Starlight Symphony cl

Rose Catalogue Autumn 2018 – Spring 2019 Britain’s Leading Rose Specialists for 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

We hope you will enjoy our Autumn 2018 - Spring 2019 Catalogue. • From the oldest recorded Town of Colchester we bring you the Sat Nav? oldest recorded Rose Specialist in the United Kingdom. Still run by the family and enthusiastic staff. Use CO4 5HA • We celebrated 250 years in 2015 See page 46 • What New Varieties have we this season? You can have the “Rose of The Year” 2019 actually blooming in your garden in summer of Quick Guide to Contents 2019. This is a compact white climbing rose “Starlight Symphony” • Other newcomers are a pink Hybrid Tea rose with old fashioned Address, phone, fax, email...... 2 shaped blooms “Duchess of Cornwall”. A deep pink floribunda Business terms...... 25 “Claire Marshall”. Light apricot Hybrid Tea “Mary Jean” and if Cash & Carry times and terms...... 46 you are looking for an alternative for “Ruby Wedding” try “Happy Container Roses Mail Order...... 3 Ruby Wedding”. Data Protection...... 25 • We have a few new David Austin varieties as they are keen to cease Export Orders...... 47 the production of some of their older varieties. We have taken Find That Rose...... 33 “Desdemona” (white) “James L Austin” (deep pink) and “Thomas Gift Tokens...... 4 À Becket” (crimson). Gold Standard Roses...... 21 If you are in the vicinity particularly during the summer months please Guarantee...... 3 do pay us a visit as most varieties can be viewed in our container area and small display garden. Also you can obtain expert advice, purchase Hours of Business...... 25 & 46 roses (according to season) and related sundries. Please be assured we How to find us (map)...... 46 have not moved but the road system has become a little complicated. Key to Codes...... 3 PLEASE STUDY THE MAP AND RELATED NOTES ON Order/dispatch of roses...... 24 PAGE 46. ALSO SEE BACK COVER. PLEASE NOTE THAT Order Form...... Centre SOME SAT NAV (CO4 5HA) MAPS ARE NOT UP TO Personal Gift Scheme...... 4 DATE AND MAY DIRECT YOU ONTO BOXTED ROAD. Planting & Pruning Guide...... 34 THERE IS NO ENTRY TO US FROM THE BOXTED Planting in Tubs...... 35 ROAD. REGRETFULLY WE ARE NOT ALLOWED Pruning Demonstrations/Raising Money for Charities...... 20 PROMINENT DIRECTION SIGNS. Sundries...... 44 Your popular questions answered...... 45 CANTS NEW Website...... 2 COMPREHENSIVE WEBSITE We launched in May 2018 our new comprehensive website. We believe THE ROSE TYPES WE GROW this is the best website we have had and is phone and tablet friendly. Climber; “Patio” Climbers; Repeat Flowering Climbers; As in the past our website is based on our latest catalogue, which can Ramblers Courtyard Climbers...... 36-42 also be viewed online. All varieties are illustrated and in some cases we Cluster Flowered Bush...... 14-19 will elaborate on the description. The site includes some family history. “English” Roses...... 30-32 We will continue to build on our frequently asked questions and Floribunda...... 14-19 answer section. Our news section is updated frequently. Ground Cover Roses...... 20-21 There is further help for those who have difficulty in finding us with ...... 5-11 more pictures of the area! Hybrid Teas The best improvement is that it should be much easier to order online. Large Flowered Bush...... 5-11 Orders can be placed online for bare root and containerised roses Old Fashioned Roses...... 26-33 depending on season. Payment can be made through either a PayPal “Patio Roses”...... 22-24 account or by credit/debit card managed by Stripe. Ordering online is Renaissance Roses...... 29-30 completely secure, but if you prefer you can always order by phone; fill Rugosa Roses...... 33 in order form or in person. Shrub & Species...... 26-28 Visit www.cantsroses.co.uk Standards; Half Standards; Weeping Standards; 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 dont’t always agree, so these are a guide. some of the varieties which are V. Fragrant Exceptional fragrance marked New in this catalogue. Fragrant Strongly scented You can find out what is Scented Some scent available Mail Order and Unmarked There is no discernable scent prices on our website www. Guide to Height cantsroses.co.uk or simply All varieties are individuals,and situations like growing phone us on 01206 844008 and weather conditions can influence the height. As a to discuss your requirements. guide we add to description the following. Please note due to being unable VS Up to 38cm (15 inches) to send containerised Standards S 38-56cm (15-22 inches) the varieties of these available M 56-76cm (22-30 inches) to collect are not always shown T 76-101cm (30-40 inches) VT 101cm+ and over (40 inches) on our website. General information HT Hybrid Tea H Patented. These varieties may not be propagated Cants Guarantee or sold without the Breeders permission, and a royalty paid Our aim is to supply first quality British grown rose trees, § Also available as Standard securely packed. In the unlikely case that you receive a R.O.T.Y. Variety which has won a Rose of The Year Award. rose untrue to name, this will be replaced (if not possible Codes in Brackets after the selling name is the general a refund will be made). If you have a problem you international registered name and for information only. Other codes which appear in the catalogue are explained must advise us by the 1st of August following season of in the various sections. planting. If any plant fails to grow, provided our planting Number against illustration indicates page on which and pruning instructions have been followed; that the description appears. plant(s) have not been subject to abnormal weather conditions or other factors beyond our control, we will Number against variety replace free of charge in the Autumn, or, in cases of doubt, name denotes page number at a reduced rate. Please do not destroy any plants as you of illustration. may be required to return same. We regret our Guarantee does not extend to Export orders. Thomas À Becket E 32 Trades Descriptions Act Thomas À Becket® (Auswinston) H 32 Deep Pink New Good repeat flowering variety which is more like a specie Colour illustrations (due to printing process and variations rose with its strong shrubby growth. The shallow cupped of soil conditions) are as a guide only. Descriptions are medium sized blooms open to informal rosettes. The colour based on our personal experience and with new varieties varies from crimson to carmine red. With mid green semi- information supplied by the Breeders. There will be minor glossy foliage. Height approximately 120cm (4’). Fragrant/GR £15.10 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 fi nd 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 - Dymanic 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 - Happy Ruby Wedding the form of one of the illustrated cards) Love Knot - Lovestruck - 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 - Heart of Gold journey, check our Lovely Lady - Many Happy Returns - Mum In A Million Warm Wishes - You’re Beautiful opening hours. Sat Nav? Use CO4 5HA See page 46.

4 A Whiter Shade of Pale h/t 6 Global Beauty h/t 6 Lovely Lady h/t 7 Fragrant Hybrid Tea Collection One each of these varieties form this collection, selected for beauty and fragrance. A Whiter Shade of Pale Pale pink. Very fragrant. Global Beauty Deep yellow. Fragrant. Lovely Lady Rose pink. Fragrant. Proper Job Deep crimson. Very fragrant. Catalogue value £40.35, Collection price £36.35, SAVING £4.00 Proper Job h/t 9 Cants Classic Hybrid Tea Collection One each of these classic fragrant varieties form this collection. Ice Cream White. Fragrant. Ingrid Bergman Dark red. Scented. Mamma Mia! Coral orange. Fragrant. Warm Wishes Peach pink. Fragrant. Catalogue value £40.30, Collection price £36.30, SAVING £4.00 Ice Cream h/t 7

Ingrid Bergman h/t 7 Mamma Mia! h/t 8 Warm Wishes h/t 10 5 Congratulations (Korlift) 7 Pink The medium sized shapely deep pink blooms are ideal for cutting. Hybrid Teas Foliage is dark green and glossy. This upright strong growing variety can be used for hedging. Scented /TM/VT £9.80 Large fl owered bush Courage (Poulduff) H 11 Bright Red Classic blooms carried singly or in clusters • Colour for Long lasting medium sized bright red blooms; which are beds, borders • Cut blooms for the house • Plant 60cm (2’) ideal for cutting. Flowers freely late into the season. Upright apart; 60cm (2’) row to row, staggered. plant with mid green glossy foliage. Dedicated to the late Varieties marked with § are also available in Standard and popular entertainer “Roy Castle”. For each plant sold via Half Standard form. See page 12. this catalogue 50p will be donated to teh Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation. Scented/GR/M £10.15 A Whiter Shade of Pale (Peafanfare) H 5 Pale Pink Deep Secret 6 Dark Red This elegant very pale pink modern variety repeats well Not as free fl owering as more modern red roses, but still throughout the season and also withstands wet weather. remains an old favourite. Bushy growing variety with dark Slightly taller than most medium growing varieties. The velvety-red shapely blooms, which are borne singly and in plants are strong and bushy with plenty of dark green clusters. Dark green matt foliage.§ V. Fragrant/GR/M £9.80 semiglossy foliage. § V.Fragrant/GR/M £10.10 Duchess of Cornwall (Tan01360) H 6 Orange-Pink Best Impression (Tan04247) H 7 Pink with white stripes New Sometimes listed as The Duchess of Cornwall. The This is an unusual but classic Hybrid Tea with large full mid large old fashioned cupped blooms are an unusual orangey pink blooms with white stripes. Flowers are carried singly pink. They are borne singularly and in small clusters on or in small clusters. Strong growth with mid green leathery strong lightly thorned stems. The large foliage is dense semi- foliage. Suitable for cutting. Fragrant/GR/M £10.20 glossy olive green. V. Fragrant/GR/M £10.20

