Peter the Peacock strolling in the bluebells
We are pleased to open our online store for bare root roses for delivery this coming Autumn.
The parent of many fine rambling roses,Rosa wichuriana is a magnificent rose in its own right. Quite recently botanists decided to omit the ‘i’ as thus it should now be known as Rosa wichurana.
The superb Damask Rose ‘Jacques Cartier’
The wonderful Portland damask Rose ‘Rose de Rescht’ .
La Reine Victoria a highly fragrant Bourbon rose
Hybrid Musk Rose ‘Buff Beauty’
The wonderful English rose ‘Abraham Darby
Golden Celebration one of the best English Roses
We are offering a special discount on these six stunning, repeat flowering roses, while stocks last. They are all highly fragrant and would be sure to make a fabulous addition to any garden. All are £2.00 off our normal retail price. You can order just one or as many as you like.
Peter Beales the great rosarian and aficionado of the old roses sadly passed away on 27th of January. Peter played a huge part in the salvation of many old roses and was a great ambassador for roses of all sorts.His numerous awards and accolades bear testament to his passion for the nations favourite flower.
For me he was a great mentor and will be hugely missed.
Trevor White
We would like to wish you all a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year.
Trevor at the St.Albans Trials
Trevor picking up a trophy at Glasgow
Every year rose breeders send their best roses for trials throughout the world.
We are proud to be involved in the judging of these roses to help determine not only those which perform well but have those extra qualities that set them apart from existing varieties.
In the last month we have judged at both St.Albans and at Glasgow. Considering the weather we have endured most roses have provided an excellent display.
They say’ one years seed is seven years weed’, so its time to get the hoes out and keep on top of the weeds.Here’s Henry hard at work keeping on top of the blighters.
Its been a long ,slow, cold and wet start to the year but things are beginning to get going. We have been doing our rain dance after planting for the last few springs and it seems the message has finally got through. Haven’t quite perfected the sun dance yet but this is coming soon. The joys of British weather!
Hopefully by the end of the year it will all have evened out.
