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Shrublet. A delightful and compact little rose with attractive and unusual semi-double, open blooms in a burgundy purple shade. The flowers fade to a smokey lilac as they age. Plenty of blooms throughout the season. Would look lovely planted with grey foliage perennials. PVR.

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Shrub. Double flowers with frilled petals of delicate pink with deeper centres. Masses of floribunda flowers on this heirloom rose and very healthy. Continual flowering from mid Spring to Autumn and perfect for mass planting, hedges or specimen plants.

In 2003 Bonica was inducted to the WFRS Rose Hall of Fame (World Federation of Rose Societies).

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Centifolia. An old rose from France that goes under many different names. It grows into a vigorous shrub with strong branches. The abundant blooms are large, cupped, very fragrant and appear over summer. The flowers are mostly off white with purple and crimson stripes. 1845.

This rose is also called Village Maid, La Rubanee, Belle des Jardins and Rosa x centifolia variegata - despite the identity crisis this is still a very interesting an desirable rose.

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Shrub rose. A reliable rose that is almost continuously smothered in sprays of delicate blush-pink blooms highlighted with a deeper salmon pink. Perfect for combining with perennials in the border for a soft 'Cottage Garden' look. Healthy and robust. PVR.

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aka Country Lass

Floribunda. Soft pink flowers smother this compact healthy bush. Buds are baby pink and open fully to show pretty yellow stamens. Prefers full sun. Healthy glossy foliage of mid green set off the delicate blooms.

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Shrub Rose. Bred by Rob Somerfield and named after the Maori Queen this rose covers itself with deep purple blooms that hold an unforgettable fragrance. A nice healthy compact plant, perfect for the front of the garden. .

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This rose was named for Postnatal Depression Canterbury to publicise the amazing work that they do. Large soft medium pink blooms that are strongly perfumed and presented on a tall, spreading bush, clothed in dark glossy foliage. Flower stems are of a good length making them great for picking.

Bred in NZ by Rob Somerfield. Pacific Rose Bowl Festival 2019 New Zealand Rose of the Year Trial winners Awarded NZ Rose of the Year, Best NZ Raised Rose, Best Shrub Rose.

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aka Eye Opener

Shrub. 'Eyeopener' is aptly named as the vivid red flowers with white centres and prominent yellow stamens are extremely showy and will make a strong statement in the garden throughout the summer. Bright green disease resistant foliage on arching stems. Definitely a favourite. 1987.

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aka Flower Carpet Rose

Modern Shrub. Another top rose in the Flower Carpet series. 'Amber' has semi-double fragrant flowers in tones of warm amber and soft peach. Long flowering period and strong disease resistant foliage. Very pretty and perfect for group planting. Deciduous. PVR

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aka Flower Carpet Rose

Shrub. Double, soft pink blooms with a delicate fragrance put on a reliable show from spring through to autumn. Another winner from the Flower Carpet collection. Great for group planting or using as a ground-cover. Tough, hardy and deciduous.