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Dawson’s Garden World, is a family owned, Western Australian company, which has specialised in growing roses for West Australian gardeners, since 1903. Dawson’s Roses have always been famous for their quality and hardiness. To make sure you get the best, Dawson’s Roses are grafted onto quality, Rosa Fortuniana rootstock, proven to out perform others in WA. Your Dawson’s Roses will provide you with year after year of beautiful, colourful blooms. At Dawsons we don’t just sell Roses, we’ve been helping gardeners get the best out of their gardens for over 100 years, so there’s no better place to go for expert Rose advice. Our catalogue is presented in colour groups and we hope this will aid easier selection and comparison of varieties. As Dawson’s grow the quality Roses we sell, we confidently guarantee all Roses sold. Happy Gardening! Miniature Roses - So versatile! Miniature Roses are great for pretty borders and low hedges in a sunny garden. You can also grow them in large tubs and hanging baskets to add colour to sunny patios and balconies. PINK SHADES PURPLE-MAUVE SHADES CHINA DOLL(1946) - Exquisite bright pink. Flowers BLUENETTE(1983) - Deep lavender which in large heads on dainty bush. when fully open displays golden stamens. FAIRY(1932) - Rosy pink, double small flowers LILAC MINI MO - A strain of miniature bred in showy clusters. Produced freely on a low specifically for culture in pots and containers. spreading plant. Super effective for border planting. Light lilac blooms. 45-50cms. MINNIE PEARL(1982) - Small bush bearing tiny pink flowers which are perfectly formed at the bud stage. Flowers in large clusters. WHITE-CREAM SHADES QUEEN MARGARETHE(1991) - The bush is almost EVITA(1984) - Trusses of small open double flowers. hidden by clusters of softest pink, high point blooms. White with a touch of very pale pink. Glossy green foliage. 30-40cm. YELLOW-GOLD SHADES GOURMET POPCORN(1986) - Profusion of small flat buds and fragrant bright white blooms in large BABY GOLD STAR(1940) - Rich chrome yellow. clusters. PETER MAC GOLD JUWEL(2000) - A low compact GREEN ICE(1971) - White changing to soft green. growing variety ideal for low hedges and borders. Bush Rose Courage VAR.MEICAIRMA PBR pending Bright golden yellow flowers. 60-80cm. JET TRAIL(1964) - Small double white flowers cover this dainty miniature rose which is ideal for KO’S YELLOW(1978) - Multi-coloured double. rockeries, large hanging baskets and garden planting. Yellow based with deeper gold edging. Height 40cm with a similar spread. RED SHADES PETITE PENNY(1986) - Dainty rose with single white flowers. Petals are reflexed and centres show a MARLENA(1972) - Bright red blooms in small group of golden stamens. clusters. Exquisite subject. RED ROSA MINI - Deep red in colour. BI COLOUR-MULTI COLOUR BEAUSAI ar.MEI Very quick to repeat flower. tion V educ BABY MASQUERADE(1956) - Yellow, pink and red da S ibun semi-double blooms. Comparatively large heads. Ideal Flor ORANGE-APRICOT SHADES for borders or pot culture. CRICKET(1978) - Slightly fragrant crisp CHAMELEON ROSE - The rose that changes colour. orange double blooms on a medium height, dark This unique rose is a compact grower to 60cm high. foliaged bush. Continuously flowering creating Each flower changes colour from yellow through to a nice border. red, pink and white. ORANGE HONEY*(1979) - A soft orange honey HOLY TOLEDO(1978) - Apricot with yellow reverse. colour with a yellow base to the petals and a yellow MAGIC CAROUSEL(1972) - Deep pink opening creamy reverse. Fragrant. white. Margined deep pink. SALMON ROSA MINI - Deep salmon in colour. Very SUNMAID(1975) - Double, yellow orange blend. quick to repeat flower. Good grower. . LEGEND Don’t forget the HEIGHT GUIDE Dawson dozen! 50cm - 100cm = small Buy any 12 roses of the same value, and we 120cm - 135cm = medium Fiona’s Wish Var.MEIZUZES PBR pending will give you the 13th one free. 135cm - 150cm = tall FRAGRANCE GUIDE * = slightly fragrant Your Guarantee of Quality ** = very fragrant Because we grow the plants we sell, we can confidently offer (1986) The year in brackets after the Rose’s name, indicates the first an unconditional 12 months guarantee. If, for any reason any year of release. Dawson’s plant fails to perform, we will happily give you a free New Releases = set in red. Customers please note replacement plant. New Releases are available in limited numbers,

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Climbing Roses Transform a dull colourless wall, fence or pergola with charming Climbing Roses. Climbing roses should be trained to restrict them from growing straight up. This is best done by tying new canes to a horizontal position or by arching into a fan shape. This makes buds along these canes grow and produce flowers.

