage is highly disease resistant. Its flowers hold out well in bouquets. It can be easily grown mixed in with other Roses with creamy or white shades.


Availability or time of plantation :

When growing in the garden, roses should be planted between November and February. Roses are available all year round and are sold either as seeds or as cuttings. If you are growing in a pot, they can be planted at any time.

 Care Tips:

Roses need to be fed regularly and the amount of feeding will depend on the kind of soil they are planted in. Pruning is also important and should be done after between mid-February and mid-March during a sustained frost-free period.    

Fruits Raisin ( kismis ) Use and its Health Benefits





Description:

A raisin is a dried grape. Raisin are made by drying grapes in the sun. This turns the grapes golden, green or black in colour.

There are many health benefits of dry grapes or raisin, such as;

1. Dried grapes swell in the blood due to the body’s natural fluids. This helps the food to move in the intestinal tract and provides relief from constipation and therefore helps to stop loose stools and reduces diarrhea.

2. Dry grapes lower the insulin level after eating a meal, in patients with diabetes. It helps sugar absorption and makes it stable to reduce the health complications for both types of diabetes.

3. It is very helpful to regulate leptin and ghrelin, which helps you feel either hungry or full. Hence it is useful for maintaining a healthy diet and to prevent overeating.

4. As it contain potassium and magnesium in good quantity, thus helps to reduce acidity and help remove the toxins from the system, preventing diseases like arthritis, gout, kidney stones and heart diseases.

5. It also contain polyphenolic phytonutrients, which are well known as anti-inflammatory antioxidants. They exhibit antibacterial properties that helps in lower the risk of fever and kill the bacteria.

6. Calcium is an essential element of our bones and raisin also contains boron, required for bone formation and absorption of calcium. Boron helps to prevent osteoporosis during menopause and is good for the bones and joints.

7. There is a certain quantity of Potassium is also found in dry grapes that strengthens the bones and aids bone growth.

8. Raisin are very popular for maintaining healthy skin,tooth and eye. As it is an excellent source of Vitamin A for eye protection and vision-related problems. This can give you healthy and beautiful skin since it has resveratrol, an antioxidant which slows down the progress of skin ageing. And the potassium, magnesium, phosphorous and iron in it, boost blood circulation for skin glow.

9. It promotes healthy hair as it boost blood circulation and blood flow is essential for hair growth as it stimulates the hair follicles. It is also a good source of Vitamin C that improves iron absorption.

10. The most striking feature is raisins contain an amino acid named Arginine which increases libido and induces arousal. It is good for men and is used to treat erectile dysfunction. Also, the added energy of the raisins helps your conjugal life.


Rose-"Lutea" and its characteristic features



Lutea





Breeder: Introduced into France in 1824 by John Parks.
Blossom: No Continual flowering.
Flower diameter: 3 cm.
Fragrance: No.
Adult dimensions: Height up to 12 m, width up to 5 m.
Foliage: Semi evergreen, dark green.
Type of soil: All, except too wet.
Climate: Hardy to -12°C in a sheltered position.
Site: Semi-shade to full sun.
Planting spacing: 1 to 2 m between each plant.


Properties and uses:
The Rose Lady Banks 'Lutea' has a superb little double buttery yellow flowers. This spectacular rose can find a home along a wall, along fences or in a container to create fantastic cascades of flowers on terraces and balconies. It is particularly appreciated as it does not have thorns.

Availability or time of plantation :

When growing in the garden, roses should be planted between November and February. Roses are available all year round and are sold either as seeds or as cuttings. If you are growing in a pot, they can be planted at any time.

 Care Tips:

Roses need to be fed regularly and the amount of feeding will depend on the kind of soil they are planted in. Pruning is also important and should be done after between mid-February and mid-March during a sustained frost-free period.    

Saturday, 24 February 2018

Rose-"Golden Gate" and its characteristic features



Golden Gate- Climbing Rose

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Breeder: Kordes, 2006.
Blossom: Repeat flowering.
Flower diameter: 7 cm.
Fragrance: Light.
Adult dimensions: Height up to 3.50m.
Foliage: Deciduous.
Type of soil: Rich and free draining, avoid chalky soils.
Climate: Very hardy.
Site: Full sun.
Planting spacing: Approximately 2 m between each trained plant.


Properties and uses:
The Rose 'Golden Gate' is a superb climbing Rose with strong ramifications, which makes it easy to grow as a shrub if preferred. Its double flowers are a luminous yellow and appear in scented clusters. Its foliage is healthy and resistant to diseases.

Availability or time of plantation :

When growing in the garden, roses should be planted between November and February. Roses are available all year round and are sold either as seeds or as cuttings. If you are growing in a pot, they can be planted at any time.

 Care Tips:

Roses need to be fed regularly and the amount of feeding will depend on the kind of soil they are planted in. Pruning is also important and should be done after between mid-February and mid-March during a sustained frost-free period. 