Beverly see Pink Perfection Elina see Peaudouce

H 7 Big Purple (Stebigpu) Purple Freedom (Dicjem) 8 Yellow Large deep purple-red blooms carried on a strong, upright Excellent free fl owering variety. The medium sized deep bush. The medium sized foliage is dark green and semi-matt. vibrant yellow blooms hold their colour well. Vigorous, Good for cutting. V.Fragrant/GR/M £9.95 bushy growth with abundant medium green glossy foliage. § Scented/GR/M £9.80 Bloom of Ruth (Harmedley) H 7 Pastel Pink Well shaped large blooms of pastel pink tones are produced Global Beauty (Tan94448) H 5 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 semi-glossy. V.Fragrant/GR/T £10.05 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 10 Apricot Pink glossy foliage. § V.Fragrant/GR/M £10.05 This very strong upright growing variety repeats well. The light apricot buds open to blooms of apricot pink with deeper Goldstar (Candide) 6 Yellow spiralled whirled centres. As the blooms open the petals Pure, deep yellow blooms, borne singly and in sprays, on a refl ex. Large exceptionally glossy mid green foliage. Suitable neat upright plant, with pale green matt foliage. Perfect for for hedging. V. Fragrant/GR/VT £10.10 the small modern garden, and ideal for cutting. A Cants introduction. Fragrant/GR/S £9.95

NEW

Duchess of Cornwall h/t 6 Goldstar h/t 6 Deep Secret h/t 6 6 NEW

Happy Ruby Wedding h/t 7 Bloom of Ruth h/t 6 Big Purple h/t 6

Happy Ruby Wedding (Frynoble) H 7 Ruby Red Inspire (Frytempo) H 7 Salmon Orange/Yellow New Masses of elegant bright ruby red blooms, produced Originally launched to celebrate the Women’s Institute throughout the summer into the autumn. Strong upright plant Centenary. See alternative name below to select your with mid green semi glossy foliage. Good for cutting. Each plant labelling preference. This colourful variety has salmon orange provided with a colour picture label. The ideal gift for a Ruby blooms with pale yellow reverse that are borne in abundance Wedding. See page 4 for details of our personal gift service. on strong vigorous bushy plants with mid green semi-glossy Scented/GR/M £10.20 foliage. Fragrant/GR/M £10.10

Heart of Gold (Coctarlotte) H 10 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 13 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 £10.05 ever popular variety became one of these by being awarded the “World’s Favourite Rose” in 1994. Very free-fl owering; Ice Cream (Korzuri) H 5 White with large blooms of deep coppery orange, with distinct frilly The slightly green tinted perfectly formed white buds open edges. Growth is semi-branching and the young coppery matt to produce large well formed glossy white blooms. Upright foliage matures to dark green. § Fragrant/GR/M £9.95 growth with glossy bronze green foliage. Good for cutting Fragrant/GR/M £10.10 Lady Mitchell (Haryearn) 9 Deep Pink Impressive variety with shapely many petalled deep almost Ingrid Bergman (Poulman) H 5 Dark Red purple pink blooms. Growth is sturdy and upright with large This wonderful free fl owering variety remains one of our dark green and glossy foliage. Fragrant/GR/M £10.00 favourites. The shapely dark velvety red blooms are produced on a strong upright even growing plant. Dark green glossy Lovely Lady (Dicjubell) H 5 Rose Pink foliage. § Scented/GR/M £10.10 Abundance of blooms are produced on this popular even growing variety. The shapely rose pink blooms are shown off well by the exceptionally large mid green matt foliage. Please refer to key on page 2 Growth is strong and bushy. § Fragrant/GR/M £10.10

Inspire h/t 7 Best Impression h/t 6 Congratulations h/t 6 7 NEW

Loving Memory h/t 8 Mary Jean h/t 8 Moody Blue h/t 8

Loving Memory (Korgund) 8 Crimson-Scarlet Nostalgia (Taneiglat) H 8 Cream edged Cherry This red rose is a good reliable memorial rose. Blooms are large The striking cream edged with rich cherry blooms are crimson-scarlet and are borne on a vigorous upright plant. complimented by the young reddish foliage which matures to Foliage is dark green and glossy. Scented/GR/M £10.10 dark green and glossy. The blooms which stand wet weather well are generally borne singly on an upright plant, and are Mamma Mia! (Fryjolly) H 5 Coral Orange ideal for cutting. § Fragrant/GR/M £10.05 Typical modern free fl owering Hybrid Tea with plenty of well-formed glowing coral-orange medium sized blooms. Peace 13 Yellow Compact branching habit, with bright green glossy Old favourite. Large full petalled blooms of cream yellow foliage. One of the shorter medium growing varieties. with a reddish fl ush. A strong grower of branching habit, § Fragrant/GR/M £10.10 with leathery dark green foliage. § Scented/GR/T £9.80

Mary Jean (Haryen) H 8 Light Apricot Peaudouce (Dicjana) 10 Rich Cream New Those who visited our rose fi elds in the past may have The large blooms are pale primrose when young, maturing noticed this variety produced for export only. We are now to rich cream. This excellent variety produces large strong offering it in our general selection. Large warm apricot plants, covered in dense mid-green matt foliage. Also known orange blooms which pale to pink on the outer petals. Bushy as Elina. Fragrant/GR/T £9.95 growth with mid green rather sparse foliage. Whilst this variety doesn’t like wet weather in normal circumstances Pink Perfection (Korpauvio) H 8 Rich Pink good for cutting. V.Fragrant/GR/M £10.00 This award winning free fl owering rose has perfectly formed blooms of rich, warm pink. Compact but upright growth, Moody Blue (Fryniche) H 8 Lilac Blue with dark green glossy foliage. V.Fragrant/GR/M £10.10 The large beautifully formed blooms start out as lilac blue with violet tipped edges, but as they develop the colour Polar Star (Tanlarpost) H 11 White softens to a warm silvery-lilac. The variety produces plenty The well formed, high centred white blooms, produced on of blooms on a strong vigorous plant, with mid green glossy long stems, makes this variety ideal for cutting. Branching foliage. Alternative name My Lovely Dad. V.Fragrant/AR/T habit with dark green glossy foliage. R.O.T.Y. 1985. £10.05 § Scented/GR/M £10.05

Pink Perfection h/t 8 Freedom h/t 6 Nostalgia h/t 8 8 Scented Memory h/t 9 Lady Mitchell h/t 7 Silver Shadow h/t 10

Princess (Korspobux) H 10 Pink/Silver reverse Royal Copenhagen see Remember Large blooms of mid pink with silver reverse adorn this variety which was awarded the Fragrance Prize at the Ruby Wedding 13 Ruby Red Glasgow International Trials in 2011. The young reddish Light ruby red, neat blooms produced on a bush of branching upright growth turns to green with mid green semi matt habit. Dark green glossy foliage. Each plant provided with foliage. Cants introduction. V.Fragrant/GR/T £10.10 colour picture label. The ideal gift for a Ruby Wedding. See page 4 for details of our personal gift service and greetings Proper Job (Tan02733) H 5 Deep Crimson card of this variety. § Scented/TM/M £10.05 The deep crimson buds open to full quartered blooms, similar to English and Renaissance varieties. Blooms are Sally’s Rose (Canrem) 9 Pink Blend borne singly and in clusters on neat bushy plants. Foliage is Small shapely blooms of a blend of pale pink and cream dark green leathery with lighter reverse which compliments shaded apricot. Short neat bushy plant with young reddish the fl owers well. Allow a little more space between plants. foliage maturing to dark green and glossy. A Cants V.Fragrant/GR/T £10.10 introduction. Scented/AR/S £10.00

Remember (Poulht001) H 11 Light Pink Scented Memory (Poulht002) H 9 Peachy yellow fl ushed red The medium shapely blooms of very light pink are borne on a Pictures of this superb variety never really catches its beauty. bushy plant. The young reddish foliage matures to dark green The enormous, beautiful classic blooms are rich peachy yellow and glossy. Originally named Royal Copenhagen this rose was with a fl ush of red at petal edge. Even, upright plant with adopted and renamed by the Imperial War Museum in 2005. large, dark green glossy foliage. Fragrant/GR/T £10.10 This formed part of an educational peace project “Their Past Your Future” (1945-2005). V.Fragrant/GR/T £10.05 Silver Anniversary (Poulari) H 9 White The beautifully formed white blooms, are produced on strong, Remember Me (Cocdestin) H 9 Deep Copper upright plants, with light green semi-glossy foliage. The ideal The deep coppery bronze buds open to produce small blooms Silver Wedding Anniversary gift. Each plant provided with a with pale bronze centres. Neat, upright plant with dark green picture label. See page 4 for details of our personal gift service glossy foliage. GR/T £10.00 and greetings card of this variety. § Fragrant/GR/M £10.10

Sally’s Rose h/t 9 Silver Anniversary h/t 9 Remember Me h/t 9 9 Sunny Sky h/t 10 Chandos Beauty h/t 6 Heart of Gold h/t 7

Silver Shadow (Frystereo) H 9 Silvery-Lilac Sunny Sky (Koraruli) H 10 Honey-yellow Interesting prolifi c blooming variety with elegant formed This award winning variety repeats well and has large elegant full petalled long lasting blooms of a silvery lilac. Plants are honey-yellow blooms with lighter petal edges and can acquire strong and bushy with dark green shiny foliage. Fragrant/ a hint of pink as the fl owers age. Blooms are long lasting GR/M £10.05 and borne on strong stems making them ideal for cutting. Upright growth with dark green matt foliage. ROTY 2016. Snazzee (Wekzazette) H 13 Red/yellow Scented/GR/T £10.15 Truly eye-catching variety with abundance of deep red blooms with dark yellow reverse. The well-formed blooms Twice In A Blue Moon (Tan96138) H 11 Lilac are often borne in clusters which just adds to its colourful More reliable than the original “Blue Moon”, with classic appeal. Neat even thorny growth wth mid-green semi-glossy silver-lilac blooms which are ideal for cutting. Upright habit foliage. § Fragrant/GR/S £10.15 with mid-green glossy foliage. V.Fragrant/GR/M £10.10