PINK SHADES SOUVENIR DE LA MALMAISON**(1893) - A classic rose. Produces large, fragrant, beautifully ALBERTINE**(1921) - Vigorous branching proportioned buff-pink bourbon style flowers. growth. Heavily scented double flowers, are deep A strong and healthy grower. pink with hints of gold. Spring flowering. Prune after flowering. ZEPHIRINE DROUHIN*(1868) - Lovely in every stage. Clear bright pink with delicate per- Gold Bunny var.MEIGRONURISAR PBR CECILE BRUNNER*(1894) - Large soft pink fume. Repeat flowering. Use as a shrub or a small sprays of perfect miniature blooms. Erect pillar climber and for picking. Thornless. FRAGRANT CLOUD**(1967) - Fragrant deep type. Also good for hedging and screening. coral red. Well shaped and disease resistant. CHINA DOLL(1977) - Double bright deep pink. YELLOW-GOLD SHADES LILI MARLENE(1983) - Free flowering deep Free flowering, small flowers in large clusters. BANKSIA LUTEA - Called Yellow Banksia. Yellow crimson. Large clusters. COMPASSION**(1973) - Greatly admired for flowers, fading cream. Bears in clusters with fragrance. Fully double blooms with reflexed vigorous habit. Spring flowering. Thornless. PAPA MEILLAND*(1970) - Deep velvety red. petals. Pale pink on the outer with rich Fragrant and quite beautiful. CASINO*(1963) - A very attractive buttercup salmon centre. yellow, fading to pale lemon. Old fashion style SYMPATHY*(1964) - One of the strongest grow- DEAREST*(1970) - Double clear soft pink, flowers. One of the best yellow climbers. ing climbers. Prolific flowering, superb dark red delightfully shaped clusters. Well perfumed. blooms come in trusses. GOLD BUNNY var.MEIGRONURISAR (1988) HIGH HOPES*(1995)- Repeat blooming. - Well shaped clear yellow blooms. Dense light Use on arches, pergolas, fences and pillars. green foliage. Puts on a stunning show. APRICOT-ORANGE SHADES Fragrant pink blooms. BETTINA**(1958) - Orange and apricot. GOLDEN SHOWERS*(1956) - Large fragrant Strong fragrance and disease resistant. LORRAINE LEE*(1932)- Deep rose pink ageing double flowers. Daffodil yellow in colour. Carried salmon pink. Flowers mid winter. Prune after single or in clusters on strong stems. BRANDY*(1994) - A climbing form of this flowering. Perhaps the most famous Australian much loved variety. Large full blooms of raised rose. RED SHADES apricot/gold with light fragrance. Good foliage and growth. PIERRE DE RONSARD*(1986) - Old fashioned ALTISSIMO*(1966) - Large. Single red and blooms. Pale china pink deepening at centre. lightly fragrant. The variable cupped to flat BUFF BEAUTY*(1939) - Double flowers of Pillar type climber. Height 200cms. blooms suggest old fashioned roses. medium apricot shades, the long canes are lax resulting in a spreading habit. Fragrant. PINKIE*(1952) - Vigorous grower bearing BLACKBOY**(1919) - Fragrant, deep velvety masses of salmon pink blooms. Particularly useful crimson. Profuse spring flowering. CREPESCULE**(1904) - Orange-apricot pillar or arch climber. Nearly Thornless. blooms. Free flowering late into the season. CHAMPS ELYSEES*(1969) - Non fading red. ROSARIO(1999) - Repeat flowering climber, Glossy foliage holds very well, almost ever- Moderate growth, abundant foliage. 8 blooms per stem, up to 48 blooms in a truss. green. Virtually thornless. Lovely pink. CHRYSLER IMPERIAL**(1957) - Fragrant rich TWILIGHT GLOW* Var.MEITOSIER PBR crimson. A really vigorous climber. SPARRIESHOOP*(1953) - Soft pink single Pending (1998) - Exquisite, large double blooms. Strong, vigorous growth. Named after DON JUAN**(1958) - Large rounded buds open blooms shaded in a rich creamy apricot the German village where the famous rose to black-red blooms carried in clusters. Very and scalloped in old world style. Sweet breeding family, the Kordes, have their nursery. fragrant, free flowering variety. Ideal pillar rose. nectar perfume. . Climbing Roses continued... R Pending SIER PB .MEITO ow var ght Gl Twili

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WHITE-CREAM SHADES SOFTEE(1991) - Pretty miniature flowers of white blushed with the palest lemon. Flowers BANKSIA ALBA - White Banksia Rose. in large clusters. Bears continuously, thornless. Clusters of double white flowers cover this Good arch climber. vigorous thornless rose in early spring. HANDEL(1965) - Large double blooms are ICEBERG(1968) - Free flowering pure white. PURPLE-MAUVE SHADES cream edged deep rose pink. Light green foliage. BLUE MOON**(1981) - Vigorous grower, JOSEPH’S COAT*(1964) - Yellow & Red, LAMARQUE**(1830) - Repeat flowering flowering freely and repeats with a strong semi double flowers produced freely in clusters. heritage variety. High centred buds give way to fragrance. Medium ice blue flowers. Fragrant. pure white double blooms with lemon centres. MADAME A MEILLAND*(1950) - Climbing Strong fragrance, reminiscent of sweet violets. form of “Peace”. Pale yellow edged pink. Smooth grey-green foliage. Robust grower BI COLOUR-MULTI once established. PRINCESS DE MONACO**(1985) - COLOUR Ivory blushed pink rose. Free blooming PASCALI*(1978) - Clear pure white. Vigorous and long lasting. and free flowering. DESERT GLO(1999) - Flower colour is a deep yellow suffused with pinkish red. SEDUCTION*(2002) - Exquisite petals of ROSE McCARTNEY(1759) (Rose Laevigata) Growth is moderate. ivory gently deepen to edges of sunset pink, to - Commonly known as the McCartney or Dog form sensuous semi-double blooms Rose in W.A.Spring flowering only, producing FOURTH OF JULY(2002) - Large semi double of porcelain perfection. a profuse display of single white blooms. Prune ruffled blooms of red striped on bright clean after flowering. white with gold stamens.

