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Pink Roses
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Climbers
Climbers
Alika
A gallica species rose with flat, semi-double blooms in a distinct cerise color with bright yellow stamens. This thorned rose grows in a graceful, arching habit 4-6’ tall by 3-6’ wide. Its blooms are an average diameter of 4” and have a moderate wild rose fragrance. Prefers full sun and loamy,
well-draining soil, but is shade tolerant with exceptional hardiness and will thrive as a spreading thicket. Once-blooming spring or summer for a period of several weeks. It is best to prune right after flowering is finished. Brought to the USA from Russia by Niels Ebbsen Hansen, 1906.
$35
well-draining soil, but is shade tolerant with exceptional hardiness and will thrive as a spreading thicket. Once-blooming spring or summer for a period of several weeks. It is best to prune right after flowering is finished. Brought to the USA from Russia by Niels Ebbsen Hansen, 1906.
$35
Aloha
Dark, glossy foliage gives a backdrop for large (5” diameter), fully double (58 petals) flowers of rose-pink with a darker reverse. This hardy, disease resistant rose can be trained as a
climber, hedge, or pillar rose yet will stand alone as a shrub. Good subject for pegging. Strong apple fragrance. Blooms in
flushes throughout the season. Grows 8-10’ tall by 4-8’ wide. Prefers full sun (but tolerates shade) and loamy, well-draining soil. Bred by Eugene S. Boerner, USA, before 1949.
At Old City Cemetery, it can be found in Section K.
climber, hedge, or pillar rose yet will stand alone as a shrub. Good subject for pegging. Strong apple fragrance. Blooms in
flushes throughout the season. Grows 8-10’ tall by 4-8’ wide. Prefers full sun (but tolerates shade) and loamy, well-draining soil. Bred by Eugene S. Boerner, USA, before 1949.
At Old City Cemetery, it can be found in Section K.
Apple Blossom
Impressively large clusters of small (1.5”) semi-double pink
ruffled flowers that look like apple blossoms grow with
delightful abandon on this rambler. The flowers are softly
scented. Spring or summer flush with scattered later bloom
or arching, climbing canes up to 16’ tall by 9’ wide. This
vigorous rose prefers full sun and loamy, well-draining soil
but is also shade tolerant. Ideal for pillars and fences. Bred
by Luther Burbank, USA, 1932. At Old City Cemetery, Apple
Blossom is in Section EE, the Confederate Section.
15+ ft
Multiflora
Cir. 1932
Rebloomer
$45
ruffled flowers that look like apple blossoms grow with
delightful abandon on this rambler. The flowers are softly
scented. Spring or summer flush with scattered later bloom
or arching, climbing canes up to 16’ tall by 9’ wide. This
vigorous rose prefers full sun and loamy, well-draining soil
but is also shade tolerant. Ideal for pillars and fences. Bred
by Luther Burbank, USA, 1932. At Old City Cemetery, Apple
Blossom is in Section EE, the Confederate Section.
15+ ft
Multiflora
Cir. 1932
Rebloomer
$45
Arcata Pink Globe
Found in, and named for, Arcata, California, this rambling rose may voluntarily root wherever it touches the ground. Bears masses of light pink, very double globular
shaped flowers that have a strong fragrance and will repeat bloom in sporadic flushes later in the season.
Grows to 15’ tall by 15’ wide (or more.) Prefers full sun and rich, well-draining soil and well-composted garden loam. Arcata is a vigorous, disease-resistant climber for a
fence, arbor, or trellis.
15 ft
$45
shaped flowers that have a strong fragrance and will repeat bloom in sporadic flushes later in the season.
Grows to 15’ tall by 15’ wide (or more.) Prefers full sun and rich, well-draining soil and well-composted garden loam. Arcata is a vigorous, disease-resistant climber for a
fence, arbor, or trellis.
15 ft
$45
Awakening
A sport of New Dawn climbing rose, Awakening reaches a height of 8-14’ with a width of 8-10’ and has abundant clusters of large, light salmon-pink, fully double flowers
(twice the number of petals as New Dawn) that are sweetly fragrant and bloom in flushes throughout the season. Prefers part to full sun and well-draining soil. Can be grown on trellises, pillars, trained along fences, or
allowed to fountain on its own. This rose was lost in
commerce but was re-discovered by Peter Beales in 1990.
(twice the number of petals as New Dawn) that are sweetly fragrant and bloom in flushes throughout the season. Prefers part to full sun and well-draining soil. Can be grown on trellises, pillars, trained along fences, or
allowed to fountain on its own. This rose was lost in
commerce but was re-discovered by Peter Beales in 1990.
Baltimore Belle
Baltimore Belle is a hardy, vigorous grower that is very
disease resistant. Fragrant, small to medium flowers of white
to pale pink are very double and hang in large clusters on
graceful limbs. Blooms in spring or summer with scattered
later bloom. Grows 8-13' tall by 6' wide. Prefers full sun and
moist but well drained soil. Bred by Samuel and John Feast,
United States, 1843. At Old City Cemetery, Belle is located on
the west side of the front drive in a wrought iron fenced
enclosure.
