With winter just around the corner, it is time to feature some of the exciting new roses to be released onto the New Zealand market this year. Our first featured variety is ‘Rebel Sprit’, a stunning shrub rose bred by Kordes Rosen of Germany who are international leaders in the creation of super healthy shrub roses. ‘Rebel Spirit’ has masses of single red blooms opening to reveal golden yellow stamens that attract the bees. An … [Read more...]
August – Golden Gate
Rose of the Month – Golden Gate Good yellow flowering climbing roses are few and far between so this month’s featured rose is a welcome addition to the range of climbing roses available in New Zealand. ‘Golden Gate’ features semi-double blooms of golden yellow that cover the plant with good repeat over the summer months. Even better, there is a good scent to the blooms to enjoy. Bred by Kordes of Germany who are known for creating super … [Read more...]
February – Crimson Bouquet
Red roses typically symbolise love and romance and with Valentine’s Day on February 14th. … [Read more...]
December – Uetersen
For the last month of 2011, we go back in time to feature a tried and true rose ideal for almost any garden. … [Read more...]
April – Friesia
Good yellow roses are few and far between, let alone with a strong fragrance as well. … [Read more...]
September – Raspberry Ice
This month we feature one of the most popular varieties introduced in the last 20 years and one seen at rose shows up and down the country. Raspberry Ice is very distinguishable by the colouring of its flowers, creamy white with an attractive raspberry pink edge. The blooms are produced in clusters and contrast well with the dark green foliage. When in full bloom, it is a very eye-catching sight in the garden and also performs well inside in a … [Read more...]