Rose Catalogue Autumn 2017 – Spring 2018

Lovestruck fl Britain’s Leading Rose Specialists for over 250 Years! (Est. 1765) Registered office: Nayland Road, Mile End, Colchester, Essex CO4 5HA Directors:- Chairman and Joint Managing Director (Farm) – Martin Pawsey; Joint Managing Director (Nursery) – Roger Pawsey; Tel: (01206) 844008 Company Secretary – Angela Pawsey. Fax: (01206) 855371 Cants of Colchester Ltd. Registered No. 00197047 England. VAT No. GB 102 2460 33. Email: [email protected] We are members of various organisations. National Farmers Union, www.cantsroses.co.uk Essex Chambers of Commerce, British Association of Rose Breeders

Dear Reader We hope you will enjoy our Autumn 2017- Spring 2018 catalogue. Sat Nav? • From the oldest recorded Town of Colchester we bring you the oldest recorded Rose Growers in the United Kingdom. Still run Use CO4 5HA by the family and enthusiastic staff. • We celebrated 250 years in 2015 Quick Guide to Contents • What New Varieties have we this season? You can have the “Rose of The Year” 2018 actually blooming in your garden in summer of 2018. Address, phone, fax, email...... 2 It is a long flowering cherry red floribunda called “Lovestruck”. Business terms...... 25 Cash & Carry times and terms...... 46 • There is a new unusual pink and white striped Hybrid Tea “Best Container Roses Mail Order...... 3 Impressions”. Export Orders...... 47 • With climbers we have a new lilac one bred from “Rhapsody In Blue”: Find That Rose...... 33 “Lilac Bouquet”, with little in the way of thorns! The new pink patio Gift Tokens...... 4 climber which should be ideal for a small space is called “Delightful”. Gold Standard Roses...... 21 • These and all our roses can be seen in our rose field (open late June Guarantee...... 3 to end of September) which is accessed via our sales and office area. Hours of Business...... 25 & 46 • If you are in the vicinity please do pay us a visit. You can obtain expert How to find us (map)...... 46 advice, purchase roses (according to season) and related sundries. Key to Codes...... 3 Please be assured we have not moved but the road system has become Order/dispatch of roses...... 25 a little complicated. Please study map and related notes on page 46. Order Form...... Centre Also do note that some sat nav maps are not up to date and may Personal Gift Scheme...... 4 direct you onto Boxted road. There is no entry to us from the Boxted Planting & Pruning Guide...... 34 road. Regretfully we are not allowed prominent direction signs. Planting in Tubs...... 35 Pruning Demonstrations...... 30 Rose Field...... 20 VISIT CANTS Sundries...... 44 NEW Your popular questions answered...... 45 COMPREHENSIVE WEBSITE Website...... 2 We have recently updated our website and hope you will find it even more comprehensive, and easier to work with on phones and tablets!. THE ROSE TYPES WE GROW The site is still based on our latest catalogue which is also available to view Climber; “Patio” Climbers; Repeat Flowering Climbers; on the site, and there is a complete search engine. We will be elaborating Ramblers Courtyard Climbers...... 36-42 on some of the variety catalogue descriptions. All varieties are illustrated ...... 14-19 and there is some family history. Cluster Flowered Bush “English” Roses...... 31-32 New innovations include a question and answer section which we will build up based on the most frequent questions received. We will also be Floribunda...... 14-19 able to keep you up to date on our latest news and much more. Ground Cover Roses...... 20-21 As always you may, if you wish order safely online bare-root or Hybrid Teas...... 5-11 containerised roses according to season. Large Flowered Bush...... 5-11 Safety is assured by PayPal administering the payment side of the site. Old Fashioned Roses...... 26-33 We emphasise that this does not mean that you have to have or need “Patio Roses”...... 22-24 open a PayPal account. At payment stage you can select to pay by a Renaissance Roses...... 29-30 Credit or Debit Card. Rugosa Roses...... 33 Security for ordering online is assured Shrub & Species...... 26-28 Standards; Half Standards; Weeping Standards; Visit www.cantsroses.co.uk Speciality Standards and Patio Standards...... 12-13 2 ­Key to Codes Container Roses On colour illustrations cl Climber Gold Standard by Mail Order c/cl Courtyard™ Climber Roses see page 21 E English Roses The prices shown in this catalogue are for traditional fl Floribunda bare-rooted roses, which are supplied from November gc Ground Cover - early April. h/t Hybrid Tea We containerise a wide selection of our roses for supply p “Patio” type from late April throughout the summer months. These p/cl Patio Climber are more expensive due to cost of pot, high quality soil r Rugosa based compost and general maintenance etc. R Renaissance Roses With the exception of all forms of Standard roses, we s Shrub & Species offer a Mail Order service for Containers in season. Disease Resistance Guide This service is particularly popular for a special event We observe the possibility of diseases under a regular which falls outside traditional planting time (see page 4 spraying programme and mark varieties accordingly. Any for further details of our Gift Service). variety which has a major problem is normally dropped Each rose has a colour picture label and is packed in a from our selection. Those we retain with no indication smart specially designed box and delivered by carrier. of disease resistance are grown due to popular demand. Due to weight etc. carriage GR Good Resistance charges are higher than for AR Average Resistance to general disease bare-rooted plants. TM The main disease possibility is a tendency to mildew We emphasise that not all Fragrance varieties are available in Sense of smell is personal and even we who work at Cants containers and in particular any dont’t always agree, so these are a guide, if you are local variety which is marked New in enough to visit our rose field in the summer then judge this catalogue. for yourself. You can find out what is V. Fragrant Exceptional fragrance available Mail Order and Fragrant Strongly scented prices on our website www. Scented Some scent cantsroses.co.uk or simply Unmarked There is no discernable scent phone us on 01206 844008 Guide to Height to discuss your requirements. All varieties are individuals,and situations like growing Please note due to being and weather conditions can influence the height. As a unable to send containerised guide we add to description the following. Standards the varieties of these VS Up to 38cm (15 inches) available to collect are not S 38-56cm (15-22 inches) M 56-76cm (22-30 inches) shown on our website. T 76-101cm (30-40 inches) VT 101cm+ and over (40 inches) General information Cants Guarantee HT Hybrid Tea H Patented. These varieties may not be propagated Our aim is to supply first quality British grown rose trees, or sold without the Breeders permission, and a securely packed. In the unlikely case that you receive a royalty paid rose untrue to name, this will be replaced (if not possible § Also available as Standard a refund will be made). If you have a problem you R.O.T.Y. Variety which has won a Rose of The Year Award. Codes in Brackets after the selling name is the general must advise us by the 1st of August following season of international registered name and for information only. planting. If any plant fails to grow, provided our planting Other codes which appear in the catalogue are explained and pruning instructions have been followed; that the in the various sections. plant(s) have not been subject to abnormal weather Number against illustration indicates page on which description appears. conditions or other factors beyond our control, we will replace free of charge in the Autumn, or, in cases of doubt, at a reduced rate. Please do not destroy any plants as you Number against variety name denotes page number may be required to return same. We regret our Guarantee of illustration. does not extend to Export orders.

Cherry Bonica s 27 Trades Descriptions Act Colour illustrations (due to printing process and variations Cherry Bonica (Meipeporia) H 27 Pinkish lilac of soil conditions) are as a guide only. Descriptions are New Modern Shrub Repeat flowering variety which is similar based on our personal experience and with new varieties in habit to the very popular Bonica. The double blooms are a medium cherry red. Bushy plant with dense mid green shiny information supplied by the Breeders. There will be minor foliage. Height 90-120cm (3’-4’). V. Fragrant/GR £10.95 variations in colour and growth according to location, weather conditions and how they are looked after. 3 CANTS GIFT SCHEME Roses are a very popular gift for every occasion, and can be Retirement supplied as follows. Easy Does It - Freedom - Free Spirit - Heart of Gold Lazy Days - Nostalgia - Remember - Remember Me In Traditional Bare-Root Season The New Dawn We can send bare-rooted rose(s) of your choice for any Memorials special event which falls during the traditional planting season from November to end of March. Full planting and Compassion - Courage - Free Spirit - Heart of Gold after care instructions are supplied, and can if you wish be Loving Memory - Peace - Remember - Remember Me accompanied by a suitable greetings card selected from those Scented Memory - Sweet Memories illustrated. If you require a card all we need is your own personal message. We have six card designs £1.50 each to suit most occasions In Container Season Size 15cm x 10.5cm (6” x 4”). This operates from approximately mid April through the Spring and Summer. There is a wide selection of all types of roses to select from. Please note in the container season we are unable to supply any form of Standard rose Mail Order. To find out which roses are available and prices either phone us on 01206 844008 or go online to www.cantsroses.co.uk. If you wish you may order online. Each plant has a colour label; is packed in an individual box, which is designed to keep the rose in position and the consignment is accompanied by full planting instructions and sent by 24 hour carrier service. You A B C may also wish to include your own personal message on one of our Greetings Cards. Or use our Greeting Card Scheme This is designed to cover occasions when we haven’t the rose of your choice to send immediately. This also applies to Standard roses in the container season. The Greetings card of your choice (see illustrations) can be sent for the actual day, together with your own personal message and details of the rose(s) which will follow when available. Some of the suggestions for varieties to consider: D E F Birth DESIGN A - SILVER ANNIVERSARY Absolutely Fabulous - Champagne Moment - Colchester DESIGN B - RUBY WEDDING Beauty - Congratulations - English Miss - Golden Smiles DESIGN C - GOLDEN WEDDING Lovestruck - Princess - Scent From Heaven DESIGN D - ROSE BOWL Warm Welcome - Warm Wishes You’re Beautiful DESIGN E - CHRISTMAS CARD Weddings and Anniversaries DESIGN F - PERFECT DAY Champagne Moment - Congratulations - Diamond Days Forever Diamond Eyes - Diamond Wishes - Dynamic Duo CANTS GIFT TOKENS:- exclusive to ourselves available Golden Celebration - Golden Wedding - Golden Wishes any value from £10 plus £1.00 for card (each are supplied in Happy Golden Wedding - Love Knot - Lovestruck the form of one of the illustrated cards) Nostalgia - Pearl Wishes - Perfect Day - Ruby Wedding Ruby Wishes - Sparkle - Silver Anniversary - Silver Wishes Special Anniversary - Wedding Celebration - Wedding Day White Diamond Don’t have a wasted Other ideas for various events and people Birthday Wishes - Champagne Moment - Lovely Lady journey, check our Many Happy Returns - Mum In A Million - Warm Wishes You’re Beautiful opening hours. Sat Nav? Use CO4 5HA See page 46.

4 Chandos Beauty h/t 6 Just Joey h/t 7 Special Anniversary h/t 10 Fragrant Hybrid Tea Collection One each of these varieties form this collection, selected for beauty and fragrance. Chandos Beauty Light apricot pink. Very fragrant. Just Joey Deep coppery orange. Fragrant. Special Anniversary Magenta pink. Very fragrant. Velvet Fragrance Dark crimson. Very fragrant.

Catalogue price £38.80 Collection price £35.30 SAVE £3.50 Velvet Fragrance h/t 10 Cants Classic Hybrid Tea Collection One each of these classic varieties form this collection. Heart of Gold Soft peach. Scented. Nostalgia Cream edged cherry. Fragrant. Silver Shadow Silvery-lilac. Fragrant. Sunny Sky Honey yellow. Scented .

Catalogue price £39.00 Collection price £35.50 SAVE £3.50 Heart of Gold h/t 7

Nostalgia h/t 8 Silver Shadow h/t 9 Sunny Sky h/t 10 5 Claret (Frykristal) H 6 Dark Red The large black buds open to reveal well formed dark Hybrid Teas crimson blooms with velvety textured petals. The blooms of this variety are borne in trusses on a neat bushy plant. Foliage Large flowered bush is dark green and glossy. Fragrant/GR/M £9.70

Classic blooms carried singly or in clusters • Colour for Congratulations (Korlift) 7 Pink beds, borders • Cut blooms for the house • Plant 60cm (2’) The medium sized shapely deep pink blooms are ideal for apart; 60cm (2’) row to row, staggered. cutting. Foliage is dark green and glossy. This upright strong Varieties marked with § are also available in Standard and growing variety can be used for hedging. Alternative name Half Standard form. See page 12. Sylvia. Scented /TM/VT £9.50

Courage (Poulduff) H 8 Bright Red A Whiter Shade of Pale (Peafanfare) H 7 Pale Pink Long lasting medium sized bright red blooms; which are This elegant very pale pink modern variety repeats well ideal for cutting. Flowers freely late into the season. Upright throughout the season and also withstands wet weather. plant with mid green glossy foliage. Dedicated to the late Slightly taller than most medium growing varieties. The popular entertainer “Roy Castle”. For each plant sold via plants are strong and bushy with plenty of dark green semi- this catalogue 50p will be donated to the Roy Castle Lung glossy foliage. § V.Fragrant/GR/M £9.75 Cancer Foundation. Scented/GR/M £9.80

Best Impression Tan04247 H 6 Pink with white stripes ( ) Deep Secret 13 Dark Red New This is an unusual but classic Hybrid Tea with large full Not as free flowering as more modern red roses, but still mid pink blooms with white stripes. Flowers are carried singly remains an old favourite. Bushy growing variety with dark or in small clusters. Strong growth with mid green leathery velvety-red shapely blooms, which are borne singly and in foliage. Suitable for cutting. Fragrant/GR/M £10.00 clusters. Dark green matt foliage. § V. Fragrant/GR/M £9.40

Beverly see Pink Perfection Elina see Peaudouce

Big Purple (Stebigpu) H 7 Purple Freedom (Dicjem) 13 Yellow Large deep purple-red blooms carried on a strong, upright Excellent free flowering variety. The medium sized deep bush. The medium sized foliage is dark green and semi-matt. vibrant yellow blooms hold their colour well. Vigorous, bushy Good for cutting. V. Fragrant/GR/M £9.70 growth with abundant medium green glossy foliage. § Scented/GR/M £9.50 Bloom of Ruth (Harmedley) H 6 Pastel Pink Well shaped large blooms of pastel pink tones are produced Global Beauty (Tan94448) H 11 Deep Yellow several to a stem. Plants are robust and strong growing, with Repeating well throughout the season. The deep yellow buds plentiful foliage which is red when young and matures to mid open to display large old fashioned cupped blooms which can green. V.Fragrant/GR/T £9.75 acquire a tinge of pink. Growth is strong and the blooms are carried singly or in clusters. Upright growth with olive green Chandos Beauty (Harmisty) H 5 Apricot Pink glossy foliage. § V.Fragrant/GR/M £9.75 This very strong upright growing variety repeats well. The light apricot buds open to blooms of apricot pink with deeper Goldstar (Candide) 7 Yellow spiralled whirled centres. As the blooms open the petals Pure, deep yellow blooms, borne singly and in sprays, on a reflex. Large exceptionally glossy mid green foliage. Suitable neat upright plant, with pale green matt foliage. Perfect for for hedging. V. Fragrant/GR/VT £9.75 the small modern garden, and ideal for cutting. A Cants introduction. Fragrant/GR/S £9.60

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Claret h/t 6 Bloom of Ruth h/t 6 Best Impression h/t 6 6 A Whiter Shade of Pale h/t 6 Ingrid Bergman h/t 7 Congratulations h/t 6