Sparkle (Frymerlin) H 11 Orange Velvet Fragrance (Fryperdee) H 11 Dark Crimson Sparkling orange blooms with a golden glow to liven up any High quality, reliable variety with large well shaped blooms planting arrangement. The elegant blooms, which stand wet of rich dark crimson. Strong, robust bushy growth, with weather well, are produced in abundance on a strong vigorous glossy coppery green foliage. V.Fragrant/GR/T £10.05 plant. Foliage is dark green and glossy. Fragrant/GR/T £10.10 Warm Wishes (Fryxotic) H 5 Peach-Pink Special Anniversary (Whastiluc) H 13 Magenta Pink Free fl owering variety with exquisitely formed abundant blooms This rose can make any anniversary special with its large of an appealing soft peachy-coral and pink. Upright growth well-formed buds of strong magenta pink. When the blooms with luxurious dark green foliage. Fragrant/GR/T £10.00 are fully open they have a slightly old fashioned look. Neat, upright plant with dark green glossy foliage. For details of our Wedding Celebration (Poulht006) H 10 Dark Red personal gift service see page 4. § V.Fragrant/GR/M £10.10 The beautifully formed buds open to dark red well-shaped blooms, which are ideal for cutting. Strong growing bushy variety with dark green shiny foliage. A long lasting gift to celebrate that special day. For more details of our personal www.cantsroses.co.uk gift service see page 4. Scented/GR/M £10.10

Princess h/t 9 Wedding Celebration h/t 10 Peaudouce h/t 8 10 Twice In A Blue Moon h/t 10 Courage h/t 6 Remember h/t 9

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.

Sparkle h/t 10 Polar Star h/t 8 Velvet Fragrance h/t 10 11 Standard Rose Trees This section covers all forms of Standard roses we offer. All Standard roses should be fi rmly 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 £27.50 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. Diamond WishesH Medium pink. Alternative name Standards – stems are approximately 100cm (3'3"). Misty Hit. Scented. £36.50 each Flower PowerH Salmon pink with hint of peach. PRICE INCLUDES STAKE AND TIE Fragrant. Half Standards – stems are approximately 65cm (2' 3") Flower Power GoldH Golden yellow. Scented. £36.50 each FrothyH White. Scented. PRICE INCLUDES STAKE AND TIE Wildfi reH Flame orange. Fragrant. Hybrid Teas Full descriptions see pages 22-24. A Whiter Shade of PaleH Pale pink. Very Fragrant. Deep Secret Dark red. Very fragrant. Speciality Standards £36.50 each Freedom Deep yellow. Scented. PRICE INCLUDES STAKE AND TIE Global BeautyH Deep yellow. Very Fragrant. Created by budding free fl owering ground cover or modern Ingrid BergmanH Dark, velvety red. Scented. shrub roses onto a stem, Use to give height to formal beds Just Joey Coppery orange. Fragrant. or planted as an individual feature. Semi-weeping giving Lovely Lady Rose pink. 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 fl owers. Peace Yellow fl ushed red. Scented. Gold Flower CarpetH Golden yellow semi-double Polar StarH White. Scented. blooms. Scented. Ruby Wedding Ruby red. Scented. KentH White semi-double blooms. Silver AnniversaryH Pure white. Fragrant. Scented. SnazzeeH Deep red, dark yellow reverse. Pink Flower CarpetH Bright pink semi-double blooms. Scented. The Fairy Clusters of light pink small Special AnniversaryH Magenta pink. Very fragrant. double fl owers. For full descriptions see pages 20-21 & 26-28. Floribunda £40.00 each Absolutely FabulousH Soft yellow. Fragrant. Weeping Standards Champagne MomentH Cream soft apricot centre. PRICE INCLUDES STAKE AND TIE Scented. Mainly used as a feature in rose beds or lawn. They are Colchester Beauty Candy-pink. Very fragrant. created by budding old and modern ramblers onto a stem to Golden WeddingH Deep golden yellow. Scented. give a weeping effect. Stem size 120-135cm (4'-4'3") Iceberg White. Alberic Barbier Creamy white shaded yellow. Rhapsody In BlueH Purple. Very fragrant. Scented. H Super TrouperH Vibrant orange. Kisses of Fire Small modern repeat fl owering The Jubilee RoseH Dark red. variety with masses of multi Trumpeter Orange scarlet. Scented. petalled orange-red blooms H You’re BeautifulH Mid pink. Scented. Rambling Rosie Modern repeat fl owering variety, Full descriptions see pages 5-11 and 14-18. with abundance of small bright red blooms with yellow eye. Super FairyH Modern repeat fl owering variety with 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 Ruby Wedding h/t 9 Ballerina s 26 Special Anniversary h/t 10

Diamond Wishes p 23 Snazzee h/t 10 Alberic Barbier cl 42

Just Joey h/t 7 Peace h/t 8 You’re Beautiful fl 19

Super Fairy cl 39 Frothy p 23 Rambling Rosie cl 38 13 Blue For You fl 15 English Miss fl 15 Golden Smiles fl 16 Fragrant Floribunda Collection One each of these varieties form this collection, selected for freedom of flowering and fragrance. Blue For You Soft lilac. Very fragrant. English Miss Light pink. Very fragrant. Golden Smiles Bright yellow. Fragrant. The Times Rose Deep crimson. Fragrant Catalogue value £40.05, Collection price £36.05, SAVING £4.00 The Times Rose fl 19 Cants Classic Floribunda Collection One each of these colourful varieties form this collection. Champagne Moment Cream and apricot. Scented. Hot Chocolate Orange (rusty overtones). Fragrant Korresia Golden yellow. Fragrant Super Trouper Vibrant orange. Catalogue value £40.15, Collection price £36.15, Champagne Moment fl 15 SAVING £4.00

Hot Chocolate fl 16 Korresia fl 16 Super Trouper fl 18 14 Colchester Beauty (Cansend) 16 Candy-pink Ever popular variety with shaped buds of deep candy pink, Floribundas opening to give mass colour effect. Blooms which repeat well are carried singly and in sprays. Upright growth with dark Blooming in clusters green glossy foliage. Cants introduction. § V. Fragrant/GR/M £9.95 For mass colour effect in beds and borders • Taller varieties also suitable for hedging • Plant 60cm (2’) apart; Diamond Days Forever (Fryjess) H 15 White 60cm (2’) row to row, staggered • Plant Short varieties Although marketed as white we fi nd there can be a 45cm (18”) apart. creamy tinge. Standing wet weather well the nicely formed Varieties marked with § are also available in Standard and predominately white blooms have plenty of petals. Blooms Half Standard form. See page 12. can be borne singly but mostly they are in well-spaced trusses. Neat compact plant with bright glossy mid-green Absolutely Fabulous (Wekvossutono) H 15 Soft Yellow foliage. Scented/GR/M £10.10 This excellent variety lives up to its name. The soft butter yellow blooms are borne in clusters and have a ruffl ed Dynamic Duo (Fryvogue) H 18 Ruby Red/White effect. The bushy growth is very even, and there is an An award winning rose, which certainly stands out with its abundance of mid green glossy foliage. ROTY 2010. masses of rich ruby red fl owers with the outside of the petals § V. Fragrant/GR/M £10.05 a brilliant silvery-white. The semi-double blooms stand wet weather well, and are borne on a neat bushy plant with glossy Blue For You (Pejamblu) H 14 Soft Lilac mid green foliage. Scented/GR/M £10.05 Clusters of soft lilac semi-double blooms, which mature to a soft lilac pink. Neat bushy upright plants with plenty of medium sized Easy Does It (Harpageant) H 15 Soft Orange semi-glossy mid green foliage. Small orange hips in Autumn. This easy to grow award winning rose has deep orange buds V.Fragrant/GR/S £10.05 that develop into masses of fl amboyant frilly soft orange shaded blooms. The plants are bushy and of branching habit H 17 Bright and Breezy (Dicjive) Red and Yellow with dense medium sized light green foliage that has an Really eye catching variety which seems to be overlooked. eggshell sheen. Fragrant/GR/M £10.10 Abundant clusters of bright red blooms with a yellow base and reverse. Bushy growth with dense matt dark green Ebb Tide (Weksmopur) H 19 Deep Purple medium sized foliage. Scented/GR/M £10.00 The deep purple shaded buds open to smoky plum many petalled blooms which are borne in clusters. The plants Champagne Moment (Korvanaber)H 14 Cream & Apricot are neat and upright with plentiful mid green matt foliage. Good reliable rose for any special occasion as well as for general Ideal for small gardens and also growing in containers. planting. The large well formed blooms are cream wth apricot Fragrant/GR/S £10.10 centres and are borne in trusses. Upright growth with mid green glossy foliage. ROTY 2006. § Scented/GR/M £10.10 English Miss 14 Light Pink This popular free fl owering award winning variety has large Claire Marshall (Harunite) H 15 Mauvish Pink sprays of light camellia shaped blooms, which can acquire New This variety comes to us highly recommended. A compact a deeper edging. Branching habit with unusual semi-glossy easily managed variety with plenty of attractive magenta pink full purplish foliage, verging to dark green. Good for cutting. large petalled blooms with shades of mauve and lilac. The blooms Cants introduction. V.Fragrant/GR/M £9.95 are borne in large trusses which on a young plant can bow their heads. One of the shorter of the medium height fl oribunda. Mid Catalogue value £40.15, Collection price £36.15, SAVING £4.00 green foliage with matted appearance. V.Fragrant/GR/M £10.20 www.cantsroses.co.uk