Awards:
It has obtained the Seal Of Approval ADR in 2006 (which reward amongst other things the resistance to diseases)
Intense Fragrance reward in Paris in 2006    

Rose-"Golden Celebration" and its characteristic features



Golden Celebration




Breeder: David Austin, 1992.
Blossom: Continual flowering.
Flower diameter: Approximately 9 cm.
Fragrance: Strong.
Adult dimensions: Height up to 1.20 m, width up to 0.80 m.
Foliage: Deciduous.
Type of soil: Rich and free draining.
Climate: Hardy.
Site: Partial shade.
Planting spacing: Every 80 cm.


Properties and uses:
The English Rose 'Golden celebration' has a superb, continuous blossom, from May right through to the first frosts. It bears large, bright golden yellow flowers, which have an exceptional fragrance.It has green foliage.

Availability or time of plantation :

When growing in the garden, roses should be planted between November and February. Roses are available all year round and are sold either as seeds or as cuttings. If you are growing in a pot, they can be planted at any time.

 Care Tips:

Roses need to be fed regularly and the amount of feeding will depend on the kind of soil they are planted in. Pruning is also important and should be done after between mid-February and mid-March during a sustained frost-free period.    

Rose-"Canicule" and its characteristic features



Canicule




Breeder: Tantau, 1993.
Blossom: Repeat flowering.
Flower diameter: 6 cm.
Fragrance: None.
Adult dimensions: Height up to 50 cm, width up to 80 cm.
Foliage: Deciduous.
Type of soil: Rich and free draining, avoid chalky soils.
Climate: Very hardy.
Site: Full sun.
Planting spacing: Approximately every 60 cm.


Properties and uses:
The Rose 'Canicule' is a superb, vigorous Rose with an arching shape, perfect in low flowering borders, or grown on the slope of a bank. Its flowers are sun-yellow and its blossom is abundant. Easy to grow, it nevertheless needs an aerated site to thrive.

Availability or time of plantation :

When growing in the garden, roses should be planted between November and February. Roses are available all year round and are sold either as seeds or as cuttings. If you are growing in a pot, they can be planted at any time.

 Care Tips:

Roses need to be fed regularly and the amount of feeding will depend on the kind of soil they are planted in. Pruning is also important and should be done after between mid-February and mid-March during a sustained frost-free period.     

Rose-"Etna" and its characteristic features



Etna




Blossom: Repeat flowering.
Flower diameter: 7 cm.
Fragrance: None.
Adult dimensions: Height up to 70 cm.
Foliage: Deciduous.
Type of soil: Rich and free draining, avoid chalky soils.
Climate: Very hardy.
Site: Full sun.
Planting spacing: Approximately every 50 cm.


Properties and uses:
The Rose 'Etna' has double, grouped, red-edged yellow flowers. Easy to grow, this prolific flower is perfect planted in a flowering bed, or in a tub placed on a terrace or a balcony.

Availability or time of plantation :

When growing in the garden, roses should be planted between November and February. Roses are available all year round and are sold either as seeds or as cuttings. If you are growing in a pot, they can be planted at any time.

 Care Tips:

Roses need to be fed regularly and the amount of feeding will depend on the kind of soil they are planted in. Pruning is also important and should be done after between mid-February and mid-March during a sustained frost-free period.    

Rose-"Francois Mauriac" and its characteristic features




Francois Mauriac-Floribunda Rose





Breeder: Fryer, 2000.
Blossom: Repeat flowering.
Flower diameter: 8 cm.
Fragrance: None.
Adult dimensions: Height up to 80 cm.
Foliage: Deciduous.
Type of soil: Rich and free draining, avoid chalky soils.
Climate: Very hardy.
Site: Full sun.
Planting spacing: Approximately every 60 cm.


Properties and uses:
The Rose 'Francois Mauriac' is a super Floribunda Rose which has purplish-green foliage. Its double flowers, in clusters, are pure orange. They give off a fruity fragrance. This Rose is a brilliant tribute to the famous novel writer, Nobel prize of literature in 1952.

Availability or time of plantation :

When growing in the garden, roses should be planted between November and February. Roses are available all year round and are sold either as seeds or as cuttings. If you are growing in a pot, they can be planted at any time.

 Care Tips:

Roses need to be fed regularly and the amount of feeding will depend on the kind of soil they are planted in. Pruning is also important and should be done after between mid-February and mid-March during a sustained frost-free period.     

Rose-"Super Trouper" and its characteristic features.



Super Trouper-Floribunda Rose





Breeder: Gareth Fryer, 2009.
Blossom: From June to October, highly repeating.
Flower diameter: 5 cm.
Fragrance: Mild.
Adult dimensions: Height up to 85 cm.
Foliage: Deciduous.
Type of soil: Rich and free draining, avoid chalky soils.
Climate: Very hardy.
Site: Partial shade to full sun.
Planting spacing: 80 cm between each plant.