Heart of Gold (Coctarlotte) H 5 Peach Inspiration the WI Centenary Rose see Inspire Soft warm peach classic blooms with a hint of bronze. The colour is softer on the underside of the petals. The abundance Just Joey 5 Copper of large dark green glossy foliage provides a perfect foil to the There are just 16 roses included in the Hall of Fame. Our blooms. Upright, bushy plant. Scented/GR/M £9.70 ever popular variety became one of these by being awarded the “World’s Favourite Rose” in 1994. Very free-flowering; Ice Cream (Korzuri) H 10 White with large blooms of deep coppery orange, with distinct frilly The slightly green tinted perfectly formed white buds edges. Semi-branching habit, with deep green glossy foliage. open to produce large well formed glossy white blooms. § Fragrant/GR/M £9.60 Upright growth with glossy bronze green foliage. Good for cutting. Fragrant/GR/M £9.75 Lady Mitchell (Haryearn) 11 Deep Pink This deep almost purple pink variety is very impressive. Ingrid Bergman (Poulman) H 7 Dark Red Blooms are large and shapely with many petals. Growth is This wonderful free flowering variety remains one of our sturdy and upright with large dark green and glossy foliage. favourites. The shapely dark velvety red blooms are produced Fragrant/GR/M £9.70 on a strong upright even growing plant. Dark green glossy foliage. § Scented/GR/M £9.75 Lovely Lady (Dicjubell) H 7 Rose Pink Abundance of blooms are produced on this popular even Inspire (Frytempo) H 11 Salmon orange/yellow growing variety. The shapely rose pink blooms are shown Originally launched to celebrate the Women’s Institute off well by the exceptionally large mid green matt foliage. Centenary. See alternative name to select your labelling Growth is strong and bushy. Fragrant/GR/M £9.75 preference. This colourful variety has salmon orange blooms with pale yellow reverse that are borne in abundance on Loving Memory (Korgund) 8 Crimson-Scarlet strong vigorous bushy plants with dark green glossy foliage. This red rose is a good reliable memorial rose. Blooms are Fragrant/GR/M £9.75 large crimson-scarlet and are borne on a vigorous upright plant. Foliage is dark green and glossy. Scented/GR/M £9.75 Please refer to key on page 2

Lovely Lady h/t 7 Goldstar h/t 6 Big Purple h/t 6 7 Mamma Mia! h/t 8 Mystery Girl h/t 8 Courage h/t 6

Mamma Mia! (Fryjolly) H 8 Coral Orange Peace 8 Yellow This is a typical modern Hybrid Tea, in that it blooms Old favourite. Large full petalled blooms of cream yellow more freely than the majority of older varieties. Beautifully with a reddish flush. A strong grower of branching habit, formed glowing coral-orange blooms which are produced with leathery dark green foliage. § Scented/GR/T £9.40 on a vigorous branching plant. Bright green glossy foliage. § Fragrant/GR/M £9.75 Peaudouce (Dicjana) 9 Rich Cream The large blooms are pale primrose when young, maturing Moody Blue (Fryniche) H 11 Lilac Blue to rich cream. This excellent variety produces large strong The large beautifully formed blooms start out as lilac blue plants, covered in dense mid-green matt foliage ideal for with violet tipped edges, but as they develop the colour softens cutting. Also known as Elina. Fragrant/GR/T £9.50 to a warm silvery-lilac. The variety produces plenty of blooms on a strong vigorous plant, with mid green glossy foliage. Pink Perfection (Korpauvio) H 13 Rich Pink Alternative name My Lovely Dad. V.Fragrant/AR/T £9.75 This award winning free flowering rose has perfectly formed blooms of rich, warm pink. Compact but upright growth, Mystery Girl (Dicdothis) H 8 Lemon with dark green glossy foliage. Alternative name Beverly. § Award winning free flowering variety. Large full petalled V.Fragrant/GR/M £9.75 lemon yellow blooms, borne singly or in clusters. Upright growth with large dark green glossy foliage. Suitable for Polar Star (Tanlarpost) H 9 White cutting. Fragrant/GR/T £9.70 The well formed, high centred white blooms, produced on long stems, makes this variety ideal for cutting. Branching Nostalgia (Taneiglat) H 5 Cream edged Cherry habit with dark green glossy foliage. R.O.T.Y. 1985. The striking cream edged with rich cherry blooms are § Scented/GR/M £9.70 complimented by the young reddish foliage which matures to dark green and glossy. The blooms which stand wet weather Princess (Korspobux) H 8 Pink/Silver reverse well are generally borne singly on an upright plant, and are Large blooms of mid pink with silver reverse adorn this ideal for cutting. § Fragrant/GR/M £9.75 variety which was awarded the Fragrance Prize at the Glasgow International Trials in 2011. The young reddish upright growth turns to green with mid green semi matt Please refer to key on page 2 foliage. Cants introduction. V.Fragrant/GR/T £9.70

Loving Memory h/t 7 Peace h/t 8 Princess h/t 8 8 Sally’s Rose h/t 9 Peaudouce h/t 8 Snazzee h/t 10

Proper Job (Tan02733) H 9 Deep Crimson Sally’s Rose (Canrem) 9 Pink Blend The deep crimson buds open to full quartered blooms, similar to Small shapely blooms of a blend of pale pink and cream English and Renaissance varieties. Blooms are borne singly and in shaded apricot. Short neat bushy plant with young reddish clusters on neat bushy plants. Foliage is dark green leathery with foliage maturing to dark green and glossy. A Cants lighter reverse which compliments the flowers well. Allow a little introduction. Scented/AR/S £9.70 more space between plants. V.Fragrant/GR/T £9.75 Scented Memory (Poulht002) H 13 Peachy yellow flushed red Remember (Poulht001) H 10 Light Pink Pictures of this superb variety never really catches its beauty. The medium shapely blooms of very light pink are borne on a The enormous, beautiful classic blooms are rich peachy yellow bushy plant. The young reddish foliage matures to dark green with a flush of red at petal edge. Even, upright plant with and glossy. Originally named Royal Copenhagen this rose was large, dark green glossy foliage. § Fragrant/GR/T £9.75 adopted and renamed by the Imperial War Museum in 2005. This formed part of an educational peace project “Their Past Silver Anniversary (Poulari) H 13 White Your Future” (1945-2005). V.Fragrant/GR/T £9.75 The beautifully formed white blooms, are produced on strong, upright plants, with light green semi-glossy foliage. The ideal Remember Me (Cocdestin) H 10 Deep Copper Silver Wedding Anniversary gift. Each plant provided with a The deep coppery bronze buds open to produce small blooms picture label. See page 4 for details of our personal gift service with pale bronze centres. Neat, upright plant with dark green and greetings card of this variety. § Fragrant/GR/M £9.75 glossy foliage. GR/T £9.70 Silver Shadow (Frystereo) H 5 Silvery-Lilac Royal Copenhagen see Remember Interesting prolific blooming variety with elegant formed full petalled long lasting blooms of a silvery lilac. Plants are Ruby Wedding 9 Ruby Red strong and bushy with dark green shiny foliage. Fragrant/ Light ruby red, neat blooms produced on a bush of branching GR/M £9.75 habit. Dark green glossy foliage. Each plant provided with colour picture label. The ideal gift for a Ruby Wedding. See page 4 for details of our personal gift service and greetings Opening hours and card of this variety. § Scented/TM/M £9.75 location ­see page 46

Ruby Wedding h/t 9 Polar Star h/t 8 Proper Job h/t 9 9 Remember Me h/t 9 Ice Cream h/t 7 Sparkle h/t 10

Snazzee (Wekzazette) H 9 Red/yellow Tintinara (Dicuptight) H 10 Poppy Red Truly eye-catching variety with abundance of deep red blooms The beautifully shaped large blooms of poppy red, with with dark yellow reverse. The well-formed blooms are often the inner petals a lighter porcelain rose are ideal for borne in clusters which just adds to its colourful appeal. Neat even cutting. Strong upright growth with mid green glossy thorny growth with mid-green semi-glossy foliage. Fragrant/ foliage. Suitable for hedging and cutting for the house. GR/S £9.80 Fragrant/GR/T £9.60

Sparkle (Frymerlin) H 10 Orange Twice In A Blue Moon (Tan96138) H 10 Lilac Sparkling orange blooms with a golden glow to liven up any More reliable than the original “Blue Moon”, with classic planting arrangement. The elegant blooms, which stand wet silver-lilac blooms which are ideal for cutting. Upright habit weather well, are produced in abundance on a strong vigorous with mid-green glossy foliage. V.Fragrant/GR/M £9.75 plant. Foliage is dark green and glossy. Fragrant/GR/T £9.75 Velvet Fragrance (Fryperdee) H 5 Dark Crimson Special Anniversary (Whastiluc) H 5 Magenta Pink High quality, reliable variety with large well shaped blooms This rose can make any anniversary special with its large of rich dark crimson. Strong, robust bushy growth, with well-formed buds of strong magenta pink. When the blooms glossy coppery green foliage. V.Fragrant/GR/T £9.70 are fully open they have a slightly old fashioned look. Neat, upright plant with dark green glossy foliage. For details of our Warm Wishes (Fryxotic) H 11 Peach-Pink personal gift service see page 4. § V.Fragrant/GR/M £9.75 Free flowering variety with exquisitely formed abundant blooms of an appealing soft peachy-coral and pink. Upright Sunny Sky (Koraruli) H 5 Honey-yellow growth with luxurious dark green foliage. Fragrant/GR/T This award winning variety repeats well and has large £9.70 elegant honey-yellow blooms with lighter petal edges and can acquire a hint of pink as the flowers age. Blooms are Wedding Celebration (Poulht006) H 11 Dark Red long lasting and borne on strong stems making them The beautifully formed buds open to dark red well-shaped ideal for cutting. Upright growth with dark green foliage. blooms, which are ideal for cutting. Strong growing bushy ROTY 2016. Scented/GR/T £9.80 variety with dark green shiny foliage. A long lasting gift to celebrate that special day. For more details of our personal Sylvia see Congratulations gift service see page 4. Scented/GR/M £9.75

Tintinara h/t 10 Remember h/t 9 Twice In A Blue Moon h/t 10 10 Lady Mitchell h/t 7 Global Beauty h/t 6 Moody Blue h/t 8

ROSES HALL OF FAME There are only 16 roses included in the Roses Hall of Fame. Being voted the World Favourite Rose is the ultimate honour that can be bestowed on a rose. The Award is given by the World Federation of Rose Societies, and is voted by all the different Federations in the world. Roses to receive this award are then included in the Roses Hall of Fame varieties that we grow in order of their award from earliest to latest Peace, Iceberg, our own Just Joey, The New Dawn, Ingrid Bergman, Bonica, Graham Thomas, Peaudouce and Sally Holmes

CATALOGUE PRICES The prices in this catalogue relate to bare rooted roses supplied in season. Containerised roses are available late spring/summer to extend the natural planting time. These are more expensive due to the extra costs involved. These extra costs are pot, high quality soil based compost; and the nursery maintenance (such as watering and spraying programme to keep them in tip-top condition). Prices and varieties will be furnished on request. If you need further details phone us on 01206 844008 or visit us at www.cantsroses.co.uk We emphasise that not all varieties listed are available in containers and varieties are likely to become sold out as the season progresses. If you require something for a special occasion why not pre-book. We will be happy to reserve plant(s) if available. If you require containers to be sent due to weight and the cost of the special boxes carriage and packing charges are also higher. See page 3 for more information on Containers by Mail Order.

Inspire h/t 7 Warm Wishes h/t 10 Wedding Celebration h/t 10 11 Standard Rose Trees This section covers all forms of Standard roses we offer. All Standard roses should be firmly staked and tied with the exception of the Patio Standards. Full descriptions of the varieties can be found in the body of the catalogue.

Standards & Half Standards ‘Patio’ Standards £27.00 each These are created by budding a selection of Hybrid Tea Created by budding a selection of “Patio” bush roses onto a and Floribunda bushes onto cultivated stems. Use to give short stem – 46-50cm (18-20 inches) in height. Use in tubs height to a formal bed, along a driveway, pathway, border or or beds where a short, neat colourful Standard would be an as a solitary feature in a lawn. Minimum planting distance advantage. Minimum planting 122cm (4'). 153cm (5’). Crimson Sweet DreamH Deep crimson red. The varieties listed are offered as both Standard and Half Diamond EyesH Dark purple white eye. Scented. Standard heights. Flower PowerH Salmon pink with hint of peach. Standards – stems are approximately 100cm (3'3"). Fragrant. £36.00 each Flower Power GoldH Golden yellow. Scented. PRICE INCLUDES STAKE AND TIE FrothyH White. Scented. Half Standards – stems are approximately 65cm (2' 3") Misty HitH Medium pink. £36.00 each WildfireH Flame orange. Fragrant. PRICE INCLUDES STAKE AND TIE Full descriptions see pages 22-24. Hybrid Teas A Whiter Shade of PaleH Pale pink. Very Fragrant. Speciality Standards £36.00 each Deep Secret Dark red. Very fragrant. PRICE INCLUDES STAKE AND TIE Freedom Deep yellow. Scented. Created by budding free flowering ground cover or modern Global BeautyH Deep yellow. Very Fragrant. shrub roses onto a stem, Use to give height to formal beds Ingrid BergmanH Dark, velvety red. Scented. or planted as an individual feature. Semi-weeping giving Just Joey Coppery orange. Fragrant. a mound effect. Stems are approx 100cm (3'3") high. Mamma MiaH Coral orange. Fragrant. Minimum planting distance 153cm (5'). NostalgiaH Cream edged cherry. Fragrant. Ballerina Apple blossom pink flowers. Peace Yellow flushed red. Scented. Gold Flower CarpetH Golden yellow semi-double Pink PerfectionH Rich pink. Very fragrant. blooms. Scented. Polar StarH White. Scented. KentH White semi-double blooms. Ruby Wedding Ruby red. Scented. Scented. Scented MemoryH Peachy yellow flushed red. Pink Flower CarpetH Bright pink semi-double blooms. Fragrant. The Fairy Clusters of light pink small Silver AnniversaryH Pure white. Fragrant. double flowers. Special AnniversaryH Magenta pink. Very fragrant. For full descriptions see pages 20-21 & 26-28.

Floribunda Weeping Standards £40.00 each Absolutely FabulousH Soft yellow. Fragrant. PRICE INCLUDES STAKE AND TIE Champagne MomentH Cream soft apricot centre. Mainly used as a feature in rose beds or lawn. They are Scented. created by budding old and modern ramblers onto a stem to Colchester Beauty Candy-pink. Very fragrant.. give a weeping effect. Stem size 120-135cm (4'-4'3") Golden WeddingH Deep golden yellow. Scented. Alberic Barbier Creamy white shaded yellow. Iceberg White. Scented. Rhapsody In BlueH Purple. Very fragrant. Kisses of FireH Small modern repeat flowering Super TrouperH Vibrant orange. variety with masses of multi The Jubilee RoseH Dark red. petalled orange-red blooms. Trumpeter Orange scarlet. Scented. Rambling RosieH Modern repeat flowering variety, You’re BeautifulH Mid pink. Scented. with abundance of small bright Full descriptions see pages 5-11 and 14-18. red blooms with yellow eye. Super FairyH Modern repeat flowering variety with abundance of small double soft pink blooms. Scented. For full descriptions see pages 39 & 42.

PLEASE CHECK THE HEIGHTS OF THE VARIOUS STEMS WHEN MAKING YOUR SELECTION.

Remember to check Standard stakes regularly for wear and tear. With the exception of Patio Standards we supply a Stake and tie for each Standard rose you order.

12 Freedom h/t 6 Silver Anniversary h/t 9 Deep Secret h/t 6

Pink Perfection h/t 8 Scented Memory h/t 9 Diamond Eyes p 22

Flower Power Gold p 22 Alberic Barbier cl 42 Kisses of Fire cl 38

Ballerina s 26 Rambling Rosie cl 38 Super Fairy cl 39 13 Absolutely Fabulous fl 15 Colchester Beauty fl 15 Rhapsody in Blue fl 18 Fragrant Floribunda Collection One each of these varieties form this collection, selected for freedom of flowering and fragrance. Absolutely Fabulous Soft yellow. Very fragrant. Colchester Beauty Candy-pink. Very fragrant. Rhapsody In Blue Purple. Very fragrant. Sheila’s Perfume Yellow and red. Very fragrant. Catalogue price £38.70 Collection price £35.20 SAVE £3.50 Sheila’s Perfume fl 18 Cants Classic Floribunda Collection One each of these colourful varieties form this collection. Diamond Days Forever White. Scented Dynamic Duo Ruby red silvery white bi-colour. Scented Moment In Time Ruby red. Scented You’re Beautiful Mid pink. Scented.

