February is of course Valentine’s Day and this months featured rose is a welcome addition to the range of climbing roses‘Crimson Siluetta’ is one of the Siluetta range of climbers from Kordes of Germany. These are ideal for growing in smaller areas. Clusters of small rich red blooms cover the healthy plant with dark green healthy foliage. The soft canes can be easily trained on a pillar, obelisk or archway. Height 2.5 metres. Available as a … [Read more...]
Phoenix
Kordes Rosen of Germany is one of the leading rose breeders of the world with many awards to their credit. This month’s featured rose, a new release for winter 2025 is a multiple award winner including here in New Zealand. ‘Phoenix’ has clusters of warm orange blooms all season long. Makes for a great display in the garden with an even, compact growth habit and great health. Dark green, glossy foliage compliment the blooms well. Winner of … [Read more...]
Adorable
Purple is a colour that seems to be either liked or loathed by rose lovers but our featured roses is one that could tempt anyone to grow it in their garden. ‘Adorable’ features purple blooms which are produced on an upright bushy medium plant to 1.4 metres. There is a very strong rich perfume, perhaps the best feature of this rose which makes it appealing to anyone who loves a scented rose. Bred by Kordes of Germany who are known for … [Read more...]
2024 NZRS International Trial Winners
European Rose Breeders swept the 2024 awards at the New Zealand Rose Society International Rose Trials in Palmerston North. Kordes Rosen of Germany claimed the top award of the trials, the Gold Star of the South Pacific with the orange flowering ‘Phoenix’.Kordes Rosen also won a Certificate of Merit for the red ‘Marondo’. Both varieties were entered into the trials by Matthews Nurseries Ltd of Whanganui. Other Certificates of Merit were … [Read more...]