Properties and uses:
The Rose 'Super Trouper', named after the group ABBA, Is a sensational, floribunda Rose. It has beautiful, bright orange flowers continuously bloom from the beginning of spring to the autumn. This small bush with its glossy, dark green foliage can be grown in the garden in beds or borders, as well as in pot.

Availability or time of plantation :

When growing in the garden, roses should be planted between November and February. Roses are available all year round and are sold either as seeds or as cuttings. If you are growing in a pot, they can be planted at any time.

 Care Tips:

Roses need to be fed regularly and the amount of feeding will depend on the kind of soil they are planted in. Pruning is also important and should be done after between mid-February and mid-March during a sustained frost-free period.

Awards:
Rose of the year 2010, Gold Standard Award 2009, Lord Provost's Cup Glasgow 2011.
    

Rose-"Rochemenier Village" and its characteristic features



Rochemenier Village- Shrub Rose





Breeder: Fryer, 2002.
Blossom: Repeat flowering.
Flower diameter: 6 cm.
Fragrance: Medium.
Adult dimensions: Height up to 70 cm.
Foliage: Deciduous.
Type of soil: Rich and free draining, avoid chalky soils.
Climate: Very hardy.
Site: Full sun.
Planting spacing: Approximately every 50 cm.


Properties and uses:
The Rose 'Rochemenier Village' is a shrub Rose with orange-apricot, lined with pink, flowers which have a fruity fragrance. It has a glossy, dark green foliage. Easy to look after, This Rose is perfect in flowering beds, planted on its own or in a tub placed on a balcony or a terrace.

Availability or time of plantation :

When growing in the garden, roses should be planted between November and February. Roses are available all year round and are sold either as seeds or as cuttings. If you are growing in a pot, they can be planted at any time.

 Care Tips:

Roses need to be fed regularly and the amount of feeding will depend on the kind of soil they are planted in. Pruning is also important and should be done after between mid-February and mid-March during a sustained frost-free period. 


Awards:
Prize of the public for the most beautiful garden Rose, Doué la Fontaine, 2002    

Rose-"Joseph's Coat" and its characteristic features.



Joseph's Coat





Breeder: Armstrong & Swim, 1963.
Blossom: Continual flowering.
Flower diameter: Approximately 6 cm.
Fragrance: Light.
Adult dimensions: Height up to 2 m, width up to 1.5 m.
Foliage: Deciduous, bright dark green.
Type of soil: All, except too wet.
Climate: Hardy to -20°C.
Site: Full sun.
Planting spacing: Every 80 cm.


Properties and uses:
The Rose 'Joseph's Coat' has an exceptional flowering with flowers that open yellow, become orange with a red tint and then a deep dark pink. The semi-double flowers grow in large bunches and are lightly fragranced. They appear from June until the first frosts.

Availability or time of plantation :

When growing in the garden, roses should be planted between November and February. Roses are available all year round and are sold either as seeds or as cuttings. If you are growing in a pot, they can be planted at any time.

 Care Tips:

Roses need to be fed regularly and the amount of feeding will depend on the kind of soil they are planted in. Pruning is also important and should be done after between mid-February and mid-March during a sustained frost-free period.    

Friday, 23 February 2018

Rose-"Comte de Chambord" and its characteristic features



Comte de Chambord




Breeder: Moreau-Robert, 1860.
Blossom: Repeat flowering.
Flower diameter: 7 cm.
Fragrance: Strong.
Adult dimensions: Height up to 80 cm.
Foliage: Deciduous.
Type of soil: Rich and free draining, avoid chalky soils.
Climate: Very hardy.
Site: Full sun.
Planting spacing: Approximately every 60 cm.


Properties and uses:
The Rose 'Comte de Chambord' is a Portland' Rose, fragranced and with repeat flowering. Its double flowers are pink, going Lilac. This upright, vigorous Rose bush will be ideal in a flowering bed or planted on its own, even in a tub placed on a terrace or a balcony where it will fill it with its fragrance.


Availability or time of plantation :

When growing in the garden, roses should be planted between November and February. Roses are available all year round and are sold either as seeds or as cuttings. If you are growing in a pot, they can be planted at any time.

 Care Tips:

Roses need to be fed regularly and the amount of feeding will depend on the kind of soil they are planted in. Pruning is also important and should be done after between mid-February and mid-March during a sustained frost-free period.

Rose-"Complicata" and its characteristic features



Complicata




Breeder: Hybrid of Macrantha and Gallica.
Blossom: No Continual flowering.
Flower diameter: 6 cm.
Fragrance: Medium.
Adult dimensions: Height up to 1,60 m, width up to 1,60 cm.
Foliage: Deciduous.
Type of soil: All, except too wet.
Climate: Hardy to -20°C.
Site: Semi-shade to full sun.
Planting spacing: Every 1,20 m.


Properties and uses:
The rose 'Complicata' has a bright pink flowers in spring followed by lovely globular orange fruits until autumn. This shrub is very vigorous and has long branches. Plant alone, in a flowerbed or hedge.