Diamond Days Forever fl 15 Catalogue price £38.95 Collection price £34.45 SAVE £3.50

Dynamic Duo fl 15 Moment In Time fl 17 You’re Beautiful fl 19 14 Diamond Days Forever (Fryjess) H 14 White This variety withstands wet weather well. The small long Floribundas lasting well formed white blooms have plenty of petals, borne sometimes singly but mostly in well spaced trusses. Plants Blooming in clusters have a neat compact habit with bright mid-green foliage. Scented/GR/M £9.75 For mass colour effect in beds and borders • Taller varieties also suitable for hedging • Plant 60cm (2’) apart; 60cm (2’) row to row, staggered • Plant Short varieties Dynamic Duo (Fryvogue) H 14 Ruby Red/White 45cm (18”) apart. An award winning rose, which certainly stands out in our field with its masses of rich ruby red flowers with the outside Varieties marked with § are also available in Standard and of the petals a brilliant silvery-white. The semi-double Half Standard form. See page 12. blooms stand wet weather well, and are borne on a neat bushy plant with glossy mid green foliage. Scented/GR/M £9.70 Absolutely Fabulous (Wekvossutono) H 14 Soft Yellow This excellent variety lives up to its name. The soft butter Easy Does It (Harpageant) H 18 Soft Orange yellow blooms are borne in clusters and have a ruffled This easy to grow award winning rose has deep orange buds effect. The bushy growth is very even, and there is an that develop into masses of flamboyant frilly soft orange abundance of mid green glossy foliage. ROTY 2010. shaded blooms. The plants are bushy and of branching habit £9.75 § V. Fragrant/GR/M with dense medium sized foliage which is mid green and has an eggshell sheen. Fragrant/GR/M £9.75 Blue For You (Pejamblu) H 19 Soft Lilac Clusters of soft lilac semi-double blooms, which mature Ebb Tide (Weksmopur) H 17 Deep Purple to a soft lilac pink. Neat bushy upright plants with The deep purple shaded buds open to smoky plum many plenty of medium sized semi-glossy mid green foliage. petalled blooms which are borne in clusters. The plants V.Fragrant/GR/S £9.75 are neat and upright with plentiful mid green foliage. Bright and Breezy (Dicjive) H 15 Red and Yellow Ideal for small gardens and also growing in containers. Really eye catching variety which seems to be overlooked. Fragrant/GR/S £9.75 Abundant clusters of bright red blooms with a yellow base and reverse. Bushy growth with dense matt dark green English Miss 18 Light Pink medium sized foliage. Scented/GR/M £9.70 This popular free flowering award winning variety has large sprays of light camellia shaped blooms, which can acquire Champagne Moment (Korvanbea) H 15 Cream & Apricot a deeper edging. Branching habit with unusual semi-glossy Good reliable rose for any special occasion as well as for general purplish foliage, verging to dark green. Good for cutting. planting. The large well formed blooms are cream wth apricot Cants introduction. V.Fragrant/GR/M £9.60 centres and are borne in trusses. Upright growth with mid green glossy foliage. ROTY 2006. § Scented/GR/M £9.75 For Your Eyes Only (Cheweyesup) H 15 Fuchsia Pink This persicas hybrid has clusters of simple five petalled single Colchester Beauty (Cansend) 14 Candy-pink blooms with distinct centre. The blooms start out soft fuchsia Ever popular variety with well shaped buds of deep candy pink which soon pales with a mixture of undertones of softer pink opening to give mass colour effect. Blooms which pink and apricot. The prominent eye is deeper and the stamens repeat well are carried singly and in sprays. Upright are pink. Blooms freely with plenty of dark green shiny foliage. A growth with dark green glossy foliage. Cants introduction. variety for an eye-catching feature in a mixed border ROTY 2015. § V. Fragrant/GR/M £9.60 Scented/GR/T £9.80

Bright and Breezy fl 15 Champagne Moment fl 15 For Your Eyes Only fl 15 15 Free Spirit fl 16 Golden Wedding fl 16 Lazy Days fl 16

Iceberg 16 White Free Spirit (Fryjeru) H 16 Salmon Pink This excellent variety which will provide a colourful display Old favourite. A very vigorous grower with large sprays of is slightly shorter than most in the medium height section. It shapely white blooms, often flushed pink in the Autumn. produces a wealth of well formed salmon-pink blooms. The Upright and branching habit with light green glossy foliage. plant is bushy and slightly spreading, with mid green semi- § TM/T £9.40 glossy foliage. Fragrant/GR/M £9.75 Jenny’s Rose (Cansit) 16 Pink/White Golden Smiles (Frykeyno) H 17 Bright Yellow Raised by ourselves this ever popular variety was awarded Lovely bright sunny yellow well formed blooms produced in the Gold Medal at the Glasgow International Trials 2001. clusters. The blooms which stand up to poor weather well are The insides of the petals are soft pink, with a silver-white produced on a bushy compact plant with glossy dark green reverse. Upright plant with pale green glossy foliage. Good foliage. Ideal for mass planting. Is also known as Happy Golden for cutting. V.Fragrant/GR/M £9.75 Wedding which it can be labelled. Fragrant/GR/M £9.75 Korresia 18 Yellow Golden Wedding (Arokris) H 16 Golden Yellow A reliable old favourite with well shaped blooms of golden Hybrid Tea shaped blooms of deep golden yellow. Glossy yellow. Growth is of a neat branching habit with dark green dark green foliage. Good for cutting. Each plant provided glossy foliage. Fragrant/GR/M £9.50 with colour picture label. See page 4 for details of our personal gift service and greetings card of this variety. Lazy Days (Poulkalm) H 16 Creamy Apricot § Scented/GR/M £9.75 This pretty free flowering variety makes an ideal retirement gift. Blooms of a creamy apricot are produced in neat Happy Golden Wedding see Golden Smiles sprays. Growth is bushy with dark green glossy foliage. Scented/GR/S £9.70 Hot Chocolate (Wekpaltlez) H 16 Orange (rusty overtones) The name of this rose often prompts comments on its colour and fragrance. It has rusty orange buds, which open to warm velvety orange double blooms acquiring smoky brown overtones We stock a range of sundries to help as the bloom ages. Bushy habit with mid green glossy foliage. you get the best from your roses. Novelty ROTY 2006. Fragrant/GR/M £9.70

Hot Chocolate fl 16 Iceberg fl 16 Jenny’s Rose fl 16 16 NEW

Lovestruck fl 17 Many Happy Returns fl 17 Ebb Tide fl 15

Lovestruck (Dicommatac) H 17 Cherry Red Night Owl (Wekpurosot) H 18 Dark Purple New Winner of several awards this is The Rose of The Year A shrubby growing floribunda which will attract the bees. 2018. A striking bright cherry red floribunda, which has Clusters of large open velvety purple blooms with a stunning glowing recommendations from the breeder including having cream eye and vibrant yellow stamens. Even growing plants an exceptionally long flowering season right into the depth that need to be planted 90cm (3') apart. Use for mass colour of Autumn/Winter. The plants are covered with large and effect or individually. Can be trained as a small climber. shapely double blooms with dark green glossy foliage. Scented/ Fragrant/GR/T £9.75 GR/T £10.00 Perfect Day (Poulrem) H 17 Creamy Apricot Many Happy Returns (Harwanted) H 17 Blush Pink Pretty free flowering variety, with small blooms of soft A shrubby variety, with spreading habit, needing to be creamy apricot. Bushy plant with shiny mid green to planted 90cm (3’) apart. The rose pink buds open to almost almost grey foliage. Ideal gift to mark any special occasion. single blush pink blooms. Mid green matt foliage. Each There is a Greetings card depicting this variety. See page 4. plant provided with colour picture label. See page 4 for our Scented/GR/M £9.75 personal gift service. Scented/GR/M £9.75

Moment In Time (Korcastrav) H 14 Ruby Red This variety produces an abundance of intense ruby red semi- Sat Nav? Use CO4 5HA double blooms to provide plenty of colour throughout the See note on page 46 season. Upright compact plant with mid green glossy foliage. ROTY 2012. Scented/GR/M £9.75

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Golden Smiles fl 16 Sunfirefl 18 Perfect Day fl 17 17 Night Owl fl 17 English Miss fl 15 The Times Rose fl 19

Rhapsody In Blue (Frantasia) H 14 Purple St. Helena (Canlish) 18 Lilac Pink A shrubby variety with slightly spreading habit. The neat Cants introduction. Award winning free flowering variety medium sized hybrid tea shaped buds open to semi-double which has masses of lilac pink double blooms. Bushy blooms showing yellow stamens. Matt mint green foliage. plant with mid-green matt foliage. Named for St Helena Ideal for planting into a mixed border. R.O.T.Y 2003. Hospice (Colchester), which receives £1 for every plant sold. § V.Fragrant/GR/VT £9.75 Scented/GR/M £9.90

Sheila’s Perfume (Harsherry) 14 Yellow/Red ROYAL NATIONAL ROSE SOCIETY This popular variety has neat well shaped blooms of yellow with Why not join the Royal National Rose Society? Situated at a distinct red edge. Vigorous, bushy plant with dark green glossy Chiswell Green Lane St Albans AL2 3NR. For full details foliage. Good for cutting. V. Fragrant/TM/T £9.60 of benefits phone 0845 8334344 or visit www.rnrs.org.com. The actual Gardens known as The Gardens of The Rose Sunfire H 17 Yellow orange are open from 10th June to 6th August 2017 seven days This variety gives tremendous value for money as it will still a week between 10am-5pm (last entry at 4pm). Tearoom be giving quality displays late into the autumn/winter. The 10am-4.30pm. Entry free to members. Non-members £6, long lasting eye-catching blooms are a rich yellow with red children under 16 free. Dogs on leads welcome. Car parking and orange overtones. Upright plant with almost thornless space available. Members wishing to visit the gardens at any stems and dark green matt foliage. Scented/GR/M £9.75 other time of the year (Monday - Friday), should contact the Society in advance. Email address is [email protected] Super Trouper (Fryleyeca) H 19 Orange This eye catching variety has vibrant orange well formed blooms, which are borne freely on a neat bushy plant. The % dense foliage is dark green and glossy. Novelty ROTY 2010. 01206 844008 § GR/M £9.75

With a little care and attention roses will give decades of pleasure. All they need is pruning according to type, feeding with a slow release fertilizer twice a year, and we also recommend a spraying programme.

Korresia fl 16 St. Helena fl 18 Easy Does It fl 15 18 Blue For You fl 15 The Gold Award Rose fl 19 Trumpeter fl 19

The Gold Award Rose (Poulac008) H 19 Deep Yellow Originally commissioned to raise money for the Duke of Colour Picture Labels Edinburgh’s Gold Award Scheme. Holding its colour well this pretty deep yellow variety has small double blooms on a We produce our own Cants of Colchester colour bushy plant. Foliage is light green and glossy. Good for where labels which are used on our containerised space is limited and in containers. Scented/GR/S £9.75 plants and are included in Container prices. Our traditional bare root roses are supplied with our The Jubilee Rose (Poulbrido) H 19 Dark Red distinctive blue labels. We do include a handful of Commissioned for the Queen’s Golden Jubilee, by the Army “gift” varieties with colour labels. As indicated in Benevolent Fund, now re-branded as the ABF The Soldier’s Charity. Colchester’s local fund raising group benefits with their description. If you would like a colour label £1 donated from every rose sold via this catalogue to this for other varieties please advise. Price 25p each. worthy cause. The free flowering variety has large well formed blooms of dark red. The young reddish foliage matures to White Diamond (Interamon) H 19 White dark green and glossy. The even upright growing plants give Traditional floribunda with large trusses of medium sized a magnificent display. §GR/T £9.90 sparkling crystal white double blooms, which remain remarkably clean and fresh whatever the weather. The short The Times Rose (Korpean) 18 Crimson to medium growth is bushy and vigorous with large dark This excellent variety has clusters of deep crimson double green glossy foliage. Scented/GR/M £9.75 blooms (deeper than our illustration reflects). Plants are even growing and bushy. The young reddish foliage matures to You’re Beautiful (Fryracy) H 14 Pink deep green and glossy. Fragrant/GR/M £9.50 This excellent variety has an abundance of medium sized exquisitely formed glowing pink blooms which may fade Trumpeter 19 Orange Scarlet in hot summers. The blooms come in well spread clusters Very free flowering variety, with large sprays of eye-catching to produce plenty of colour throughout Summer to late bright orange scarlet double blooms. Bushy, compact plants Autumn. The bushy growth is neat and even with dense mid- with mid-green semi matt foliage. § Scented/GR/S £9.50 green glossy foliage, ROTY 2013 & RNRS Gold Medal Winner. § Scented/GR/M £9.75

Super Trouper fl 18 White Diamond fl 19 The Jubilee Rose fl 19 19 Follow Cants Roses on

for up to date news Lancashire gc 20 Gold Flower Carpet gc 20 COME AND VISIT OUR 2017 Ground Cover ROSE FIELD THIS SUMMER Repeat flowering roses, with small or medium size blooms Open dawn to dusk everyday from approximately end For covering unsightly areas, banks etc • Good for of June to the end of September. large tubs Heights vary as does planting distances. See individual descriptions • Low maintenance • For an Entrance to our 2017 Rose Field will be via our attractive focal point those marked § are available as office/sales/farm area. You will not be able to see the Speciality Standards. Rose Field from the A134, as we are now in a cul-de- See page 12 for further details. sac. Our office/sales area remains where it has been for many years but as the A134 has been re-routed Gold Flower Carpet (Noalesa) H 20 Gold through the growing housing estate of Chesterwell, Blooming freely throughout the season this compact variety we are now located by turning down Gloriana Road has semi-double golden blooms, set off by rich green glossy from the A134. foliage. Height approx. 60cm (2’). Planting distance and spread 60cm (2’). § Scented/GR £11.80 There is nothing quite like a visit to our rose field, as it allows you to assess the varieties for yourself. No Kent (Poulcov) H 20 White catalogue description or picture can compete, nor The large trusses of double, pure white blooms with golden convey the perfume. Don’t come too early as the roses stamens, are produced repeatedly throughout the summer into you see are maiden plants which start blooming later the autumn and stand wet weather well. Arching habit 45cm than those established in your garden. Generally the (11/2') which makes a neat cushion of colour. Small dark green rose field is open very late June and is closed at the glossy foliage. Plant 60cm (2') apart. § Scented/GR £11.50 end of September; you can always phone to check. Lancashire (Korstegli) H 20 Cherry Red Depending on weather conditions the blooms are at Prostrate variety, growing to about 60cm (2’) in height. Double their peak during the first three weeks in July. Our rose cherry red blooms, borne in trusses. Repeat flowering. Small field is not normally staffed so if you need personal glossy dark green foliage. Plant 90cm (3’) apart. GR £11.50 assistance call in at our office during published hours.