Floribunda Roses CLUSTERS OF FLOWERS This group of Roses produce a stunning display of colour in the garden, Brilliant Pink from formal hedges and borders along pathways and driveways, to mass Shady Lady Iceberg PRObril PBR garden beds and large tubs on sunny patios. Var.MEISECASO Dearest PINK SHADES PLEASURE(1993) - Fully double blooms are SUNFLARE*(1982) - Brilliant yellow with a soft warm pink colour and cover a compact profusion of flowers. Perfect for borders. 60 - 90cm. BONICA(1981) - Grows to a metre high, bearing rounded bush. Excellent repeat flowering. YELLOW SIMPLICITY(2000) - Wide upright, small pink blooms in clusters. Spreading habit. 100-120cm. 100-120cm. easy care hedge rose. Bright yellow blooms SEXY REXY*(1984) - A small tidy bush with repeat all season in large clusters to cheer any BLUSHING PINK ICEBERG(2000) - A sport of shell-pink camellia like blooms. Flowering is the famous white Iceberg, with this form having landscape. 150cm. pink blushes dappled through the petals. The continuous and prolific. 100-130cm. degree of pink blush varies, so select when in SHADY LADY*(1986) - Clustered blooms. RED SHADES flower to obtain your favourite shade. 120-150cm. Fragrant rose pink shading to ivory centre. BURGUNDY ICEBERG(2003) - The latest BRIDAL PINK*(1967) - Delicate pink double Tolerates moderate shade. 120cm. addition to the superb Iceberg range. Glowing blooms. Free flowering and fragrant. Excellent SIMPLICITY(1978) - Ideal for a medium to tall burgundy blooms with all the reliable, heavy for bouquets. 100-120cm. hedge. Flowers generously carrying a profusion of flowering and disease resistant traits of the original white Iceberg. One of the most BRILLIANT PINK ICEBERG PRObril PBR semi-double pink blooms. 100-150cm. (2001) - This brilliant pink sport of the famous exciting rose releases of recent times. 135cm. SWEET INSPIRATION(1990) - Many clusters Iceberg rose is every bit as floriferous as its parent EUROPEANA(1963) - Rich deep crimson red of soft pink blooms. The bush is disease resistant and carries the same disease resistant apple green flowers. A hardy free flowering variety with and has vigorous growth. 120-135cm. foliage and lightly fragrant blooms. 135cm. burgundy tinged foliage. 120cm. DEAREST*(1960) - Double clear soft pink. HAPPY WANDERER(1972) - Blazing cardinal red. Delightfully shaped clusters on compact bush. YELLOW - GOLD SHADES Semi - double blooms on compact bush. 100cm. Perfumed. 120cm. FRIESIA**(1977) - Brilliant fade resistant JUMPIN’ JACK(1993) - Coral to coral pink yellow. Highly perfumed and long lasting. LILI MARLENE*(1959) - Brilliant double red. blooms borne freely in sprays on dark green Prolific flowering. 90 - 120cm. Profuse and bushy habit. 90 - 120cm glossy foliage. Ideal for hedging. 100cm. RED SIMPLICITY(1995) - Masses of bright GOLD BUNNY(1978) - Fairly large soft red 10cm blooms flowering throughout spring, MARY MCKILLOP*(1989) - High centred gold blooms of classic form, borne almost blooms of shell pink deeply edged with rose summer and autumn on a tall vigorous continuously on a compact healthy plant. pink on the outer petals. Free flowering habit. bush, ideal for hedging or border. 120-150cm. GOLDEN DELIGHT(1956) - Double rich yellow, Dark green, clean foliage showcases PATRICIA*(1972) - Clear deep salmon pink. compact bush blooms singly or in clusters. the brilliant blooms. 120cm. Good glossy foliage. 120cm. Free flowering and fragrant. 100-120cm. SATCHMO*(1970) - Non - fading PINK CHIFFON(1956) - Palest pink. Old-world GOLD N FANCY(2002) - Predominantly gold rich scarlet double blooms. Quite cupped blooms in small clusters. Very free coloured flowers, highlighted with subtle apricot lovely and enduring. Darker overtones flowering. 100-110cm. - orange tones. 50 - 100cm. with age. 90 - 120cm. Seduction Var.MEIBEAUSAI . Perfume Perfection JACshok PBR Angel Face Roses continued... Gold Bunny

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FRENCH LACE(1980) - Creamy ivory splashed APRICOT - ORANGE SHADES with apricot down the centre when in bud. BI COLOUR - MULTI COLOUR APRICOT GEM(1978) - Rich apricot - orange. Good for or to exhibit. CHARISMA(1977) - Deep gold and orange red. Flowers in medium clusters. Brilliant colour. ICEBERG(1958) - Free flowering pure white. Low bush making excellent borders. 90 - 105cm. 100 - 120cm. Excellent disease resistance. Well formed buds and ICED GINGER(1971) - Beautiful blooms with APRICOT NECTAR*(1965) - Apricot. Very free robust growth. 120 - 150cm. ivory, pink, yellow and copper all blended together. flowering. Fragrant. 120 - 135cm. IVORY FASHION*(1958) - Buds are pointed, Remove dead flower heads to encourage repeat BRASS BAND*(1993) - Sunny apricot - orange creamy white flowers carried generously on strong flowering. 100 - 120cm. blooms with yellow reverse. Fragrant. 130 - 150cm. stems. 120 - 135cm. IMP(1970) - Double white margined red. GOLDEN GIRLS(1999) - Pointed buds of amber KIRSTEN(1991) - Pearly white, medium sized Compact growth. 60 - 90cm. - copper colour maturing to tones of light amber. double blooms, with palest hints of champagne. JOY OF HEALTH(1996) - Pink/peach blossoms. Slightly fragrant. 