NEW

Claire Marshall fl 15 Absolutely Fabulous fl 15 Easy Does It fl 15 15 For Your Eyes Only fl 16 Diamond Days Forever fl 15 Jenny’s Rose fl 16

For Your Eyes Only Cheweyesup H 16 Fuchsia Pink ( ) Hot Chocolate (Wekpaltlez) H 14 Orange (rusty overtones) This persicas hybrid has clusters of simple fi ve petalled The name of this rose often prompts comments on its colour single blooms with distinct centre. The blooms start out soft and fragrance. It has rusty orange buds, which open to warm fuchsia pink which soon pales with a mixture of undertones velvety orange double blooms acquiring smoky brown overtones of softer pink and apricot. The prominent eye is deeper and as the bloom ages. Bushy habit with mid green glossy foliage. the stamens are pink. Blooms freely with plenty of dark Novelty ROTY 2006. Fragrant/GR/M £10.05 green shiny foliage. A variety for an eye-catching feature in a mixed border ROTY 2015. Scented/GR/T £10.05 Iceberg 17 White Old favourite. A very vigorous grower with large sprays of Free Spirit (Fryjeru) H 17 Salmon Pink shapely white blooms, often fl ushed pink in the Autumn. This excellent variety which will provide a colourful display Upright and branching habit with light green glossy foliage. is slightly shorter than most in the medium height section. It § TM/T £9.80 produces a wealth of well formed salmon-pink blooms. The plant is bushy and slightly spreading, with mid green semi- Jenny’s Rose (Cansit) 16 Pink/White glossy foliage. Fragrant/GR/M £10.10 Raised by ourselves this ever popular variety was awarded Golden Smiles (Frykeyno) H 14 Bright Yellow the Gold Medal at the Glasgow International Trials 2001. Lovely bright sunny yellow well formed blooms produced in The insides of the petals are soft pink, with a silver-white clusters. The blooms which stand up to poor weather well are reverse. Upright plant with pale green glossy foliage. Good produced on a bushy compact plant with glossy dark green for cutting. V.Fragrant/GR/M £10.00 foliage. Ideal for mass planting. It is also known as Happy Golden Korresia 14 Yellow Wedding which it can be labelled. Fragrant/GR/M £10.10 A reliable old favourite with well shaped blooms of golden Golden Wedding (Arokris) H 16 Golden Yellow yellow. Growth is of a neat branching habit with dark green Hybrid Tea shaped blooms of deep golden yellow. Glossy glossy foliage. Fragrant/GR/M £9.95 dark green foliage. Good for cutting. Each plant provided with colour picture label. See page 4 for details of our personal gift service and greetings card of this variety. We stock a range of sundries to help § Scented/GR/M £10.10 you get the best from your roses. Happy Golden Wedding see Golden Smiles

Colchester Beauty fl 15 Golden Wedding fl 16 Moment In Time fl 17 16 Bright and Breezy fl 15 Iceberg fl 16 Night Owl fl 17

Lazy Days (Poulkalm) H 19 Creamy Apricot Many Happy Returns (Harwanted) H 19 Blush Pink This pretty free fl owering variety makes an ideal retirement A shrubby variety, with spreading habit, needing to be gift. Blooms of a creamy apricot are produced in neat planted 90cm (3') apart. The rose pink buds open to almost sprays. Growth is bushy with dark green glossy foliage. single blush pink blooms. Mid green matt foliage. Each Scented/GR/S £10.10 plant provided with colour picture label. See page 4 for our personal gift service. Scented/GR/M £10.10 Lovestruck (Dicommatac) H 17 Cherry Red Selected as the Rose of The Year for 2018, this Gold Standard Moment In Time (Korcastrav) H 16 Ruby Red variety was bred in 2007. This illustrates having been tested This variety produces an abundance of intense ruby red semi- for many years for performance and disease resistance that a double blooms to provide plenty of colour throughout the top quality variety takes years to come to market. The colour season. Upright compact plant with mid green glossy foliage. is described as striking cherry red with various other red ROTY 2012. Scented/GR/M £10.05 tones. The masses of medium sized long lasting blooms are mainly carried in sizeable trusses. Good for mass planting Night Owl (Wekpurosot) H 17 Dark purple and continuing to bloom until late autumn/winter. Arching, A shrubby growing fl oribunda which will attract the bees. spreading growth and dark green glossy foliage. Scented/ Clusters of large open velvety purple blooms with a stunning GR/T £10.20 cream eye and vibrant yellow stamens. Strong growing plant with semi glossy mid green foliage. Plant 90cm (3') apart. Use for mass colour effect or individually. Can be trained as a Opening hours and small climber. Fragrant/GR/T £10.00 location see page 46 Please refer to key on page 2

ALL ORDERS ARE SUPPLIED WITH CANTS CARE LEAFLET TO HELP YOU GET THE BEST FROM YOUR ROSES.

Free Spirit fl 16 Lovestruck fl 17 St. Helena fl 18 17 Perfect Day fl 18 White Diamond fl 19 Sheila’s Perfume fl 18

Perfect Day (Poulrem) H 18 Creamy Apricot St. Helena (Canlish) 17 Lilac Pink Pretty free fl owering variety, with small blooms of soft Cants introduction. Award winning free fl owering variety creamy apricot. Bushy plant with shiny mid green to which has masses of lilac pink double blooms. Bushy almost grey foliage. Ideal gift to mark any special occasion. plant with mid-green matt foliage. Named for St Helena There is a Greetings card depicting this variety. See page 4. Hospice (Colchester), which receives £1 for every plant sold. Scented/GR/M £10.10 Scented/GR/M £10.05

Rhapsody In Blue (Frantasia) H 19 Purple Sheila’s Perfume (Harsherry) 18 Yellow/Red A shrubby variety with slightly spreading habit. The neat This popular variety has neat well shaped blooms of yellow with medium sized hybrid tea shaped buds open to semi-double a distinct red edge. Vigorous, bushy plant with dark green glossy blooms showing yellow stamens. Matt mint green foliage. foliage. Good for cutting. V. Fragrant/TM/T £9.95 Ideal for planting into a mixed border. R.O.T.Y 2003. § V.Fragrant/GR/VT £10.05 Sunfi re H 19 Yellow orange This variety gives tremendous value for money as it will still be giving quality displays late into the autumn/winter. The If you need help with your long lasting eye-catching blooms are a rich yellow with red and orange overtones. Upright plant with almost thornless selection then please contact us. stems and dark green matt foliage. Scented/GR/M £10.10 We are always happy to assist.

Super Trouper (Fryleyeca) H 14 Orange ☎ This eye catching variety has vibrant orange well formed blooms, which are borne freely on a neat bushy plant. The 01206 844008 dense foliage is dark green and glossy. Novelty ROTY 2010. § GR/M £10.10

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.

Trumpeter fl 19 The Gold Award Rose fl 19 Dynamic Duo fl 15 18 Ebb Tide fl 15 Lazy Days fl 17 The Jubilee Rose fl 19

The Gold Award Rose (Poulac008) H 18 Deep Yellow Originally commissioned to raise money for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award Scheme. Holding its colour well Colour Picture Labels 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 £10.10 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 Benevolent Fund, now re-branded as the ABF The Soldier’s “gift” varieties with colour labels. As indicated in Charity. Colchester’s local fund raising group benefi ts 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 30p each. worthy cause. The free fl owering variety has large well formed blooms of dark red. The young reddish foliage matures to dark green and glossy. The even upright growing plants give White Diamond (Interamon) H 18 White a magnifi cent display. §GR/T £10.15 Traditional fl oribunda with large trusses of medium sized sparkling crystal white double blooms, which remain The Times Rose (Korpean) 14 Crimson remarkably clean and fresh whatever the weather. The short This excellent variety has clusters of deep crimson double to medium growth is bushy and vigorous with large dark blooms (deeper than our illustration refl ects). Plants are even green glossy foliage. Scented/GR/M £10.10 growing and bushy. The young reddish foliage matures to deep green and glossy. Fragrant/GR/M £9.95 You’re Beautiful (Fryracy) H 13 Pink This excellent variety has an abundance of medium sized Trumpeter 18 Orange Scarlet exquisitely formed glowing pink blooms which may fade Very free fl owering variety, with large sprays of eye-catching in hot summers. The blooms come in well spread clusters bright orange scarlet double blooms. Bushy, compact plants to produce plenty of colour throughout Summer to late with mid-green semi matt foliage. § Scented/GR/S £9.95 Autumn. The bushy growth is neat and even with dense midgreen glossy foliage, ROTY 2013 & RNRS Gold Medal Winner. § Scented/GR/M £10.10

Sunfi re fl 18 Many Happy Returns fl 17 Rhapsody in Blue fl 18 19 Pretty In Pink gc 21 White Flower Carpet gc 21 Scented Carpet gc 21

