Old Fashion and Heritage Roses
PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ALL aka Pink Moss Rose Moss. The stems and buds of this lovely rose are decorated with reddish green furry 'moss'. The buds open to large, rich pink, informal blooms that are very fragrant and quite frilly. Repeats well and is easy to grow. Prune lightly after flowering. From France 1852.
Marie De Blois Current Stock Height: 20/40 cm ? Container: pb8 ? $45.99 Damask. A graceful yet strong growing shrub with lush green foliage. The blooms are fragrant and look pale pink at first but open to pure white with a green centre. Rounded and flat in shape with a multitude of petals. Tolerant of poor soils and a little shade, repeats well. From France - 1832.
Mme Hardy Current Stock Height: 20/40 cm ? Container: pb8 ? $45.99 Bourbon. A very beautiful old rose with cupped blooms of palest silvery pink touched with white, especially at the edges. The blooms are sweetly scented. Repeat displays throughout the season with a final flourish in the autumn. Relatively few thorns and long slightly lax canes. From France - 1878. Mme Pierre Oger Expected Stock Height: 20/40 cm ? We will not have this plant 2025/26. This rose is an old favourite of mine and many other NZ gardeners. Often found thriving in older gardens. The white flowers are very fragrant and open from long pointed buds. A profuse flowering rose throughout the summer. Generally hardy and tolerant. From Northern Ireland - 1910. Mrs Herbert Stevens Expected Stock Height: 20/40 cm ? We will not have this plant 2025/26. 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 Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm ? Container: pb8 ? $45.99 Mutabilis Expected Stock Height: 15/25 cm ? We are awaiting confirmation from our supplier for an expected delivery date. Express your interest by adding to your Waitlist. 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 Current Stock Height: 20/40 cm ? Container: pb8 ? $45.99 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. Rose lovers use all the superlatives when describing this rose as it is just so lovely. A prolific bloomer with clusters of large, semi-double blooms in tones of blush pink and cream. Handsome foliage and fragrant complete the picture. Hardy and reliable. 1924.
Penelope Current Stock Height: 20/40 cm ? Container: 5l ? $45.99
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.5m x 1m
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.5m x 1.5m
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.8m x 1.2m
Souvenir de La Malmaison Honorine de Brabant 
There is also an excellent climbing version of this lovely old rose that David Austin has on his 'recommended roses' list - as do we.
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x 75cm
Memoire Pascali 
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 
Penelope will have a display of beautiful hips in autumn if not completely dead-headed.
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.6m x 1.2m
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