150cm. Opens slowly, does not fade and lasts well in a vase. The ruffled old world blooms give good effect on HONEY BOUQUET**(2002) - Large, honey Matt green foliage. 120 - 135cm. this bushy plant. 80cm. - yellow blooms with strong, sweet fragrance. MAGGIE TABBERER Var.MEICHIBON PBR LA MINUETTE(1969) - Blooms are predominantly Healthy foliage. Bronze medal for best Floribunda (2004) - Soft white with hints of lemon in the white flushed and edged rose pink. 50 - 100cm. Rose in Australian Rose Trial Gardens, 2002. centre. An abundance of ruffled petals, giving the 100 - 120cm. MIRIAM(1992) - A many coloured cluster rose flower a romantic old world charm. Lovely soft carrying bright trusses of blooms in shades of HONEY PERFUME**(2004) - Lovely apricot fruit and rose fragrance. 150cm. lemon, yellow, pink and orange. Free flowering. - honey toned flower. Excellent disease resistance. PRINCESS OF WALES(2000) - This terrific rose Good as a hedge or border rose. 100 - 110cm. Strong and spicy fragrance. 125cm. is pretty & charming at the opening bud stage, pure MODEL OF PERFECTION*(1977) - Deep yellow HOT COCOA*(2003) - Large ruffled blooms of a white blooms cover the bush. Lightly scented 100cm. mysterious smokey chocolate orange. Subtle old edged orange. Outer petals deep cerise. Fragrant. rose fragrance. 120 - 150cm PURPLE MAUVE - SHADES Superb exhibition form. 100 - 110cm. PURPLE TIGER*(1993) - Purple and white MARINA*(1974) - Non fading orange. Lightly ANGEL FACE**(1968) - Fragrant double deep fragrant clusters with subtle tonings. 90 - 120cm. striped clusters of blooms with a pleasant lavender with ruby edges. Compact bushy plant. fragrance. Hardy bush. 130 - 150cm. TANTAUS BERNSTEIN*(1990) - Blooms of Good foliage. 100cm. RED GOLD*(1971) - A bright fusing of red amber shadings on a moderate bush. Lightly BLUEBERRY HILL*(2001) - This fabulous lilac scented. 90 - 120cm. and gold. Compact growth and glossy foliage. coloured rose also has a lovely sweet apple fragrance. 90 - 120cm. Blooms are large and semi double. 120cm. WHITE - CREAM SHADES REGENSBERG(1979) - Bright pink with a LAVENDER PINOCCHIO*(1948) - A uniquely showy white centre and white reverse Continuous BERNINA*(1979) - White rose with delightful coloured floribunda. Light chocolate brown flowering. Semi - double blooms show high golden scent. Massed clusters of dainty blooms with buds open to reveal fragrant smoky lilac blooms. stamens with white centres. 50 - 60cm. reflexed petals. 90 - 120cm. Flowers have open form and are displayed in EDELWEISS(1970) - Creamy white. Excellent clusters. 100cm SEDUCTION*Var.MEIBEAUSAI (1988) - border rose. Constantly in bloom. 60cm. LOVE POTION**(1995) - A Small robust bush. Semi - double blooms. Ivory centre deepening to Rich fragrance. Lilac opening with slightly ruffled Azalea pink edges. Fragrant. Consistent performer FABULOUS(2002) - Clusters of sparkling throughout the season. 120cm. white blooms held on glossy upright stems. petals. 90cm. Slight fragrance. Ideal for mass planting or PERFUME PERFECTION**JACshok PBR VIOLET CARSON(1964) - Peach and biscuit with low hedging. 120cm. (2000) - An English style floribunda with delicate traces of yellow. Exquisitely formed buds borne singly or in clusters. Long erect stems. FRED HOLLOWS ‘VISION’*(1996) - Vision is a lavender blooms, strong sweet fragrance. Height free flowering rose with an abundance of perfectly 100 - 120cms. WOMANS DAY*(1993) - Blooms are white shaped white blooms often resembling the flower PURPLE SIMPLICITY*(2000) - Useful for with deep pink edging. Produces flowers both form of a . Ideal for hedges, pots landscaping & hedging. Fragrant blooms are a in clusters and single stems. A profuse fragrant and gardens in full sun, Light Fragrance. 100cm deep raspberry lavender. 150cm. bloomer 120 - 130cm. Bush Roses MOTHERS LOVE Var.MEIPIKION Long Stemmed Roses BARONNE DE ROTHSCHILD** BOBBY CHARLTON**(1974) - PBR applied for (1969) - Cerise with a silvery Deep pink, silver reverse. Large Blue Moon (Hybrid Tea) reverse. Large double blooms. fragrant blooms.120 - 135cm. Old - world fragrance. 120cm. The classic rose to pick and bring BREATHLESS*(1993) - inside for floral displays, with their BELLE OF BERLIN*(1994) - Elegant long pointed blooms of long stems and pointed buds, many Beautiful soft pink, well formed cerise pink carried on long stems. slim buds on long stems. A profuse of which are perfumed. A strong upright bush of dense bloomer. Slightly fragrant. green foliage. Slight fragrance. Excellent picking or ideal for PINK SHADES hedging. 120 - 150cm. 100 - 120cm. Double Delight AGENA(1966) - Double bright pink, BEST FRIEND**Var.MEISIONVER DEAN ROSS**TOMboss patent long stemmed compact growth. 100cm. PBR pending (2003) - Stylish, pending (2002) - Deep mauve pink AOTEAROA**MACfenev (1992) - double blooms of deep, hot plum - with tightly fluted petals giving a Land of the Long White Cloud. It is a pink, produced singly or in clusters. lovely old world appearance. Rich Just Joey huge, high centred, soft peach - pink Sensational fragrance of rose laced old rose fragrance. Free flowering, Fiona’s Wish rose with fragrance. 150cm. with tropical fruits. 150cm. bushy growth. 120cm. . Var.MEIZUZES PBR pending DINAL PBR Floribunda Roses PINK KAR