Pruning Demonstrations & Ground Cover raising money for Charities We held three pruning demonstrations at the end of Repeat fl owering roses, with small or medium size blooms February early March 2018. The weather was cold and For covering unsightly areas, banks etc • Good for windy and we postponed one due to heavy frost to the large tubs Heights vary as does planting distances. See individual descriptions • Low maintenance • For an following week. However all sessions were at least dry! attractive focal point those marked § are available as In all we had around 30 people attend with excellent Speciality Standards. feedback. Everyone had the opportunity to ask pruning See page 12 for further details. and general questions whilst being warmed up with hot drinks. The collection for the three Charities we supported were modest but “every little helps”. As always the main Gold Flower Carpet (Noalesa) H 20 Gold Charity to benefi t was our local St Helena Hospice with Blooming freely throughout the season this compact variety £71.70. ABF The Soldiers Charity £15.12 and the local has semi-double golden blooms, set off by rich green glossy Blind £7.25. If you are interested in further Pruning foliage. Height approx. 60cm (2’). Planting distance and Demonstrations in Spring 2019 please contact us. spread 60cm (2’). § Scented/GR £12.10 Throughout the year we collect money for the Local Blind through a collection box, and with the pruning Kent (Poulcov) H 20 White demonstration money we raised £37.48. Through the sale The large trusses of double, pure white blooms with golden of our local Hospice rose “St Helena” combined with the stamens, are produced repeatedly throughout the summer into pruning demonstration the money raised was £106.70. the autumn and stand wet weather well. Arching habit 45cm ABF from the sale of “The Jubilee Rose” and including the pruning demonstration contributions £66.12. (1½') which makes a neat cushion of colour. Small dark green glossy foliage. Plant 60cm (2') apart. § Scented/GR £11.80 In addition through the sale of the rose called “Courage” we raised £51.50 for the Roy Castle Lung Cancer H 21 Foundation. The rose was named for the late talented Lancashire (Korstegli) Cherry Red entertainer Roy Castle. Prostrate variety, growing to about 60cm (2’) in height. Double cherry red blooms, borne in trusses. Repeat fl owering. Small Thank you on behalf of the Charities who have benefi ted £11.80 from everyone’s generosity. glossy dark green foliage. Plant 90cm (3’) apart. GR

Pink Flower Carpet gc 21 Gold Flower Carpet gc 20 Kent gc 20 20 Follow Cants Roses on

for up to date news Wiltshire gc 21 The Fairy gc 21/29

Pink Flower Carpet (Nostraum) H 21 Bright Pink Wiltshire (Kormuse) H 21 Rose Pink This very popular variety, blooms in profusion throughout the Prostrate variety growing about 45cm (1½') 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 fl owering late into the autumn. Plant 90cm evergreen glossy mid green foliage. Height approx. 60cm (2’). (3’) apart. Scented/GR £11.80 Spread and planting distance (90cm) 3’. § GR £12.10 For another idea on ground cover look at Kisses of Fire. Pretty In Pink (Dicumpteen) H 20 Shell Pink This variety is listed in the repeat fl owering climbing Blooming freely late into the autumn with masses of soft shell section but could be considered for ground covering. pink full petalled blooms. Prostrate habit giving height of approx. See description and photo on page 38. 60cm (2’) and a spread of 112cm (3’9”). Dense mid green glossy foliage. Plant 90cm (3’) apart. Fragrant/GR £11.80 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 £11.80 have come onto the market in the past few years. The Fairy 21 Light Pink The fi rst Awards were made in 2006. Of the varieties Free fl owering variety with large clusters of light pink, small we grow the following are Gold Standard Roses. double fl owers on a bush 60-90cm (2’-3’) high, which can Absolutely Fabulous, Alibaba, Bonica, Champagne trail along the ground. Small glossy foliage. Also listed in Moment, Chandos Beauty, Dancing Queen, Easy Does Shrub section. Plant 60cm (2’) apart. § GR £11.60 It, Free Spirit, Gardeners’ Glory, Golden Smiles, Hot Chocolate, Lancashire, Lovestruck, Night Owl, Penny White Flower Carpet (Noaschnee) H 20 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 fl owering 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 £12.10 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; fi lling 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. Lancashire gc 20 21 Crimson Sweet Dream p 22 Flower Power Gold p 22 Shine On p 24

Crimson Sweet Dream (Frynogo) H 22 Crimson Bush Roses Taller than most patio roses this has clusters of long lasting, Patio well-formed bright velvety crimson blooms, which retain their colour well. Plants are strong and vigorous with semi- Whilst one or two of the newer varieties are a similar glossy mid green foliage. § GR/M £9.95 height to other medium growing bush roses, most are low growing free fl owering with small blooms. Mass colour effect for rockeries, edging fl owerbeds and Diamond Eyes (Wekwibypur) H 22 Dark Purple borders, using instead of bedding plants • Good for tubs. Not quite the colour one would associate for celebrating a See page 35 for information on planting in tubs • Plant Diamond Wedding Anniversary, but this is the deepest purple 45cm (18”) apart; 45cm (18”) row to row, staggered • If you patio rose we know. The blooms are multi-petalled and form a need larger blooming varieties then there are a few short rosette, set off well by a white eye and bright yellow stamens. growing Floribunda and Hybrid Tea varieties • Varieties marked § are also available as Patio Standards. See page 12. Foliage is dark green and glossy. § Scented/GR/S £9.95

Diamond Wishes (Poulhi011) H 13 Pink Birthday Wishes (Poulshrimp) H 22 Reddish Salmon Pretty variety with very small double blooms of a medium Begins blooming a little later than most patio roses. The pink. Plants are bushy with matt mid green foliage. small double, unfading reddish salmon blooms last well and Can be labelled with its alternative name “Misty Hit”. are produced in large trusses. Compact bushy even growing § Scented/GR/VS £9.95 plant with small dark matt green foliage. Can be labelled with its alternative name “Shrimp Hit”. Scented/GR/S £9.95 Flower Power (Frycassia) H 23 Peachy Salmon Compact, delightful free fl owering variety of full salmon pink Brilliant Sweet Dream (Frysassy) H 23 Orange blooms with a distinct hint of peach. Mid green semi-glossy Striking bright colourful variety with a profusion of well foliage. § Fragrant/GR/S £9.95 shaped blooms. Blooms are bright orange with slightly lighter shading on the outer side of the petals. Neat growing variety with dense mid green semi-matt foliage. Growing to around 60cm (2’). Scented/GR/M £9.95 Sat Nav? Use CO4 5HA

Diamond Eyes p 22 Genesis p 23 Birthday Wishes p 22 22 Flower Power p 22 Golden Wishes p 23 Brilliant Sweet Dream p 22

Flower Power Gold (Fryneon) H 23 Golden-yellow This variety produces masses of well formed golden yellow Re-naming of some Patio Roses blooms, which hold shape and colour well. The blooms are borne in clusters on a compact bushy plant with bright green From the mid 1980’s Poulsen of Denmark began glossy foliage. § Scented/GR/S £9.95 to market many of their Patio bred varieties under a group called “Hit varieties”. Not particularly Frothy (Macfrothy) H 13 White attractive names, and eventually a large UK Long fl owering variety with masses of white fl owers which wholesale grower was given permission to use stand wet weather well. Growth is bushy, with medium green alternative celebratory names which have become semi-matt foliage. § Scented/GR/S £9.95 the “Wishes” roses. Whilst offering on request Genesis (Fryjuicy) H 22 Salmon Orange to re-label the varieties we grew, we continued Excellent free fl owering variety of deep salmon orange well to market these by the names known by our formed blooms cover the cushion-like bushes. Mid green existing customers. These varieties are now widely foliage. Fragrant/GR/S £9.95 recognised by their more commercial names so we have changed our listing accordingly. If you prefer Golden Wishes Poulsun H 23 Yellow ( ) to have a variety labelled with its original name Large, well shaped blooms of clear yellow, borne in clusters on a compact, upright plant. Mid green semi-glossy foliage. JUST ASK! Can be labelled with its alternative name “Sun Hit”. Panache see Special Wishes Scented/GR/S £9.95

Pearl Wishes (Poulsnows) H 23 Pale Pink/White Marigold Sweet Dream (Fryprospa) H 23 Coral Salmon The shell pink buds open to pale pink to white double Taller than Sweet Dream but a more compact growing habit. blooms, with a hint of cream in the centre. Plants are strong, Produces an outstanding display of an abundance of prettily upright with mid green glossy foliage. Can be labelled with formed coral-salmon blooms from head to toe. Dark green matt its alternative name “Snow Hit”. Fragrant/GR/VS £9.95 foliage. Growing to around 60cm (2’). Scented/GR/M £9.95 Pink Hit see Silver Wishes Misty Hit see Diamond Wishes

Marigold Sweet Dream p 23 Pearl Wishes p 23 Ruby Wishes p 24 23 Silver Wishes p 24 Sweet Memories p 24 Wildfi re p 24