Wiltshire gc 21 The Fairy gc 21 29 Kent gc 20 20 Scented Carpet gc 21 White Flower Carpet gc 21 Pretty In Pink gc 21

Pink Flower Carpet (Nostraum) H 21 Bright Pink Wiltshire (Kormuse) H 20 Rose Pink This very popular variety, blooms in profusion throughout the Prostrate variety growing about 45cm (11/2') in height. summer well into the autumn. The bright pink blooms are semi- Large double blooms of deep rose pink. Mid-green glossy double and borne on spreading growth, set off well by almost foliage. Repeat flowering late into the autumn. Plant 90cm evergreen glossy mid green foliage. Height approx. 60cm (2’). (3’) apart. Scented/GR £11.50 Spread and planting distance (90cm) 3’. § GR £11.80 For another idea on ground cover look at Kisses of Fire. This Pretty In Pink (Dicumpteen) H 21 Shell Pink variety is listed in the repeat flowering climbing section but Blooming freely late into the autumn with masses of soft shell could be considered for ground covering. See description pink full petalled blooms. Prostrate habit giving height of approx. on page 38. 60cm (2’) and a spread of 112cm (3’9”). Dense mid green glossy foliage. Plant 90cm (3’) apart. Fragrant/GR £11.50 Gold Standard Roses

Scented Carpet (Chewground) H 21 Lilac Pink This award is the result of independent Probably the most genuine rose to be described as a Ground Cover. trials. Some Breeders are submitting roses Prostrate with masses of small single lilac pink blooms with distinct for testing for disease resistance, and those yellow centre. Shiny mid to dark green foliage. Will do very well with exceptional resistance become Gold Standard tumbling over something like a bank. Height approximately 45cm Roses. The vast majority being tested are roses which (18"). Plant 90cm (3') apart. V.Fragrant/GR £11.50 have come onto the market in the past few years. The Fairy 20 Light Pink The first Awards were made in 2006. Of the varieties Free flowering variety with large clusters of light pink, small we grow the following are Gold Standard Roses. double flowers on a bush 60-90cm (2’-3’) high, which can Absolutely Fabulous, Alibaba, Bonica, Champagne trail along the ground. Small glossy foliage. Plant 60cm (2’) Moment, Chandos Beauty, Dancing Queen, Easy Does apart. § GR £11.30 It, Free Spirit, Gardeners’ Glory, Golden Smiles, Hot Chocolate, Lancashire, Lovestruck, Night Owl, Penny White Flower Carpet (Noaschnee) H 21 White Lane, Pink Perfection, Princess Anne, Rambling Rosie, White double blooms with a hint of ivory at the base of the Super Trouper, White Star, You’re Beautiful. petals. Long flowering period with small mid green glossy foliage. Height 60cm (2’). Spread and planting distance How To Find Us and Opening Hours see page 46. (60cm) 2’. GR £11.80

NEW ROSE IN OLD ROSE BEDS Sometimes disappointment can be caused by the planting of new rose trees into old rose beds as they never appear to thrive very well. Whilst old soil will sustain existing roses (which have extensive root system to seek nourishment) new plants need to have fresh or revitalised soil in which to start life. So when planting new roses in old rose beds; filling in any gaps made by other roses dying, please remember to change some of the soil. For further information on preparation where roses have been planted for 6 years or more which you wish to replace, see page 34 (under Choosing site and preparing the area) for details on replacing soil and general preparation. Pink Flower Carpet gc 21 21 Genesis p 22 Pearl Wishes p 23 Flower Power p 22

Diamond Eyes (Wekwibypur) H 13 Dark purple Bush Roses Not quite the colour one would associate for celebrating a Patio Diamond Wedding Anniversary, but this is the deepest purple patio rose we know. The blooms are multi-petalled and form a Whilst one or two of the newer varieties are a similar height to other medium growing bush roses, most are low rosette, set off well by a white eye and bright yellow stamens. growing free flowering with small blooms. Foliage is dark green and glossy. § Scented/GR/S £9.70 Mass colour effect for rockeries, edging flowerbeds and borders, using instead of bedding plants • Good for tubs. Flower Power (Frycassia) H 22 Peachy salmon See page 35 for information on planting in tubs • Plant Compact, delightful free flowering variety of full salmon 45cm (18”) apart; 45cm (18”) row to row, staggered • If you need larger blooming varieties then there are a few short pink blooms with a distinct hint of peach. Mid green foliage. growing Floribunda and Hybrid Tea varieties • Varieties § Fragrant/GR/S £9.70 marked § are also available as Patio Standards. See page 12. Flower Power Gold (Fryneon) H 13 Golden-yellow Brilliant Sweet Dream (Frysassy) H 23 Orange This variety produces masses of well formed golden yellow Striking bright colourful variety with a profusion of well blooms, which hold shape and colour well. The blooms are shaped blooms. Blooms are bright orange with slightly borne in clusters on a compact bushy plant with bright green lighter shading on the outer side of the petals. Neat growing glossy foliage. § Scented/GR/S £9.70 variety with dense mid green semi-matt foliage. Growing to around 60cm (2’). Scented/GR/M £9.70 Frothy (Macfrothy) H 22 White Long flowering variety with masses of white flowers which Crimson Sweet Dream (Frynogo) H 22 Crimson stand wet weather well. Growth is bushy, with medium green Taller than most of the patio roses this has clusters of long foliage. § Scented/GR/S £9.70 lasting, well-formed velvety bright crimson blooms, which retain their colour well. Plants are strong and vigorous with Genesis (Fryjuicy) H 22 Salmon orange mid green foliage. § GR/M £9.70 Excellent free flowering variety of deep salmon orange well formed blooms cover the cushion-like bushes. Mid green foliage. Fragrant/GR/S £9.70 Please refer to key on page 2

Crimson Sweet Dream p 22 Frothy p 22 Marigold Sweet Dream p 23 22 Misty Hit p 23 Sweet Memories p 24 Panache p 23

Marigold Sweet Dream (Fryprospa) H 22 Coral Salmon Taller than Sweet Dream but a more compact growing habit. Celebratory Patio Roses - “Wishes” roses Produces an outstanding display of an abundance of prettily The following Patio roses have alternative names formed coral-salmon blooms from head to toe. Dark green matt which are aimed at that unusual gift for a special foliage. Growing to around 60cm (2’). Scented/GR/M £9.70 occasion (see Cants personal gift scheme on page 4). If you wish to use the alternative name please H 23 Misty Hit (Poulhi011) Pink advise when ordering so that the plant(s) can be Pretty variety with very small double blooms of a medium pink. Plants are bushy with matt mid green foliage. labelled accordingly. If you would like a colour Alternative name Diamond Wishes. § Scented/GR/VS £9.70 picture label add 25p per plant. ­Panache = Special Wishes Panache (Poultop) H 23 Orange Scarlet Hit = Ruby Wishes Colourful, eyecatching variety with well formed double Sun Hit = Golden Wishes blooms of un-fading bright orange. The plants are compact Misty Hit = Diamond Wishes and bushy, with dark reddish green foliage. Alternative name Pink Hit = Silver Wishes Special Wishes. Scented/GR/S £9.70 Shrimp Hit = Birthday Wishes Pearl Wishes (Poulsnows) H 22 Pale Pink/White Pearl Wishes formerly Snow Hit­ The shell pink buds open to pale pink to white double Scarlet Hit (Poulmo) H 24 Dark red blooms, with a hint of cream in the centre. Plants are strong, Starts to bloom a little later than most patio roses but gives upright with mid green glossy foliage. Alternative name a colourful long lasting display. The plentiful small dark “Snow Hit”. Fragrant/GR/VS £9.70 red blooms keep their shape well. Even growing plants of a branching habit with dark green glossy foliage. Alternative Pink Hit (Poultipe) H 23 Soft Pink name Ruby Wishes. Scented/GR/S £9.70 Many petalled almost old fashioned looking double blooms of clear soft pink, borne freely on a neat compact plant. Mid green Shine On (Dictalent) H 24 Pink/Orange glossy foliage. Alternative name Silver Wishes. GR/S £9.70 The well formed blooms of orange pink blend, maintain their shape. Neat compact plant, with dark green foliage. Scented/GR/S £9.70

Shrimp Hit p 24 Pink Hit p 23 Brilliant Sweet Dream p 22 23 Scarlet Hit p 23 Sun Hit p 24 Shine On p 23

Raising Money for Charities DEADHEADING ROSES We continue with your help to raise a small amount of money Cut back the flowered stem to the first FIVE- for Charities. Our office collection for the local Blind raised leaf formation to promote the next blooms. £30.60 including donations from the Pruning Demonstrations 2017. St Helena Hospice continues to benefit from the sale of their rose “St Helena” (which celebrated 30 years in 2015) and H 23 Shrimp Hit (Poulshrimp) Reddish salmon last seasons amount was £152.39 which included a collection Begins blooming a little later than most patio roses. The made at our Pruning Demonstrations in February 2017. In small double, unfading reddish salmon blooms last well and addition to our own firms money raising for the Hospice our are produced in large trusses. Compact bushy even growing youngest member of staff Louie ran his first London Marathon plant with small dark matt green foliage. Alternative name in April 2016 (4 hours 32 minutes) in memory of his Father Birthday Wishes. Scented/GR/S £9.70 who had died a few weeks previous, Louie raised over £1,400. “The Jubilee Rose” raises money for the ABF The Soldier’s Snow Hit see Pearl Wishes Charity, and ABF raised a modest £85.90 including money donated at our Pruning Demonstrations in 2017-2018 season. Sun Hit (Poulsun) H 24 Yellow This Charity is somewhat in the shadow of Help For Heroes Large, well shaped blooms of clear yellow, borne in clusters but still does so much by supporting soldiers, former soldiers on a compact, upright plant. Mid green semi-glossy foliage. and their families when needed. Its tagline is “For Soldiers, For Life”. In 2010 we donated plants of this wonderful variety to the Alternative name Golden Wishes. Scented/GR/S £9.70 Colchester Garrison. We donated 25 plants to Royal Wootton Bassett. These were donated in recognition of the dedication Sweet Memories Whamemo 23 Soft Lemon ( ) of the people of Royal Wootton Bassett to the repatriation of Masses of soft lemon blooms with an old fashioned quartered look. British troops. Royal Wootton Bassett created a special bed to Bushy plant with light green foliage. Fragrant/GR/S. £9.70 accommodate the donation and added 30 further plants. This bed created in March 2013 is at the cemetery as part of the Wildfire (Fryessex) H 24 Flame orange “Four Seasons Garden”, a place to sit in peace and quiet. Eyecatching variety with masses of pretty flame orange well This coming season we have renewed our association with shaped blooms. Plants are compact with dense mid green foliage. The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation through the sales of Growing to around 60cm (2’). § Fragrant/GR/M £9.70 “Courage”.

If you need help with PRUNING your selection then Don’t forget to prune your please contact us. Bush, Standard Roses in We are always happy MARCH. Your Repeat Flowering, to assist. Courtyard and Patio Climbers in FEBRUARY/ MARCH. 01206 Old Fashioned Shrub and Ramblers in OCTOBER/ 844008 NOVEMBER Wildfirep 24 24 Business Terms Please address all correspondence to our Registered Office. This catalogue covers bare root dispatch season Autumn 2017 to Spring 2018. Last dispatches are made around the end of March. This catalogue supersedes all previous issues. For details of container dispatch season see page 3. Mail Order Office Hours Royal National Rose Society Members discount Our Mail Order office operates Monday – Friday 9.00am – If you are a current member of the RNRS you are entitled 1pm, 2pm – 5.00pm. Out of hours a message can be left on on presenting or quoting your membership card number our answerphone (01206) 844008; or Fax (01206) 855371. to a 10% discount. Please note this cannot be taken in Our e-mail address is [email protected] addition to our published pre-payment discounts. Catalogue Prices – Bare Rooted Roses Carriage & Packing Charges FOR UK Prices printed in this catalogue relate to traditional bare- All orders for delivery within the UK are subject to carriage rooted plants which are supplied from end of October 2017 and packing charges as follows: to approximately early April 2018. 1-3 plants of any type excluding Standards £5.00 or Containerised Roses 4-9 plants of any type excluding Standards £7.50 or We are unable to print prices for Containerised roses in 10 and over plants plus orders including all forms of our catalogue, but they are slightly more expensive. The Standard roses £9.10. extra cost reflects the costs of pot; high quality soil based Your order will fall into one of the above categories. compost; and nursery maintenance. See more details on A separate supplement of £10 must be added for delivery containerised roses by mail order on page 3 & 4. charge for Standard roses and orders of over 12 plants when All prices include VAT at 20%. Please make adjustment delivery is made to Isle of Wight, Northern Ireland, Isle when VAT rate changes. of Man and Scottish Highlands and Isles. See page 47 for Channel Islands and Export orders. To place an order You may place your order at any time, by filling in order If you wish to Collect your roses no charge is made for form and post or fax this. Orders can also be placed online, the packing etc. and YOU WILL BE ADVISED WHEN in person or by phone which gives the opportunity of YOUR ORDER IS PACKED AND READY. For discussing your selection with one of our experienced staff. collection hours see page 46. Please note we only acknowledge orders on request. Paying by Cheque Please make cheques payable to Cants of Colchester Ltd. PLEASE KEEP A RECORD OF YOUR ORDER. Paying by Credit or Debit Card z ) Substitutes We accept MasterCard/Visa and most debit cards. Unless Place your order early and there is less likelihood of a otherwise arranged your account will be debited at the variety being sold out. In the unlikely event that a variety is time of ordering. Therefore if a pre-payment discount is sold out please complete substitute item on order form. You applicable it may be deducted. Goods can be sent to an will be contacted when we receive your order if any of your address other than the cardholder’s, however to enable us selection is sold out. to process payment the cardholder’s address must also be Pre-payment quantity discount on value of roses provided. In addition to card number and expiry date we If payment is made when placing your order, you may need the 3 digit security number from the back of the card. deduct the appropriate discount for roses totalling £75 and For peace of mind this part of card details will be destroyed over when being sent to one delivery address. Sundries and once payment has been taken. carriage charges are not subject to discount. Gift Tokens We offer our own personal Gift tokens which Deduct are available from any value from £10 upwards and are 2 1/2% for orders £75-£99 supplied with a copy of our catalogue. For card designs see 5% for orders £100-£199 page 4. 7 % for orders £200-£319 1/2 Invoices A simplified invoice accompanies unpaid orders, and 10% for orders £320-£429 credit accounts are subject to 10% surcharge after 28 days. Over £430 121/2 %

Ordering and Dispatch of Roses Arrival of Plants Dispatch and planting season for traditional bare root roses Make every effort to prepare your area prior to arrival of the commences around the end of October and continues until plants (see page 34). If this has not been possible, the roses end of March/early April. As we build up an accumulation are packed in a way that they can safely be stored IN THEIR of orders throughout the summer/autumn, to be fair to all PACKAGE in a cool place for up to a month. If you still are customers, orders are generally dispatched in order of receipt. unable to plant them unpack and “heel-in” the plants in a The sooner you place an order the earlier it will be dispatched. sheltered area and plant as soon as you can. In a normal lifting season we complete sending out pre- booked orders around the end of November. After this subject to weather conditions we can dispatch new orders within a few days, and certainly any orders placed after Christmas. 25 Fantin Latour s 27 Canary Bird s 26 Little White Pet s 27

Boule de Neige 45 Creamy-white Bourbon. Large full blooms of creamy white. Repeat flowering O l d F a s h i o n e d June-October. Upright growth, with dark green glossy foliage. Height 120-150cm (4'-5'). V. Fragrant/GR £11.10

Roses Buff Beauty 26 Apricot-buff Hybrid Musk. Perpetual flowering with large clusters of Shrub & Species Roses apricot-buff blooms, borne on slightly spreading growth. Glossy bronze-green foliage and distinct musk fragrance. Now including Hybrid Musk Roses • Varied selection of different shrub & species • Heights and habits vary, as do Allow 150cm (5') radius when planting. Can be used as a flowering periods • Ideal for a shrubbery, and as specimen climber. 150 x 120cm (5'x4'). Fragrant/TM £11.05 plants • See individual descriptions for full details and those suitable for hedging • In general as specimens plant Camaieux Pale pink striped purple 120cm (4’) apart. Gallica. The striking double loosely formed blooms of pale pink heavily striped purplish-crimson which age to a mixture Ballerina 13 Light pink of lavendar and purple. Growth is arching with grey-green Modern shrub. This repeat flowering variety, is reminiscent foliage. Summer flowering. Height 90-120cm (3'-4'). of apple blossom, with the single light pink blooms borne in Fragrant/GR £11.05 large clusters. Light green glossy foliage. Height 90-120cm (3'-4'). For hedging plant 90cm apart. Also available as a Canary Bird (Rosa Xanthina) 26 Yellow Standard. See page 12. § GR £11.10 Large specimen plants, with sprays of single bright yellow flowers produced in the spring. Attractive grey green fern-like Bonica (Meidomonac) H 26 Pale pink foliage. Height 180-240cm (6’-8'). Fragrant/GR £11.20 Modern shrub. Sometimes classed as a Ground Cover. Repeat flowering variety of double pale pink blooms. Bushy with Charles de Mills 26 Crimson dark green semi matt foliage. Height 90-120cm (3'-4'). For Gallica. Full, rich crimson blooms, with tightly packed petals. hedging plant 90cm (3') apart. GR £11.20 There is a hint of purple as the flower ages. Upright growth, with dark green foliage. Summer flowering. Height 120- 150cm (4'-5'). Fragrant/TM £11.05

Bonica s 26 Buff Beauty s 26 Charles de Mills s 26 26 NEW

Cherry Bonica s 27 Ferdinand Pichard s 27 Comte de Chambord s 27

Cherry Bonica (Meipeporia) H 27 Cherry red Jacqueline Du Pré (Harwanna) H 27 Ivory-blush New Modern Shrub Repeat flowering variety which is similar Modern shrub. Dainty ivory blush-pink, semi-double in habit to the very popular Bonica. The double blooms are a blooms with distinct red stamens and scalloped petals. The medium cherry red. Bushy plant with dense mid green shiny large blooms are carried in profusion, and repeats well. foliage. Height 90-120cm (3'-4'). For hedging plant 90cm Glossy dark green foliage. Height 105-120cm (3'6"-4'). (3') apart. V. Fragrant/GR £12.50 V.Fragrant/GR £11.20

