Berrington Village Pump Edition 130 (Jun - Jul 2017) Final Copy

Some confusion arises over the terms climbing and rambler. Essentially the difference is simple,
Climbing roses possess larger flowers than those to be found on ramblers, more closely resembling
those of other garden roses. Generally they are likely to repeat their flowering whereas the ramblers
flower mainly once only. The stems of climbing roses are stiff and are generally retained as a
framework whilst ramblers have lax stems; those which have borne flowers are cut back to ground level
after flowering in August. Train and tie in new shoots as they develop; feed and mulch following
pruning.
These are my top 10 roses for garden performance
ENGLISH SHRUB ROSE
‘Gertrude Jekyll’ - one of many English roses which may be relied upon for their robust habit, abundance
of flowers and disease free foliage. Reduce stems by about half in late autumn or early winter to reduce
the possibility of damage through wind rock. Height 1.2m (4’) x spread 1m (3’).
'Scepter'd isle’ a medium shrub, with double soft pink blooms. Upright growth with a strong myrrh
fragrance. Will flower freely and continuously. Height 1.2m (4') x spread 1m (3')
OLD SHRUB ROSE
'Rosa Mundi' (Rosa gallica versicolor) - Blooms are unevenly striped rose-pink. They are heavily
scented. Height 1.2m (4') x spread 1.2m (4'). Grow Rosa 'Mundi' as a low, compact hedge to divide one
part of the garden or flower border from another.
MODERN BUSH ROSE
‘Iceberg’ - Of all the Floribundas ‘Iceberg’ is probably not only the best known but most widely grown. It
flowers over a long period, often well into winter. Height 1.2m (4’) x spread 1.2m (4’).
'Jude the Obscure' – a very free-flowering, bearing large incurved, chalice-shaped flowers. Soft yellow
blooms with outstanding fruity fragrance. Height 1.2m (4') x 1.1m (3.5).
'For Your Eyes Only' - 'Rose Of the Year' 2015. A repeat-flowering floribunda rose, bears a profusion of
single scented pink blooms beautifully shaded with a halo of apricot and salmon and a distinctive rich
pink eye. Perfect as a container or ground cover rose. Height 1m (3') x 1m.
PATIO ROSE
‘Sweet Dream’ - Bushy, upright growth and dense foliage make theis apricot-peach, patio rose suitable
for the rock garden or for pot cultivation. Height 45cm (1.5’).
RAMBLER
‘Felicite et Perpetue’ - Distinctive pompom flowers mass this classic rambler rose throughtout the
season. A delicate scent, suggestive of primroses, recalls the early spring. Altogether reliable and gardenworthy.
Height 3.5m (12’).
CLIMBER
‘New Dawn’ - vigourous, fragrant and tolerant of some shade. Height 3.5m (12’).
'Gloire de Dijon' – a very fragrant, repeat flowering rose. Fully double, creamy-buff flowers, sometimes tinted
pink. Height 5.4m (18').
Tim Robinson, Manager – Love Plants at Salop Leisure
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