13 ft
White or Pink
Cir. 1843
$45
disease resistant. Fragrant, small to medium flowers of white
to pale pink are very double and hang in large clusters on
graceful limbs. Blooms in spring or summer with scattered
later bloom. Grows 8-13' tall by 6' wide. Prefers full sun and
moist but well drained soil. Bred by Samuel and John Feast,
United States, 1843. At Old City Cemetery, Belle is located on
the west side of the front drive in a wrought iron fenced
enclosure.
13 ft
White or Pink
Cir. 1843
$45
Belle Vichysoise
This stunning climbing noisette produces light blush-pink to
deeper pink with violet highlights 2-3” diameter flowers in
double cluster form. They are fragrant and will have
occasional rebloom throughout the season. Grows 13-18’ tall
by 8’ wide and is nearly thornless. Foliage is a lovely blue-
green which pairs well with the soft pink blooms. Prefers full
sun and loamy, well-draining soil with regular watering. Bred
by Francais-Andre Robert, France, 1858. Introduced in
France by Louis Leveque as ‘Belle Vichysoise’ in 1897.
deeper pink with violet highlights 2-3” diameter flowers in
double cluster form. They are fragrant and will have
occasional rebloom throughout the season. Grows 13-18’ tall
by 8’ wide and is nearly thornless. Foliage is a lovely blue-
green which pairs well with the soft pink blooms. Prefers full
sun and loamy, well-draining soil with regular watering. Bred
by Francais-Andre Robert, France, 1858. Introduced in
France by Louis Leveque as ‘Belle Vichysoise’ in 1897.
Cecile Brunner/Owen Family Plot
A sport of the shrub Cécile Brünner, this climber grows up
to 18’ tall by 9’ wide. It has small pink very double flowers
that form pom-poms with a diameter of 1-2”. Blooms in a
single early summer flush with scattered repeat blooms
throughout the season. Moderate fragrance. Tolerates
shade and poorer soils and is very disease resistant.
Discovered/introduced 1894. At Old City Cemetery, it can
be found in the Cato Garden.
to 18’ tall by 9’ wide. It has small pink very double flowers
that form pom-poms with a diameter of 1-2”. Blooms in a
single early summer flush with scattered repeat blooms
throughout the season. Moderate fragrance. Tolerates
shade and poorer soils and is very disease resistant.
Discovered/introduced 1894. At Old City Cemetery, it can
be found in the Cato Garden.
Champney's Pink Cluster
Clusters of small, light pink double flowers have one of the
sweetest perfumes in the rose world. Blooms throughout the
growing season. Vigorous, has attractive foliage and is
almost thornless. An old Southern antique rose to use on a
fence, trellis, or pillar. Grows 15’ tall by 8’ wide. Plant in full
sun in moist, well-drained soil. The ancestor of the noisette
roses, the original seedling was found growing in the garden
of John Champney of Charleston, South Carolina, 1811. At
Old City Cemetery, it can be found in the Cato Garden.
4 - 8 ft
Very Fragrant
$45
sweetest perfumes in the rose world. Blooms throughout the
growing season. Vigorous, has attractive foliage and is
almost thornless. An old Southern antique rose to use on a
fence, trellis, or pillar. Grows 15’ tall by 8’ wide. Plant in full
sun in moist, well-drained soil. The ancestor of the noisette
roses, the original seedling was found growing in the garden
of John Champney of Charleston, South Carolina, 1811. At
Old City Cemetery, it can be found in the Cato Garden.
4 - 8 ft
Very Fragrant
$45
Cornelia
Fully Double 2-3” blooms in a deep pink blend with yellow
shading. Flowers repeatedly throughout the season. Clusters of
musk fragrant blooms are borne on climbing, nearly thornless
canes. Grows 5-10’ tall by 5-6’ wide and can be trained as a
climber or a shrub. Cornelia is vigorous, disease resistant and
shade tolerant. Like many other Hybrid Musks, the autumn
bloom is particularly good and deeply colored. Prefers full sun
and loamy, well-draining soil. Bred by Rev. Joseph Hardwick
Pemberton, UK, 1925. At Old City Cemetery it is in Section S
(back of the Henning enclosure) and Section K.
8 - 12 ft Climber
OR can be maintained as a 5 - 7 ft shrub
$45
shading. Flowers repeatedly throughout the season. Clusters of
musk fragrant blooms are borne on climbing, nearly thornless
canes. Grows 5-10’ tall by 5-6’ wide and can be trained as a
climber or a shrub. Cornelia is vigorous, disease resistant and
shade tolerant. Like many other Hybrid Musks, the autumn
bloom is particularly good and deeply colored. Prefers full sun
and loamy, well-draining soil. Bred by Rev. Joseph Hardwick
Pemberton, UK, 1925. At Old City Cemetery it is in Section S
(back of the Henning enclosure) and Section K.