Comte de Chambord 27 Pinkish lilac Little White Pet (White Pet) 26 White Portland Free flowering variety with large full many petalled flat Modern shrub. Large clusters of small double white rosette quartered blooms. Plants are upright with large, greyish green blooms, on a bushy plant, with plentiful small dark green foliage. Height 90-120cm (3'-4'). V. Fragrant/GR £11.10 foliage. Repeat flowering. 60 x 60cm (2x2'). Plant 60cm (2') apart. Scented/GR £11.10 Fantin-Latour 26 Soft pink Centifolia. Produces many clusters of full petalled blooms of Louise Odier 27 Pink tinted Lilac soft pink, with deeper pink centres. Dark green glossy foliage. Bourbon. Full camellia formed blooms of pink tinted lilac. The growth has a slightly spreading habit. June-August. Strong bushy growth. Mid green foliage. Repeat flowering Height 150-180cm (5'-6'). Fragrant/GR £11.05 June-Sept. Height 120-150cm (4'-5'). V. Fragrant/AR £11.10

Felicia 45 Shell-pink Mdme. Hardy White Hybrid Musk. Full double blooms of shell pink, which Damask. Beautiful white rose with medium full double blooms, deepen slightly in the centre, with yellow shading. Perpetual which when open show a rich green eye. Vigorous plant with blooming with large trusses with distinct musk fragrance. bright almost lime green foliage. Summer flowering. Height Dark green glossy foliage. Allow 90cm (3') radius when approximately 150cm (5'). V.Fragrant/GR £11.05 planting. 120 x 120cm (4'x4'). Fragrant/TM £11.05

Mdme. Isaac Pereire 28 Deep Pink Ferdinand Pichard 27 Blush/crimson Hybrid Perpetual. Unusual variety, with medium sized Bourbon. Large, old-fashioned blooms of deep pink to blooms of blush pink, heavily streaked and splashed crimson; purplish crimson. Spreading habit with medium green yellow stamens. Bushy grower. Light green foliage. Repeat foliage. Repeat flowering July-October. Height 120-150cm flowering. Height 150cm (5').Fragrant/TM £11.10 (4’-5’). V. Fragrant/AR £11.10

Louise Odier s 27 Jacqueline Du Pré s 27 Rose de Rescht s 28 27 Mutabilis s 28 Mdme. Isaac Pereire s 27 Mdme. Pierre Oger s 28

Mdme. Pierre Oger 28 Cream/Pink Rosa Mundi (Rosa Versicolor) 44 Red/White Bourbon. Large full globular blooms of cream shaded rosy Gallica. Novelty variety which carries semi-double blooms of pink deepening as the flower ages. Continuous from June red striped white, borne on a twiggy, upright bush. Mid green to end of flowering season. Upright grower with mid green foliage. Early summer flowering. Height 90-120cm (3'-4'). foliage. Height 120-150cm (4'-5'). Fragrant/AR £11.10 Scented £11.10

Mutabilis 28 Honey-yellow Rosa Rubrifolia (Rosa Glauca) Light pink China. Also known as Rosa Chinensis Mutabilis. Blooming Species. Although this has small light pink blooms in the freely throughout the season the plentiful pretty single five spring, the main attraction is the deep purplish foliage, used petalled blooms attract bees. The honey-yellow to orange extensively for flower arrangements. Growth is upright and flowers age to cerise red, followed by oval orange hips. The almost thornless, and carries small red hips in the autumn. lax growth has small young purplish foliage turning dark Height 240-300cm (8'-10'). Scented/GR £11.05 green and glossy. Approximately 150cm (5') x 150cm (5'). Scented/AR £11.20 Rose de Rescht 27 Fuschia red Portland. One of the shorter growing old-fashioned roses. Nevada Cream Small double tightly formed almost pom pom like blooms Shrub. Probably a Moyesii seedling. Large, vigorous growing of rich fuchsia-red with purple tints, maturing to magenta shrub, needs plenty of space. Mass colour effect in June, pink. Repeat flowering variety with plenty of semi glossy plenty of creamy white single blooms, sometimes acquiring mid green foliage. Height approximately 90cm (3'). a pink tint. May have a scattering of blooms in Sept. Small V.Fragrant/GR £11.10 mid-green foliage, almost thornless red stems. Height 180- 240cm (6'-8'). Scented/GR £11.05 Sally Holmes 28 Creamy buff Modern Shrub. Entered the Rose Hall of Fame in 2012. Penelope 45 Soft salmon pink Repeat flowering variety with large trusses of creamy buff with Hybrid Musk. The semi-double blooms are a creamy pink a hint of pink single blooms. Large dark green glossy foliage. with soft salmon pink shading and slightly frilled edges. Compact bushy plant for use as a specimen or for hedging. Perpetual blooming with distinct musk fragrance. Foliage Height 105cm-120cm (3'6"-4'). Scented/GR £11.20 is dark green and glossy. Allow 150cm (5') radius when planting. 150cm x 150cm (5' x 5'). Fragrant/TM £11.05

Sally Holmes s 28 Chloe R 29 Isabella R 29 28 Eleanor R 29 Sophia R 30 Princess Alexandra R 30

The Fairy 20 Light Pink Eleanor (Poulberin syn Bering) H 29 Lavender Polyantha. Free flowering variety with large clusters of light The large very full blooms when open show a wonderful pink, small double flowers on a bush of 60-90cm (2'-3')high, quartered centre. The colour is soft lavender. The plants which can be allowed to trail. Small mid green glossy foliage. are bushy with dark green glossy foliage. Height 90-120cm Plant 60cm (2') apart. Also available as a Standard see page (3'-4'). V.Fragrant/GR £13.70 12. Also listed in Ground Cover section. GR £11.30 Isabella (Poulisab) H 28 Red Renaissance® Roses Upright plant carrying deep red old fashioned blooms. The young foliage is deep bronze red and matures to deep green Repeat free flowering modern shrubs with the appeal of old fashioned shrub roses • In confined spaces can be pruned hard and glossy. Can be labelled Isabelle or Isabel on request. annually by removing 50% of the growth • Strong growing Height 120-150cm (4'-5'). Scented/AR £13.70 varieties • Plant as specimens or as hedging • Most are fragrant or exceptionally fragrant • Plant 1 metre (39”) apart as Liliana (Poulsyng) H 29 Apricot/Pink specimens • Bred by Poulsen of Denmark these compliment This very popular variety has beautifully formed quartered flowers and can be mixed with the English Roses. of soft apricot pink. Growth is upright, with mid green glossy foliage. Height 120-150cm (4'-5'). V. Fragrant/GR £13.70 Amelia (Poulen011) H 30 Soft Apricot Very free flowering variety of well formed medium sized Millie (Poulren013) H 29 Mid pink quartered blooms, of soft glowing apricot with pink hues. Known on the continent as Ghita, this beautiful variety Growth is upright, with mid green glossy foliage. Height has classic, quartered mid pink blooms. Growth is strong 120-150cm (4'-5'). Fragrant/GR £13.70 and bushy with dark green shiny foliage. If you wish to have the rose labelled by its alternative U.K. name “Mum Chloe (Poulen003) H 28 Lavender Pink In A Million” just ask. Height 105-150cm (3'6"-5'). Large quartered blooms of lavender pink, produced singly V. Fragrant/GR £13.70 and in clusters. Upright plant with dark green glossy foliage. Height 105-130cm (3'6"-4'3"). V. Fragrant/GR £13.70 Mum In A Million see Millie Opening hours and location see­ page 46

Liliana R 29 Nina R 30 Millie R 29 29 Amelia R 29 Susan R 30 Natalie R 30

Natalie (Poulren014) H 30 Deep pink The St. Edmunds Rose (Pouldra) H 30 Apricot Like all Renaissance varieties this gives plenty of blooms Free flowering variety with large blooms of light apricot throughout the flowering season. The deep pink verging to red with slight orange pink overtones. Similar colour to the St double blooms are borne as single blooms on bushy tall growing Edmunds Cathedral Millennium tower. Vigorous bushy plants. Foliage is dark green and glossy. Height 150-200cm (5’- plant with glossy dark green foliage. Height 100-135cm 6'6"). V.Fragrant/GR £13.70 (3'3"-4'6"). Fragrant/GR £13.70

Nina (Poulren018) H 29 Creamy white The full petalled blooms with a distinct frilled edge are borne in Pruning demonstrations 2018 clusters. The young flowers are a very pale yellow, which mature In February/March 2018 we will once again conduct a series to creamy white. Compact, bushy growth. Pale green matt of Pruning Demonstrations. This will be the fifth year we foliage. Height 105-150cm (3'6"-5'). Fragrant/GR £13.70 have held these Demonstrations which have become very popular. In 2017 these were held late February, the first Princess Alexandra Pouldra H 29 Cerise ( ) being on storm “Doris” Day, so it was great to see many Possibly the most popular of the Renaissance roses, with its people braving the weather conditions. We were lucky that large striking deep cerise quartered blooms. The plants are none of the four mornings selected were wet although cold. strong and upright with dark green glossy foliage. Height 105-128cm (3'6"-4'3"). V.Fragrant/GR £13.70 Everyone felt they had learnt a lot and were able to seek all sorts of general advice whilst being warmed up with Solo Mio see Sophia hot drinks.

Sophia (Poulen002) H 29 Yellow Over the four public sessions we had around 60 people Was marketed for many years under the name Solo Mio. attend. The demonstrations were free with the aim to make Large trusses of chrome yellow rosette blooms. Upright plant sure that our customers go away knowing the best way with deep green matt foliage. Height 120-150cm (4'-5'). to confidently prune their own plants. Voluntary Charity Scented/GR £13.70 collections were made for our local St Helena Hospice (£108.39) and ABF The Soldiers Charity (£27.90) and Susan (Poulsue) H 30 White local Blind (£14.41) If you are interested in the Pruning Many petalled white blooms, which open flat, and quartered. Demonstrations for 2018. Please register your interest and Growth is slightly spreading, with mid green glossy foliage. we will contact you nearer the time with more information. Height 105-128cm (3'6"-4'3"). Fragrant/GR £13.70

The St. Edmunds Rose R 30 William Shakespeare 2000 E 32 Golden Celebration E 31 30 Lady of Shalott E 31 Boscobel E 31 Graham Thomas E 31 “English Roses” Golden Celebration (Ausgold) H 30 Golden-yellow Repeat free flowering modern shrubs with the appeal of old For those with space a suitable rose for a golden occasion. fashioned shrub roses • In confined spaces can be pruned Very large rich golden yellow cupped blooms, on a plant hard annually by removing 50% of the growth • Growth of a slightly arching habit, with plenty of dark green glossy on some varieties can be weak causing blooms to bow their foliage. 105-128cm (3'6"-4'3"). Fragrant/GR £14.80 heads • Plant as specimens or as hedging • Most are fragrant or exceptionally fragrant • Plant 1 metre (39") apart as ® specimens. Some can be trained as climbers (see end of Graham Thomas (Ausmas) H 31 Rich yellow selection) • Bred by David Austin these compliment and can One of the original “English Roses” and remains one of the be used with the Renaissance Roses. best. Rich yellow medium sized cup shaped blooms. Growth ® is upright but bushy and vigorous. Dark green glossy foliage. Boscobel (Auscousin) H 31 Rich salmon The red buds open to rich salmon classic many petalled rosette 105-128cm (3'6"-4'3"). V. Fragrant/GR £14.80 blooms. These blooms are made up of numerous small petals ® H 31 of various shades. Upright plant with dark green glossy foliage. Lady of Shalott (Ausnyson) Apricot Height 105-128cm (3'6"-4'). V.Fragrant/GR £14.80 Reliable hardy variety which blooms freely through the season. The orange red buds open to globular blooms formed ® with loosely arranged petals of apricot pink upper side and Darcey Bussell (Ausdecorum) H 32 Deep crimson This is one of the better red “English Roses”. The rosette golden yellow reverse. Large bushy shrub with slightly blooms are a deep rich crimson, which take on a tinge of arching stems. The early foliage has light bronze tones mauve when matured. Compact short bushy growing plants and matures to attractive mid green. 120-137cm (4'-4'6"). with mid green semi-glossy foliage. Height 90-105cm (3'- Fragrant/GR £14.80 3'6"). Fragrant/GR £14.80 Munstead Wood® (Ausbernard) H 31 Deep crimson TM The light crimson buds gradually open to reveal deep velvety Gertrude Jekyll (Ausbord) H 31 Rich pink This variety is probably the most popular and well known of the crimson cupped blooms, with the outer petals remaining “English Roses” with its large rich pink rosette shaped blooms. lighter. The growth is bushy with the red-bronze young New “English Roses” varieties come on the market but few can foliage maturing to mid-green. Approximate height 120cm match this with its upright and vigorous growth Foliage is dark (4'). V. Fragrant/GR £14.80 green and matt. 105-128cm (3'6"-4'3"). V. Fragrant/GR £14.80

Munstead Wood E 31 Tranquillity E 32 Gertrude Jekyll E 31 31 The Poet’s Wife E 32 Princess Anne E 32 Teasing Georgia E 32

® H 32 Princess Anne (Auskitchen) Deep pink Some English Roses can be planted and trained against This variety is not a typical English Rose as the plentiful fences and walls as climbers. These are exactly the blooms are much smaller and produced on a compact bushy same plant as provided as a shrub rose, but the height but upright plant, which can be planted around 60cm (2') apart. The young flowers are deep pink, almost red which is achieved by the way the plants are trained. The gradually fade to a pure deep pink with a hint of yellow on varieties you can use will grow around 180-240cm (6- the underside of the narrow petals. Glossy light green foliage. 8') except where indicated. Gertrude Jekyll, Golden Height 90-105cm (3'-3'6"). Fragrant/GR £14.80 Celebration, Graham Thomas & Teasing Georgia (240-300cm (8-10')). Queen of Sweden (Austiger) H 32 Soft pink The small-cupped almost globular buds open to pretty Tranquillity® (Ausnoble) H 31 White many petalled blooms that are reminiscent of a water lily. An English Hybrid Musk which has vigorous strong bushy The colour is soft pink, with a hint of apricot as the blooms upright growth that is almost thornless with light green foliage. develop. Upright, but bushy plant with dark green glossy The beautifully formed rosette blooms are lightly tinged yellow foliage. Good for flower arrangements. Height approximately before turning pure white. Height approximately 105-120cm 105cm (3'6"). Scented/GR £14.80 (3'6"-4'). Scented/GR £14.80

Teasing Georgia (Ausbaker) H 32 Deep Yellow William Shakespeare 2000 (Ausromeo) H 30 Crimson The centres of the cupped blooms are a rich deep yellow, the At first the blooms are deep cupped but soon open out to a outer petals which fall back fade to pale lemon. A pleasing shallow quartered cup. There are clusters of velvety crimson variety with strong graceful growth and light green foliage. blooms which gradually change to rich purple. Growth is Height approximately 120cm (4'). V. Fragrant/GR £14.80 neat and upright, with mid green glossy foliage. Height 98- 105cm (3'3"-3'6"). V. Fragrant/GR £14.80 The Poet’s WifeTM (Auswhisper) H 32 Yellow The plentiful buds have a HT form and open to beautifully Winchester Cathedral (Auscat) H 32 White cupped formed blooms of unfading yellow with lighter cream A sport of the pink variety “Mary Rose” which occasionally edges that are produced on strong even growing plants. Semi reverts. Repeating well this has plenty of old fashioned shaped glossy purplish green foliage. Height approximately 120cm (4'). loose petalled blooms on a branching plant. Foliage is light V. Fragrant/GR £14.80 green and matt. 105-128cm (3'6"-4'3"). Fragrant/AR £14.80

Queen of Sweden E 32 Darcey Bussell E 31 Winchester Cathedral E 32 32 Roseraie de L’Hay r 33 Blanc Double de Coubert r 33 Wild Edric r 33 Rugosa Scabrosa 33 Mauve Flowering through the summer and into the autumn Single deep mauve pink blooms. Tough light green heavily Single or double flowers with distinctive foliage and thorny veined foliage, shiny on top, matt underneath. Height growth • Some hips in the autumn • Suitable for hedging 150-180cm (5'-6'). Large red hips. Fragrant/GR £11.30 or as specimen plants • As specimens allow 90cm (3') radius. For hedging plant 90-120cm (3-4') apart. Wild Edric (Aushedge) H 33 Deep pink Rugosa Hybrid. This is a tough variety with pointed purple-pink Alba 33 White buds gradually opening to semi-double flowers of a deep, velvety Large single pure white flowers. Tough light green heavily pink with shades of purple and mauve exposing golden-yellow veined foliage, shiny on top matt underneath. Height stamens. Medium green tough foliage. Height approximately 120-180cm (4'-6'). Red hips. Fragrant/GR £11.30 120-180cm (4'-6'). V. Fragrant/GR £11.30

Blanc Double de Coubert 33 White Large double white blooms. Tough light green heavily veined Find That Rose! and foliage, shiny on top, matt underneath. Height 120-150cm (4'- What’s In A Name Books 5'). Only occasionally produces hips. Fragrant/GR £11.30 We believe at Cants that we grow the best varieties available, but if you are seeking varieties not listed Frau Dagmar Hartopp 33 Light Pink in our catalogue then the Annual publication Neat growing variety, with single blooms of a delicate lilac of “Find That Rose!” is a good investment. The 35th Edition edited by Angela Pawsey covers Autumn 2017 - pink. Tough light green heavily veined foliage, shiny on top, Spring 2018. Listing over 3,500 varieties available in the matt underneath. Height 90-120cm (3'-4'). Large crimson UK with Growers details. Price from Cants of Colchester hips. Fragrant/GR £11.30 £4.55 (post paid). Angela published in Sept 2008 a companion booklet “Whats In A Name” which Roseraie de L’Hay 33 Wine Red covers the origin of the names of over 500 varieties Very popular variety producing large double wine red past and present. Supplied with this booklet are blooms, flowering late into the autumn. Tough light green the updates on some of these varieties plus many heavily veined foliage, shiny on top, matt underneath. Height more as published in subsequent Editions of “Find That Rose”. Prices from Cants of 150-180cm (5'-6'). V. Fragrant/GR £11.30 Colchester £2.30 (post paid).