Ruby Wishes (Poulmo) H 23 Dark Red Sweet Memories (Whamemo) 24 Soft Lemon Starts to bloom a little later than most patio roses but gives Masses of soft lemon blooms with an old fashioned a colourful long lasting display. The plentiful small dark red quartered look. Bushy plant with light green semi-glossy blooms keep their shape well. Even growing plants of branching foliage. Fragrant/GR/S. £9.95 habit with dark green glossy foliage. Can be labelled with its Wildfi re Fryessex H 24 Flame Orange alternative name “Scarlet Hit”. Scented/GR/S £9.95 ( ) Eyecatching variety with masses of pretty fl ame orange well Scarlet Hit see Ruby Wishes shaped blooms. Plants are compact with dense mid green foliage. Growing to around 60cm (2’). § Fragrant/GR/M £9.95 Shine On (Dictalent) H 22 Pink/Orange The well formed blooms of orange pink blend, maintain their shape. Neat compact plant, with dark green glossy Ordering and Dispatch of Roses foliage. Scented/GR/S £9.95 Containerised rose plants supplied from mid-April Silver Wishes (Poultipe) H 24 Soft Pink and throughout the summer/early autumn months are Many petalled almost old fashioned looking double blooms of dispatched within a day or two of ordering, or if required clear soft pink, borne freely on a neat compact plant. Mid green for a specifi c date as near to the date as possible. glossy foliage. Can be labelled as its alternative name “Pink The bare root dispatch season commences around the Hit”. GR/S £9.95 end of October and continues until end of March/ early April. As we build up an accumulation of orders Shrimp Hit see Birthday Wishes throughout the summer/autumn, to be fair to all Snow Hit see Pearl Wishes customers orders are generally dispatched in order of receipt. If needed for a special occasion we do try to Special Wishes (Poultop) 24 Orange accommodate this. The sooner you place an order the Colourful, eyecatching variety with well formed double blooms of earlier it will be dispatched. In a normal lifting season un-fading bright orange. The plants are compact and bushy, with we complete sending our pre-booked orders about dark reddish green foliage. Can be labelled with its alternative name the end of November. After this subject to weather “Panache”. Fragrant/GR/S. £9.95 conditions we can dispatch new orders within a few days. Any orders placed for dispatch after Christmas/ Sun Hit see Golden Wishes New Year holidays can be given immediate attention. Whilst a few orders are sent by Royal Mail, the majority are sent by carrier. If you wish to add an email address or phone number this will be passed to the carrier specifi cally for them to advise you on delivery arrangements. Arrival of Plants Container rose orders should be unpacked on receipt and kept watered until you are ready to plant. With bare root roses make every effort to prepare your area prior to arrival of the plants (see page 34). If this has not been possible, the roses are packed in a way that they can safely be stored IN THEIR PACKAGE in a cool place for up to a month. If you still are unable to plant them unpack and “heel-in” the plants in a sheltered area and plant as soon as you can.

Special Wishes p 24 24 Business Terms Please address all correspondence to our Registered Office. This catalogue covers bare root dispatch season Autumn 2018 to Spring 2019. 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 Deduct Our Mail Order office operates Monday – Friday 9.00am – 2 1/2% for orders £75-£99 1pm, 2pm – 5.00pm. Out of hours a message can be left on 5% for orders £100-£199 our answerphone (01206) 844008; or Fax (01206) 855371. 71/2 % for orders £200-£319 Our e-mail address is [email protected] 10% for orders £320-£429 Catalogue Prices – Bare Rooted Roses Over £430 121/2% Prices printed in this catalogue relate to traditional bare- Carriage & Packing Charges FOR UK rooted plants which are supplied from end of October 2018 All orders for delivery within the UK are subject to carriage to approximately early April 2019. and packing charges as follows: Containerised Roses 1-3 plants of any type excluding Standards £5.00 or We are unable to print prices for Containerised roses in 4-9 plants of any type excluding Standards £7.50 or our catalogue, but they are slightly more expensive. The 10 and over plants plus orders including all forms of extra cost reflects the costs of pot; high quality soil based Standard roses £9.10. compost; and nursery maintenance. See more details on Your order will fall into one of the above categories. containerised roses by mail order on page 3 & 4. A separate supplement of £10 must be added for delivery All prices include VAT at 20%. Please make adjustment charge for Standard roses and orders of over 12 plants when when VAT rate changes. delivery is made to Isle of Wight, Northern Ireland, Isle To place an order of Man and Scottish Highlands and Isles. See page 47 for You may place your order at any time, by filling in order Channel Islands and Export orders. form and post or fax this. Orders can also be placed online, If you wish to Collect your roses no charge is made for in person or by phone which gives the opportunity of the packing etc. and YOU WILL BE ADVISED WHEN discussing your selection with one of our experienced staff. YOUR ORDER IS PACKED AND READY. For Please note we only acknowledge orders on request. collection hours see page 46. PLEASE KEEP A RECORD OF YOUR ORDER. Paying by Cheque Please make cheques payable to Cants of Colchester Ltd. Data Protection z ) With the exception of information being provided to the Paying by Credit or Debit Card Carrier we do not pass or sell your data onto a third party. We accept MasterCard/Visa and most debit cards. Unless We also promise to keep your details safe and secure. We otherwise arranged your account will be debited at the retain details of your order for approximately 4 years. We time of ordering. Therefore if a pre-payment discount is do hold your address on a Mailing List to enable us to send applicable it may be deducted. Goods can be sent to an you our Annual Catalogue. If you do not wish to receive address other than the cardholder’s, however to enable us catalogues please tick box on front of order form, or advise to process payment the cardholder’s address must also be us when placing an order by phone, in person or online. provided. In addition to card number and expiry date we need the 3 digit security number from the back of the card. Substitutes For peace of mind this part of card details will be destroyed Place your order early and there is less likelihood of a once payment has been taken. variety being sold out. In the unlikely event that a variety is sold out please complete substitute item on order form. You Gift Tokens We offer our own personal Gift tokens which will be contacted when we receive your order if any of your are available from any value from £10 upwards and are selection is sold out. supplied with a copy of our catalogue. For card designs see page 4. Pre-payment quantity discount on value of roses If payment is made when placing your order, you may Invoices A simplified invoice accompanies unpaid orders, and deduct the appropriate discount for roses totalling £75 and credit accounts are subject to 10% surcharge after 28 days. over when being sent to one delivery address. Sundries and carriage charges are not subject to discount.

If you need help with your selection PRUNING then please contact us. Don’t forget to prune your Bush, Standard We are always happy to assist. Roses in MARCH. Your Repeat Flowering, Courtyard and Patio Climbers in FEBRUARY/ MARCH. Old Fashioned Shrub and Ramblers 01206 844008 in OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 25 Ferdinand Pichard s 27 Boule de Neige s 26 Comte de Chambord s 27

Boule de Neige 26 Creamy-White Bourbon. Large full blooms of creamy white. Repeat fl owering 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 £11.45

Buff Beauty 45 Apricot-Buff Roses Hybrid Musk. Perpetual fl owering with large clusters of apricot-buff blooms, borne on slightly spreading growth. Shrub & Species Roses Glossy bronze-green foliage and distinct musk fragrance. Now including Hybrid Musk Roses • Varied selection of Allow 150cm (5') radius when planting. Can be used as a different shrub & species • Heights and habits vary, as do climber. 150 x 120cm (5'x4'). Fragrant/TM £11.45 fl owering periods • Ideal for a shrubbery, and as specimen plants • See individual descriptions for full details and those Camaieux 44 Pale Pink striped Purple suitable for hedging • In general as specimens plant Gallica. The striking double loosely formed blooms of pale 120cm (4’) apart. pink heavily striped purplish-crimson which age to a mixture of lavendar and purple. Growth is arching with grey-green Ballerina 13 Light Pink foliage. Summer fl owering. Height 90-120cm (3'-4'). Modern shrub. This repeat fl owering variety, is reminiscent Fragrant/GR £11.40 of apple blossom, with the single light pink blooms borne in large clusters. Light green glossy foliage. Height 90-120cm Canary Bird (Rosa Xanthina) 26 Yellow (3'-4'). For hedging plant 90cm apart. Also available as a Large specimen plants, with sprays of single bright yellow Standard. See page 12. § GR £11.45 fl owers produced in the spring. Attractive grey green fern-like foliage. Height 180-240cm (6’-8'). Fragrant/GR £11.50 Bonica (Meidomonac) H 27 Pale Pink Modern shrub. Sometimes classed as a Ground Cover. Repeat Charles de Mills 27 Crimson fl owering variety June-Sept of double pale pink blooms. Gallica. Full, rich crimson blooms, with tightly packed petals. Bushy with dark green semi matt foliage. Height 90-120cm There is a hint of purple as the fl ower ages. Upright growth, (3'-4'). For hedging plant 90cm (3') apart. GR £11.55 with dark green foliage. Summer fl owering. Height 120- 150cm (4'-5'). Fragrant/TM £11.40

Louise Odier s 27 Canary Bird s 26 Cherry Bonica s 27 26 Bonica s 26 Mdme. Isaac Pereire s 27 Mdme. Pierre Oger s 27

Cherry Bonica 26 Cherry Red Jacqueline Du Pré (Harwanna) H 29 Ivory-blush Modern Shrub Repeat fl owering variety which is similar in Modern shrub. Dainty ivory blush-pink, semi-double 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 £12.00 V.Fragrant/GR £11.50

Comte de Chambord 26 Pinkish Lilac Little White Pet (White Pet) 27 White Portland Free fl owering variety with large full many petalled fl at 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 matt foliage. Height 90-120cm (3'-4'). V. Fragrant/GR £11.55 matt foliage. Repeat fl owering. 60 x 60cm (2x2'). Plant 60cm Fantin-Latour 47 Soft Pink (2') apart. Scented/GR £11.40 Centifolia. Produces many clusters of full petalled blooms of soft pink, with deeper pink centres. Dark green glossy foliage. Louise Odier 26 Pink tinted Lilac The growth has a slightly spreading habit. June-August. Bourbon. Full camellia formed blooms of pink tinted lilac. Height 150-180cm (5'-6'). Fragrant/GR £11.40 Strong bushy growth. Mid green foliage. Repeat fl owering June-Sept. Height 120-150cm (4'-5'). V. Fragrant/AR £11.40 Felicia 27 Shell-Pink Hybrid Musk. Full double blooms of shell pink, which Mdme. Isaac Pereire 27 Deep Pink deepen slightly in the centre, with yellow shading. Perpetual Bourbon. Large, old-fashioned blooms of deep pink to blooming with large trusses with distinct musk fragrance. purplish crimson. Spreading habit with medium green matt Dark green glossy foliage. Allow 90cm (3') radius when foliage. Repeat fl owering July-October. Height 120-150cm planting. 120 x 120cm (4'x4'). Fragrant/TM £11.45 (4’-5’). V. Fragrant/AR £11.45

