The Rose Garden is a work in constant change to demonstrate how to grow and maintain a variety of roses that are suitable for home gardens in the Willamette Valley. Selection of plants has been based on suitability for landscape use, resistance to disease, repeat blooming, and availability to the home gardener. If we find that a rose bush has a lot of disease problems or does not bloom well it is removed. The visitor will find mostly hybrid teas but also floribundas, grandifloras, shrub roses and an English (Austin) rose. There is also one upright climbing rose named ‘Antique’. Two clematis vines (Viola and Asso) have been planted on either side of the climbing rose trellis. Clematis are a good compliment to large climbing roses and add interest and color to the garden. All the rose bushes have ID tags which include the name of the rose, type, any awards it has received, name of the hybridizer, and the year the rose was introduced. There are a couple of roses that do not have ID tags because they were donated and names were not known. They are good disease resistant plants with a good bloom habit so are used for cuttings for rose propagation workshops. There is also a Lonicera fragrantissima (winter honeysuckle, January jasmine, or Chinese honeysuckle) growing on the northwest corner of the rose garden. It has fragrant white flowers in January and February. It was there when this garden was started and is a nice shrub for the home garden. It is pruned in the spring after it finishes blooming. It also is a good specimen to demonstrate proper pruning of deciduous flowering shrubs. Definitions of the types of roses in the Rose Garden: Hybrid Tea: flowers are high-centered with long stems, generally one flower per stem. The plant is rather upright and narrow and produces flushes of blooms every six weeks or so if deadheaded regularly. It is the classic rose for cut flowers. Floribunda: high-centered flowers are produced in clusters and bloom almost continuously throughout the summer. The plant is usually taller than hybrid teas. Grandiflora: these plants have high-centered flowers held either singly or in clusters on quite tall plants. Otherwise they are similar to hybrid teas. Shrub: these plants vary widely in height and habit. Most have many more canes than the others mentioned here. Most produce blooms continuously throughout the summer. English and Austin roses are also in this group. Good sources for more information on growing, selecting, and showing roses can be found on the American Rose Society, Northwest Rosarian, and the Salem Oregon Rose Society web sites. A drip irrigation system has been installed to supply water to each plant throughout the growing season. Those working in the Rose Garden learn proper pruning techniques for each type of rose, good deadheading practices for repeat blooming throughout the summer, water needs, nutritional needs of roses, how to control rose diseases without the use of chemicals, what to look for in selecting roses for their own garden, and how to prepare the plants for the winter. Roses growing in the Rose Garden are: Antique (Climbing) This rose is also known as ‘Antike 89’. A beautiful rose with large, full 4 ½” blooms (50+ petals) cluster- flowered, in large cluster bloom form. Flowers are pink edged in red. It has no fragrance. Its foliage is dark-green. It blooms in flushes throughout the season. A vigorous, upright bush growing 8-14’ tall by 3- 4’ wide. It can be left free-standing or tied to a pillar or trellis. Remove spent blooms to encourage re- bloom. It was hybridized by W. Kordes & Sons (Germany) in 1988.
Chicago Peace (Hybrid Tea) This sport of 'Peace' was discovered by a gardener in her backyard in Chicago. There have been many sports of 'Peace', but this one is the best. The ‘Peace’ rose was bred in France in the last years before World War II, and escaped as unnamed cuttings in the last American diplomatic bag to leave the country before the Nazi conquest. Like its parent, this rose has large, 5-6” high-centered flowers with about 60 petals. But instead of being primarily yellow; as 'Peace' is, the blooms are a blend of deep rose pink, light pink, and apricot, with yellow at the base of the petals. Bushes grow 4 ½’ -5 ½’ tall and have leathery, dark green shiny leaves that are prone to black spot. It is very winter hardy.It was the All-America Rose Selection award winner in 1994. It was hybridized by Stanley C. Johnson (United States) in 1962.
Fragrant Cloud (Hybrid Tea) It is also known as ‘Nuage Parfumé’. Large, full blooms of deep orange-red ageing to geranium-red have a fragrance that is sometimes clove, often spicy, definitely sweet and mostly rose. Bring them inside and they will fill the room with heavenly scent for days.The average diameter of the blossoms is 5” (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, in small clusters, high-centered bloom form. It grows 30”- 5’ tall by 2’ wide. An upright continual blooming bush which blooms in flushes throughout the season. The foliage is glossy, dark green, with a reddish tint in late summer that persists long enough to give the plant an extra shot of starch that insures hardiness even in cold winter areas. It is somewhat susceptible to blackspot and mildew. The introducer withheld this rose from the market for five years for fear it couldn't compete with ‘Tropicana’. It won the Portland gold medal in 1966, the James Gamble Fragrance Award Winner in 1970, and the World Hall of Fame Rose in 1981. It is one of a handful of roses that have won the World Federation of Rose Society World's Favorite Rose Award. It was hybridized by Mathias Tantau, Jr. (Germany) in 1963.