Scabrosa r 33 Alba r 33 Frau Dagmar Hartopp r 33 33 Planting & Pruning and after care guide CHOOSING A SITE AND PREPARING THE AREA. All BUSH ROSES (Hybrid Tea, Floribunda and “Patio”) (Figure 5) Select a site with good drainage and fertile soil. The area should get Standard, Half Standard and Patio Standard roses should be pruned as much sun as possible. We advise preparing the site in advance by in two stages. When blooming has finished normally late autumn early digging the soil to a depth of 48cm(18") mixing in a liberal amount winter remove all soft growth, and shorten remaining hard wood by of decomposed material, such as well rotted manure, garden compost, a third. Finalise pruning mid-February to mid-March depending on or a good quality soil improver/conditioner such as Westlands The season and part of country. Prune within 2 to 3 eyes of the previous Gardeners Soil Conditioner. year’s growth. At the same time take out some of the old wood from Replacing old roses, which have been planted for 6 years or more the crown. with new? You must change the top soil to a depth of 37cm (15") or RAMBLERS, GENERAL SHRUBS AND SPECIES ROSES more with soil that has not grown roses before (the old soil will grow AND WEEPING STANDARDS. These should be pruned in anything else apart from roses). If you haven’t enough fresh soil you can November. Retain all rod-like growth, remove all weak and under- mix a minimum of 50% soil with up to 50% of a good quality planting developed shoots and cut back the flowered stems. compost such as Westland Rose, Tree and Shrub Compost. If it is not RUGOSA ROSES. Once the height you require is attained this can possible to change the soil, drench the soil with diluted (12mls to 5ltrs be sustained by controlled pruning. of water) of Jeyes Fluid, use 10 ltrs per square metre. This needs to REPEAT FLOWERING CLIMBERS, COURTYARD AND permeate through the soil to a depth of around 37cm (15"). Leave for “PATIO” CLIMBERS. Little pruning will be needed in the first about 3 weeks before making final preperations as above. We suggest few years. As they become established prune these in February, in these circumstances using a micycorrhizal product such as Vitax removing weak shoots, and cut back rod-like growth, and flowered Q4+ or Roots Boost when actually planting rather than Bone Meal or stems. Endeavour to take out some older shoots from the base of Blood, Fish and Bone. If you need more information please contact us. the plant. PLANTING “ENGLISH ROSES” AND “RENAISSANCE”. If a large Open a hole in the prepared ground, about 30cm(12") across and specimen bush is required, treat like any other shrub rose. However sufficient depth to accommodate the root system. Mix a small if space is limited or if you need to promote stronger growth remove handful of bonemeal, or blood, fish and bone into the soil. CARE MUST BE TAKEN TO MAKE SURE THIS IS WELL MIXED INTO THE SOIL, as like MANURE it must not come into contact with the roots which will be burnt and make it impossible for the Planting plant to develop. If prefered you can use Vitax Q4+ or Roots Boost or (figure 1) a similar Mycorrhizal fungi, biostimulants product. When planting the level of the union of the plant (the knobble between the stock and plant) should be approximately 12mm(1/2") below the soil (Figure 3) When the soil has settled the union will rest on the soil surface. Place the plant in the middle of the hole, spreading the roots out as much as possible (Figure 1. Refill hole with soil, and when about half full shake the plant so that the soil fits snugly around the root system then complete the refilling and heel around the plant (Figure 2). If when planting the soil conditions are wet, only lightly tread and re-tread when the soil conditions are more suitable and again when pruning. PRUNING OF NEWLY PLANTED ROSES Although you may think that the roses provided look as though they have been pruned, they will only have been winter TRIMMED, and (figure 2) the following instructions are essential to promote healthy progress. They will need to be pruned around mid March as follows. ALL BUSH ROSES (Hybrid Tea, Floribunda and “Patio”) (Figure 4) together with STANDARD, HALF STANDARD & “PATIO STANDARDS should be pruned to within 2 to 3 eyes of the union between the cultivated rose and root stock or stem, which will leave around 8cm( 31/4”) of cultivated growth. SPECIALITY & WEEPING STANDARDS can either be left as supplied, or to promote a better shape cut back as described above. This may mean few blooms in the first summer of Weeping Standards produced by using old-fashioned ramblers. This treatment is also advised if using a wire trainer so that you can tie the developing (figure 2) shoots on to the trainer whilst in a pliable state. ALL CLIMBERS, RAMBLERS, GROUND COVER AND GENERAL SHRUB AND SPECIES ROSES. No general pruning is required in the first season, but cut away any die-back. “ENGLISH ROSES” AND “RENAISSANCE” ROSES cut back by 50%. PRUNING IN SUBSEQUENT YEARS Pruning is easy. Just don’t be frightened. If you are concerned seek further advice. UNION (12mm) BELOW SOIL LEVEL 34 some old growth and cut back remaining growth by 50%. PRODUCTS TO CONSIDER SPECIALITY STANDARDS. These should be pruned in February EU Regulations have and continue to remove many of the products by taking out some of the old weak growth, and cutting back the previously recommended. We list products currently available. remaining shoots. For Blackspot, Mildew and Rust: Fungus Fighter available in R.T.U GROUND COVER ROSES. Only light pruning is required in Gun or concentrate to dilute. Fungus Clear Ultra available as R.T.U February. Tip back shoots and take out any dead and weak wood. Gun or concentrate to dilute. Fungus Fighter has been reformulated GENERAL AFTER CARE AND HINTS and has a different fungicide than before and the fungicide is also By selecting healthy varieties, preparing the ground well, and with different to the one in Fungus Clear. If you have used one product proper feeding once the roses have established they should give years for a long time and are not getting good results switch to another as of trouble free pleasure. Whilst manure is excellent in preparation plants get used to the same product. and as a mulch it is not a food. Roses need to be fed and this is For insects: Bug Clear Ultra (for flowering plants) available to dilute easy involving just two applications. Feed after pruning in March and or in gun form. again around mid to late June. It is important not to feed later than As a prevenative Rose Clear Ultra (both to dilute and in gun form) mid July, as you will promote soft wood at the wrong time of the year protects against black spot, powdery mildew and rust, and kills and this will be more prone to disease. We advise the use of a slow aphids. Use at intervals of 3-4 weeks. release Rose specific fertiliser or a general one, which indicates it, is DEAD HEADING recommended for roses, such as Vitax Q4. To promote next flowering period cut back the flowered stems to the SPRAYING PROGRAMME first FIVE-LEAF formation. Figure 6. Once established the more modern varieties have better resistance to SUCKERS disease but we do recommend a preventative spraying programme. These should not be a problem, but if allowed to develop they will Spray after pruning in March and then when you have approximately sap the strength from the cultivated rose. Do not be misled by a 15-20cm (6- 8") of new growth at around 14 days intervals. If you do seven-leaf formation, although suckers do have seven leaves, so do have any problems with disease then we suggest to help clean the soil many ramblers, old fashioned and modern roses. Suckers are light of spores in December or January you use a weak solution of Jeyes green with few thorns and light green foliage and come from below Fluid 10mls to 5lts water. Remember a hard pruned, well fed rose the union of the cultivated rose and under stock. Locate the source will have a greater resistance to disease. of the sucker (it may be necessary to dig the soil away) and cleanly remove. Standards can produce suckers on their stems, and these should be cut away as soon as they appear with a sharp knife. MULCH Pruning (new plant) To help suppress weeds you may wish to use a garden fleece membrane. To hide this you can use well-spent mushroom compost, (figure 4) or a soil improver/conditioner such as Westland The Gardeners Soil Conditioner (which we stock). Make sure that whatever you obtain does not include visible signs of wood chippings or bark. Most soil improvers/conditioners do include some form of spent wood but a good branded quality compost will be well matured so you would be unlikely to detect the wood aspect and will not harm your plants. With regards to general bark and wood chippings it is our opinion that these should be avoided. These carry toxins which are harmful to roses, and also draws out the nitrogen from the soil which roses need. Roses can become sick, subject to dieback and ultimately may die.

(figure 5) 6mm Planting in Tubs Many roses are now being planted in tubs. Special attention will be required, with regular watering, and in maintaining the soil level. We recommend that for all Patio roses that the tub used should be approx 35cm (14”) in depth and 30cm (12”) in diameter. For all other roses much larger containers are required. The depth should be a minimum of 40cm (16”) and the diameter 35cm (14”). The planting medium should be based on 60% loam and 40% peat or peat substitute, with a liberal application of a balanced fertiliser. Alternatively Dead Heading use or top up with a John Innes No 3 compost. When (figure 6) considering feeding be careful not to over feed as the compost will include a certain amount of fertiliser in a confined space. Once established give a sprinkling of a granular feed after pruning in March, and again in mid June. If other feeding is necessary give this in the form of a foliar feed. After two or three years it may become necessary to renew the compost or at least the top few inches, this is best done in February.

35 Crimson Descant cl 37 Crème de la Crème cl 37 Alibaba cl 37 Climbers & Ramblers Until a few years ago, asked what is the difference between a rambler and a climber we would have basically stated that the ramblers must be given support, most are rampant having one period of blooms and appear under the heading Climbers and Ramblers Old Fashioned. There is however an increasing selection of modern repeat flowering ramblers which are less rampant and are listed under the section Repeat Flowering Climbers and ramblers. All climbers and ramblers are suitable for walls/houses, trellis, and fences. All ramblers are flexible making them suitable for arches and pergolas. There are also several repeat flowering climbers, which are flexible enough to use in similar situations. There are modern Courtyard Climbers and Patio Climbers where space is limited and are also ideal for pillars, small arches and obelisks. After each description we indicate: C for climbers, R for ramblers, Flexible or Stiff and approximate heights. We also give some planting suggestions on this page, and should emphasise that those marked stiff are not suitable for arches. PLANTING SUGGESTIONS FOR CLIMBERS and other useful information For best colour effect for fences, walls, trellis and houses make your selection from Repeat Flowering Climbers. If however space is limited from CourtyardTM or “Patio Climbers” To cover large expanses, unsightly areas and large pergolas where freedom of bloom is not important select from the Old fashioned Ramblers. Repeat flowering Climbers/Ramblers recommended for arches: Depending on the height and width of the arch the most suitable varieties are Alibaba, Bridge of Sighs, Gardeners’ Glory, Ginger Syllabub, Kisses of Fire, Lilac Bouquet, Little Rambler, Penny Lane, Rambling Rosie, Super Fairy, The New Dawn. For small arches also look at CourtyardTM and Patio Climber section. Climbers & Ramblers suitable for a North facing aspect: This is the most difficult aspect to grow a climbing rose. The varieties listed here are the toughest of climbers/ramblers and are also suitable for any other aspect. Repeat Flowering: Bridge of Sighs, Crimson Descant, Madame Alfred Carriere, Pink Perpetue, Rambling Rosie, Summer Wine. Patio Climbers Star Performer, Summertime. Climbers & ramblers (old fashioned) Alberic Barbier, Albertine, American Pillar, Clb. Cecile Brunner, Mdme G Staechelin, Rambling Rector. Small flowering: Kisses of Fire, Little Rambler, Rambling Rosie, Super Fairy, Climbers & Ramblers old fashioned American Pillar, Clb Cecile Brunner. Paul’s Himalayan Musk, Rosa Filipes Kiftsgate, Rambling Rector, Wedding Day and the majority of CourtyardTM and “Patio” Climbers. Climbers for Pillars: All “Patio” and CourtyardTM Climbers and the shorter growing climbing varieties. Climbers and Ramblers suitable for growing into trees: Clb. Cecile Brunner, Paul’s Himalayan Musk, Rambling Rector, Rosa Filipes (Kiftsgate), Seagull, Veilchenblau, Wedding Day. Least thorny varieties: Ginger Syllabub, Lilac Bouquet, Madame Alfred Carriere, Oh Wow, Super Fairy.

36 Dancing Queen cl 37 Ginger Syllabub cl 38 Candyland cl 37 Repeat Flowering Climbers Compassion 43 Salmon The salmon/apricot buds open to white outer petals but and Ramblers maintain the depth of colour in the centre of the opening flower. Dark green glossy foliage. 240-300cm (8'-10') Stiff. Repeat flowering varieties • Suitable for walls, fences, Fragrant/C/GR £11.20 houses, trellis. Many of the flexible varieties are suitable for arches and pergolas according to size. Shorter varieties are Crème de la Crème (Gancre) H 36 Cream suitable for pillars • Suggested minimum planting distance Well shaped full blooms of white, turning to deep cream. 180cm (6’) apart. This award winning variety repeats well and is covered with large deep green foliage. 300-360cm (10'-12'). Flexible. Alibaba (Chewalibaba) H 36 Peach blend It is difficult to describe the colour of this award winning Fragrant/C/GR £11.60 climber but it appears to be a new colour! The classical Hybrid Tea blooms are a blend of peach, orange, salmon and even red a Crimson Descant 36 Crimson bit like a sunset. Mid green semi-matt foliage. Fruity fragrance. Raised by ourselves. Carries profusion of bright crimson 300-360cm (10'-12'). Flexible. Fragrant/C/GR £11.60 double blooms, set off well by abundant mid green glossy foliage. Suitable for North wall. 240-360cm (8'-12') £11.20 Bridge of Sighs (Harglowing) H 43 Golden Amber Flexible. C/GR Free flowering popular variety which produces masses of semi- H 37 double blooms of golden amber which open to reveal an attractive Dancing Queen (Fryfestoon) Pink centre. The foliage is dark green and glossy. The new medium sized Very free flowering variety with large beautifully shaped light green matt foliage darkens with age. Suitable for North wall. blooms of a warm pink. Vigorous plant with plenty of glossy Height 240-300cm (8'-10'). Flexible. Fragrant/C/GR £11.60 dark green foliage. 240-300cm (8'-10'). Stiff. Fragrant/C/GR £11.60 Candyland (Wekrosopela) H 37 Carmine with striped Ivory Strong free flowering climber with Hybrid Tea shaped buds Dublin Bay 37 Red which open flat. The blooms are deep carmine pink with ivory Double flowers of deep red, set off by dark green glossy yellow stripes. The blooms are shown off well by the semi foliage. Very free flowering. 180-240cm (6'-8') Flexible. glossy mid green foliage. Height 240-300cm (8'-10'). Flexible. Scented/C/GR £11.20 Fragrant/C/GR £11.60

