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The large pale pink buds unfurl & open to large, old-fashioned creamy-white blooms that have an occasional light pink blush. The quartered blooms are extremely fragrant with notes of anise & pear with a petal count of 60-100. They are borne singly or in small clusters throughout the season & make great cut flowers & bouquets. Glossy dark green foliage has excellent disease resistance. Vigorous, upright & bushy. Ht: 3-6 ft. Width: 2-3 ft. USDA Z5. (2023) PP #33,493

Long pointed buds open slowly & spiral into one of the most beautiful of all roses. The long blooms are a blend of the colors pk, orng & cream & finish a lovely shade of coral pk w/cream highlights. The 5 1/2" blms (petals 30) come on long cutting stems. Spice fragrance. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. The best color in warmer climates. A classic addition to borders, perfect for cut arrangements. Size: 4' x 3'. USDA Z5.

A show-stopper in a rare color combo! The striped, fragrant 3.5" blooms have "tropical" rich sunset-like orange petals with dazzling "lightning" streaks in bright cream. All accentuated by a layer of purple smoke creating a burnt orange combo. Blooms in flushes throughout the season producing exhibition quality blooms in clusters of 3-4 that make good cut flowers. Glossy green foliage. Can be grown as a shrub or 8-10 foot climber. Sun/part shade. USDA Z5. (2011) PPAF

Big buds open to reveal old-fashioned deep velvet purple dbl blms that are overlaid with a wisp of smoke. Clusters of flowers are 4-5" in diameter, have over 40 petals & are strongly scented w/clove & lemony citrus. Deep green leaves have good disease resistance. Medium to medium-tall, slightly spreading and rounded growth habit. Good for beds, borders, hedges, containers, & as a cut flower. Size: 3-5' x 2-3'. Exposure: sun/part shade. (2013) Pat. #24,725

A beauty with classic old-fashioned quartered and cup-shaped 4-6" blooms with scalloped coral pink flowers. It has the graceful blooms of a Hybrid Tea and the hardiness of a Floribunda. It is easy to grow and great for beginners. It has a slight sweet, fruity fragrance with a petal count of 40-90 and are borne in small clusters and make good cut flowers. Medium, bushy rounded habit. Height: 3-4 ft. Width: 3-4 ft. Disease resistant. USDA Z4. (2023) PPAF

Shrub: Pink-tinged buds open to medium-sized 2-3" cup-shaped blooms that are held in large clusters. The blooms are pale yellow, that pale to white at the edges with a yellow eye and have a green tea with lemon and honey scent and make good cut flowers. Free flowering. Border, hedge and container plant. Bushy, upright growth habit. Height: 3-4 feet. Width: 2-4 feet. Shade tolerant. USDA Z5. (2017)

A white sport of 'Mary Rose'. Produces masses of large, loose petalled, fragrant rosettes. The large, cup-shaped, double white 6" blooms have tinges of pink & continues to bloom throughout the summer. Some blooms revert to solid pink. The scent is Old Rose mixed with honey & almond. Good cut flower. Petal count: 60-85. Dark green foliage. Nearly thornless. Medium, bushy habit. Ht: 3-4'. Width: 3-4'. Border, bed, hedge & container plant. USDA Z5. (1988)

This hardy climber is sure to become a favorite and join your "winner's circle" as it has year round beauty. The fire engine red, 3-5" non-fading blooms have a petal count of 7-10 and repeat blooms in flushes all season. In the fall, the dark green, semi-glossy foliage turns deep burgundy & is followed by orange hips. Great for arbors, trellises & fences. Height: 10-12 feet. Width: 4-6 feet. Tolerates heat. Disease resistant. USDA Z4. (1997) PP #19,310

The Drift Series are a cross of ground covers & minis. From the former they kept the toughness, vigor, disease resistance & hardiness. From the minis, they inherited their well-managed size & repeat blooming nature. The most floriferous of the series. Has soft salmon apricot flowers spring-fall. Rounded & bushy, 2' x 2'. Border & pot plant. USDA Z5. (2006) PPAF

American Garden Rose Selections (AGRS) winner. Produces cuplike, double blooms in massive clusters - up to 30 per clutch - with a sweet, light fragrance. Excellent disease resistance. Use in borders, mass plantings, and containers. Great flowering spring through fall. Bloom color: deep pink. Compact, bushy growth habit. Height: 2-3 feet. Width: 3 feet. Exposure: sun. USDA Z4. (2020) PP #31,644

The Drift Series are a cross of ground covers & minis. From the former they kept the toughness, vigor, disease resistance & hardiness. From the minis, they inherited their well-managed size & repeat blooming nature. Red Drift has great flower power with scarlet red flowers spring-fall. Rounded & bushy, 1-2' x 2'. Border & pot plant. USDA Z5. (2006) PPAF