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Miriam Bush Roses continued... DIANA, PRINCESS OF WALES** MOTHER’S LOVE**Var.MEIPIKION GOLD MEDAL(1982) - Copper DOLLY PARTON**(1984) - A JACshaq (2001) - Ivory petals PBR applied for (2001) - Soft white yellow buds changing lemon yellow. heavily scented orange - red with overlaid with a clear pink blush to creamy pink blooms, gently Beautifully formed. 150cm large shapely buds and huge many reflecting the Princess’s warmth and deepening towards the centre. Strong HELMUT SCHMIDT(1979) - Clear petalled blooms on stems of good radiance. The open flowers are sweet fragrance. 150cms. yellow. Perfectly formed and very free cutting length. 120 - 150cm. generously perfumed with a sweet OLDE FRAGRANCE**(1986) - flowering. 120 - 135cm. FRAGRANT CLOUD**(1967) - fragrance. 150cm. A strength of fragrance seldom HOLTERMANN’S GOLD**(1988) - Fragrant coral red. Free flowering. EIFFEL TOWER*(1963) - Mid pink. encountered. Cerise pink blooms of scented, golden yellow blooms. Strong Disease resistant. 120 - 135cm Free flowering & long stemmed. up to 14cm diameter on a plant of growing, medium height bush. GUY LAROCHE(1985) - Brilliant red Almost thornless. Fragrant 150cm. above average vigour. 150cm+. Excellent cut flower. 120 - 150cm. blooms with a silvery reverse. Long lasting cut flower. 120 - 135cm. ESMERALDA*(1981) - Shining PINK KARDINAL (1993) - A LIMELIGHT(1984) - Double yellow rose pink, lighter toning on the stunning rose, rich cardinal pink blooms with a greenish tinge. A very INGRID BERGMAN*(1985) - A reverse of the petals. lightly fragrant. blooms. Strong tall straight stems. strong upright grower. Free flowering warm dark velvety red colour. The 120 - 135cm. 130 - 150cm. and long lasting blooms. 130 - 150cm. large fragrant blooms are borne singly on strong stems. Disease FAIRY TALE QUEEN - Vigorous, PRINCESS MARGARET*(1968) - MIDAS TOUCH JACtou PBR Bright rose pink. Beautiful form and (1993) - Golden yellow with shiny resistant 120 - 150cm. tall plant bearing pale pink blooms vigorous. 150cm. dark green foliage. 150cm. KARDINAL*(1967) - Long lasting. on long strong stems. 150cm. QUEEN ELIZABETH(1954) - China OLD TIMER*(1969) - Very large Scented rich cardinal red blooms FIRST LOVE(1951) - Lovely pink. Several blooms per stem. 150cm symmetrical blooms of copper tan carried singly on long, strong stems. blending of soft pink and rose. Long colour, fading to gold. 120 - 135cm. Vigorous & disease resistant. buds with well reflexed pointed petals. SIGHT SAVER**(2004) - Intensely 120 - 135cm. Free flowering almost thornless. fragrant soft pink. Short, rounded PEACE**(1945) - Large double blooms of pale yellow, edged with KENTUCKY DERBY**(1972) - Giant 100 - 120cm. bush. 110cm. pink. Fragrant. 120 - 135cm. dark red fragrant blooms overlaid FIRST PRIZE(1970) - Rose pink. SILVER LINING(1958) - Pale rose with a black velvety sheen. 150cm. SACRED HEART**(2003) - A Large buds and excellent foliage. with a silver base. Outer petals deeper rose 120 - 135cm. beguiling blend of shades of soft MR LINCOLN**(1964) - Large Robust growth. 120 - 135cm. white, lemon and pale gold. Lovely velvety red. Excellent fragrance and SYLVIA*(1976) - Exquisite shade of FLAMINGO(1979) - Long strong sweet rose with citrus fragrance. free flowering. 150cm. soft shining pink, with a touch of stems with well formed pale pink Excellent for garden show or cut OKLAHOMA**(1964) - Dark velvety yellow at the base of the petals. Very blooms. 120 - 135cm flowers. Robust grower. 120cm. red. Large fragrant blooms. Strong fragrant.120 - 135cm FRAGRANT HOUR*(1973) - SUTTER’S GOLD**(1950) - Gold robust growth. 120 - 150cm. THE TEMPTATIONS*(1995) - and orange, overlaid with orange and PAPA MEILLAND**(1965) - Large Salmon pink to apricot. Large single Double blooms of blended pinks with red veining, Ageing yellow. 120-135cm. flowered, dark velvety crimson red. blooms. 120 - 135cm. medium pink reverse to petals. Fruity Highly fragrant. 150cm. FRIENDSHIP**(1978) - Highly fragrance. Disease resistant foliage. scented. Delicate pink with a deeper 120 - 150cm. RED SHADES RED CROSS**(1998) - Classic deep blush to the petal edge as they age. ALEC’S RED**(1973) - Double velvet red double blooms, with a TOUCH OF CLASS(1984) - Luminous sweet apple and rose fragrance. Free Long stemmed. 150cm. coral pink. It has perfect centres and clear red. Long stemmed, good foliage. Fragrant. 120 - 135cm. flowering large blooms ideal for HAPPY DAYS*(1990) - Perfectly excellent foliage. 120 - 150cm. picking. Part proceeds will benefit the formed, scented blooms, cream edged TOURNAMENT OF ROSES JACient BEL - AIR(1986) - An impressive Red Cross. 100 - 135cm. rose pink. Bushy growth. Very free rose with large, rich red blooms PBR (1993) - Excellent variety. SAMANTHA(1974) - Deep cherry flowering. 120 - 135cm. Petals are deep pink outside, contrast- of exquisite form on long stems. 120 - 135cm. red urn shaped buds. Excellent, IN APPRECIATION*(2004) - ing with salmon pink inside, giving long stemmed cutting quality Deep bright pink flowers with a an attractive two toned effect. 150cm. BLACK BEAUTY(1973) - Black flowers. 150cm. slight fragrance. A good grower velvety red. Small to medium blooms. YELLOW - 100 - 120cm. SIR DONALD BRADMAN**Var. and quite prolific. Giving “In MEIAFONE PBR applied for (2002) Appreciation” is the perfect way GOLD SHADES BLACK VELVET**(1960) - Double - A classic red. Flowers are high of saying thank you! 150cm. dark velvety red. Fragrant and free pointed on cutting quality stems. AMATSU OTOME*(1960) - Double flowering. 120 - 135cm. JACARANDA**(1985) - Lilac - pink. lemon yellow. Fragrant and free Magnificent fragrance and superior Strongly perfumed. Very large blooms flowering.120 - 135cm CHARLES MALLERIN*(1951) - disease tolerance. 150cm. carried on single stems. 130 - 150cm. Dark velvety crimson. Fragrant and TABOO**(1988) - Very dark buds CATHERINE MCAULEY JACibras free flowering. 100 - 120cm. Few thorns. PBR (1993) - Clusters of 4 or 5 high opening to deepest red, with black CHRISTIAN DIOR*(1958) - Double edges. Perfectly formed, richly MARIA CALLAS**(1965) - Double centred blooms. Clear bright yellow. clear red. Shapely, long stemmed and fragrant blooms. Prolific upright rich carmine fully fragrant and free 100 - 150cm. fragrant. 120cm plant. 150cm. flowering. 120 - 135cm. DIAMOND JUBILEE**(1947) - CHRYSLER IMPERIAL**(1952) - MELINDA GAINSFORD*(1994) - Very large fragrant rose of buff yellow. Peace An old and very beautiful rose with 120 - 135cm. Extremely delicate blooms of creamy strongly scented tightly held deep pink with deeper pink edging on DR VERHAGE**(1963) - Clear velvety red blooms. 120 - 135cm. petals. Very vigorous and upright buttercup yellow. Well formed and COURAGE*VAR.MEICAIRMA PBR grower. Lightly fragrant. Medium to fragrant. 100 - 120cm. pending (1994) - Rich velvety red tall. 120 - 150cm. GOLDEN GLOVES(1991) - Deep old blooms in vibrant clusters freely MICHELE MEILLAND*(1945) - gold. Medium sized flowers are adorn an attractive compact bush. Soft pink to salmon pink. Well formed carried in generous trusses. A Light fragrance and healthy deep with a touch of yellow at base of buds. continuously blooming almost green foliage. Long lasting cut flower. 120 - 135cm. thornless variety. 120 - 135cm. Ideal for borders. 90cm.

