Old Fashion and Heritage Roses
PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ALL aka The Butterfly Rose China Rose. An exceptionally graceful rose which bears masses of slender pointed buds of vivid red opening to soft yellow then changing to coppery tones of pink and later in the season crimson tones. A continuous, spectacular and unusual display. One of my firm favourites. Bred prior to 1896. Mutabilis Expected Stock Height: 15/25 cm ? Currently sold out. New season roses available next winter. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. Mutabilis Expected Stock Height: 20/40 ? New stock expected Beginning of June, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price $45.99. Payment on order.
aka Old Black Moss Moss. An exquisite rose with tight buds clad with dark green 'moss' that open to reveal small flowers in sumptuous maroon-black highlighted with golden stamens. The blooms carry a sweet fragrance and appear in summer. Small dainty leaves and few prickles. France 1845. Nuits de Young Expected Stock Height: 20/40 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of June, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price $45.99. Payment on order.
aka AKA Parsons Pink China China. This important heritage rose has been cultivated in China for centuries and was introduced to Europe around 1750. It has been used extensively as a 'parent' breeding rose. Small semi-double blooms of pink that fade as they age. Nicely fragrant with light green foliage and few thorns.
Old Blush Expected Stock Height: 20/40 cm ? We will not have this plant 2025/26. Gallica. Large fragrant flowers that are fully double appear throughout summer and are set against grey-green foliage. The blooms are a rich purple-crimson tone with fiery red centres. Strong upright habit and a good tolerance of poorer soils. Suitable for a robust hedge. From England around 1848. Orpheline De Juillet Expected Stock Height: 20/40 cm ? We will not have this plant 2025/26. Rugosa. This beautiful rose has a rich fragrance which is considered to be one of the best in the rose world. Large, double, bright red flowers which darken towards purple in the hot sun. Dark green bushy foliage and an upright habit. Originating from France in 1901.
Parfum De l Hay Expected Stock Height: 20/40cm ? We will not have this plant 2025/26. Hybrid Musk. Very large semi-double flowers, creamy to pure white, with obvious golden stamens. Flowers continuously throughout summer. Moderately fragrant. Perhaps the largest of the Hybrid Musks with blooms produced in large, well-spaced clusters held on long, arching stems. Superb rose. Deciduous Pax Expected Stock Height: 20/40 cm ? Currently sold out. New season roses available next winter. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. Rugosa. The pretty pink blooms on this robust Rugosa rose have serrated frilly edges a bit like a Dianthus. Leathery dark green foliage and an upright habit. Free flowering from summer through to autumn. From the Netherlands - 1923. Something a bit different to ooh and aah over. Deciduous
Pink Grootendorst Expected Stock Height: 20/40 cm ? We will not have this plant 2025/26. aka Re Queen of the Violets Hybrid. A relatively thorn-less rose with flat quartered flowers of soft velvety violet with just an amazing perfume. Free flowering right through to autumn. An exquisite rose which in full flush is quite superb. 1860. AKA Queen of the Violets. Deciduous Reine des Violettes Expected Stock Height: 20/40 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of June, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price $45.99. Payment on order.
Hybrid Rugosa. Stunning large single rich scarlet red blooms that flower throughout the season. For specimen planting, fence, hedge or impenetrable barrier. Moderate fragrant. A nice health bush that is tolerate of some shade and wind. Robusta Expected Stock Height: 20/40 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of June, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price $45.99. Payment on order.
aka The Apothecarys Rose This rose known as the Apothecary's Rose is of great antiquity. A must have for any collector. Coarse dark green foliage complemented by semi-double large light crimson blooms in summer. Highly scented. Good hips in autumn. Known to Europe since the 13th Century and originates from Damascus.
Rosa Gallica Officinalis Expected Stock Height: 20/40 ? This rose will not be available 2025. We are hoping to have it again in winter 2026, register your interest by adding to your Waitlist.
The name Mutablis means 'changeable' which is what really describes the flower colour best. This rose is also described as the 'Butterfly Rose' as the single flowers float and dance above the foliage like a - you guessed it - a butterfly.
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 2m x 1.5m
Pronounced 'Nwee duh yoong' this rose is named for poet Edward Young whose poem 'Night Thoughts' was very popular in the 19th century.
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.2m x 0.9m
'Old Blush' will flower for months and will grow quite happily in light shade, tolerant of poorer soils. It does not like to completely dry out in summer.
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.8m x 1.2m
Irene Watts 
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.5m x 1m
Cardinal de Richelieu Charles de Mills 
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.5m x 1m
Roseraie de l Hay 
Habit: Arching
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.2m x 1.5m
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.5m x 1m
Roseraie de l Hay 
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.5m x 90cm
Bred by Reimer Kordes (Germany, 1979).
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.8m x 1.2m
International Herb of the Year 2012.
Habit: Arching
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.3m x 0.6m
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