Ferdinand Pichard 26 Blush/Crimson Mdme. Pierre Oger 27 Cream/Pink Hybrid Perpetual. Unusual variety, with medium sized blooms Bourbon. Large full globular blooms of cream shaded rosy of blush pink, heavily streaked and splashed crimson; yellow pink deepening as the fl ower ages. Continuous from June to stamens. Bushy grower. Light green matt foliage. Repeat end of fl owering season. Upright grower with mid green matt fl owering. Height 150cm (5').Fragrant/TM £11.50 foliage. Height 120-150cm (4'-5'). Fragrant/AR £11.45

Felicia s 27 Charles de Mills s 26 Little White Pet s 27 27 Sally Holmes s 28 Rose de Rescht s 28 Jacqueline Du Pré s 27

Penelope 45 Soft Salmon Pink Sally Holmes 28 Creamy Buff Hybrid Musk. The semi-double blooms are a creamy pink Modern Shrub. Entered the Rose Hall of Fame in 2012. with soft salmon pink shading and slightly frilled edges. Repeat fl owering variety with large trusses of creamy buff with Perpetual blooming with distinct musk fragrance. Foliage a hint of pink single blooms. Large dark green glossy foliage. is dark green and glossy. Allow 150cm (5') radius when Compact bushy plant for use as a specimen or for hedging. planting. 150cm x 150cm (5' x 5'). Fragrant/TM £11.45 Height 105cm-120cm (3'6"-4'). Scented/GR £11.50

Rosa Mundi (Rosa Versicolor) 45 Red/White The Fairy 21 Light Pink Gallica. Novelty variety which carries semi-double blooms of Polyantha. Free fl owering variety with large clusters of light red striped white, borne on a twiggy, upright bush. Mid green pink, small double fl owers on a bush of 60-90cm (2'-3')high, matt foliage. Early summer fl owering. Height 90-120cm (3'- which can be allowed to trail. Small mid green glossy foliage. 4'). Scented £11.45 Plant 60cm (2') apart. Also available as a Standard see page 12. Also listed in Ground Cover section. GR £11.60 Rosa Rubrifolia (Rosa Glauca) Light Pink Species. Although this has small light pink blooms in the spring, the main attraction is the deep purplish foliage, used extensively for fl ower arrangements. Growth is upright and Please refer to key on page 2 almost thornless, and carries small red hips in the autumn. Height 240-300cm (8'-10'). Scented/GR £11.40 THE ROSE SOCIETY UK Rose de Rescht 28 Fuschia Red Portland. One of the shorter growing old-fashioned roses. We may have lost the Royal National Rose Society, but a Small double tightly formed almost pom pom like blooms New Society was formed on the 28th May 2017. This is an of rich fuchsia-red with purple tints, maturing to magenta online Society which is run by an enthusiastic Committee. pink. Repeat fl owering variety with plenty of semi glossy One of the main aims is to make sure various Amateur mid green foliage. Height approximately 90cm (3'). Rose Shows can still run. There is a modest membership V.Fragrant/GR £11.50 fee of £10 per year. Also they have Facebook and Twitter pages. Go to www.therosesociety.org.uk for information.

The St. Edmunds Rose R 30 Eleanor R 29 Sophia R 30 28 Millie R 29 Nina R 30 Amelia R 29 Renaissance® Roses Isabella (Poulisab) H 29 Red Repeat free fl owering modern shrubs with the appeal of old Upright plant carrying deep red old fashioned blooms. The fashioned shrub roses • In confi ned spaces can be pruned hard young foliage is deep bronze red and matures to deep green annually by removing 50% of the growth • Strong growing and glossy. Can be labelled Isabelle or Isabel on request. varieties • Plant as specimens or as hedging • Most are fragrant Height 120-150cm (4'-5'). Scented/AR £14.20 or exceptionally fragrant • Plant 1 metre (39”) apart as specimens • Bred by Poulsen of Denmark these compliment Liliana (Poulsyng) H 30 Apricot/Pink and can be mixed with the English Roses. This very popular variety has beautifully formed quartered fl owers of soft apricot pink. Growth is upright, with mid green glossy Amelia (Poulen011) H 29 Soft Apricot foliage. Height 120-150cm (4'-5'). V. Fragrant/GR £14.20 Very free fl owering variety of well formed medium sized quartered blooms, of soft glowing apricot with pink hues. Millie (Poulren013) H 29 Mid Pink Growth is upright, with mid green glossy foliage. Height Known on the continent as Ghita, this beautiful variety 120-150cm (4'-5'). Fragrant/GR £14.20 has classic, quartered mid pink blooms. Growth is strong and bushy with dark green shiny foliage. If you wish to Chloe (Poulen003) H 29 Lavender Pink have the rose labelled by its alternative U.K. name “Mum Large quartered blooms of lavender pink, produced singly In A Million” just ask. Height 105-150cm (3'6"-5'). and in clusters. Upright plant with dark green glossy foliage. V. Fragrant/GR £14.20 Height 105-130cm (3'6"-4'3"). V. Fragrant/GR £14.20 Mum In A Million see Millie Eleanor (Poulberin syn Bering) H 28 Lavender The large very full blooms when open show a wonderful quartered centre. The colour is soft lavender. The plants are bushy with dark green glossy foliage. Height 90-120cm Sat Nav? Use CO4 5HA (3'-4'). V.Fragrant/GR £14.20 Do see note on page 46. Opening hours and location see page 46

Isabella R 29 Chloe R 29 Natalie R 30 29 Princess Alexandra R 30 Liliana R 29 Susan R 30

Natalie (Poulren014) H 29 Deep Pink The St. Edmunds Rose (Pouldra) H 28 Apricot Like all Renaissance varieties this gives plenty of blooms Free fl owering variety with large blooms of light apricot with throughout the fl owering season. The deep pink verging to red slight orange pink overtones. Similar colour to the St Edmunds double blooms are borne as single blooms on bushy tall growing Cathedral Millennium tower. Vigorous bushy plant with glossy plants. Foliage is dark green and glossy. Height 150-200cm (5'- dark green foliage. Height 100-135cm (3'3"-4'6"). Fragrant/GR 6'6"). Fragrant/GR £14.20 £14.20

Nina (Poulren018) H 29 Creamy White “English Roses” Repeat free fl owering modern shrubs with the appeal of old The full petalled blooms with a distinct frilled edge are borne in fashioned shrub roses • In confi ned spaces can be pruned clusters. The young fl owers are a very pale yellow, which mature hard annually by removing 50% of the growth • Growth on to creamy white. Compact, bushy growth. Pale green matt some varieties can be weak causing blooms to bow their heads foliage. Height 105-150cm (3'6"-5'). Fragrant/GR £14.20 • Plant as specimens or as hedging • Most are fragrant or exceptionally fragrant • Unless indicated in the description Princess Alexandra (Pouldra) H 30 Cerise most have width of 90-128cm (3-4') allow at least a metre Possibly the most popular of the Renaissance roses, with its (3') when planting as a specimen. Those of less width can be planted closer. Some can be trained as climbers (see page 31) large striking deep cerise quartered blooms. The plants are Bred by David Austin these compliment and can be used with strong and upright with dark green glossy foliage. Height the Renaissance Roses. 105-128cm (3'6"-4'3"). V.Fragrant/GR £14.20 ® Boscobel (Auscousin) H 31 Rich Salmon Solo Mio see Sophia The red buds open to rich salmon cupped blooms developing into pretty classic rosettes. The colour is not pure as the many Sophia (Poulen002) H 28 Yellow small petals are of various shades. Plants are upright and Was marketed for many years under the name Solo Mio. vigorous with dark green glossy foliage. Width approx. 76cm Large trusses of chrome yellow rosette blooms. Upright plant (2'6") Height 105-128cm (3'6"-4'). V.Fragrant/GR £15.10 with deep green matt foliage. Height 120-150cm (4'-5'). Scented/GR £14.20 Darcey Bussell® (Ausdecorum) H 31 Deep Crimson The medium rosette blooms are a deep rich crimson. Blooms Susan (Poulsue) H 30 White take on a tinge of mauve when matured. This is one of the Many petalled white blooms, which open fl at, and quartered. better red English varieties. With compact bushy growth Growth is slightly spreading, with mid green glossy foliage. and mid green semi-glossy foliage. Width approx. 60cm (2'). Height 105-128cm (3'6"-4'3"). Fragrant/GR £14.20 Height 90-105-cm (3'-3'6"). Fragrant/GR £15.10

Teasing Georgia E 32 Gertrude Jekyll E 31 Graham Thomas E 31 30 NEW NEW

James L Austin E 31 Desdemona E 31 Boscobel E 30

Desdemona (Auskindling) H 31 White James L Austin (Auspike) H 31 Cerise Pink New The peach pink buds open to attractive globular white New Many petalled large rosette blooms of the deepest cerise blooms, which in their earliest stage of fl owering have a hint pink. Flowering prolifi cally from early summer until frosty of pink. With a long fl owering period and the ability to keep winter weather this variety stands up well against bad weather. its shape even in poor weather this is an appealing addition Neat tidy bush of upright habit, with mid green semi-glossy to the Austin selection. Growth is neat and bushy with mid foliage. Width is around 60cm (2') so can be planted close green semi-glossy foliage. Height approximately 120cm (4'). together if used for a fragrant hedge. Height approximately V.Fragrant/GR £15.30 105cm (3'6"). Fragrant/GR £15.30

