Sadler’s Wells

Unique to us in the UK. Bred by Peter Beales Roses and released in 1983. (Modern Shrub) This is a fine, continuous flowering shrub. The semi-single flowers are produced in large, well-spaced clusters on a vigorous plant. The background colour is silvery-pink but each petal is laced with cherry red edging. A fine sight in full bloom.

Souvenir de St. Annes

Pink Grootendorst

(Rugosa) Masses of small, clear pink flowers with frilled edges, contrasting particularly well with good Rugosa foliage. Makes a good hedge.

Nelson's Journey

Bred by Peter Beales Roses and released in 2012. Two tone, pink, semi double flowers with a subtle fragrance. Dense, bushy growth on a small, showy shrub of great charm.

York and Lancaster

(Damask) Unique to us in the UK. 'Rosa damascena versicolor'. Perfumed, blush white flowers, striped or mottled with pink. Needs very good soil to do well. More a collector's piece than of real garden merit. Of unknown origin, pre 1551.

St. Nicholas

(Damask) Semi-double blooms of rose pink. A charmer when caught in early evening sunlight when fully open and displaying the pronounced ring of golden stamens. Scented.

Old Crimson China

Unique to us in the UK. (China) 'Slater's Crimson' (Rosa chinensis semperflorens). Bright red single flowers on an upright, bushy slender plant. Suitable for growing in a warmer climate.

Moonlight

(Hybrid Musk) Semi-double free flowering. Lemon to white flowers borne on long stems.

Lykkefund

Lykkefund - Rambling Rose Description: Introducing the Lykkefund rambling rose, a vigorous and breathtaking cultivar that has captured hearts since its creation by Aksel Olsen in 1930. Hailing from Denmark, its name translates to "lucky find," reflecting its extraordinary charm and performance in any garden. Characteristics: - Height and Spread: The Lykkefund is an impressive climber, reaching heights of 550 to 610 cm (18 to 20 feet) and spreading up to 450 cm (15 feet). Its stature makes it perfect for adorning pergolas, arches, and even mature trees, providing coverage that transforms any outdoor space. - Flowers: Expect medium-sized, semi-double blooms that begin as delightful creamy-pink buds, eventually softening to a pale creamy white. Blooming in generous clusters, these fragrant flowers offer an enchanting musk scent that fills the air beautifully. - Foliage: The leaves of the Lykkefund are medium green and glossy with a sturdy, leathery texture. Minimal thorns on the main and lateral canes make handling a pleasure. - Growth Habit: With a climbing, spreading, and branchy nature, this rose adapts beautifully to various settings, thriving in garden areas ranging from sun-dappled woodlands to north-facing walls. Growing Conditions: - Sun and Soil: Thriving in full sun, the Lykkefund adapts well to various soil types, including less fertile ground. It can also tolerate some shade, making it versatile for different garden placements. - Pruning: To maintain its shape and encourage healthy growth, prune the Lykkefund after its flowering ends. This helps promote a vigorous display of blooms each season. Additional Features: - Disease Resistance: While it may not be renowned for specific disease resistance, the Lykkefund is overall a hard-working variety, ready to impress. - Attractiveness: This delightful rose not only captivates with its beauty but also attracts bees and other pollinators, enhancing the biodiversity of your garden. Its autumn display, featuring vibrant orange hips, adds a charming seasonal touch. Gardening Tips: - Training: The Lykkefund’s long, flexible canes are perfect for training up trees, fences, or trellises. Harness its climbing ability to maximise its show-stopping presence in your garden. - Group Planting: Consider planting the Lykkefund in groups to create a dramatic, cascading effect that will turn any woodland setting into a floral spectacle. This rambling rose is a "lucky find" for gardeners seeking a vigorous and fragrant addition that elevates their outdoor spaces into realms of beauty and delight.

Lichtkonigin Lucia

(Modern Shrub) This is an outstanding, accommodating shrub rose. Double, bright yellow, scented blooms. Healthy, glossy foliage in abundance. Should be better known.

Henri Martin

(Moss) Clusters of bright crimson flowers on sparsely mossed, long stems, semi-double with well mossed buds.

Gloire Lyonnaise

(Hybrid Perpetual) Large, cupped, loosely double flowers of pure white with lemon base. Good fragrance and leathery foliage, no thorns.

Danae

(Hybrid Musk) Buff yellow changing to cream with age. Healthy and vigorous.

Celsiana

(Damask) Clusters of semi-double, pink flowers with a heady perfume. Attractive grey foliage.

Belinda

(Hybrid Musk) Trusses of fragrant, semi-double flowers of mid pink, amid plentiful, darkish, green foliage. A rare Hybrid Musk which should be more widely grown.

Adam Messerich

(Bourbon) Semi-double, luminous bright pink. Continuous flowering. Deserves more attention. Vigorous.

Autumn Fire

(Modern Shrub) 'Herbstfeuer' has large, semi-double flowers of dark red with a slight fragrance. Foliage dark green. Good, yellowish-red, pear shaped hips. Occasionally repeats its flowers.

Anne Of Geierstein

(Sweet Briar) A very vigorous member of the group, with sweetly scented foliage and single dark crimson red flowers with golden centres these are followed by scarlet fruit.

Alain Blanchard

(Gallica) Large 2 1/2 - 3 inch flowers of semi-single form. Crimson in colour often with smudged purple spots. Pronounced amber stamens.