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ORANGE - APRICOT WHITE/CREAM BI - COLOUR/ MODERN ART(1985) - A very distinct rose. The large open salmon SHADES SHADES MULTI - COLOUR pink and white blooms have dark red markings on the petals as though AMBASSADOR(1979) - Apricot CHAMPAGNE(1961) - Buff shaded ARIZONA*(1975) - Double coppery hand painted. 100cm. to orange gold. Large single apricot, almost thornless. 120 - 135cm. gold. An unusual garden subject. MON CHERIE(1981) - Buds pink blooms. 135cm. CHAMPAGNER(1982) - Pure cream 120 - 135cm. changing deep red with lemon base. APRICOT DELIGHT*(1978) - with large clusters of dainty small BRIGADOON*(1991) - Outstanding Many petalled. 120 - 135cm. Double rich apricot. Long stemmed flowers with charmingly reflexed cream rose blushing to strawberry and fragrant. 120 - 135cm. petals. Free flowering. 120 - 150cm. coral on the petal edges. Large OLIVE MCKENZIE*(1970) - Ever changing. Pink, salmon, apricot and APRICOT NECTAR** - A Dawson’s HONOR*(1980) - Crystal white, double. Lightly fragrant blooms. yellow. Fragrant. 120 - 135cm. selected form of Apricot Nectar maybe the lightest pale pink blush 135 - 150cm. with a taller growing habit. Flowers at times. 120 - 135cm. CANDY STRIPE(1963) - Striped ORANA GOLD(1990) - A fusion of yellow, orange and red. It is a very light apricot and sweetly scented. JARDINS DE BAGATELLE**(1986) bright pink and white blooms. strong, upright free flowering bush. 130 - 150cm. – Large fully double blooms of 120 - 135cm. 130 - 150cm. BETTINA**(1953) - Orange apricot. creamy white. Sweet scent. CHICAGO PEACE*(1962) - Rich Strong fragrance. Disease resistant. Develops a faint pink blush in shimmering pink, yellow reverse. PERFECT MOMENT(1991) - 120 - 135cm cooler weather. 120cm Fragrant and disease resistant. This exciting rose is deep yellow with broad red edges. The bush is BRANDY*(1981) - Classic, rich JOHN F. KENNEDY*(1965) - 120 - 135cm. compact and bushy. Excellent cut golden apricot. Long straight stems. Fragrant double white. Tall growing COLOUR MAGIC*(1978) - Many flower. 120 - 135cm. 120 - 135cm and good foliage. 135 - 150cm. coloured. Gold/salmon/deep crimson. PRINCESS DE MONACO*(1981) - GREG CHAPPELL(1984) - Deep PASCALI(1963) - Clear pure white. Fragrant. 120 - 135cm. Rich ivory blushed pink. Glossy golden buds opening apricot. 120cm. Recommended rose. Vigorous and DAWSON’S DELIGHT*(1978) - foliage. 120 - 135cm. IAN THORPE Var.OLIJBRAU PBR free flowering. 150cm. Deep cerise pink with a straw yellow REMEMBER ME COCDESTIN PBR applied for (2004) - Selected by VIRGO**(1947) - Exquisite pure reverse. Double blooms. Fragrant. (1984) - Fragrant blooms in tones of Champion swimmer Ian Thorpe. white. Semi - double delightfully 120 - 135cm. burnt orange/amber/topaz on a bush An exciting blend of terracotta and fragrant. 120 - 135cm. DOUBLE DELIGHT**(1977) - of excellent vigour. 110 - 120cm. mango shades. 150cm. WHITE LIGHTNIN’**(1980) - Double cream edged red and ageing RITA JACKSON - Striped scarlet and JESSIKA*(1971) - Double apricot Sparkling white with intoxicating deep red overall. Highly fragrant. yellow. Long stemmed and good yellow. Buds salmon pink. Fragrant scent. 120 - 135cm. 120 - 135cm. foliage. 120 - 135cm. and free flowering. 120 - 135cm. WHITE MASTERPIECE(1969) - ELLE**(2003) - Highly fragrant ROYAL ALBERT HALL**(1972) - JULIA’S ROSE(1976) - A most Pure white. Lush green foliage. blooms, are a delightful blend of Bright scarlet with yellow reverse. unusual rose. The petals are a subtle Large flowers. 120 - 135cm. peach, pink and soft gold. A healthy Very fragrant. 120 - 135cm. blend of parchment and copper tones and free flowering rose. 150cm. and appear to be made from PURPLE/MAUVE FIONA’S WISH**Var.MEIZUZES SPICED COFFEE**(1990) - A most porcelain. 100 - 120cm. PBR pending (2003) - Superb, unusual and beautiful rose, strong spicy fragrance. Buds pale amber, JUST JOEY*(1972) - Copper orange SHADES classic blooms, shaded cherry red flushed with lavender pink, opening to buff. Large blooms frilled with BARBRA STREISAND**(2001) - with a creamy amber reverse . to shapely blooms of pale beige, waved edges. 120 - 130cm. Rich lavender with darker blushes at Winner, Most Fragrant Rose 1999, the petal edges. Long stemmed at the Australian National Trial overlaid with lavender at petal LADY ROSE*(1979) - A gorgeous Gardens. 150cm. edge. 120cm. orange with a yellow base to its blooms ideal for cutting. Strong SWEET SONATA* - Beautiful buds fragrant high centred blooms. sweet scent. 135cm GRANADA**(1963) - Wine red buds of blush pink, deepening with shades 120 - 135cm. BLUE MOON**(1965) - Large ice developing orange apricot. Long stemmed and fragrant. 120 - 135cm. of peach and apricot. Good cut flower. MARILYN MONROE*(2004) - blue. Free flowering and vigorous. Fragrant and few thorns. 135 - 150cm. HEADLINER(1985) - Spring to late Light fruity fragrance. Medium Long pointed buds open to reveal a grower. 100 - 120cm. perfectly formed apricot bloom. FRAGRANT PLUM**(1986) - A deep autumn this puts on a marvellous The long cutting quality stems, lilac edged rich rose, with a high show with cream and cerise - edged TZIGANE*(1951) - Vivid scarlet subtle fragrance and excellent vase centre. Perfumed. 150cm. blooms. 130 - 135cm. with yellow reverse. Fragrant double blooms. Disease resistant. 120 - 135cm. life, make this rose a girl’s best LAGERFELD**(1985) - Silvery HOCUS POCUS**(2001) - A friend! 150cm. lilac blue has captivating perfume. magical rose of deep burgundy with VOODOO**(1986) - A blend of SPIRIT OF PEACE*(1995) - Lovely Free flowering. Lasts well in a vase. irregular yellow flecks and stripes. colours from a yellow base to peach classic blooms of golden buff and 120 - 135cm. Sweetly perfumed. Reflexed petals orange and scarlet. Sweet fragrance. give a classy appearance. Excellent mellow apricot, tinged with shades of MOON SHADOW**(1997) - A Disease resistant. 120 - 150cm. coppery pink. Superb for cutting. cut flower. 150cm. strong perfume totally captivates the DA Charles Darwin Auspeet PBR Spicy myrrh scent 150cm. senses, before you can fully appreciate JOY OF LIFE(1996) - Red flushings SUNDANCE*(2004) - A golden the pure lavender colour. Long, and margins on delicate flesh orange bloom with a fine edging of elegant buds are carried in clusters, tonings. 160cm. vibrant orange pink. Light sweet sometimes singly. 150cm. JOYFULNESS*(1986) - Pastel fragrance. A Gold Medal winner at the PARADISE**(1978) - Reflexed shades of apricot cream and pink. 2005 Australian Rose Trials. 155cm. lavender edged magenta. Heavenly Large sized blooms, freely produced, SUPER STAR(1960) - Dazzling scent, colour and form. 120 - 135cm. usually solitary on long stems. Light fragrance. 120 - 135cm. luminous orange. Long erect stems. SHOCKING BLUE**(1985) - Good foliage. 120 - 135cm. Rich lilac mauve. Long pointed buds. MICHAEL CRAWFORD**(1995) - WHISKY*(1967) - Rich apricot Very fragrant. 100 - 120cm. Shapely, high centred. Salmon orange buds shaded orange red. Good flower, it has peachy overtones and a SILK HAT*(1985) - Purple pink with pale yellow reverse, Sweet fragrance. form and vigorous with disease some cream on the reverse of petals. 120 - 150cm. resistance. 120cm. Free flowering. 120cm. . Whisky