 Availability or time of plantation :

When growing in the garden, roses should be planted between November and February. Roses are available all year round and are sold either as seeds or as cuttings. If you are growing in a pot, they can be planted at any time.

 Care Tips:

Roses need to be fed regularly and the amount of feeding will depend on the kind of soil they are planted in. Pruning is also important and should be done after between mid-February and mid-March during a sustained frost-free period.

Rose-"Claire Austin" and its characteristic features



Claire Austin




Breeder: David Austin, 2007.
Blossom: Continual flowering.
Flower diameter: Approximately 8 cm.
Fragrance: Strong.
Adult dimensions: Height up to 1,35 m, width up to 90 cm.
Foliage: Deciduous.
Type of soil: Rich and free draining.
Climate: Very hardy.
Site: Full sun.
Planting spacing: Every 70 cm.


Properties and uses:
The rose 'Claire Austin' bears pleasingly cupped buds of a pale lemon shade which gradually open to form large, creamy-white flowers of typical English Musk delicacy. Their petals perfectly arranged in concentric circles, with a few more loosely arranged in the centre. They have a strong fragrance based on myrrh with dashes of meadow sweet, vanilla and heliotrope. It forms an elegant, arching shrub with plentiful, medium green foliage. Strong and particularly healthy.


Availability or time of plantation :

When growing in the garden, roses should be planted between November and February. Roses are available all year round and are sold either as seeds or as cuttings. If you are growing in a pot, they can be planted at any time.

 Care Tips:

Roses need to be fed regularly and the amount of feeding will depend on the kind of soil they are planted in. Pruning is also important and should be done after between mid-February and mid-March during a sustained frost-free period.

Rose-"Cardinal de Richelieu" and its characteristic features



Cardinal de Richelieu




Breeder: Before 1840.
Blossom: single flowering, in June-July.
Flower diameter: 6 cm.
Fragrance: Medium.
Adult dimensions: Height up to 1.30 m.
Foliage: Deciduous.
Type of soil: Rich and free draining, avoid chalky soils.
Climate: Very hardy.
Site: Full sun.
Planting spacing: Approximately every 90 cm.


Properties and uses:
The Rose 'Cardinal de Richelieu' is a Gallica Rose with an arching shape which blossoms in June-July. Its flowers are fragranced, and purplish-crimson. Easy to grow, this Rose has healthy foliage.


Availability or time of plantation :
When growing in the garden, roses should be planted between November and February. Roses are available all year round and are sold either as seeds or as cuttings. If you are growing in a pot, they can be planted at any time.

 Care Tips:


Roses need to be fed regularly and the amount of feeding will depend on the kind of soil they are planted in. Pruning is also important and should be done after between mid-February and mid-March during a sustained frost-free period.

Rose- "Burgundy Ice" and its characteristic features



Burgundy Ice




Breeder: Prophyl, 2003.
Blossom: Repeat flowering.
Flower diameter: 6 cm.
Fragrance: None.
Adult dimensions: Height up to 1.50 m.
Foliage: Deciduous.
Type of soil: Rich and free draining, avoid chalky soils.
Climate: Very hardy.
Site: Full sun.
Planting spacing: Approximately every 60 cm.


Properties and uses:
The Rose 'Burgundy Ice' is a mutation of the famous Rose 'Iceberg'. It has kept all its qualities: vigorous, highly productive, and resistant to diseases. It adapts to suit all situations. The Rose 'Burgundi Ice'® also bears superb double flowers, crimson-velvety purple. Grown next to a white flowering Rose, its flowers are then perfectly enhanced.


Availability or time of plantation :
When growing in the garden, roses should be planted between November and February. Roses are available all year round and are sold either as seeds or as cuttings. If you are growing in a pot, they can be planted at any time.

 Care Tips:
Roses need to be fed regularly and the amount of feeding will depend on the kind of soil they are planted in. Pruning is also important and should be done after between mid-February and mid-March during a sustained frost-free period.

Awards:
Award of Merit, Courson in 2007.    

Rose-"Buff Beauty" and its characteristic features



Buff Beauty- Shrub Rose




Breeder: Bentall, 1939.
Blossom: Repeat flowering.
Flower diameter: 6 cm.
Fragrance: Medium.
Adult dimensions: Height up to 1.50 m.
Foliage: Deciduous.
Type of soil: Rich and free draining, avoid chalky soils.
Climate: Very hardy.
Site: Full sun.
Planting spacing: Approximately every 90 cm.


Properties and uses:
The Rose 'Buff Beauty' is a hybrid Musk Rose, with a spreading, arching shape. It bears buff-yellow, double flowers, and blossoms continually from May right through to the first frosts. This vigorous shrub Rose is perfect grown in a flowering bed, or in a tub placed on a terrace or a balcony.


Availability or time of plantation :
When growing in the garden, roses should be planted between November and February. Roses are available all year round and are sold either as seeds or as cuttings. If you are growing in a pot, they can be planted at any time.

