Welcome to our rose gardens. Here are some of the roses that we have had in our garden in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The earliest plantings were made in 1992. That year we planted Tiffany and Tropicana, both of which are doing well today. Some roses have fallen by the wayside; we add and replace plants, a few each year. We'll be adding and updating pictures as time goes by, so check back from time to time.
I've included the date for AARS winners, the ARS color classification, and the National Rose ratings with each entry, just in case you're looking for ideas for your garden.
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Angel Face (1969 AARS; m; 7.8) was one of our earlier
acquisitions. It has a strong scent and an almost unique lavender color.
The buds tend to open flat, and the petals are often tinged burgundy. Betty Prior (mp; 8.2) is a nice, deep pink single rose that flowers prolifically. Brass Band (1995 AARS; ab; 7.9) has a nice clustered effect, the flowers hold their form well, and the colors vary in an attractive fashion. Classie Lassie (pb) Europeana (1968 AARS; dr; 9.0) French Lace (1982 AARS; w; 8.3) is a creamy white rose with a nice scent, compact growth, and attractive clustering. The flowers tend to maintain their richness of color, rather than developing a translucence. Gold Medal (my; 8.6) Iceberg (w; 8.9) is a prolific bloomer, and tends to be bushy. Intrigue (1984 AARS; m; 6.8) is a rich delightful shade of mauve. Playboy (rb; 8.1) is certainly a favorite in our garden. The extremely glossy leaves are disease resistant, and the sometimes massive clusters of orange/yellow flowers changing to pink are impressive. When in full bloom, it's easily the most striking bush in the garden. Purple Tiger (m; 6.9) Queen Elizabeth (1955 AARS; mp; 7.4) is regularly among the tallest in our garden, and flowers prolifically. It tends to open quickly. Not a good cut flower, but one you want to leave on the bush. Singing in the Rain (1995 AARS; ab; 7.6) |
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Abracadabra (pb; 6.9) is a delightful mixed color rose
that tends to change colors with the time of the season, the
availability of food and water, and the amount of heat. Reds, creams,
yellows, and whites predominate. Blue Girl (Kolner Karneval; m; 6.4) was a new addition in 1997, and a pleasant suprise. Lavendar blooms on an upright bush cluster nicely, and it's a much healthier plant and produces much more readily than Sterling Silver. Look at this image for a comparison between the two. Brandy (1982 AARS; ab; 7.0) Brigadoon (1992 AARS; pb; 7.3) Dainty Bess (lp; 8.9) Dolly Parton (or; 7.3) was a real delight for us. It has a striking red/orange color, large flowers, a strong scent, and the blooms last well as cut flowers. Don Juan, CL. (dr; 8.2) is a deep red velvet rose with a very nice scent. Double Delight (1977 AARS; rb; 8.7) is a favorite for its color and scent. It's susceptible to disease, but does well when subjected to a rigid spraying program. First Prize (1970 AARS; pb; 8.6) has produced perhaps the largest rose I've ever seen. Spectacular in its peak, I've found that it doesn't tend to hold it's color very long. Fragrant Cloud (or; 8.1) Golden Showers, CL. (1957 AARS; my; 7.4) Rather a disappointment, as we wanted a fuller rose. The flowers do not last well either on or off the bush. They open, hold no shape, and fade almost within a day. I think its virtue is in its massive flowering, something I've not yet seen as the bush is too young. Heirloom (m; 6.6) Honor (1980 AARS; w; 7.6) Honor was a new addition to the garden in 1997, and is a very nice white rose. It doesn't develop the transparency that some whites show, but keeps a rich color, and has a nice scent as well. John F. Kennedy (w; 6.0) is not a prolific bloomer, but does fairly well in our garden. It's a white that often shows a green tinge. Midas Touch (1994 AARS; dy; 7.8) is a deep yellow rose with an upright growth. It also clusters, and though it does not last particularly well as a cut flower, the flowers tend to wear well on the plant. Mirandy (1945 AARS; dr; 5.9) tends it be a very full flower, sometimes too full and bell shaped to be attractive. It opens quickly. The red quickly turns to shades of purple, further confounding it as a display rose. On occasion, however, it can produce perfect blooms that just captivate. Mister Lincoln (1965 AARS; dr; 8.6) is a favorite for it's upright growth, deep red color, large flowers, and strong scent. Olympiad (1984 AARS; mr; 9.0) Opening Night (1998 AARS; dr) Pascali (1969 AARS; w; 8.1) New for us in 1998. Buds start tall and are well formed, open slowly, and last well on the bush. Peace (1946 AARS; yb; 8.4) Perfect Moment (1991 AARS; rb; 7.5) is a favorite for color and form of flower. However, it is extremely susceptible to black spot, and therefore has been hard to keep. You must maintain a rigid spraying program. Pristine (w; 9.1) New for us in 1998. Rio Samba (1993 AARS; yb; 7.3) Perhaps because it may not get enough sun, I never seem to get the sharply mixed colors from this rose that I see in pictures. Generally it produces a yellow rose with a slight tinge of red, which broadens as the flower ages. Sterling Silver (m; 4.1) is a poor grower, refusing to develop any size. See Blue Girl for a color comparison. Sunbright (my; 7.0) Tiffany (1955 AARS; pb; 7.3) has a tall bud, strong scent, and upright growth. The deep pink petals are tinged with white and yellow at the base. One of my favorites. Touch of Class (1986 AARS; op; 9.3) has a nice upright growth, a tall bud resulting in an interesting and consistent flower shape, and does well in our garden. Tropicanna (1963 AARS; or; 7.5) is susceptible to disease, but does well with a rigid spraying program. Its color can be striking, but it tends to spot and ball up in hot weather. Unforgettable (mp; 7.1) |
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Herbalist (p) clusters very nicely and has a nice scent,
but the flower is not quite as full as expected, and therefore not a
good rose for cut flowers. Nevertheless, it's a very nice bushy rose
offering lots of flowers. It was the first to bloom in our gardens in
1998. Wenlock (mr; 7.2) has a fuller form than the Herbalist, and has a wonderful, strong scent. One or two flowers can scent a room. |
Absolute Hit
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Absolute Hit (or) Adam's Smile (dp; 7.7) Fireworks (rb; 7.8) Good Morning America (my; 7.5) Jean Kenneally (ab; 9.5) grows to about 3 feet tall. Its apricot blend is a pastel, and it holds its color well. Kristin (rb; 8.1) Linville (w; 8.6) , near white, also grows to about 3 feet tall. The early bud has a creamy pinkish tint. Red Ace (mr; 6.7) Roller Coaster (rb; 8.0) Sunrise Cupido |
Last updated: May 21, 1998
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