8 - 12 ft Climber
OR can be maintained as a 5 - 7 ft shrub
$45
Elie Beauvilain
Clustered flowers of an unusual light coppery-pink color with
slight red veining are large, double (17-25 petals) and have a
scalloped bloom form. Elie is a very vigorous rose, blooming
in flushes throughout the season with a strong repeat bloom
in the fall. Climbs 10-15’ tall by 6-8’ wide on strong, arching
canes that can be trained on pillars, trellises, or arbors.
Prefers full sun and loamy, well-draining soil. Bred by
Beauvillain, France, 1887.
Noisette, Climbing
$45
slight red veining are large, double (17-25 petals) and have a
scalloped bloom form. Elie is a very vigorous rose, blooming
in flushes throughout the season with a strong repeat bloom
in the fall. Climbs 10-15’ tall by 6-8’ wide on strong, arching
canes that can be trained on pillars, trellises, or arbors.
Prefers full sun and loamy, well-draining soil. Bred by
Beauvillain, France, 1887.
Noisette, Climbing
$45
Gruss an Achen
Color varies in this delightfully unusual rose. Flowers are
light pink, salmon-pink center, yellow undertones, red
highlights, and age to cream. Gruss an Aachen is believed to
be the original rose that began the Floribunda class. Blooms
are very full (41+ petals) clustered, 3” in diameter, and are so
prolific that they nearly cover the 3’ tall by 3’ wide bushy
plant. Mild, sweet fragrance, minimal thorns. Shade tolerant.
Prefers full sun and loamy, well-draining soil. Bred by L.
Wilhelm Hinner, Germany, before 1909. At Old City
Cemetery it can be found in Sections J and M.
Floribunda, Hybrid tea
$45
light pink, salmon-pink center, yellow undertones, red
highlights, and age to cream. Gruss an Aachen is believed to
be the original rose that began the Floribunda class. Blooms
are very full (41+ petals) clustered, 3” in diameter, and are so
prolific that they nearly cover the 3’ tall by 3’ wide bushy
plant. Mild, sweet fragrance, minimal thorns. Shade tolerant.
Prefers full sun and loamy, well-draining soil. Bred by L.
Wilhelm Hinner, Germany, before 1909. At Old City
Cemetery it can be found in Sections J and M.
Floribunda, Hybrid tea
$45
Mamon Cochet
A classic, long-budded Tea rose, Maman Cochet has
beautiful 3” pink blend blooms (light pink, carmine-pink
shading, yellow undertones, salmon-pink shading) with a
strong Tea fragrance. The very large, double (17-25 petals)
blooms are a high-centered, rosette bloom form growing on
a dense, upright shrub. Canes are nearly thornless and grow
3-7’ tall by 3-4’ wide. Makes a great cut flower. Prefers full
sun and loamy, well-draining soil. Bred by Scipion Cochet,
France, 1890. At Old City Cemetery it is in Section K.
Tea
$45
beautiful 3” pink blend blooms (light pink, carmine-pink
shading, yellow undertones, salmon-pink shading) with a
strong Tea fragrance. The very large, double (17-25 petals)
blooms are a high-centered, rosette bloom form growing on
a dense, upright shrub. Canes are nearly thornless and grow
3-7’ tall by 3-4’ wide. Makes a great cut flower. Prefers full
sun and loamy, well-draining soil. Bred by Scipion Cochet,
France, 1890. At Old City Cemetery it is in Section K.
Tea
$45
Mme. Ernest Calvat
Medium pink flowers 3.5” in diameter have soft, raspberry-
violet overtones. The blooms are strongly fragranced and are
very full (41+ petals) making it an excellent cut flower. Grows 5-
8’ tall by 4’ wide and blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Can be used for pillars. This hardy, vigorous plant is a good
subject for pegging. Prefers full sun and loamy, well-draining
soil. Discovered by Marie-Louise Schwartz, France, 1888, it is a
sport of Madame Isaac Pereire. At Old City Cemetery it is in the
Confederate Section, EE.
Bourbon, Bourbon Climber
$45
violet overtones. The blooms are strongly fragranced and are
very full (41+ petals) making it an excellent cut flower. Grows 5-
8’ tall by 4’ wide and blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Can be used for pillars. This hardy, vigorous plant is a good
subject for pegging. Prefers full sun and loamy, well-draining
soil. Discovered by Marie-Louise Schwartz, France, 1888, it is a
sport of Madame Isaac Pereire. At Old City Cemetery it is in the
Confederate Section, EE.
Bourbon, Bourbon Climber
$45
New Dawn
New Dawn climbing rose reaches a height of 18-20’ with a
width of 7-10’. Abundant clusters of large, blush pink, fully
double flowers are ruffled, softly scented, and bloom
throughout the season. Easy to grow, disease resistant and
drought tolerant. Prefers full sun and well-draining soil.
Highly versatile and can be grown on trellises, pillars, trained
along fences, or allowed to fountain on its own. Discovered
by Somerset Rose Nursery, USA, 1930. At Old City Cemetery,
several New Dawn roses line the street between the
entrance and exit gates.
Climber, Rosa Hybrid
$40
width of 7-10’. Abundant clusters of large, blush pink, fully
double flowers are ruffled, softly scented, and bloom
throughout the season. Easy to grow, disease resistant and
drought tolerant. Prefers full sun and well-draining soil.