 Care Tips:


Roses need to be fed regularly and the amount of feeding will depend on the kind of soil they are planted in. Pruning is also important and should be done after between mid-February and mid-March during a sustained frost-free period.

Rose-"Angela" and its characteristic features



Angela




Breeder: Kordes, 1984.
Blossom: Continual flowering.
Flower diameter: 4 cm.
Fragrance: None.
Adult dimensions: Height up to 120 cm.
Foliage: Deciduous.
Type of soil: Rich and free draining, avoid chalky soils.
Climate: Very hardy.
Site: Full sun.
Planting spacing: 2 to 3 plants per m².


Properties and uses:
The Rose 'Angela' is a highly vigorous and productive, landscaping Rose. It bears semi-double, dark pink flowers which become paler in the sun rays. It is best planted in groups, in hedges or in flowering borders.


Availability or time of plantation :
When growing in the garden, roses should be planted between November and February. Roses are available all year round and are sold either as seeds or as cuttings. If you are growing in a pot, they can be planted at any time.

 Care Tips:


Roses need to be fed regularly and the amount of feeding will depend on the kind of soil they are planted in. Pruning is also important and should be done after between mid-February and mid-March during a sustained frost-free period.

Rose- "Amber Queen" and its characteristic features




Amber Queen




Breeder: Harkness, 1983.
Blossom: Continual flowering.
Flower diameter: 8 cm.
Fragrance: Light.
Adult dimensions: Height up 70 cm.
Foliage: Deciduous.
Type of soil: Rich and free draining, avoid chalky soils.
Climate: Very hardy.
Site: Full sun.
Planting spacing: 50cm between each plant.


Properties and uses:
The Rosa 'Amber Queen' continually produces from May right through to the first frost, superb clusters of slightly scented, amber-yellow flowers. It has healthy foliage which facilitate its growing. It can be planted in a group, in borders but will also thrive in a pot on a balcony.   


Availability or time of plantation :
When growing in the garden, roses should be planted between November and February. Roses are available all year round and are sold either as seeds or as cuttings. If you are growing in a pot, they can be planted at any time.

 Care Tips:


Roses need to be fed regularly and the amount of feeding will depend on the kind of soil they are planted in. Pruning is also important and should be done after between mid-February and mid-March during a sustained frost-free period.

Rose-"Amber Flush" and its characteristic features



Amber Flush




Breeder: Interplant, 2003.
Blossom: Continual flowering.
Flower diameter: 8 cm.
Fragrance: Medium.
Adult dimensions: Height up 90 cm.
Foliage: Deciduous.
Type of soil: Rich and free draining, avoid chalky soils.
Climate: Very hardy.
Site: Full sun.
Planting spacing: 50cm between each plant.


Properties and uses:
The Rose 'Amber Flush' has a magnificent blossom from May right through to the first frost. Its numerous, full flowers have a beautiful amber-yellow and a strong, anise fragrance. This healthy Rose is one of the recommended varieties. Planted as a group of 3 to 4, on its own or in a mix of varieties, this rose will be simply sensational in your garden.


Availability or time of plantation :
When growing in the garden, roses should be planted between November and February. Roses are available all year round and are sold either as seeds or as cuttings. If you are growing in a pot, they can be planted at any time.

 Care Tips:
Roses need to be fed regularly and the amount of feeding will depend on the kind of soil they are planted in. Pruning is also important and should be done after between mid-February and mid-March during a sustained frost-free period.

Award:
Gold medal in Bagatelle.

Rose- "Scentimental" and its characteristic features



Scentimental

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Breeder: Tom Carruth, 1997.
Blossom: Repeat flowering.
Flower diameter: 7 cm.
Fragrance: Strong.
Adult dimensions: Height up to 80 cm.
Foliage: Deciduous.
Type of soil: Rich and free draining, avoid chalky soils.
Climate: Very hardy.
Site: Full sun.
Planting spacing: Approximately every 60 cm.


Properties and uses:
The Rose 'Scentimental' has snow flake like petals splashed, red and cream stripes. It has a strong fragrance and best striped beauty to date. This Rose, highly disease resistant is perfect in flowering beds or planted on its own as a specimen. Plant it near paths and alleyways to make the most of its powerful fragrance.


Availability or time of plantation :
When growing in the garden, roses should be planted between November and February. Roses are available all year round and are sold either as seeds or as cuttings. If you are growing in a pot, they can be planted at any time.

 Care Tips:
Roses need to be fed regularly and the amount of feeding will depend on the kind of soil they are planted in. Pruning is also important and should be done after between mid-February and mid-March during a sustained frost-free period.

Thursday, 22 February 2018

Rose-"Michel Serrault" and its characteristic features




Michel Serrault

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Breeder: Meilland, 2006.
Blossom: Repeat flowering.
Flower diameter: 8 cm.
Fragrance: None.
Adult dimensions: Height up to 80 cm.
Foliage: Deciduous.

Type of soil: Rich and free draining, avoid chalky soils.
Climate: Very hardy.
Site: Full sun.
Planting spacing: Approximately every 60 cm.