To urnam ent of roses J ACient P man continued... BR Ingrid Berg d for PBR applie Bush Roses IAFONE ar.ME an V radm ld B ona Reme r D mber Me Si COCDESTIN PB R Shrub & Rambling Roses CAREFREE WONDER*(1978) PINK MAGIC CARPET - RED MAGIC CARPET- Cerise red SIMPLY MAGIC(1995) - Strawberry - Fragrant double pink blooms. Semi-double blooms which change flowers, ideal rose for ground cover pink semi-double blooms. Low Excellent shrub for mass planting. from pink to white. Low, mounded planting. 60-80cm. spreading habit. GOLD MAGIC CARPET - Bright spreading habit. SEA FOAM*(1964) - White WATERMELON ICE(1996) - gold. Low, mounded spreading habit. RED CASCADE(1976) - Small pompoms occasionally tinged Clusters of miniature lavender/pink MUTABILIS - Quick growing large double crimson blooms. Mounded, pink. Vigorous. Use as a climber flowers. 45cm high x 90cm wide. shrub. Single honey-yellow flowers, spreading habit. or spreading groundcover. WHITE MAGIC CARPET - Vivid which change to pink and red. white. Mounded, spreading habit. Wonderful for hedging. 45-60cm spread. 2-3m x 2-3m.

