One of the most beautifully ‘clothed’ Climbers around, Sky’s the Limit invites you to look down at her lovely plant…and look up at her scads of colorful clusters. Reblooming well in the very first season, she’ll skyrocket in growth to quickly establish that perfect climbing effect on a trellis, fence or wall. Unusually hardy (especially for a yellow) and so very full of clean green leaves, she’s sky high above other yellow Climbers. Hardy. Free-flowering.
This beauty has full and fluffy blooms that are gold blushing pink with a dark pink reverse and a wonderful old-fashioned form. Not ‘leggy’ like so many English-style roses, the rounded, bushy plants have clean foliage and offer their blooms in flushes throughout the season.
There’s no Climber that sings the blues any better…mysterious deep smoky purple blues with just a touch of cloudy white on the reverse…set against loads of grey-green leaves. Clusters of this uncommon color can cause a commotion in the landscape ‘cae it blooms and repeats in the very first season. A mid-size Climber with full-sized flowers that can be used to give a backdrop of unusual garden duskiness…a perfect contrast with oranges, yellows and whites. More purply blue in cooler conditions.
Some trails are happy ones. It’s the way you ride the trail that counts. If you follow the path marked by the yellow-gold flowers of Sunshine Happy Trails, it will lead you to a bright gardening future! In this case, ‘trails’ is a perfectly chosen word as it describes the plant growth very well. The vigorous and floriferous plants are neither rounded nor compact. They are spreading and trailing low to the ground like a true Ground Cover rose should do. To get sunshine every day in your garden even on cloudy days, there’s no better choice than this rose! The cheerful flowers are produced in abundance even in the fall on medium-sized clusters. And if you need to leave a trail of fallen petals to mark your way, rest assured that you’ll be able to see them cearly because the petals of this delightful variety will hold a nice yellow coloration until the end.
Class: Groundcover
Flower Size: Medium-small, around 2½-3 inch diameter, in medium-sized clusters
This jewel doesn’t follow the rules of other roses in this color class, as the blooms don’t fry in the hot, summer sun. These lavender beauties steadfastly hold their color, even as they fully open to reveal a magenta-flushed heart. Generally borne in small clusters of 2 to 7, the fully double, rounded blooms make excellent cut flowers, perfuming the air with a delightful fragrance wherever they’ve displayed. Rounded, bushy plants have proven to be highly tolerant to both rust and powdery mildew.
Take It Easy, relax and enjoy life! You won’t have much work to do in the garden after planting this new rose for which NATURAL DISEASE resistance is a true statement. The dark green, shiny & healthy foliage is the perfect background to showcase the many clustering buds and flowers. Of a classic red color, this dynamite of a rose has ideal pointy and very elegant buds. The red coloration doesn’t go too pink or blue as the petals are falling away. A touch of lighter pink reverse light up the show of this looming ‘machine’. And that’s not all. The plant’s excellent vigor and the naturally self-maintained habit are other reasons why you can Take It Easy!
Modern shrub roses should be so lucky to carry all the good qualities of this fine rose. She bears small ruffled soft-pink flowers in large pyramidal clusters that bow gracefully to Mother Earth, giving the rounded bush a profusion of glossy green leaves and pretty blossoms from head to toe. She’s hardy and naturally disease resistant. Proven consistent performer. Best color when cool. Hardy and clean.
But, with the added resistance to Rose Rosette Disease, it’s truly the Best of the Best. In multiple years of trials throughout the Eastern United States, Top Gun came out standing proud untouched by Rose Rosette where most other varieties showed symptoms of infection. That’s quite amazing! The top-ranked variety is also a high performer when it comes to bloom production. The rounded bushy well-behaved plant produces vigorous stems ending with clusters of long-lasting dark red flowers. For top flowering erformance in the garden and outstanding clean foliage in most climates, look no further than Top Gun!
Class: Shrub
Flower Size: Medium, around 2½-3 inch diameter, in small clusters
Her large luminous blossoms are the epitome of rose form—slowly spiraling open, yet stubbornly retaining the pin-point center. The indescribable blending of orange, pink and cream in the pointed consistent form. Best color in moderate temperatures. buds finish a warm coral. Her vigorous plant gives lots of long stems complemented by deep green leaves and mahogany new growth.
WOW! Or if you prefer FANTASTIC! Those are words describing Tropical Lightning’s one-of-a-kind flower. There is really no other rose in the world that comes close to this extraordinary color blend. The tropical warmth comes in the form of rich sunset-like orange while the dazzling lightning is generated by bright cream stipes. The effect is accentuated by a layer of purple smoke creating a burnt orange combo, perfect for a stormy sky! If you are still in doubt that such colors exist, don’t wait to be struck by lightning to plant this amazing Climber! Each perfectly shaped bud and flower will hold that CRAZY novel color for days and the prolific and vigorous plant, which reaches mature size and full display in 3 years, will only slow down the flowering as it transitions into winter. If the extraordinary bloom colors were not enough, Tropical Lightning presents some of the glossiest leaves of all roses. Add the dark burgundy red coloration of the new shoots and we will all wish for an endless tropical storm!
Class: Climber
Flower Size: Medium, around 3-4 inch diameter, in small clusters
Tropicana carries a terrific reputation that still flourishes worldwide. Large shapely blossoms illuminate the garden with warm colors and fruity fragrance. Big pointed buds are borne on long stems clothed with glossy green foliage.
If you’re looking for a bright red landscape addition, let this low-care rose-musician blow his horn. His brilliant scarlet colors of the long-lasting ruffled blossoms blare out against the disease-resistant glossy green foliage. Naturally compact and bushy, put him in the front row of your garden. Great in mass plantings. Good landscape performer. Likes a little heat..
This award winner with a spicy perfume features warm coral-pink blooms with richer orange tones toward the centre. 5–6″ flowers stun in borders or containers. Greet guests by planting near the entrance to your home, the lingering fragrance following them into the house.
The epitome of the ultimate red Hybrid Tea, Veterans’ Honor is a fitting tribute to the men and women who’ve served our country over the years. Big shapely buds unfurl perfectly into huge blossoms of impeccable form and stunning red color. All this beauty comes atop extra long cutting stems, perfect for picking up a few blue ribbons or making a grand bouquet just for you. Best flower size in the cool of spring.
Bursting with a warm, yellow center and evenly saturated, red-colored petals (that won’t fade or turn blue). These baby beauties bring larger-than-life visual allure, packed in small, spiraled blossoms. Bushy and easy to grow, Warm & Fuzzy is taller than most rose plants of the miniature class (maxing out at two-feet). Known for its exquisite juniper musk (achieved by rubbing two fuzzy rose buds together), Warm & Fuzzy is a complete sensory experience.
A robust, upright evergreen herb prized for its highly aromatic, needle-like foliage and vibrant blue flowers that bloom from spring to summer. This drought-tolerant and low-maintenance plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it ideal for hedges, borders, and container gardening. Its fragrant leaves are perfect for culinary use, adding depth to meats, soups, and roasted vegetables.
Upright varieties are typically Tuscan Blue or Roman Beauty.
‘Burgundy’ is a dark leaved selection of India rubber tree that features very dark green, nearly black leaves with red mid-veins. The leaves can reach up to 12″ long and 4″ wide. The new foliage emerges red before maturing.
A variegated cultivar of the traditional rubber tree, the Ficus Tineke is a gorgeous and colorful houseplant. With hues of light green, cream, and even some pink, this indoor plant makes a soft but striking statement. The Ficus Tineke is moderately simple to care for, just make sure to provide bright light and water consistently.