Properties and uses:
The Rose 'Michel Serrault' is a Rose with unique flowers, just like the actor it pays tribute to. Its flowers are yellow with pink powdered petals. This Rose is shown at its best planted on its own, or in groups of 3 or 5 or again accompanied with pale blossoming shrubs to enhance its flowers.


Availability or time of plantation :
When growing in the garden, roses should be planted between November and February. Roses are available all year round and are sold either as seeds or as cuttings. If you are growing in a pot, they can be planted at any time.

 Care Tips:
Roses need to be fed regularly and the amount of feeding will depend on the kind of soil they are planted in. Pruning is also important and should be done after between mid-February and mid-March during a sustained frost-free period.


Award:
Rose of the year 2004 in Monza    

Rose- "Mozart" and its characteristic features



Mozart

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Breeder: Lambert, 1937.
Blossom: Repeat flowering.
Flower diameter: 4 cm. Fragrance: Light.
Adult dimensions: Height up to 2 m.
Foliage: Deciduous.

Type of soil: Rich and free draining, avoid chalky soils.
Climate: Very hardy.
Site: Full sun.
Planting spacing: Approximately every 1.20 m.


Properties and uses:
The Rose 'Mozart' is a shrub with a large growth ideal planted in flowering hedges, or in large flowering beds. Its single flowers, pink with a white centre open up in clusters from mid-June right through to the first frosts. They are slightly fragranced.


Availability or time of plantation :
When growing in the garden, roses should be planted between November and February. Roses are available all year round and are sold either as seeds or as cuttings. If you are growing in a pot, they can be planted at any time.

 Care Tips:
Roses need to be fed regularly and the amount of feeding will depend on the kind of soil they are planted in. Pruning is also important and should be done after between mid-February and mid-March during a sustained frost-free period.
     

Rose- "Perception" and its characteristic features



Perception

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Breeder: Harkness, 1999.
Blossom: Repeat flowering.
Flower diameter: 8 cm.
Fragrance: Light.
Adult dimensions: Height up to 1.20 m.
Foliage: Deciduous.

Type of soil: Rich and free draining, avoid chalky soils.
Climate: Very hardy.
Site: Full sun.
Planting spacing: Approximately every 80 cm.


Properties and uses:
The Rose 'Perception' bears large, cream light yellow with rosy pink blush on edge flowers on a beautiful dark green foliage. It is high centred with perfume. This vigorous, diseases resistant Rose thrives in flowering beds or planted on its own.

Availability or time of plantation :
When growing in the garden, roses should be planted between November and February. Roses are available all year round and are sold either as seeds or as cuttings. If you are growing in a pot, they can be planted at any time.

 Care Tips:
Roses need to be fed regularly and the amount of feeding will depend on the kind of soil they are planted in. Pruning is also important and should be done after between mid-February and mid-March during a sustained frost-free period.

Rose-"Sahara" and its characteristic features



Sahara

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Breeder: Tantau, 1996.

Blossom: Repeat flowering.
Flower diameter: 6 cm.
Fragrance: None.
Adult dimensions: Height up to 1 m.
Foliage: Deciduous.

Type of soil: Rich and free draining, avoid chalky soils.
Climate: Very hardy.
Site: Full sun.
Planting spacing: Approximately every 80 cm.


Properties and uses:
The Rose 'Sahara' is a superb, spreading out Rose. Its yellow flowers go orange under the sun, creating unique tones. Plant it in an aerated site to avoid having to treat it.   

Availability or time of plantation :
When growing in the garden, roses should be planted between November and February. Roses are available all year round and are sold either as seeds or as cuttings. If you are growing in a pot, they can be planted at any time.

 Care Tips:
Roses need to be fed regularly and the amount of feeding will depend on the kind of soil they are planted in. Pruning is also important and should be done after between mid-February and mid-March during a sustained frost-free period.

Rose-"Double Delight" and its characteristic features



Double Delight- Fragrant Rose


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Breeder: Swim & Ellis, 1977.
Blossom: Repeat flowering.
Flower diameter: 8 cm.
Fragrance: Strong.
Adult dimensions: Height up to 90 cm.
Foliage: Deciduous.

Type of soil: Rich and free draining, avoid chalky soils.
Climate: Very hardy.
Site: Full sun.
Planting spacing: Approximately every 50 cm.


Properties and uses:
The Rose 'Double Delight' is a superb Rose with big, bold, beautiful flowers which are creamy white dipping outer edges and usually double row outer petals in starling cherry red. It is highly fragrant.


Availability or time of plantation :
When growing in the garden, roses should be planted between November and February. Roses are available all year round and are sold either as seeds or as cuttings. If you are growing in a pot, they can be planted at any time.

 Care Tips:
Roses need to be fed regularly and the amount of feeding will depend on the kind of soil they are planted in. Pruning is also important and should be done after between mid-February and mid-March during a sustained frost-free period.


