Aotearoa
Soft pink, rather tall and not over vigorous. Takes at least two years to show its best. Has a white ‘sport’ called Full Sail. Both have a good disease resistance, probably as good as any. Very fragrant
Baronne E de Rothschild
A large formed high pointed rose of light red with silver reverse. Very hardy, easily grown plant of medium height. Forty petals of strong perfume
Double Delight
White with a red edge on the petals. Very fragrant. Quite tall and spreads a little, but still worth growing. Has some disease problems but not enough to eliminate it from growing in this part of the world. Every nursery has this rose and every garden should have one as well.
City of Newcastle
The best red rose to grow here on the coast. Pure red and highly fragrant. The flowers have great substance and even on the hottest day here in summer they do not burn. Flower production is good. Disease is not a factor but this one is hard to find. It is sought after and those in nurseries are sold out quickly. It pays to go to the grower in winter and order through the mail.
Moonstone
White with pink edging, rather tall. Probably as tall as 1.8 metres after two years. Great rose for exhibition. One of the parents, Lyn Anderson is very tall and not recommended unless it is used as a climber. The colour combination is similar but the flowers of Moonstone have more substance. Does not seem affected to any great extent by disease. Very slight fragrance
Kardinal
Flowers are rich red and lightly scented on long stems . Grows to a medium tall bush with good resistance to mildew and black spot.
Mr Lincoln
Extremely vigorous growth. Modern large flowered hybrid Tea. Dark red, repeat flowering. Highly perfumed.
Perfume Delight
Deep pink in colour, the fragrance is superb. One of the best. Tall about 1.8 to 2 metres but remains under control. Produces beautiful flowers continually on long straight stems. Disease is not a problem.
Signature
Long pointed buds of deep pink in classic hybrid tea form. The high-centred blooms of pink and cream are carried on long stems. Medium to tall bush with dense, dark green foliage.
St Patrick
Modern large flowered hybrid tea yellow blend. Repeat flowering. Good disease resistance.
Tineke
Modern large flowered hybrid tea, white repeat flowering.
Touch of Class
Unusual shade of pink/orange and the flower shape is unique. A very attractive flower and a tall grower in this climate - 1.8 metres at least. Tough as they come to disease. A vase of these is spectacular. Very little fragrance..