The Drift Series are a cross between ground covers & minis. From the former they kept the toughness, vigor, disease resistance & hardiness. From the minis, they inherited their well-managed size & repeat blooming nature. White Drift has pure white, fully double flowers that are perfectly shaped like mini roses from spring-fall. The lightly scented blooms brighten any garden. Ht: 1.5 ft. Width: 2.5 ft. Border & pot plant. Drought tolerant. USDA Z4. PP #28,054

Evergreen shrub: Bred for the bbq! Has tall, straight stems that can be stripped & used as skewers on the grill! Tolerates drought, coast, deer, fire, clay & gophers. Good for containers & beds. Uses: culinary & ornamental. Fragrant foliage. Blooms: spring-summer. Color: lavender blue. Height: 4 ft. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z6. (syn. 'Barbeque')

Evergreen shrub: Tolerates drought, coast, deer, fire, clay & gophers. Named after a small town in Texas, this variety is more cold hardy than most or perhaps the hardiest. Stiff, upright habit. Culinary use-fresh or dried as a seasoning. Great flavor. Ornamental use-hedges, borders, standards & topiary. Attracts bees. Blooms: spring-summer. Bloom color: pale blue. Size: 3-4' x 3-4'. Exposure: sun. Water: mod./dry. USDA Z6. (new name SALVIA rosmarinus 'Arp')

Evergreen shrub: Bred for the bbq! Has tall, straight stems that can be stripped & used as skewers on the grill! Tolerates drought, coast, deer, fire, clay & gophers. Good for containers & beds. Uses: culinary & ornamental. Fragrant foliage. Blooms: spring-summer. Color: lavender blue. Height: 4 ft. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z6. (new name SALVIA rosmarinus 'Barbecue')

Evergreen shrub: Tolerates drought, coast, deer, fire, clay and gophers. Culinary use-fresh or dried as a seasoning. Ornamental use-hedges, borders, standards and topiary. Fragrant foliage. Bloom time: spring-summer. Bloom color: medium blue. Height: to 4 feet. Expousre: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z6. (new name SALVIA rosmarinus 'Blue Spires')

Evergreen shrub: Semi-trailing Tolerant of drought, coast, deer, fire, clay & gophers. Culinary use-fresh or dried as a seasoning. Ornamental use: ground cover, hanging baskets, hedges, borders, standards and topiary. Blooms: spring-summer. Bloom color: medium blue. Ht: 3' . Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z6. (new name SALVIA rosmarinus 'Foxtail')

Evergreen shrub: Tolerant of drought, coast, deer, fire, clay & gophers. Culinary use-fresh or dried as a seasoning. Ornamental use: ground cover, hanging baskets, hedges, borders, standards and topiary. Blooms: spring-summer. Bloom color: deep blue. Arching, spreading to 1-2' x 4-8'. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z6. (new name SALVIA rosmarinus 'Huntington Carpet')

Evergreen shrub: Tolerant of drought, coast, deer, fire, clay and gophers. Culinary use-fresh or dried as a seasoning. Ornamental use: ground cover, hanging baskets, hedges, borders, standards and topiary. Bloom time: spring-summer. Bloom color: strong blue-violet. Height: 2 feet. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z6. PP#9124 (new name SALVIA rosmarinus 'Irene')

Evergreen shrub: Tolerates drought, coast, deer, fire, clay and gophers. Culinary uses: fresh or dried. Ornamental uses: hanging baskets, ground cover, hedges, borders, standards & topiary. Blooms time spring-summer. Bloom color: blue. Size: 2' x 4-8'. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z6. (new name SALVIA rosmarinus 'Prostratus')

Evergreen shrub: Tolerates drought, coast, deer, fire, clay & gophers. This variety grows speedy and quick! Good for containers and beds. Culinary use: fresh or dried as a seasoning. Ornamental use: hedges, borders, standards and as a topiary. Fragrant foliage. Blooms: spring-summer. Bloom color: light blue. Upright growth habit. Height: 30 inches. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z6. (new name SALVIA rosmarinus 'Speedy')

Evergreen shrub: Tolerates drought, coast, deer, fire, clay & gophers. Culinary use-fresh or dried as a seasoning. The large leaves have great flavor & the stems can be used as skewers. Ornamental use-hedges, borders, pots & topiary. Blooms: spring-summer. Color: blue. Upright habit. Ht: 2-6'. W: 3-5'. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z6. (new name SALVIA rosmarinus 'Spice Island')

Evergreen shrub: Tolerates drought, coast, deer, fire, clay and gophers. Culinary use: fresh or dried as seasoning. Ornamental use: hedge, border, standards and topiary. Broad leaf form. Bloom time: spring-summer. Bloom color: dark blue. Height: 6-8 feet. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z6. (new name SALVIA rosmarinus 'Tuscan Blue'-course leaf)