Awards:
Baden-Baden Gold Medal 1976
Rome Gold Medal 1976
All-America Rose Selection 1977
The World's Favourite Rose 1985    

Wednesday, 21 February 2018

Rose -"Black Baccara" and its characteristic features



Black Baccara

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Breeder: Meiland 2000.

Blossom: Continual flowering.
Flower diameter: 10 cm.
Fragrance: No.
Adult dimensions: Height up to 1 m, width up to 0.70 m.
Foliage: Deciduous.

Type of soil: Rich and well drained, neutral to acid.
Climate: Extremely frost hardy.
Site: Full sun.
Planting spacing: 60 cm between each plant.


Properties and uses:
The rose 'Black Baccara' is an exceptional rose. Its big flowers are a velvety dusky-red, with black glints and reflexed tips depending on the light.
It will blossom continually from May right through to the first frosts. Moreover, its flowers are excellent displayed in a vase as cut flowers.

Availability or time of plantation :
When growing in the garden, roses should be planted between November and February. Roses are available all year round and are sold either as seeds or as cuttings. If you are growing in a pot, they can be planted at any time.

 Care Tips:
Roses need to be fed regularly and the amount of feeding will depend on the kind of soil they are planted in. Pruning is also important and should be done after between mid-February and mid-March during a sustained frost-free period.

Rose-"Ballerina" and its characteristic features



Ballerina- Shrub Rose




Breeder: Bentall, 1937.

Blossom: Repeat flowering.
Flower diameter: 3 cm.
Fragrance: Light.
Adult dimensions: Height up to 100 cm, width up to 80 cm.
Foliage: Deciduous.

Type of soil: Rich and free draining, avoid chalky soils.
Climate: Very hardy.
Site: Full sun.
Planting spacing: Approximately every 40 cm.


Properties and uses:
The Rose 'Ballerina' is a highly productive bushy Rose, with a spreading shape. It bears pretty clusters of single flowers, pink with a white centre and yellow stamens.

Availability or time of plantation :
When growing in the garden, roses should be planted between November and February. Roses are available all year round and are sold either as seeds or as cuttings. If you are growing in a pot, they can be planted at any time.

Care Tips:
Roses need to be fed regularly and the amount of feeding will depend on the kind of soil they are planted in. Pruning is also important and should be done after between mid-February and mid-March during a sustained frost-free period.

Rose-"Aloha" and its characteristic features



Aloha - Climbing Rose




Breeder: Boerner, 1949.

Blossom: Continual flowering.
Flower diameter: 9 cm.
Fragrance: Strong.
Adult dimensions: Height up to 3 m if trained, up to 150 cm if grown as a bush.
Foliage: Deciduous.

Type of soil: Rich and free draining, avoid chalky soils.
Climate: Very hardy.
Site: Full sun.
Planting spacing: Every 50 cm.


Properties and uses:
The Climber Rose 'Aloha' is a vigorous Rose which can be grown as a bush or trained. It produces large, double flowers which are pure pink with vivid pink highlights. These flowers with their Old fashioned Rose’s charm have a strong fragrance.    

Rose- "Alibaba" and its characteristic features




Alibaba- Climbing Rose



Breeder: Chris Warner, 2012.

Blossom: From June to October, strong repeat flowering.
Flower diameter: 7 cm.
Fragrance: Strong, fruity.
Adult size: Height up to 2 m.
Foliage: Deciduous.

Type of soil: Rich and free draining, avoid calcareous soil.
Climate: Very hardy.
Site: Partial shade to full sun.
Planting spacing: 80 cm between each plant.


Characteristics and uses:
The Rose 'Alibaba' has a superb, generous, salmon-orange blossom from June right through to October. Its semi-matt foliage is highly resistant to fungicide diseases. This healthy Rose will become a shrub which can reach up to 2 m in height; therefore it can be trained as a climbing Rose.


Awards:
Grand prix of the Rose SNHF 2012, 7 times gold medal in different other countries.
Availability or time of plantation :
When growing in the garden, roses should be planted between November and February. Roses are available all year round and are sold either as seeds or as cuttings. If you are growing in a pot, they can be planted at any time.

 Care Tips:
Roses need to be fed regularly and the amount of feeding will depend on the kind of soil they are planted in. Pruning is also important and should be done after between mid-February and mid-March during a sustained frost-free period.

Rose- "Hanabi" and its characteristic features




Hanabi- Climbing Rose



Breeder: Carruth, 1999.

Blossom: Repeat flowering.
Flower diameter: 8 cm.
Fragrance: None.
Adult dimensions: Height up to 2.50 m.
Foliage: Deciduous.

Type of soil: Rich and free draining, avoid chalky soils.
Climate: Very hardy.
Site: Full sun.
Planting spacing: Approximately 2 m between each trained plant.


Properties and uses:
The Rose 'Hanabi' is a superb Rose of American origin. It bears a multitude of single to semi-double flowers, variegated red and white, with yellow stamen. You can train this small climber Rose on a trellis, along a wall.