Highly versatile and can be grown on trellises, pillars, trained
along fences, or allowed to fountain on its own. Discovered
by Somerset Rose Nursery, USA, 1930. At Old City Cemetery,
several New Dawn roses line the street between the
entrance and exit gates.
Climber, Rosa Hybrid
$40
Old Blush
Medium, semi-double, lilac pink flowers in loose clusters bloom
steadily throughout the growing season and are followed by
large orange hips. Full and upright in habit, growing slowly to
over 5’ with neat, healthy foliage. Perfume is soft, but fruity and
pleasant. Easy to grow and fairly disease resistant. Spectacular
when planted in a hedge row. Cultivated in China for over a
thousand years, it is generally accepted as the first East Asian
rose cultivar to be introduced in Europe in 1752. At Old City
Cemetery, Old Blush can be found in the Cato Garden and on
the Confederate side of The Wall.
Chinensis, Shrub Rose
$45
steadily throughout the growing season and are followed by
large orange hips. Full and upright in habit, growing slowly to
over 5’ with neat, healthy foliage. Perfume is soft, but fruity and
pleasant. Easy to grow and fairly disease resistant. Spectacular
when planted in a hedge row. Cultivated in China for over a
thousand years, it is generally accepted as the first East Asian
rose cultivar to be introduced in Europe in 1752. At Old City
Cemetery, Old Blush can be found in the Cato Garden and on
the Confederate side of The Wall.
Chinensis, Shrub Rose
$45
Parade
12 - 15 f
Vigorous climber with glossy green foliage, this rose has many petals and is a recurrent bloomer. Introduced in 1953 by Boener, it likes full sunlight and is ideal for walls, fences, and arches. It also has a strong fragrance.
Climbing
$45
Vigorous climber with glossy green foliage, this rose has many petals and is a recurrent bloomer. Introduced in 1953 by Boener, it likes full sunlight and is ideal for walls, fences, and arches. It also has a strong fragrance.
Climbing
$45
Paul Ricault
Introduced 1845
4-8 feet
Once Bloomer
$40
4-8 feet
Once Bloomer
$40
Paul Ricault
Pauls Himalayan Musk
20-30 feet tall with a 12-30 foot spread.
Fully double, rossette shaped blooms. Once blooming with blooms that fade to white as they age. This beauty has long and flexible branches and grows well across a large wall or up trees. Slightly fragrant, it does well in shade.
Rambling Climber
$35
Fully double, rossette shaped blooms. Once blooming with blooms that fade to white as they age. This beauty has long and flexible branches and grows well across a large wall or up trees. Slightly fragrant, it does well in shade.
Rambling Climber
$35
Peggy Martin
12 - 15 ft
Hardy and disease resistant, the epitome of Southern resilience. Semi thornless with twining and trailing canes, it can be a repeat bloomer but is not continuous. Great for beginners. Moderately fragrant, it is great for trellises and needs full sun.
$40
Hardy and disease resistant, the epitome of Southern resilience. Semi thornless with twining and trailing canes, it can be a repeat bloomer but is not continuous. Great for beginners. Moderately fragrant, it is great for trellises and needs full sun.
$40
Phillips & Rix Pink China Climber
12-15 feet
Brought back from China by famed rosarians Roger Phillips and Martyn Rix, this once bloomer has showy pink double blooms with a mildy fruity fragrance.
$45
Brought back from China by famed rosarians Roger Phillips and Martyn Rix, this once bloomer has showy pink double blooms with a mildy fruity fragrance.
$45
Souvenir De La Malmaison
15+ feet
The climbing version of the famous old Bourbon Rose. Pale pink repeat bloomer with a strong rose/fruity fragrance. Heat resistant, this rose is not a fan of too much rain.
$40
The climbing version of the famous old Bourbon Rose. Pale pink repeat bloomer with a strong rose/fruity fragrance. Heat resistant, this rose is not a fan of too much rain.
$40
Shrubs
Alice Hamilton
Deep pink to crimson blend, semi-double blooms 4-5 inches wide. Prolific bloomer throughout the season and has a moderate to strong fragrance. Grows 3-4’ tall by 2- 3’ wide. Prefers full sun but easily tolerates a few hours of shade. Needs regular watering in dry weather, and loamy, well-drained soil. Easy to grow and very disease resistant, this found China rose from 1903 was bred by Albert
Nabonnand, France, 1904.
$45
Nabonnand, France, 1904.
$45
Applejack
This charming, bushy shrub rose is very fragrant with the
scent of apples and cloves. Large pink-blend single 4” blooms
of 5-12 petals are produced on an arching bush with mid-
green leaves. A very vigorous upright bush with arching
canes, it also may be trained as a short climber. Grows 5-10’
tall by 5-7’ wide. Prefers full sun and loamy, well-draining
soil with regular watering. Shade tolerant and disease
resistant. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Bred by
Dr. Griffith J. Buck, USA, before 1962.