Grande Amore (Hybrid Tea) Other names this rose is known by are ‘Walter Sisulu’ and ‘My Valentine’. Dark red, pointed buds open into high centered blooms, set against dark green, slightly glossy foliage. It has a wonderful sheen to its petals. The fragrance is mild. The flowers are 4” (26-30 petals) borne mostly solitary. The plant is extremely vigorous, upright, and well branched, producing dozens of long stem roses all summer. It blooms in flushes throughout the season. It grows 31-35” tall by 20-28” wide.The blossoms are both rain and sun-proof. Its resistance to blackspot and powdery mildew is outstanding. It is one of the few hybrid tea roses that have won an ADR (Germany's trial for health and performance without the use of chemicals, and the inspiration for the Earthkind trials in the United States). Awards include five international medals, including Golden Rose at the Hague Lyon, Rose Hills International and the ADR award and the International Gold Certificate in the Portland International Rose Garden in 2012. It was hybridized by Tim Hermann Kordes (Germany) in 1995 and introduced by W. Kodes Sohne in 2004.
Habitat for Humanity –Passionate (Hybrid Tea) Jackson & Perkins introduced three roses in a special series to honor the organization, 'Habitat for Humanity' during that organization's 25th Anniversay. The three roses known by the name Habitiat for Humanity are: ‘Passionate’, a double, medium red, hybrid tea -2001; an orange floribunda -2003; and a light yellow shrub rose - 2004. The one in the Marion Garden is the red rose ‘Passionate’. It produces mildly sweet red, long, pointed buds that open on 18” stems; the buds develop into 5 ½” blooms (25 to 30 petals), born mostly solitary, are high-centered, reflexed, with a ruffled bloom form. Blooms are continuous throughout the season. Its foliage is glossy, dark green, and leathery. It was hybridized by Keith W. Zary (United States) in 2000 and introduced by Jackson & Perkins Co. in 2002.
Hot Cocoa (Floribunda) Its color is described as cinnamon, brick, russet, smoky, and rich chocolate-orange with a purple- burgundy cast. The color seems to vary with temperature, time, and the eye of the beholder. It is very healthy, vigorous, and holds its color in heat. It has a mild, fruity fragrance. Flowers are double 4” (17-25 petals), cluster-flowered, ruffled bloom form. It has lush, healthy foliage and blooms in flushes throughout the season. The bush grows about 3 ½’-4’ tall and wide. It was hybridized by Thomas F. Carruth (United States) in 2002.
Jude the Obscure (English) It is named after the character in the 19th century novel by Thomas Hardy. Flowers are apricot, cream shading, lighter reverse. Strong fragrance with a delicious fruity note reminiscent of guava. The 4” fully double blooms (40+ petals) are large, cupped, mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, in small clusters, globular bloom form, typical of English roses. It blooms in flushes throughout the season. An excellent short shrub with strong, upright, bushy growth and medium light green leaves. Very disease resistant. It received the Corona Regina Teodelinda Perfume Award in Monza, Italy. It was hybridized by David C. H. Austin (United Kingdom) in 1997.
Just Joey (Hybrid Tea) The huge apricot double blooms are 4- 6” across, composed of 30 large petals with frilly edges aging to buff when fully open. Buds are large, elegantly pointed, and brandy colored. Its fragrance is a deep fruity scent. Both the flowers and their fragrance are long-lasting. Leaves are large and glossy, and stems are prickly. Plants are rather squat and spreading, with a moderate growth rate. They are fairly disease resistant. The flowers are particularly outstanding for indoor arrangements because of their large size and long vase life. It was voted the World Convention Favorite Rose in 1994. It was hybridized by Benjamin R. Cants (United Kingdom) in 1972.
Knock Out (Shrub) Flowers are cherry red with a mild, spice tea fragrance. Bloom size averages 3 ½” and has semi-double, cluster-flowered bloom form (5-13 petals). The 2-4’ by 3-4’bush is compact, rounded, and has glossy, dark green foliage. It is one of the most popular shrub roses in the world. It will grow even in the harshest climates. The cycle of bloom and growth is never ending and provides a show of color from early spring well into late fall. It is virtually maintenance free, and drought tolerant; surviving and even thriving in the most devastating of dry summers. It is very disease free. You can expect to have blooms everyday throughout the summer and it is self-cleaning, meaning you don’t need to deadhead it. It was hybridized by William J. Radler (United States) in 1995.