Availability or time of plantation :
When growing in the garden, roses should be planted between November and February. Roses are available all year round and are sold either as seeds or as cuttings. If you are growing in a pot, they can be planted at any time.

 Care Tips:
Roses need to be fed regularly and the amount of feeding will depend on the kind of soil they are planted in. Pruning is also important and should be done after between mid-February and mid-March during a sustained frost-free period.

Rose- "Cocktail" and its characteristic features.



Cocktail- Climbing Rose




Breeder: Meilland, 1957.

Blossom: Repeat flowering.
Flower diameter: 6/7 cm.
Fragrance: Light.
Adult dimensions: Height up to 3 m.
Foliage: Deciduous.

Type of soil: Rich and free draining, avoid chalky soils.
Climate: Very hardy.
Site: Full sun.
Planting spacing: Approximately every 2 m if trained.


Properties and uses:
The Rose 'Cocktail' has healthy foliage and a magnificent, abundant, repeat flowering blossom. Its Geranium-red with yellow centre flowers exhale a spicy fragrance. Ideal grown on a trellis,this Climber Rose will be sensational in your garden.   


Availability or time of plantation :
When growing in the garden, roses should be planted between November and February. Roses are available all year round and are sold either as seeds or as cuttings. If you are growing in a pot, they can be planted at any time.

 Care Tips:
Roses need to be fed regularly and the amount of feeding will depend on the kind of soil they are planted in. Pruning is also important and should be done after between mid-February and mid-March during a sustained frost-free period.

Rose - "Michelangelo" and its characteristic features



Michelangelo

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Breeder: Meilland, 1997.
Blossom: Repeat flowering.
Flower diameter: 9 cm.
Fragrance: Light.
Adult dimensions: Height up to 1.20 m.
Foliage: Deciduous.

Type of soil: Rich and free draining, avoid chalky soils.
Climate: Very hardy.
Site: Full sun.
Planting spacing: Approximately every 60 cm.


Properties and uses:
The Rose 'Michelangelo' bears highly double, mimosa yellow flowers which have a light fragrance. This Rose, is ideal planted in flowering beds or on its own, near by a passageway to make the most of its pleasant fragrance.


Award:
Gold Medal Geneva 1997
Town of Geneva prize 1997
Gold Medal Monza 1997

Availability or time of plantation :
When growing in the garden, roses should be planted between November and February. Roses are available all year round and are sold either as seeds or as cuttings. If you are growing in a pot, they can be planted at any time.

Care Tips:
Roses need to be fed regularly and the amount of feeding will depend on the kind of soil they are planted in. Pruning is also important and should be done after between mid-February and mid-March during a sustained frost-free period.
  

Rose- "Jubilee of Prince of Monaco" and its characteristic features



Jubilee of Prince of Monaco

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Breeder: Meilland, 2002.

Blossom: Repeat flowering.
Flower diameter: 8 cm.
Fragrance: None.
Adult dimensions: Height up to 80 cm.
Foliage: Deciduous.

Type of soil: Rich and free draining, avoid chalky soils.
Climate: Very hardy.
Site: Full sun.
Planting spacing: Approximately every 50 cm.


Properties and uses:
The Rose 'Jubilee' of Prince of Monaco' is a very vigorous Rose. Its flowers are white with prominent red edge and flower deepening on age. This very bright Rose is shown at its best in flowering beds, on its own or in a tub.


Awards:
Gold Medal Buenos Aires 2000
Gold Medal Madrid 2000
AARS 2003 

Availability or time of plantation :
When growing in the garden, roses should be planted between November and February. Roses are available all year round and are sold either as seeds or as cuttings. If you are growing in a pot, they can be planted at any time.

Care Tips:
Roses need to be fed regularly and the amount of feeding will depend on the kind of soil they are planted in. Pruning is also important and should be done after between mid-February and mid-March during a sustained frost-free period.
  

Rose- "Coluche" and its characteristic features



Coluche



Breeder: Meilland, 2003.

Blossom: Repeat flowering.
Flower diameter: 6 cm.
Fragrance: None.
Adult dimensions: Height up to 80 cm.
Foliage: Deciduous.

Type of soil: Rich and free draining, avoid chalky soils.
Climate: Very hardy.
Site: Full sun.
Planting spacing: Approximately every 50 cm.


Properties and uses:
'Coluche' is a brilliant striking red flower in good clusters. This rose pays tribute to a man who had a big heart. Its dark green foliage is like a frame for its grouped, luminous, cardinal-red flowers. This Rose is highly resistant to diseases, easy to grow and blossoms abundantly. It is very lasting flower

Availability or time of plantation :
When growing in the garden, roses should be planted between November and February. Roses are available all year round and are sold either as seeds or as cuttings. If you are growing in a pot, they can be planted at any time.

Care Tips:
Roses need to be fed regularly and the amount of feeding will depend on the kind of soil they are planted in. Pruning is also important and should be done after between mid-February and mid-March during a sustained frost-free period.