$35
scent of apples and cloves. Large pink-blend single 4” blooms
of 5-12 petals are produced on an arching bush with mid-
green leaves. A very vigorous upright bush with arching
canes, it also may be trained as a short climber. Grows 5-10’
tall by 5-7’ wide. Prefers full sun and loamy, well-draining
soil with regular watering. Shade tolerant and disease
resistant. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Bred by
Dr. Griffith J. Buck, USA, before 1962.
$35
Archduke Charles
Full, very shapely flowers open with crimson outer petals
and neat pink centers, then darken to solid crimson in the
heat of summer. What appears to be a stunning bi-color
hedge in spring will be all red roses in mid-summer. This
neat, erect bush grows 3-5’ tall by 3’ wide, flowering in
flushes throughout the season with 4” double clustered,
cupped blooms against dark green foliage. Nearly thornless.
Drought and heat tolerant. Prefers full sun and loamy, well-
draining soil with regular watering in dry weather. Bred by
Dubourg, France, circa 1825.
3 - 5 ft
China, 1825
$45
and neat pink centers, then darken to solid crimson in the
heat of summer. What appears to be a stunning bi-color
hedge in spring will be all red roses in mid-summer. This
neat, erect bush grows 3-5’ tall by 3’ wide, flowering in
flushes throughout the season with 4” double clustered,
cupped blooms against dark green foliage. Nearly thornless.
Drought and heat tolerant. Prefers full sun and loamy, well-
draining soil with regular watering in dry weather. Bred by
Dubourg, France, circa 1825.
3 - 5 ft
China, 1825
$45
Autumn Damask
Autumn Damask is the only one of the Old European roses to
repeat its bloom. Pink, richly fragrant semi-double blooms
occur in abundance on a compact, hardy shrub in spring,
with scattered blooms in summer and fall. Flower average
diameter is 2.75” and the petals are ruffled. Grows 4-5’ tall
by 3-4’ wide. Prefers full sun and loamy, well-draining soil.
Bred by (unknown) before 1633. At Old City Cemetery, it can
be found in Section J.
5 ft
Cir. 1633
Fragrant
$45
repeat its bloom. Pink, richly fragrant semi-double blooms
occur in abundance on a compact, hardy shrub in spring,
with scattered blooms in summer and fall. Flower average
diameter is 2.75” and the petals are ruffled. Grows 4-5’ tall
by 3-4’ wide. Prefers full sun and loamy, well-draining soil.
Bred by (unknown) before 1633. At Old City Cemetery, it can
be found in Section J.
5 ft
Cir. 1633
Fragrant
$45
Ballerina
Ballerina is a very heavily blooming rose, growing on nearly
thornless, arching canes. Expect hundreds of small, 2” pink
single (5 petal) blooms with a large white eye in huge
clusters. Flowers have a mild, sweet, musk fragrance. Repeat
bloomer. Grows 3-6’ tall by 3-5’ wide. Prefers full sun and
loamy, well-draining soil. Shade tolerant. Can be grown in a
container (container requires winter protection), produces
beautiful hips in fall. Bred by Ann and John Bentall, UK, 1937.
At Old City Cemetery, it can be found in Section J.
$45
thornless, arching canes. Expect hundreds of small, 2” pink
single (5 petal) blooms with a large white eye in huge
clusters. Flowers have a mild, sweet, musk fragrance. Repeat
bloomer. Grows 3-6’ tall by 3-5’ wide. Prefers full sun and
loamy, well-draining soil. Shade tolerant. Can be grown in a
container (container requires winter protection), produces
beautiful hips in fall. Bred by Ann and John Bentall, UK, 1937.
At Old City Cemetery, it can be found in Section J.
$45
Bella Donna
Beautiful Bella Donna is disease resistant, grows 4-5’ tall by
3-4’ wide, and has a spreading growth habit. Her 3” very full
double blossoms (almost like pom poms) are medium pink
and very fragrant. Bella is a good cut flower and blooms once
in late spring or early summer. Prefers full sun and moist,
well-draining soil. Unknown before 1848. At Old City
Cemetery, Bella Donna is located in the Cato Garden.
$45
3-4’ wide, and has a spreading growth habit. Her 3” very full
double blossoms (almost like pom poms) are medium pink
and very fragrant. Bella is a good cut flower and blooms once
in late spring or early summer. Prefers full sun and moist,
well-draining soil. Unknown before 1848. At Old City
Cemetery, Bella Donna is located in the Cato Garden.
$45
Blush Damask
Blush Damask is a compact shrub with dark green foliage
that shows off its very full, light-pink flowers. Blooms are
double (17-25 petals) with an average diameter of 3’ and
have a strong myrrh fragrance. Once blooming in late spring
or early summer. Grows 3-7’ tall by up to 3’ wide. Prefers full
sun and loamy, well-draining soil. Disease resistant and quite
hardy. Damask blooms on old wood, so it’s best to prune
right after flowering. Unknown breeder but has been
documented since 1759.
$35
that shows off its very full, light-pink flowers. Blooms are
double (17-25 petals) with an average diameter of 3’ and
have a strong myrrh fragrance. Once blooming in late spring
or early summer. Grows 3-7’ tall by up to 3’ wide. Prefers full
sun and loamy, well-draining soil. Disease resistant and quite
hardy. Damask blooms on old wood, so it’s best to prune
right after flowering. Unknown breeder but has been
documented since 1759.
