The striped roses are either liked or loathed. On the one hand, they are a novelty in the rose world but on the other, the combination of colours may not appeal. This month we feature one of the best ‘stripes’ and one that has led to the development of many of the modern striped roses. ‘Ferdinand Pitchard’ is a repeat flowering Hybrid Perpetual with cupped blooms of pink striped with crimson. Yellow stamens are a feature of this rose as well … [Read more...]
October – Michelangelo
For this month, we feature one of the striped roses which people either love or loath. They are certainly something different to grow in your garden. Michelangelo is one of the best striped roses and no two blooms are ever the same. The bloom colour can be best described as stripes and flecks of orange, cream, scarlet and vermillion. With clusters of blooms throughout the season, there is always something slightly different to look at. Unlike … [Read more...]