Lady X (Hybrid Tea) It is also known as ‘Meifigu’. Flowers are pale lavender or mauve that often have a pinkish cast. Mauve is an unusual color for a hybrid tea rose which is one reason that it is a prized cultivar. Another is its vigor. It is fairly disease resistant and a prolific bloomer. The fragrance is mild. This is one of the tallest roses in its color class, reaching heights of 5-6’ with upright, much-branched stems. It blooms in flushes of large, long, pointed buds that open into high-centered, slender, 4” double (17-25 petals) flowers from early summer into autumn. As the petals open they curl back on themselves, quill-like, to form a star shape. The leaves are leathery and medium-green, and the stems are nearly thorn-less. Remove spent flowers to encourage new flushes of bloom. It won the Portland Gold Medal award in 1968. It was hybridized by Marie-Louise (Louisette) Meilland (France) in 1965.
Love (Hybrid Tea) The striking bi-colored blooms are scarlet red with a silvery white reverse. With its light spicy fragrance and beauty, it will quickly become a favorite in your garden. Average diameter of the full flowers is 4” (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, or in small clusters, high-centered, reflexed bloom form. It blooms continuously throughout the season. It is a large upright bush with glossy, dark green, leathery foliage and is quite thorny. It was hybridized by William A. Warriner (United States) in 1980.
Marijke Koopman (Hybrid Tea) This rose has showy pink, mostly solitary, medium to large flowers (26-40 petals), with hot pink overtones at the ends of the stems which are a high-centered bloom form. It blooms in flushes throughout the season. Fragrance is moderate. It is a tall 4-5’ upright bush. The foliage is grayish green and leathery. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Awards include The Hague Rose Trials 1978 (Netherlands), Peter McDougall Challenge Trophy, Canadian Rose Society National Rose Show, and Best Pink Rose 1999. It was hybridized by Gareth Fryer (United Kingdom) in 1979.
Mondiale (Hybrid Tea) The color is a delicate old rose pink with orange hue, large double bloom (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, with a high-centered bloom form. It has little to no fragrance. Long strong stems for cutting, vase life 10-12 days, Blooms in flushes throughout the season. It grows 4-5’ tall. It won the Golden Rose of Courtrai in 1995 and the Golden Rose of Hradec Kralove in 1996. It was hybridized by W. Kordes & Sons (1993).
Neptune (Hybrid Tea) An intense strong citrus, rose sweet fragrance and an elegant, classic form combine to make this hybrid tea more than a myth. Each regal, 4 -5” flower boasts lavender petals that have subtle purple edges, and clean, green, glossy foliage helps to maintain a royal beauty that resists disease. Very large, full (26-40) petals are born mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, in small clusters, cupped in a reflexed bloom form. It blooms in flushes throughout the season. It will grow to about 5’ tall by 2’ wide. It will stay somewhat slender and the canes will be armed with quite a few thorns. It was hybridized by Thomas F. Carruth (United States) in 2003.
Pascali (Hybrid Tea) It is also known as ‘Rose Pascali’ and ‘Rosa Lenip’. This rose was created by crossing the hybrid tea rose ‘Queen Elizabeth’ with the rose ‘White Butterfly’. The result is a classic white rose that has a soft cream colored center. The blooms are quite large however they have little to no fragrance. It is fairly disease resistant if planted in a spot with good air circulation and full sun. It blooms in flushes throughout the growing season. Remove spent blooms to encourage re-bloom. It was the All-America Rose Selection award winner in 1969 and was voted the world's favorite rose of any color in 1991. It was hybridized by Lewis Lens (Belgium) 1963 and introduced in the United States in 1969.
Peter Frankenfeld (Hybrid Tea) Its flowers are rose-pink, mildly fragrant, large, double (17-25 petals), borne mostly solitary, with a high- centered bloom form. Foliage is medium green and leathery. It blooms in flushes throughout the season. It is a medium, spreading bush growing to 4-5’. It won the Court of Show Honor (Germany) six times from 1999-2001, and the Princess of Show Award (Germany) in 1999, and again in 2000. It was hybridized by Reimer Kordes (Germany) in 1966.
Pink Promise (Hybrid Tea) The flowers are a blend of pale pink and cream, Fragrance is mild and somewhat fruity. It is a sturdy, upright grower, 3-4’ tall and about 3’ wide. Flower size is about 4”, double (17-25 petals), borne on mostly solitary, high-centered stems. It blooms in flushes throughout the growing season. Remove spent blooms to encourage re-bloom. Very disease resistant. It was the 2009 All-America Rose Selection winner and is the official rose of the American Breast Cancer Foundation. It was hybridized by James W. Coiner (United States) in 2006.