DavidOld World Charm for the modern Austin . These popular Roses English Roses will enhance your garden with their old world beauty. Free flowering, wonderfully scented Golden Celebration and lovely as cut flowers, they make a delightful addition to any rose lover’s garden. AbrahamDarby Auscot PBR Glamis Castle Auslevel PBR Ausgold PBR PINK SHADES REDOUTE*(1993) - A Sport of Mary GRAHAM THOMAS*Ausmas PBR THE PRINCE**Ausvelvet PBR rose being a softer shade of pink (1983) - One of the loveliest. A lovely (1990) - Deep rich crimson quickly AMBRIDGE ROSE Auswonder PBR giving it added charm. Free deep pure yellow with a hint of apricot turning to an equally rich purple. (1990) - Freely and continuously flowering. Repeats well with nice in the early stages. Old tea rose scent. Rich old rose fragrance. Dusky dark blooming apricot pink flowers with bushy growth. Light fragrance. Free flowering. Repeat blooming. Also green foliage. 75cm x 90cm. paler petal edges. Neat bushy growth. 150cm x 120cm. suitable as a climber. 210cm x 150cm. 75cm x 75cm. TRADESCANT**(1995) - Very full, SHARIFA ASMA**(1989) - Blooms HAPPY CHILD**Auscomp PBR ANNE BOLEYN*(2001) - The flat medium sized flowers of a superb gradually reflex to form a perfect (1997) - Broad shallowly cupped flowers are a nice rosette shape and a rich wine - crimson colouring. rosette of delicate blush pink fading flowers of deep yellow. The leaves are soft warm pink. They are produced in thick and highly polished. Growth Deep rich old rose fragrance. to almost white on the outer petals. quite large sprays, with a light slightly arching making an attractive 100cm x 100cm. 120cm x 75cm. Highly fragrant. fragrance. 120cm x 120cm small shrub. Delicious tea rose WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE GERTRUDE JEKYLL**(1986) - THE ALNWICK ROSE*Ausgrab fragrance. 120cm x 100cm. 2000**Ausromeo PBR (2000) - Beautiful old rose formation of rich (2001) - Rich pink, deeply cupped JUDE THE OBSCURE**Ausjo PBR Rich, velvety crimson, highly pink. Growth is tall and strong. flowers. Good repeat flowering. Old (1998) - Very large incurved flowers, quartered blooms. Strong old rose Suitable for back of a border. Very rose fragrance with a hint of the petals being medium yellow fragrance. Possibly the best red David powerful and delicious old rose scent. raspberry. 150cm x 100cm. inside pale yellow on the outside. Very Austin to date. 120cm x 60cm. Spring flowering. 180cm x l00cm. THE DARK LADY*(1992) - A strong fragrance. 150cm x 150cm. HERITAGE**(1984) - Perfectly beautiful deep cerise pink, developing MOLINEUX*(1997) - Short, bushy, ORANGE/APRICOT formed buds of clearest shell pink. mauve tones with age, with large upright growth, ideal for smaller The fragrance is strong rose scent blooms of open, almost tree peony areas. Flowers are rosette formation SHADES with overtones of lemon. Growth of rich yellow. Flowers freely. character. Old rose fragrance. ABRAHAM DARBY**Auscot PBR is robust. Repeat flowering. 150cm x 175cm Fragrant 75cm x 60cm. 120cm x 120cm. (1985) - Large growing shrub. WILD EVE*(2003) - Medium sized, TEASING GEORGIA*(2001) - Deeply cupped blooms in shades of JOHN CLARE(1997) - Prolific Cupped flowers rich deep yellow in growing bearing medium sized, perfect rosette shaped flowers of apricot and yellow, on spreading arch- blush pink with hints of apricot. the centre fading to pale yellow on informally cupped, bright pink the edges. Fragrant. Can be trained as ing growth. Repeats well. Strong flowers continually throughout the Rounded shrub with spreading, fragrance. 150cm x 150cm. arching branches. 120cm x 140cm. a pillar rose. 180cm x 150cm. summer. 120cm x 100cm. CROWN PRINCESS MARGARE- JUBILEE CELEBRATION*(2002) - RED SHADES TA**(2000) - A tall slightly arching Named in commemoration of the YELLOW SHADES rose which is ideal for the back of the Queen’s Golden Jubilee. Large domed FALSTAFF**(2001) - Has large COMPTES DE CHAMPAGNE** border. The flowers are quite large, flowers of lovely rich salmon - pink, cupped, full petalled flowers of rich, neatly formed rosettes of a lovely (2001) - Beautiful soft yellow cupped dark crimson colouring eventually with a subtle gold blush on the apricot orange. Strong fruity underside of the petals. Fruity flowers, paling with age. Delicious turning to a most pleasing shade of fragrance. 120cm x 120cm. honey and musk scent. Medium to rich purple. Powerful old rose fragrance. 200cm x 180cm. MARY ROSE Ausmary (1986) - tall bushy shrub. 160cm x 130cm fragrance. Excellent pillar climber CROCUS ROSE*(2001) - Rosette Large, strong, rose pink, slightly CHARLES DARWIN AUSPEET 180cm x 150cm. style blooms. Large soft apricot scented. Sometimes paler in PBR - This rose bears some of L.D.BRAITHWAITE*(1988) - flowers fading to cream then clear autumn. Flowers freely and the largest blooms to be found in Brilliant crimson flowers open wide white. Delightful tea rose fragrance. continuously throughout the English Roses. Full deeply cupped and are slightly cupped. Produced Growth is robust. Medium size season. 150cm x 120cm. blooms, opening to a shallower freely with exceptional continuity. 130cm x 100cm. Old rose fragrance. 150cm x 120cm. MISS ALICE*(2000) - Beautiful flower of Yellow/Mustard. Broad GRACE**(2001) - Perfect rosette pale pink rosette style blooms. spreading growth with long stems. SOPHY’S ROSE*Auslot PBR style blooms of lovely pure apricot. Lovely Lily of The Valley scent. Ideally Disease resistant vigorous plant (1997) - Broad, flat, rosette shaped Delicious fragrance. Rounded shrub. suited to foreground and border with strong fragrance. flowers of an attractive light red 120cm x 120cm . planting. Reliably short grower. colouring. Tea rose fragrance. Very 80 - 100cm x 60cm. GOLDEN CELEBRATION**Ausgold free flowering. 120cm x 100cm. PAT AUSTIN Ausmum PBR (1995) RADIO TIMES**(1997) - Attractive PBR (1995) - Very large deeply TESS OF D’UBERVILLES*(1998) - - Named after David Austin’s wife. An and formal, rosette shaped flowers, cupped flowers approx 125mm across. Large, deeply cupped fragrant entirely new colour in English roses. very much an old rose in character. Deep rich golden yellow exceptionally flowers of bright crimson colouring, Bright copper inside with pale Purest rich pink. Strong fragrance fragrant. Strong shrub of ideal tall upright branching shrub. 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BI - COLOUR/MULTI COLOUR WHITE/CREAM SHADES CHRISTOPHER MARLOWE(2002) - Unusual intense GLAMIS CASTLE* Auslevel PBR (1992) - The best WINCHESTER CATHEDRAL*(1988) - A lovely sport red - orange, rosette style blooms. Outer petals develop white David Austin to date. Pure white flowers. Growth of Mary Rose and similar in every way except that the some slight salmon - pink tones as the flower ages. is short and bushy. Repeat flowers very well. Myrrh flowers are white. The shrub is bushy and flowers continuously. 130cm x 130cm. Lightly scented. Growth is short and vigorous. 100cm x 100cm. fragrance. 100cm x 90cm. Dawson’s Rose Growing Guide For best results follow these easy growing hints. PLANTING ROSES WATERING Rootstock Before starting make sure pruning tools Because Dawson Roses are grown in pots, • Use plenty of water to compact the soil One of the main virtues of grafting onto are clean and sharp. you can confidently plant them into your and give plants a flying start. Soil Fortuniana Rootstock is its vigour and • Hybrid tea roses, miniatures and garden at any time of the year. wetting agents allow water to penetrate hardiness. If you see bright green foliage floribunda roses, can simply be cut back 1) Before planting, water the Rose in its pot. into water repellant sandy soils. Apply in appearing from below the graft of the to half of their original height, using Spring and mid Summer. Water daily in plant, with a leaf shape as illustrated, secateurs, loppers or even hedge shears. 2) In a sunny location, dig a hole 60cm summer months. simply break it off and discard. wide and 45 - 60cm deep. • Then tidy up by removing any diseased 3) Mix Dawson’s Garden World Organic STAKING & TRAINING Common Diseases older wood, crossing branches or Soil Improver with the soil from the • Standards and Weeping Standards will • Without full sunshine Roses branches growing into the centre of hole at a rate of 1 part Soil Improver require a permanent and strong stake may develop ‘Black Spot’ and the bush. and 2 parts soil from the hole. for support. ‘Powdery Mildew’. Return enough of this mix to the hole • Weeping Roses can be trained by using a David Austin rose bushes are best pruned • Avoid overhead watering and watering by removing one third of their original to achieve the correct height for the ‘rose hoop’. So that its easy to tie the in the evening wherever possible. new plant. branches to develop a lovely shape. height each winter. • Spray with fungicide after pruning and 4) Take the rose out of it’s pot, leaving the Feeding again in spring and autumn. • Climbing Roses should be pruned and root ball intact and place in hole. trained to restrict them from growing • Feed after 3 weeks by sprinkling Add 1 tablespoon of slow release • Control aphids, thrips and Red Spider straight up. This is best done by tying fertiliser around the rootball. Dawson’s All Purpose Fertiliser around with systemic insecticide used monthly. each plant. Environmentally friendly sprays are new canes to a horizontal position or by 5) Return more of the mix around the available at Dawsons. arching into a fan shape. plant until the soil is level, add mulch • Later, feed at 6 weekly intervals from spring to autumn. • Weeping Standard Roses and Shrub Leaving a 15cm clearance around the Pruning the easy way stem. Water in well, ensuring the root Mulching Roses are best clipped and shaped with The object of pruning is to shape the hedge shears. This can be done zone is thoroughly saturated. bush and promote new blooms. Pruning • Use mulch applied to the soil at a depth continuously after each flowering. 6) Use any left over soil to make a shallow of 5cm leaving a 15cm bare circle is done every year in winter while well around the plant, this will help around the main stem. Never heap plants are dormant, before new spring Immediately after pruning thoroughly retain and direct water to the root system. mulch or soil up around the stem. growth appears. spray bushes with Lime Sulphur. Dawsons Easy Rose Care Calendar For best results follow these easy growing hints.

JOB REQUIRED = SPRING SUMMER AUTUMN WINTER SEPT OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG WATER under the foliage early in the morning

FERTILISING one handful per bush spread around the drip line of the plant

APHIDS spray as soon as they appear

BLACK SPOT & POWDERY MILDEW spray entire bush thoroughly

RED SPIDER MITE spray as soon as silver markings appear on foliage

REMOVE SPENT BLOOMS as they finish to promote more flowers MULCH around each plant leaving a 15cm bare circle around the main stem ROOTSTOCK remove any bright green soft new growth that may appear below the graft PRUNE ROSES during dormant season and spray with fungicide

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