$35
Blush Hip
Blush Hip is an exceptionally fragrant climber with very full,
light-to-medium pink flowers that are one of the earliest to
bloom in the springtime. Blooms are double (17-25 petals)
and have a button-eye form, with an average diameter of 3-
4”. Grows upright with arching growth, 8-10’ tall by up to 6’
wide. Prefers full sun and loamy, well-draining soil. Tolerates
dappled shade. Unknown breeder but has been documented
since 1834, and was introduced in Australia by Handasyde,
McMillan & Co. in 1864.
$35
light-to-medium pink flowers that are one of the earliest to
bloom in the springtime. Blooms are double (17-25 petals)
and have a button-eye form, with an average diameter of 3-
4”. Grows upright with arching growth, 8-10’ tall by up to 6’
wide. Prefers full sun and loamy, well-draining soil. Tolerates
dappled shade. Unknown breeder but has been documented
since 1834, and was introduced in Australia by Handasyde,
McMillan & Co. in 1864.
$35
Bon Silene
4-6 feet
1865
$45
1865
$45
Bouganville
Bougainville is a small shrub growing 2-5’ tall. It is an
excellent plant for containers or can drape beautifully
over a nearby structure in the garden. Bright, medium
sized, lilac-pink very double flowers mingle with deep
green lacy foliage. Excellent re-bloomer throughout the
season. Lightly fragrant. Prefers full sun and loamy, well-
draining soil. Bred by Pierre Cochet, France, 1822, and
named for French Navy Admiral and explorer Louis-
Antoine de Bougainville, a family friend.
5 ft
Tea Noisette, 1822
$45
excellent plant for containers or can drape beautifully
over a nearby structure in the garden. Bright, medium
sized, lilac-pink very double flowers mingle with deep
green lacy foliage. Excellent re-bloomer throughout the
season. Lightly fragrant. Prefers full sun and loamy, well-
draining soil. Bred by Pierre Cochet, France, 1822, and
named for French Navy Admiral and explorer Louis-
Antoine de Bougainville, a family friend.
5 ft
Tea Noisette, 1822
$45
Burbank
A bushy Tea Rose growing 5-6’ tall by 4-5’ wide, Burbank
is a hardy and very disease resistant shrub. Flowers are
rose-pink with a deep pink center shading and average
3.5” in diameter. They bloom dependably in flushes
throughout the season and are set against medium
green, glossy, leathery foliage. Fragrance may be light or
non-existent. Prefers full sun and loamy, well-draining soil
with regular watering in dry weather. Bred by Luther
Burbank, USA, before 1898.
5 - 6 ft
China, 1898
Tea Rose
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is a hardy and very disease resistant shrub. Flowers are
rose-pink with a deep pink center shading and average
3.5” in diameter. They bloom dependably in flushes
throughout the season and are set against medium
green, glossy, leathery foliage. Fragrance may be light or
non-existent. Prefers full sun and loamy, well-draining soil
with regular watering in dry weather. Bred by Luther
Burbank, USA, before 1898.
5 - 6 ft
China, 1898
Tea Rose
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Cécile Brünner
Cécile Brünner has small pink very double flowers that
form pom-poms with a diameter of 1-2”. Blooms
abundantly in large clusters throughout the season.
Moderate fragrance. A short, vigorous shrub with very
few prickles. Grows 2-4’ tall by 2-3’ wide. Tolerates shade
and poorer soils and is very disease resistant. Can be
grown in pots. 1988 Old Rose Hall of Fame winner. Bred
by Marie Ducher, France, 1881. At Old City Cemetery, it
can be found in the Cato Garden.
form pom-poms with a diameter of 1-2”. Blooms
abundantly in large clusters throughout the season.
Moderate fragrance. A short, vigorous shrub with very
few prickles. Grows 2-4’ tall by 2-3’ wide. Tolerates shade
and poorer soils and is very disease resistant. Can be
grown in pots. 1988 Old Rose Hall of Fame winner. Bred
by Marie Ducher, France, 1881. At Old City Cemetery, it
can be found in the Cato Garden.
Communis
Communis is one of the first known Moss roses to descend
from Centifolia roses. Very full (45+ petals) blooms are
mostly solitary, extremely fragrant, beautiful clear pink, 3.5”
in diameter and feature “mossy” sepals. Once blooming
spring or summer on arching canes reaching 6-8’ tall by 3-4’
wide. Communis tolerates poor soils and shade. Suckers on
its own roots. Prefers full sun and loamy, well-draining soil.
Also known as ‘Common Moss’ or ‘Old Pink Moss’ since
1696. Discovered by (Unknown) circa 1696.
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from Centifolia roses. Very full (45+ petals) blooms are
mostly solitary, extremely fragrant, beautiful clear pink, 3.5”
in diameter and feature “mossy” sepals. Once blooming
spring or summer on arching canes reaching 6-8’ tall by 3-4’
wide. Communis tolerates poor soils and shade. Suckers on
its own roots. Prefers full sun and loamy, well-draining soil.