Pristine (Hybrid Tea) (there are two bushes –one a grafted and one own-root) Large gardenia-like blooms are lightly scented and are a delicate white with a hint of pink blush. Its parentage is ‘White Masterpiece’ X ‘First Prize’. The long, spiraled buds open to 4-6” high-centered double flowers (25-35 petals). Flowers usually appear singly on stems but may be clustered. They bloom in midseason and repeat sparsely. Leaves are also large and are attractively colored a glossy reddish green. Plants are extremely vigorous, requiring more space than most other hybrid teas. For cutting, the flowers should be harvested when they are barely open to lengthen their vase life. Very disease resistant. It won the Portland Gold Medal Award in 1979 and the American Rose Society Edland Fragrance Medal in 1979. It was hybridized by William A. Warriner (United States) in 1978.
Rainbow Niagara (Hybrid Tea) It is also known as ‘Marvelle’ and ‘Tropical Sunset’. It features showy yellow orange overtones and orange-red stripes and light yellow reverse. It has a mild fruity, spice, sweet fragrance. Average diameter of the flowers are 4” with full (26-40) petals, borne mostly solitary with cupped, high-centered buds, and a reflexed bloom form. It blooms in flushes throughout the season. The bush is tall, upright, and well- branched growing 3-4’ tall by 4’ wide. Its foliage tends to remain dense right to the ground. It was named for the Niagara Falls Horticultural Society. It was hybridized by Sam McGredy IV (New Zealand) in 1988.
Scentimental (Floribunda) No two flowers are alike, but all share the same distinctive deep red/burgundy on white to cream striped features that make this rose so unique. Some blossoms are more burgundy-splashed-white, some more cream-swirled-red—all on the same vigorous plant. Its parentage is ‘Playboy’ X ‘Peppermint Twist’. The old-fashioned form and spicy fragrance may remind you of its stingy blooming ancestors. Yet the nearly continuous number of blossoms lets you know there’s modern kinfolk in there too. The flowers are perfect for potpourri. The bush is densely covered with disease-resistant dark green, leathery foliage and is of an excellent rounded shape. Average diameter of the large double flowers (17-25 petals) is 4 ½ inches. Flowers are borne in clusters of from 3-5 or more per stem. The pointed buds are compact and rounded. It grows 35-47” tall by 31-43”wide. It was the All American Rose Selections award winner in 1997. It is the first striped rose to win AARS honors. It was hybridized by Thomas F. Carruth (United States) in 1996.
South Africa (Grandiflora) This rose is also known as ‘Golden Beauty’. The rich amber flowers are in a class of their own. Their radiance can be seen from afar. The prolific cluster-flowered blooms are non-fading, large (17-25 petals) and double in form with a high-centered bloom form. It blooms in flushes throughout the season. The bush is upright and grows to be 4-5’ tall with dark green foliage. Additionally, this rose has been observed to perform well in hot weather. From the classic to the romantic this rose is a great addition to any garden growing beautifully in many different conditions. It was the recipient of the Gold Standard Award in 2009 and the Glasgow Gold Medal in 2006. It was hybridized by W. Kordes & Sons (Germany) in 2001.
Sugar Moon (Hybrid Tea) The flowers are pure white. The full, classically formed double blooms are saturated with intense sweet citrus and rose fragrance. Big, pointed buds open to show off broad 4-5” petals. Very dark green, glossy leaves make the white flowers pop. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Superior disease resistance and long stems make this a perfect rose for garden display. It grows to be 4-5’tall. Its delightful fragrance has contributed to the receipt of a number of awards including: People's Choice Most Fragrant Rose Portland 2012, Golden Rose - Rose Hills Trials 2012, Most Fragrant Variety Rose Hills Award 2012. It was hybridized by Christian Bedard (United States) in 2012.
Sunsprite (Floribunda) This rose is also known as ‘Friesia’. Clusters of nicely formed deep yellow, with a strong licorice fragrance, and unfading blooms are produced in continuous flushes on a well-behaved medium-sized bush. It has heavily toothed, dark green shiny foliage that is among the more disease resistant in its color class. Flowers are 3-4” across, with 25-30 petals and start with attractive, oval buds, with flowers looking like a hybrid tea, and then flatten as they open. This rose is considered to be one of the world’s top ten roses. This rose is ideal for hedges, or mass plantings. Regular deadheading will keep the bush looking neat and tidy. It won the James Gamble Fragrance Award 1979, the Baden-Baden Gold Medal in1972, the Anerkannte Deutsche Rose Award in 1973, and the Royal National Rose Society James Mason Memorial Medal in1989. It was hybridized by Reimer Kordes, (Germany) in 1973 and introduced in the United States in 1977.