Dublin Bay cl 37 Gardeners’ Glory cl 38 Pink Perpetue cl 38 37 Gardeners’ Glory (Chewability) H 37 Buttercup Yellow Madame Alfred Carriere 39 White The pretty buttercup yellow blooms are produced in profusion An old favourite of white globular blooms. Suitable for north from around 60cm (2') upwards on the upright but pliable stems. wall. Light green matt foliage. 360-450cm (12'-15') Flexible. The foliage initially is light glossy green which darkens with Fragrant/C/GR £11.20 age. 300-360cm (10'-12') Flexible. Fragrant/C/GR £11.60 Night Light (Poullight) H 44 Deep Yellow Ginger Syllabub (Harjolina) H 37 Golden Apricot Orange-red buds open to large blooms of deep yellow, with Full old fashioned looking blooms, which are cupped, a touch of red which stand wet weather well. Foliage is dark quartered and full of petals. The blooms are a blend of green and glossy. Sturdy, thorny growth. 240-360cm (8'-12') apricot gold and are borne in small clusters, and repeat well. Stiff. Fragrant/C/GR £11.60 Mid green semi glossy foliage. 210-300cm (7'-10') Flexible. V. Fragrant/C/GR £11.60 Oh Wow (Wekspitrib) H 39 Purple/Ivory The new climber with the wow factor, as it is something Golden Gate (Korgolgat) H 38 Yellow really different and almost thornless. The clusters of striking This stunning free flowering variety has clusters of semi- open purple and ivory blooms are shown off well by the double clear yellow blooms, which open flat to display the apple green glossy foliage. 240-300cm (8'-10') Flexible. pretty stamens. Quick growing plant with almost evergreen Fragrant/C/GR £11.60 large matt dark green foliage and a distinct lemon fragrance. 360-450cm (12'-15') Flexible. Fragrant/C/GR £11.60 Penny Lane (Hardwell) H 43 Honey Jazz see That’s Jazz Hybrid Tea shaped buds open to pretty honey champagne blooms, borne in sprays. Free flowering variety, blooming late Kisses of Fire (Chewmultiseek) H 13 Orange-red into Autumn. Small plentiful mid green semi-matt foliage. Patio rambler. A similar type of rose to Little Rambler this ROTY 1998. 300-390cm (10'-13') Flexible. Fragrant/C/GR award winning variety is free flowering with bright orange- £11.60 red small multi petalled flowers. The blooms are borne in Pink Perpetue 37 Carmine Pink huge trusses and are shown off well by the small mid green A very popular free flowering variety, of full double blooms shiny foliage. This variety if unsupported could also be used of rich carmine pink. Dark green foliage. Suitable for North to grow along the gound as a ground cover rose. Height 240- wall. 240-360cm (8'-12') Flexible. Scented/C/AR £11.20 270cm (8'-9') Flexible. R/GR £11.60 Rambling Rosie (Horjasper) H 13 Bright Red Lilac Bouquet (Chewlilacdays) H 38 Deep Lilac Large clusters of small blooms of bright red with a distinct New Repeating well late into the autumn, this is a welcome yellow eye cover the plants from head to toe. Plants are vigorous colour addition. The semi-double open deep lilac blooms with small dark green glossy foliage. Suitable for a North wall. § show bright yellow/orange stamens and cover the plant. Height 300-360cm (10'-12'). Flexible. R/GR £11.60 Growth is almost thornless with mid green foliage. Height H 38 240-270cm (8'-9') Flexible. C/GR £12.00 Scent From Heaven (Chewbabaluv) Coral The 2017 Rose of The Year has shapely Hybrid Tea blooms of Little Rambler (Chewramb) H 44 Pale Pink coral orange. Blooming freely throughout the season this is a Patio rambler. Free flowering variety with small many great colour addition. Foliage is dense, dark green and glossy. petalled blooms of pale pink. Dense small semi-glossy mid 270-360cm (9'-12") Stiff. V.Fragrant/C/GR £12.00 green foliage. Growth is lax and pliable. Height 210-270cm (7'-9') Flexible. Fragrant/R/TM £11.60 With the exception of Patio and Courtyard climbers, which bloom top to toe, train climbers/ ramblers as horizontally as possible to encourage maximum blooms.

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Lilac Bouquet cl 38 Golden Gate cl 38 Scent From Heaven cl 38 38 Summer Wine cl 39 Madame Alfred Carriere cl 38 Oh Wow cl 38

Summer Wine (Korizont) 39 Coral The New Dawn Light Pink A most attractive variety, with semi-double blooms of soft This old favourite, produces large sprays of soft pink blooms. coral-pink, opening to display prominent red stamens. Dense Whilst well furnished with flowers and light green foliage, it shiny deep green foliage. Suitable for North wall. 360-450cm does not repeat as well as more modern varieties. 360-450cm (12'-15') Flexible. Fragrant/C/GR £11.20 (12'-15'). Scented/R/AR £11.20

H 13 Super Fairy (Helsufair) Soft Pink White Star (Harquill) H 43 White Repeat flowering rambler with clusters of masses of small light Clusters of semi-double small white blooms open to show to mid pink double blooms. Small mid-green glossy foliage. pale yellow stamens. Foliage is small, light green and glossy. 240-300cm (8'-10') Flexible. § Scented/R/GR £11.60 Quick to establish and is good where space is restricted. 180-210cm (6'-7') Stiff. Fragrant/C/GR £11.60 Swan Lake 43 White Well formed H.T. type blooms of white, with a flush of pink. If you prefer your repeat flowering climbers to have Blooming freely late into the Autumn. Dark green glossy old fashioned looking blooms, some of the “English foliage. 180-240cm (6'-8') Stiff. C/AR £11.20 Roses” shrub varieties can be used for small fences That’s Jazz (Poulnorm) H 43 Dark Red etc. See page 32. Large sprays of dark red shapely velvety blooms, produced in large sprays. Dark green glossy foliage. Formerly known as “Jazz”. 360-420cm (12'-14') Stiff. Fragrant/C/GR £11.60 www.cantsroses.co.uk

VISIT US AT LOCAL SHOWS DURING SPRING/SUMMER 2017 Whilst we no longer participate at Shows such as Chelsea and Hampton Court Rose Festival, we do several shows around the local Essex / Suffolk area during the late spring early summer months. At most of these shows we have a selection of containerised roses to sell, and our expert members of staff are available to give advice on all aspects of Rose Growing. If you are interested in more details phone us on 01206 844008. Or follow Cants Roses on Facebook.

Gloriana p/cl 41 Good as Gold p/cl 41 Merengue c/cl 40 39 Redova c/cl 40 Waltz c/cl 40 Twist c/cl 40 “Courtyard™” Climbers Pink Fizz (Poulycoo1) H 42 Pink Repeat flowering blooming top to toe and along the Small double blooms of soft to medium pink. Free flowering individal branches • Ideal for small spaces and gardens, throughout the season, with mid green shiny, slightly reddish fences, pillars, walls, trellis, small arches and obelisks • foliage. Compact growth. Height 150-195cm (5’-6’6”) width Can be planted successfully in large pots • Flexible, but 90-105cm (3'-3'6"). Flexible/C/GR £11.60 needing canes if free standing and tying in • Can be mixed Pirouette (Poulyc003) H 40 Apricot Pink with “Patio” Climbers but are in general a bit bushier • See Masses of small double old fashioned looking blooms of soft individual descriptions for likely width and height. apricot pink with deeper centre. Growth is bushy and upright with light green glossy foliage. 150-165cm (5’-5’6”) width Boogie-Woogie (Poulyc006) H 40 Pink 90-120cm (3'-4'). Flexible. Scented/C/GR £11.60 The medium pink double blooms are well formed with many petals. The growth is bushy with small shiny reddish green Redova (Poulcy030) H 40 Yellow Blend foliage. 150-195cm (5'-6'6") width 90-105cm (3'-3'6"). Free flowering variety with sprays of yellow double Flexible. Scented/C/GR £11.60 blooms which acquire pink, red tones. Bushy growth with dark green glossy foliage. 150-195cm Kolo (Poulcy033) H 40 Deep Purple (5'-6'6") width 90-105cm (3'-3'6"). Flexible/C/GR £11.80 A new colour to add to this selection. Sprays of double Twist (Poulstri) H 40 Pink/White striped blooms of deep purple which can turn to a lilac pink later in Award winning variety with medium sized blooms which the season. Bushy growth with dark shiny foliage. 150-195cm withstand wet weather well. The blooms are deep pink (slightly (5'-6'6") width 90-105cm (3'-3'6"). Flexible/C/GR £11.80 lighter reverse) with white stripes. Upright, bushy growth with dark green very glossy foliage. 150-210cm (5’-7’) width Merengue (Poulyc012) H 39 Red 90-105cm (3'-3'6"). Flexible. Scented/C/GR £11.60 The small semi-double mid red blooms hold their colour well. Blooms late into the season. Plants are bushy with small almost Waltz (Poulkrid) H 40 White evergreen dark shiny foliage. Height 150-195cm (5'-6'6") Award winning variety with wonderful small full double pure width 90-105cm (3'-3'6"). Flexible/Scented/C/GR £11.60 white blooms which stand wet weather well. Compact, bushy plant with very dark green semi matt foliage, with slight reddish tips. 150-195cm (5'-6'6") width 90-105cm (3'-3'6"). Flexible. C/GR £11.60

Boogie-Woogie c/cl 40 Kolo c/cl 40 Pirouette c/cl 40 40 NEW

Delightful p/cl 41 Summertime p/cl 41 Warm Welcome p/cl 41 “Patio” Climbers Star Performer (Chewpearl) H 41 Satin Pink Free flowering. Blooming top to toe • Ideal for small The perfect miniature satin pink hybrid tea buds open to spaces and gardens, fences, pillars, walls, trellis, small pretty full blooms, that cover the plant from about knee arches and obelisks • Can be planted successfully in large height to top. Blooms are produced freely and are set off well pots • Upright growth and almost self supporting • More by shiny deep green foliage. Suitable for North wall. Height formal than “Courtyard” Climbers with which they can be approximately 180-210cm (6'-7') Scented/C/GR £11.60 mixed • Covering spread of 120-150cm (4'-5'). Susie (Harwhistle) H 41 Golden Yellow Delightful (Curspoglo) H 41 Mid Pink The young buds have reddish outer petals which New Exquisite miniature Hybrid Tea blooms of mid pink are open to golden yellow many petalled blooms. The produced from just above knee height and then covers the dark green very glossy foliage contrasts well against complete plant. Plant is upright and only around 60cm (2') in the blooms. Compact growing variety with like all width which should be very useful where space is particularly in this range a long flowering period. 180-270cm limited. Height 180-240cm (6’-8’). Fragrant/C/GR £12.00 (6'-9') Flexible/C/GR £11.80 Summertime Chewlarmoll H 41 Creamy Yellow Gloriana (Chewpope) H 39 Purple Pink ( ) Blooming from above knee height to the top almost A typical Patio Climber blooming freely from top to toe. continuously throughout the season. The pretty deep purple The double blooms are of a soft creamy yellow with deeper pink double blooms are set off well by dark green semi-glossy centres. Very healthy. Growth very thorny with small dense foliage. 180-240cm (6’-8’). Scented/C/GR £11.60 mid green foliage. Suitable for North wall. ROTY 2005. 210-240cm (7'-8'). Fragrant/C/GR £11.60 Good As Gold (Chewsunbeam) H 39 Golden Yellow The small well formed blooms are produced freely and hold Warm Welcome (Chewizz) H 41 Orange Vermilion their colour well. Foliage is small, mid green and semi-glossy. The small orange vermilion blooms have little form but give 180-240cm (6'-8'). Fragrant/C/GR £11.60 plenty of colour. Dark green glossy foliage. 180-240cm (6'-8'). Fragrant/C/GR £11.60 Love Knot (Chewgloriou) H 41 Dark Red Perfectly formed small Hybrid Tea shaped blooms of dark red. Upright stiff growth with mid green glossy foliage. 180-210cm Please refer to key on page 2 (6'-7'). Scented/C/GR £11.60

Love Knot p/cl 41 Susie p/cl 41 Star Performer p/cl 41 41 Veilchenblau cl 42 Clb Cecile Brunner cl 42 Pink Fizz c/cl 40

Madame G. Staechelin Pink Climbers & Ramblers (old fashioned) Large delicate pink blooms. Pear-shaped hips in Autumn. In general once flowering, in early summer • Ideal for Light green foliage. Suitable for North wall. 450cm (15') Stiff. covering unsightly areas, walls, fences, sheds and houses Fragrant/C/AR £11.10 • The ramblers are suitable for large arches and pergolas, and some for growing into live trees • Plant a minimum of Paul’s Himalayan Musk Blush Pink 214cm (7') apart, however with the ramblers do take into Abundant, dainty sprays of little blush-pink rosette blooms. account that the height can also be interpreted as potential Large, drooping glossy light green foliage. Suitable for climbing spread • There are one or two of the ramblers which we into trees. Very vigorous. Flexible. Scented/R/AR £11.10 have not given a specific height, as these can attain vast heights and spread. Rambling Rector White Swathed in clusters of double white blooms. Like all old Alberic Barbier 13 White fashioned ramblers flowers once mainly in July. Suitable for Creamy white shaded yellow sprays. Light green glossy foliage. North wall and growing into trees. Flexible. Fragrant/R/GR Suitable for North wall. 420cm (14') Flexible. § Scented/R/GR £11.10 £11.10 Rosa Filipes (Kiftsgate) White Albertine Salmon Exceptionally rampant rambler, bearing large clusters of single Reddish salmon buds opening to pale pink. The young reddish white flowers. Bright green foliage. Suitable for growing into foliage ages to dark green and glossy. Suitable for North wall. trees and hedges. Very vigorous. Flexible. R/GR £11.10 600cm (20') Flexible. Scented/R/AR £11.10 Seagull White American Pillar Pink Large sprays of white single blooms. Mid green glossy foliage. Single rose pink flowers with white eye. Pale green foliage. Suitable for climbing into trees. 450-600cm (15'-20') Flexible. Suitable for North wall. 360cm (12') Flexible. R/GR £11.10 Fragrant/R/GR £11.10

Veilchenblau 42 Blue Clb Cecile Brunner 42 Pink Vigorous climbing sport of the China rose Cecile Brunner, Large trusses of small, semi-double blooms of steely blue with dainty shell to rose pink blooms, borne in sprays. Dark verging to lavender. Mid-green glossy foliage. Suitable for matt foliage. Suitable for climbing into trees or North wall. climbing into trees. 450cm (15') Flexible. Scented/R/GR 450-600cm (15'-20') Flexible. Scented/C/GR £11.10 £11.10

Etain Pink Wedding Day White Soft salmon pink blooms in dainty sprays. Free flowering, Trusses of creamy white five petalled small open simple flowers. almost evergreen. Glossy mid-dark green foliage. 450-600cm Mid-green glossy foliage. Suitable for climbing into trees. Very (15'-20') Flexible. Fragrant/R/GR £11.10 vigorous. Flexible. Fragrant/R/GR £11.10

Gloire de Dijon Buff Are your roses and other plants being eaten by Full blooms of buff-shaded orange, which open flat and RABBITS, DEER, GEESE, PIGEONS? Try GRAZERS. quartered. Dark green foliage. 180-240cm (6'-8') Stiff. We have used this and supplied Grazers for many Scented/C/AR £11.10 years. Use of Grazers is safe with pets and all wildlife. Grazers is just one of the many sundries we can send Mail Order: see other sundries list on page 44. Please refer to key on page 2 42 Bridge of Sighs cl 37 Swan Lake cl 39 Compassion cl 37 HOW TO GET THE BEST FROM YOUR ROSES Please take this as a guide Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Preparation w w w w w w w w Planting (bare root) w w w w w w w Planting (containerised) w w w w w w Pruning (modern roses) w Feeding w w Enjoying Fruits of your labour w w w w w w w Preventative spraying w w w w w w w Dead-heading w w w w w Choosing roses w w w w w w w w w w w w Winter pruning (general tidy) w w Winter wash w w Training climbers and rambling roses For best results and to encourage blooms throughout the plant when growing climbers and ramblers against a wall or fence, fan them out horizontally as the new shoots develop. The easiest way is to stretch wire along the wall/fence and attach with nails or vine eyes. The first wire should be around 60cm (2’) above the soil, and subsequent wires at 60cm (2’) intervals. Whilst the growth is young and supple fan out and attach to the wires with string. Use the strongest of new horizontal stems, which appear from the base or middle of the plant to create another tier. Surplus vertical shoots can be cut out if necessary.