Also known as ‘Common Moss’ or ‘Old Pink Moss’ since
1696. Discovered by (Unknown) circa 1696.
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Comtesse du Cayla
Light to medium pink with slight salmon-orange highlights,
Comtesse’s large, semi-double (9-16 petals) flowers are
cupped, and have a scalloped bloom form. Blooms in flushes
throughout the season with a mild fragrance. A medium
sized shrub, it only grows to 4’ tall by 2’ wide. This vigorous
rose prefers full sun and loamy, well-draining soil. Bred by
Gilbert Nabonnand, France, 1878. At Old City Cemetery it is
in Section M.
Comtesse’s large, semi-double (9-16 petals) flowers are
cupped, and have a scalloped bloom form. Blooms in flushes
throughout the season with a mild fragrance. A medium
sized shrub, it only grows to 4’ tall by 2’ wide. This vigorous
rose prefers full sun and loamy, well-draining soil. Bred by
Gilbert Nabonnand, France, 1878. At Old City Cemetery it is
in Section M.
Desirée Parmentier
Vibrant, medium pink 3” flowers bloom very fully double
(100+ petals) rounded, and with a green eye in the center of
a rosette form. The beautiful flowers are very fragrant and
grow on 4-5’ tall by 4’ wide arching canes. A good rose for
cutting, and the autumn foliage is outstanding. Prefers full
sun and loamy, well-draining soil. Bred by Louis Joseph
Ghislaine Parmentier, France, 1841 and most likely named
for his wife, Mari-Desirée.
Hybrid Gallica, Centifolia
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(100+ petals) rounded, and with a green eye in the center of
a rosette form. The beautiful flowers are very fragrant and
grow on 4-5’ tall by 4’ wide arching canes. A good rose for
cutting, and the autumn foliage is outstanding. Prefers full
sun and loamy, well-draining soil. Bred by Louis Joseph
Ghislaine Parmentier, France, 1841 and most likely named
for his wife, Mari-Desirée.
Hybrid Gallica, Centifolia
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Duc de Fitzjames
Distinctive flowers of rich cerise pink are very full, large (2-3”
diameter) cupped, quartered and fade to pale lilac pink. Duc
de Fitzjames has superb fragrance and a vigorous growth
habit. Tolerant of poorer soils. Shrub grows 4-6’ tall by 3-4’
wide with a one-time bloom in spring or summer. Prune
right after flowering is finished. Prefers full sun and loamy,
well-draining soil. Bred by (unknown) before 1837.
Centifolia, Gallica
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diameter) cupped, quartered and fade to pale lilac pink. Duc
de Fitzjames has superb fragrance and a vigorous growth
habit. Tolerant of poorer soils. Shrub grows 4-6’ tall by 3-4’
wide with a one-time bloom in spring or summer. Prune
right after flowering is finished. Prefers full sun and loamy,
well-draining soil. Bred by (unknown) before 1837.
Centifolia, Gallica
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Duchesse de Brabant
Duchesse De Brabant is a true antique tea rose introduced in
1857. Growing to 6’ tall by 4’ wide, it prefers full sun, regular
watering, and fertilizer in spring to produce its lovely
fragrant flowers. Duchesse blooms throughout the growing
season with rosey-pink flowers that are very double, large,
cupped and rounded. Named for the Duke of Brabant of
Belgium, President Theodore Roosevelt often wore a
blossom from Duchesse de Brabant in his lapel. Duchesse is
an Earth Kind Rose chosen for its high pest resistance.
Tea
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1857. Growing to 6’ tall by 4’ wide, it prefers full sun, regular
watering, and fertilizer in spring to produce its lovely
fragrant flowers. Duchesse blooms throughout the growing
season with rosey-pink flowers that are very double, large,
cupped and rounded. Named for the Duke of Brabant of
Belgium, President Theodore Roosevelt often wore a
blossom from Duchesse de Brabant in his lapel. Duchesse is
an Earth Kind Rose chosen for its high pest resistance.
Tea
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Emily
Similar to an old Tea in form, Emily is a full, leafy shrub of
dark green foliage that is decorated with very large (5.5”)
very double (40 petals) high centered roses in a soft pastel
pink. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Moderate
fragrance. Growth habit is vigorous and upright, average
height is 4-6’ tall by 3-4’ wide. Prefers full sun and loamy,
well-draining soil. Bred by Baines, UK, 1949.
Hybrid tea
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dark green foliage that is decorated with very large (5.5”)
very double (40 petals) high centered roses in a soft pastel
pink. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Moderate
fragrance. Growth habit is vigorous and upright, average
height is 4-6’ tall by 3-4’ wide. Prefers full sun and loamy,
well-draining soil. Bred by Baines, UK, 1949.
Hybrid tea
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Fairy
A very dainty little shrub with graceful, spreading, fan-like
growth, bearing numerous clusters of light-pink, 1” rosette
blossoms from early summer until hard frost. For many,
many months on end, this 3’ tall by 4’ wide shrub turns out
long canes nearly overwhelmed by their weight of light pink
blooms. The Fairy is a vigorous, healthy, hardy rose with a
super ability to produce bouquet worthy flowers. Very
disease resistant and shade tolerant. Bred by Ann and John
Bentall, UK, 1932. At Old City Cemetery several can be found
in section H at the bottom of the steps.
