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October – Eyeopener

Groundcover/Shrub roses are nothing new in the world of roses but getting a good one that is in the re shades is not easy. So when one does come along, expect it to be well used in breeding programs around the world. One such rose is ‘Eyeopener’ which has been used in breeding programs the world over since its release in the mid 1980’s. The growth habit is spreading and mounded, reaching up to 1m high and 1.2m wide and covers itself in masses … [Read more...]

Tagged With: 2015, Certificate of Merit, groundcover rose, NZRS trials, Peter Ilsink, Rose of the Month, shrub rose

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