That’s Jazz cl 39 Penny Lane cl 38 White Star cl 39 43 SUNDRIES (We stock a good selection of Sundries which are related to planting/aftercare of roses. Subject to any change in EU law the items listed should be available during the lifetime of this catalogue). Most items can be either collected or sent. We quote prices for the most popular items which can be sent, other prices available on application. Please note items in italic cannot be sent.

Blood Fish & Bone (various sizes) Please ask for price Standard Stakes (for Standards and 1/2 Standards) £2.65 Bone Meal (various sizes) Please ask for price Standard Ties £0.75 Bug Clear & Bug Clear Gun Uncle Tom’sTM Tonic £14.00 Felco Model No. 2 Secateurs £53.00 Contains pure potassium phosphoinete as an effective foliar feed for plants against damaging diseases. (We also stock other models including left handed models, springs and spare blades. Ask for details). Vitax Rose Food 1.25kg NEW £3.98 Felco Pruning Saw (F600 - 25cm blade) £29.00 Vitax Rose Food 2.5kg NEW £6.00 Find That Rose! (booklet) Post paid £4.55 Vitax Organic Rose Food .9kg £3.80 Vitax Organic Rose Food 2.5kg £6.99 Fungus Clear & Fungus Clear Gun Vitax Q 4 60gms sachet (Powdered/enough for 2 roses) £1.25 Fungus Fighter Plus Gun Vitax Q 4 .9kg (Granules) £5.25 Fungus Fighter Concentrate (makes up to 36 litres) £10.99 Vitax Q 4 2.5kg (Granules) £9.95 Grazers (prices below) We have for many years used Grazers Vitax Q 4 4.5kg (Granules) in tub £17.75 successfully on our crops for repairing damage and dissuading Vitax Q4 10kg Tub (Powdered) £30.75 further attacks from rabbits and deer. It is also effective against damage from pigeons, geese, mice, voles and squirrels. Can be Vitax Q4+ .9kg £6.60 used on roses, shrubs, grass and other plants including fruit Natural organic sustainable planting material for up to 15 and vegetables, and has a long shelf life. rose trees (includes Mycorrhizal fungi) Grazers RTU 750ml (treats 30 square metres) £7.00 Weeping Standard Stake £3.00 Grazers 375ml (treats 100m2) £12.00 What’s In a Name (booklet) £2.30 Grazers 750ml (treats 200m2) £19.75 Grazers Amenity (treats 21/2 acre) £38.75 CARRIAGE CHARGES FOR SUNDRIES. Jeyes Fluid (for winter wash etc) 300ml £7.16 If Fertilizers or Stakes are included with an order for roses the maximum carriage and packing of £9.10 should be applied. Jeyes Fluid (for winter wash etc) 1ltr £15.14 John Innes No. 3 (for potting up roses in containers) IF SUNDRIES ARE TO BE SENT SEPARATELY: The maximum amount if you include more than one item Maxicrop with iron will be £9.10. For Stakes and/or Fertilizers except where Roots Boost (a Mycorrhizal fungi, biostimulants product) shown below add £9.10. Alternative to Bone Meal or Blood Fish and Bone when For Grazer Amenity, Jeyes Fluid and Uncle Toms Tonic add planting to stimulate root growth. In 60gm sachet (enough £5.00. for 4 plants). £3.75 For Fungus Fighter, Grazers RTU 365ml and 750ml, Rose Clear Ultra Gun & concentrate Secateurs, Pruning Saws and Vitax Q4+ add £3.00. For Ph Testers, Root Boost, Vitax Q4 60gms, Standard Ties Rose Tree and Shrub compost (branded) for use when planting add £1.70. Soil tester (one hit) Ph tester. (for roses PH should be 5.5-7) £3.50 If you have any doubts on what to pay, just phone us on Soil Improver (branded) 01206 844008.

Night Light cl 38 Little Rambler cl 38 Rosa Mundi s 28 44 YOUR MOST POPULAR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Help for selecting the most suitable type of rose for your Floribunda: You can consider any depending on height requirements. required but these are particularly good. Iceberg, The If you want a modern bush variety Jubilee Rose. For colour and cutting: see Hybrid Teas Actual Hedging: All Rugosa, “English Roses” and Renaissance Roses. For mass colour: see Floribundas Shrub & Species: Ballerina, Bonica, Cherry Bonica and For something small and compact: see Patio Roses & Sally Holmes. Short Floribunda If you require old fashioned roses Roses that tolerate shade: If space is limited and freedom of flower important: see Ground Cover, Rugosa and Modern Shrubs. Renaissance or “English Roses” Least thorny varieties: If space is no object: see Old Fashioned Selection Hybrid Tea: Chandos Beauty, Ingrid Bergman, Peace, To cover the ground Silver Anniversary, Twice In A Blue Moon. See Ground Cover selection. Floribunda: Golden Wedding, Iceberg, Jenny’s Rose, Perfect Day, Sunfire.­­ For answers on the most popular questions relating to Patio: Genesis, Panache, Sweet Memories. climbers and ramblers see page 36. Shrub & Species: Boule de Neige, Little White Pet, Mdm Pierre Oger, Nevada, Rosa Rubritolia. English Rose: The Poet’s Wife, Tranquillity. Suggestions for the best Varieties which look good in tubs: More and more roses are being planted in tubs. It is varieties! important to have a large enough container and right planting material (see page 35). Use Half Standards or Cutting for the house: Patio Standards rather than taller standards. Hybrid Tea: – Big Purple, Congratulations, Courage, Hybrid Tea: A Whiter Shade of Pale, Goldstar, Lovely Lady, Goldstar, Ice Cream, Ingrid Bergman, Loving Memory, Nostalgia, Remember, Sally’s Rose, Silver Anniversary, Mystery Girl, Nostalgia, Peaudouce, Polar Star, Sunny Special Anniversary. Sky, Twice In A Blue Moon, Wedding Celebration Floribunda: Absolutely Fabulous, Ebb Tide, Golden Floribunda: – English Miss, Golden Wedding, Jenny’s Smiles, Jenny’s Rose, Lazy Days, Many Happy Returns, Rose, Sheila’s Perfume. The Gold Award Rose, The Jubilee Rose, Trumpeter, White Diamond. Hedging: Courtyard and Patio Climbers: All varieties. Modern Hybrid Tea and Floribunda roses can provide a Ground Cover Roses: All varieties. division, but are not the ones recommended for hedging as such. However these are ones you can consider. Patio Rose: All varieties. Hybrid Tea: Chandos Beauty, Congratulations, Shrub & Species: Ballerina, Bonica, Cherry Bonica, Peaudouce, Remember Me, Tintinara, Velvet Fragrance, Jacqueline Du Pré, Sally Holmes, The Fairy. Warm Wishes. Renaissance (in something like a half barrel) All varieties. English Roses (in something like a half barrel).

Felicia s 27 Boule de Neige s 26 Penelope s 28 45 How to find us For those who have visited us in the past please A134 Gloriana To Boxted Nayland & Road N be assured we have not moved! This Area Sudbury A12 does look very different and road systems have Junction 28 NOW OPEN Ipswich D recently changed a lot and will continue to do A1124 B1508 Junction 29 A137 Cambridge Bures E so. Recent changes include the opening in CANTS Manningtree 2015 of Junction 28 of the A12, and in April A120 2016 the re-routing of the A134 (from the A120 Boxted/Nayland Road roundabout to Great Harwich Junction 27 Horkesley). This latter change means that we A134 A120 C are now in a cul-de-sac. We are located from Braintree B A1232 the A134 (Chesterwell Housing) via a short A133 A Turner Rise Clacton NEW road called *GLORIANA ROAD. Station Retail Park There is a small Cants sign on the lamp A133 post opposite. Sorry we are not allowed any A12 Clacton major signs. At end of this road turn left and London COLCHESTER we are on the right. NB. This map should be taken as a rough guide. There are many ways to approach us. If you It is not to scale and does not necessarily show all roads. SAT NAV postcode = CO4 5HA have any problems please phone us on 01206 844008. SAT NAV is CO4 5HA (Chapmans Farm) but this doesn’t always help as Navigation maps are not regularly up dated! Some indicate access via Boxted road..there is no access via Boxted road. We hope the following notes will help. If using Junction 28 (D) of the A12 You will travel on a road called “Via Urbis Romanae” until you come to major traffic lights where this road meets the Northern Approach Road (A134) turn right towards Sudbury. At the Roundabout continue on A134 turning right soon after into *Gloriana Road. If using junction 27 (C) of the A12 Take the slip road down to the A133 roundabout; take second exit onto Colchester By-Pass (Avenue of Remembrance). At the next roundabout turn left on to the A134 towards Sudbury and Bury St Edmunds. There is a further roundabout where you keep straight on. Take care under the North Station Railway Bridge that you keep on the A134 now the Northern Approach Road. Travel straight across traffic lights where Northern Approach Road crosses Mill Road and keep to left hand lane and turn left at next traffic lights. (A134-Sudbury) At the Roundabout continue on A134 soon after turn right onto *Gloriana Road. If using Junction 29 (E) of the A12 Join the A1232 towards Colchester. Turn right at first traffic lights into Severalls Lane (Industrial Estate) Travel along to roundabout opposite Colchester Business Park. Go straight across this and the next roundabout towards Langham, Boxted and Gt Horkesley. When you come to a T junction turning left towards Colchester; known as Boxted Straight Road. Travel to roundabout and take 3rd exit onto A134 (going North), and take first right into Gloriana* Road. Travelling from Colchester area or along the Colchester By Pass You need the Roundabout (A134) Sudbury which takes you North via Colchester North Railway Station and then follow the notes set out under Junction (C) Travelling via the Bures Road. Go north onto the A134 at Colchester North Station Roundabout and follow notes set out under Junction (C) Travelling from Sudbury/Bury St Edmunds direction, using the A134. Go through Gt Horkesley and follow A134 and soon after traffic lights turn left into *Gloriana Road. Special Note: DO NOT USE THE MILE END ROAD FROM THE STATION AS THIS NO THROUGH ROAD CULMINATES IN A BUS LANE WITH TRAFFIC CAMERAS. CASH AND CARRY SERVICE FROM CANTS Operated from Office GENERAL INFORMATION AND HOURS Below we list our business hours for sales from the nursery and collection of orders. Our office and sales are closed on Sunday, and you are advised to contact us regarding opening hours over Religious and Bank Holidays. If you wish to collect orders outside our published hours contact us in advance. HOURS (Please check carefully and if in doubt phone us on 01206 844008) THROUGHOUT THE YEAR MONDAY - FRIDAY 9am-1pm - 2pm-4.30pm *LUNCH HOUR: Mon-Fri As for various reasons we cannot guarantee staffing between 1pm-2pm. Please phone in advance if you wish to visit at that time. SATURDAYS This varies throughout the year, so please note the following: JANUARY - Closed FEBRUARY - 9am-12 noon MARCH - JUNE - 9am-4pm JULY - (until approx. 3rd Sat - check in advance) 9am-4pm AUGUST - SEPTEMBER CLOSED OCTOBER 9am-12pm NOVEMBER - DECEMBER (until Christmas) 9am-4pm SUNDAY Our office and sales area is closed on Sundays. See information on page 20 regarding accessibility of our Rose Field. BARE-ROOT CASH SALES. Your requirements are assembled whilst you wait. An excellent selection is available in season on this basis. If however you are looking for something specific, or wish to take advantage (if applicable) of our pre-payment order discount, place your order in the normal way. Purchase of Bare Root Roses: Approximately end of October to end March. COLLECTING AN ORDER. You will be advised when the roses are packed and ready for collection. CONTAINERISED ROSE SALES. See pages 3, 21 & 25 for price explanation. Not all roses listed are available in containers, a free list of varieties with prices available on request from April onwards. The roses are displayed in our container compound for sale on a cash and carry basis. See details of our Mail order service on page 3. Purchase of Containerised Roses: Approximately 2nd week in April until stock becomes exhausted.

46 Orders supplied outside the United Export orders are sent from November to end of March Kingdom Special terms with the exception of those to the USA and Bermuda which are sent from late November to end of March. Channel Islands Export orders are normally sent from November to end VAT can be deducted. Most small orders can be sent by of March. Many Countries have made their regulations post, with postage and packing being charged at cost. If you impossible to comply with for instance USA. This last year require a large order or Standard Roses please advise us of we supplied roses to customers in Bermuda, Seychelles and your requirements and we will then quote for carriage and various parts of the West Indies. We also may now once packing. Much depends on which Island. again be able to send to Canada. Export Orders - Plants to Customers in the EU Cants Personal Service If you are registered for VAT, this may be deducted provided As an historical family business with individual staff you supply your VAT number when ordering. Whilst we training we pride ourselves in being able to give a can estimate postage and packing charges the exact cost knowledgeable personal service. We list below just some is normally charged after dispatch. We are not normally idea of what we can do to help you AS WELL AS able to export Standard Roses. Payment should be made SUPPLYING TOP QUALITY ROSES! by Debit/Credit Card or PayPal. Failing this by a Sterling We give free help and advice on all questions relating cheque drawn on a London Bank. to roses. Export Orders - Outside the EU We provide free help and advice on selection of To comply with general regulations our rose field undergoes varieties; calculate the number of plants required a Growing Season Inspection, which guarantees that and, if necessary, supply a simple plan. our roses are healthy. Regulations vary from Country to We can, after preliminary discussion if deemed Country and some Countries prohibit the import of roses necessary and within reasonable travelling distance from the UK such as USA. You should ascertain from your visit your garden to help plan new rose beds. A Ministry of Agriculture if you require an import permit; charge for such visits may be made to cover expenses. which should be forwarded with your order. Whilst it is becoming more and more difficult, we All orders are subject to Ministry Inspection, and the issue will endeavour to identify a variety for you. You of a Health Certificate to accompany the consignment. need to send us bloom(s) together with some of the Regretfully the cost of inspection charges have risen growth including foliage. If you are able to supply a steeply in the last few years and are continuing to rise. We photo (this can be emailed or sent with the sample) try to assemble several export orders for inspection at one this can also help. The more you can tell us about the rose, such as what type i.e. climber, bush, shrub; time. Whilst we are reluctant to impose the full cost of flowering habit and possible age the better. Do take Health inspection and the issue of the certificate itself we care in packing; send early in the week and enclose regret that the charge now will be £55. a stamped self-addressed envelope or supply phone We are not normally able to export Standard Roses. Payment number or email address. should be made by Debit/Credit Card or PayPal. Failing We consider we grow the most worthwhile varieties this by a Sterling cheque drawn on a London Bank. available, however provided you also require plants Export orders are not subject to VAT, so prices will be from our range, we will endeavour to obtain plant(s) adjusted accordingly. There are however extra costs of varieties we do not list. Such requests must be involved to cover washing the roots completely clean of received no later than 1st of October. all soil and when an import permit indicates the cost of If you would like guidance on roses which may be treating the plants with insecticide and or fungicides. used as exhibition roses on a show bench please Carriage and packing is charged at cost after dispatch, contact us. please advise method you wish to use Air Mail Post or Air Freight. Carriage costs can be considerable, so do think % about combining your order with friends to reduce costs. 01206 844008

Acknowledgement A number of the illustrations in our catalogue are provided by the Breeders of the various varieties particularly those new to our catalogue. David Austin Roses supplies the photos of all their varieties of “English Roses”. Acknowledgement is also given to Poulsen Rose A/S who hold the © of some of the roses bred by this Company, these exclude Amelia, Chloe, Kolo, Lazy Days, Liliana, Millie, Night Light, Nina, Redova, Scarlet Hit, Scented Memory, Silver Anniversary, The St Edmunds Rose where we own the © . You can identify Poulsen varieties by the code names in brackets starting (Poul). Peter Beales Roses has provided some of the photos of the old historic shrub roses. An increasing number of pictures are provided by ourselves mostly taken by David Feaviour, (a member of our loyal staff) in our rose field. This was started a few summers ago to create our own colour labels. Thanks to all who have helped to make our catalogue so colourful.

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