Polyantha shrub rose
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growth, bearing numerous clusters of light-pink, 1” rosette
blossoms from early summer until hard frost. For many,
many months on end, this 3’ tall by 4’ wide shrub turns out
long canes nearly overwhelmed by their weight of light pink
blooms. The Fairy is a vigorous, healthy, hardy rose with a
super ability to produce bouquet worthy flowers. Very
disease resistant and shade tolerant. Bred by Ann and John
Bentall, UK, 1932. At Old City Cemetery several can be found
in section H at the bottom of the steps.
Polyantha shrub rose
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Grootendorst
5-8 feet
1923
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1923
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Henri Fouquier
Clusters of perfectly shaped pink flowers with slightly
pleated petals adorn a classically shaped Gallica shrub
reaching 5’ tall by 5’ wide. Flowers are once blooming in
spring or summer and are fully double (26-40 petals) with an
average diameter of 5”. Exquisite fragrance. Growth habit is
loose and spreading, ideal for a cottage garden look. Prefers
full sun and loamy, well-draining soil. Bred by (unknown)
before 1842.
Gallica, provins
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pleated petals adorn a classically shaped Gallica shrub
reaching 5’ tall by 5’ wide. Flowers are once blooming in
spring or summer and are fully double (26-40 petals) with an
average diameter of 5”. Exquisite fragrance. Growth habit is
loose and spreading, ideal for a cottage garden look. Prefers
full sun and loamy, well-draining soil. Bred by (unknown)
before 1842.
Gallica, provins
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Henri Martin
This crimson-colored rose is a prolific spring bloomer with
intensely fragrant flowers. Blooms are semi-double with
an average diameter of 2.5”. The outstanding foliage on
this 5-6’ tall by 4-5’ wide bush is darker and more dense
than average. Once blooming, heat tolerant. Named for
French Historian Henri Martin who proposed the building
and gifting of the Statue of Liberty to the USA. Prefers full
sun and loamy, well-draining soil. Bred by Jean Laffay,
France, before 1862. At Old City Cemetery, it can be
found in Section EE, the Confederate Section.
Moss rose, Old European
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intensely fragrant flowers. Blooms are semi-double with
an average diameter of 2.5”. The outstanding foliage on
this 5-6’ tall by 4-5’ wide bush is darker and more dense
than average. Once blooming, heat tolerant. Named for
French Historian Henri Martin who proposed the building
and gifting of the Statue of Liberty to the USA. Prefers full
sun and loamy, well-draining soil. Bred by Jean Laffay,
France, before 1862. At Old City Cemetery, it can be
found in Section EE, the Confederate Section.
Moss rose, Old European
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La France
La France was found by rosarian Jean-Baptiste Andre Guillot in
1867 and its introduction is considered to be the birth of the
modern Tea rose. It’s deep pink, fully double blooms grow 3.5”
wide on somewhat delicate stems. Flowers throughout the
season and has an excellent strong damask fragrance. Grows 4’
tall by 3’ wide. Prefers full sun. Needs regular watering in dry
weather, and loamy, well-drained soil. La France requires extra
attention but is well worth the effort for this amazing plant. At
Old City Cemetery, La France can be found on the Confederate
side of The Wall.
First hybrid tea rose
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1867 and its introduction is considered to be the birth of the
modern Tea rose. It’s deep pink, fully double blooms grow 3.5”
wide on somewhat delicate stems. Flowers throughout the
season and has an excellent strong damask fragrance. Grows 4’
tall by 3’ wide. Prefers full sun. Needs regular watering in dry
weather, and loamy, well-drained soil. La France requires extra
attention but is well worth the effort for this amazing plant. At
Old City Cemetery, La France can be found on the Confederate
side of The Wall.
First hybrid tea rose
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La Reine Victoria
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Madame Berkeley
Well known as an excellent cut flower, Mme. Berkley is
medium sized (3”) and very full (26-40 petals) with slightly
knotted flowers that open in shades of salmon pink and
apricot with a touch of gold at the base. The lightly scented
blooms are free-flowering, appearing all summer and into
autumn. Compact, bushy shrub grows 3-6’ tall by 3-4’ wide.
Prefers full sun and loamy, well-draining soil. Prune old
growth and dead canes. Bred by Pierre Bernaix, France,
1898. At Old City Cemetery it is in Section J.
Tea
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medium sized (3”) and very full (26-40 petals) with slightly
knotted flowers that open in shades of salmon pink and
apricot with a touch of gold at the base. The lightly scented
blooms are free-flowering, appearing all summer and into
autumn. Compact, bushy shrub grows 3-6’ tall by 3-4’ wide.
Prefers full sun and loamy, well-draining soil. Prune old
growth and dead canes. Bred by Pierre Bernaix, France,
1898. At Old City Cemetery it is in Section J.
Tea
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