Gertrude JekyllTM (Ausbord) H 30 Rich Pink Lady of Shalott® (Ausnyson) H 32 Apricot This variety is probably the most popular and well known of the Reliable hardy variety which blooms freely through the season. “English Roses” with its large rich pink rosette shaped blooms. The orange red buds open to globular blooms formed with New “English Roses” varieties come on the market but few can loosely arranged petals of apricot pink upper side and golden match this with its upright and vigorous growth Foliage is dark yellow reverse. Large bushy shrub with slightly arching stems. green and matt. 105-128cm (3'6"-4'3"). V. Fragrant/GR £15.10 The early foliage has light bronze tones and matures to attractive matt mid green. 120-137cm (4'-4'6"). Fragrant/GR £15.10 Golden Celebration (Ausgold) H 31 Golden-Yellow For those with space a suitable rose for a golden occasion. Very large rich golden yellow cupped blooms, on a plant Some English Roses can be planted and trained of a slightly arching habit, with plenty of dark green glossy against fences and walls as climbers. These are foliage. 105-128cm (3'6"-4'3"). Fragrant/GR £15.10 exactly the same plant as provided as a shrub rose, but the height is achieved by the way the plants ® Graham Thomas (Ausmas) H 30 Rich Yellow are trained. The varieties you can use will grow One of the original “English Roses” and remains one of the around 180-240cm (6-8') except where indicated. best. Rich yellow medium sized cup shaped blooms. Growth is upright but bushy and vigorous. Dark green glossy foliage. Gertrude Jekyll, Golden Celebration, Graham 105-128cm (3'6"-4'3"). V. Fragrant/GR £15.10 Thomas, Lady of Shalott & Teasing Georgia (240-300cm (8-10')) .

Queen of Sweden E 32 Darcey Bussell E 30 Golden Celebration E 31 31 Munstead Wood E 32 The Poet’s Wife E 32 Princess Anne E 32

Munstead Wood® (Ausbernard) H 32 Deep Crimson The light crimson buds gradually open to reveal deep velvety The Poet’s WifeTM (Auswhisper) H 32 Yellow crimson cupped blooms with lighter outer petals. Bushy, Plenty of H.T. shaped buds which open to loosely formed many lax spreading growth. Red-bronze young foliage matures petalled cupped blooms. Colour is mid yellow with lighter edges to mid-green. semi-glossy Approximately 120cm (4') high. and fading as the blooms age. Bushy strong even growing plant V.Fragrant/GR £15.10 with semi-glossy purplish green foliage. Height approximately 120cm (4'). Fragrant/GR £15.10 Princess Anne (Auskitchen) H 32 Deep Pink This variety is not a typical English Rose as the plentiful Thomas À Becket® (Auswinston) H 32 Deep Pink blooms are much smaller and produced on a compact bushy New Good repeat fl owering variety which is more like a but upright plant, which can be planted around 60cm (2') apart. specie rose with its strong shrubby growth. The shallow The young fl owers are deep pink, almost red which gradually cupped medium sized blooms open to informal rosettes. fade to a pure deep pink with a hint of yellow on the underside The colour varies from crimson to carmine red. With mid of the narrow petals. Glossy light green foliage ideal for hedges. green semi-glossy foliage. Height approximately 120cm (4'). Height 90-105cm (3'-3'6"). Fragrant/GR £15.10 Fragrant/GR £15.10

Queen of Sweden (Austiger) H 31 Soft Pink Tranquility® (Ausnoble) H 32 Deep Pink The small-cupped almost globular buds open to pretty An English Hybrid Musk which has vigorous strong many petalled blooms that are reminiscent of a water lily. bushy upright growth that is almost thornless with light The colour is soft pink, with a hint of apricot as the blooms green foliage. The beautifully formed rosette blooms are develop. Upright, but bushy plant with dark green glossy lightly tinged yellow before turning pure white. Height foliage. Good for fl ower arrangements. Width 80cm (2'6") approximately 105-120cm (3'6"-4'). Fragrant/GR £15.10 Height approximately 105cm (3'6"). Scented/GR £15.10

Teasing Georgia (Ausbaker) H 30 Deep Yellow The centres of the cupped blooms are a rich deep yellow, the outer petals which fall back fade to pale lemon. A pleasing ☎ variety with strong graceful growth and light green semi matt foliage. Possibly better trained as a climber. Height approximately 120cm (4'). V. Fragrant/GR £15.10 01206 844008

NEW

Lady of Shalott E 31 Thomas À Becket E 32 Tranquility E 32 32 Wild Edric r 33 Alba r 33 Scabrosa 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 fl owers with distinctive foliage and thorny veined foliage, shiny on top, matt underneath. Height 150 growth • Some hips in the autumn • Suitable for hedging 180cm (5'-6'). Large red hips. Fragrant/GR £11.40 or as specimen plants • As specimens allow 90cm (3') Wild Edric (Aushedge) 33 Mauve radius. For hedging plant 90-120cm (3-4') apart. Rugosa Hybrid. This is a tough variety with pointed purple- Alba 33 White pink buds gradually opening to semi-double fl owers of a Large single pure white fl owers. Tough light green heavily deep, velvety pink with shades of purple and mauve exposing veined foliage, shiny on top matt underneath. Height golden-yellow stamens. Medium green tough foliage. Height 120-180cm (4'-6'). Red hips. Fragrant/GR £11.40 approximately 120-180cm (4'-6'). V. Fragrant/GR £11.40

Blanc Double de Coubert 33 White Large double white blooms. Tough light green heavily veined Find That Rose! and What’s foliage, shiny on top, matt underneath. Height 120-150cm (4'- In A Name Books 5'). Only occasionally produces hips.Fragrant/GR £11.40 Whilst we believe we list the best rose varieties available, if you are seeking other Frau Dagmar Hartopp 33 Light Pink varieties, then the Annual publication Neat growing variety, with single blooms of a delicate lilac “Find That Rose!” is a good investment. pink. Tough light green heavily veined foliage, shiny on top, The 36th edition complied by Angela matt underneath. Height 90-120cm (3'-4'). Large crimson Pawsey covers Autumn 2018-Spring hips. Fragrant/GR £11.40 2019 listing over 3,500 varieties available in the UK which gives growers/stockists Roseraie de L’Hay 33 Wine Red details, plus other interesting tit-bits. Price Very popular variety producing large double wine red from Cants £4.70 including postage. Also blooms, fl owering late into the autumn. Tough light green available a companion booklet on the origins of rose names. “What’s In A Name” was published in 2008 heavily veined foliage, shiny on top, matt underneath. Height covering over 500 varieties included with this booklet is 150-180cm (5'-6'). £11.40 V. Fragrant/GR Annual updates which almost doubles the number of varieties. Cost post paid from Cants at £2.50.

Frau Dagmar Hartopp r 33 Blanc Double de Coubert r 33 Roseraie de L’Hay 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 of winter remove all soft growth, and shorten remaining hard wood by decomposed material, such as well rotted manure, garden compost, or a third. Finalise pruning mid-February to mid-March depending on a good soil improver/conditioner such as Westlands The Gardeners season and part of country. Prune within 2 to 3 eyes of the previous 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 3) 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. For this product 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 the plants. With regards to general bark and wood chippings it is out 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 Dead Heading fertiliser. Alternatively use or top up with a John Innes No 3 compost. When considering feeding be careful not (figure 6) 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 re-new the compost or at least the top few inches, this is best done in February.

35 Dancing Queen cl 37 Gardeners’ Glory cl 38 Bridge of Sighs 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 fl owering 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 fl exible making them suitable for arches and pergolas. There are also several repeat fl owering climbers, which are fl exible 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 appropriate 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 fl owering 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 and obelisk: Starlight Symphony, Courtyard and Patio Climbers and some English Roses see page 31. Climbers & Ramblers suitable for a North facing aspect: This is the most diffi cult 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 fl owering: 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 Crimson Descant cl 37 Little Rambler cl 38 Alibaba cl 37 Repeat Flowering Climbers Compassion 37 Salmon The salmon/apricot buds open to white outer petals but and Ramblers maintain the depth of colour in the centre of the opening fl ower. Dark green glossy foliage. 240-300cm (8'-10') Stiff. Repeat fl owering varieties • Suitable for walls, fences, Fragrant/C/GR £11.50 houses, trellis. Many of the fl exible varieties are suitable for arches and pergolas according to size. Shorter varieties are Crème de la Crème (Gancre) H 42 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 37 Peach blend It is diffi cult to describe the colour of this award winning Fragrant/C/GR £11.90 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 37 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 £11.90 double blooms, set off well by abundant mid green glossy foliage. Suitable for North wall. 240-360cm (8’-12’) £11.50 Bridge of Sighs (Harglowing) H 36 Golden Amber Flexible. C/GR Free fl owering popular variety which produces masses of semi- H 36 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 fl owering 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 £11.90 dark green foliage. 240-300cm (8’-10’). Stiff. Fragrant/C/ GR £11.90 Candyland (Wekrosopela) H 37 Carmine with striped Ivory Strong free fl owering climber with Hybrid Tea shaped buds Dublin Bay 42 Red which open fl at. The blooms are deep carmine pink with ivory Double fl owers of deep red, set off by dark green glossy yellow stripes. The blooms are shown off well by the semi foliage. Free fl owering. 180-240cm (6’-8’) Flexible. glossy mid green foliage. Height 240-300cm (8'-10'). Flexible. Scented/C/GR £11.50 Fragrant/C/GR £11.90

Compassion cl 37 Ginger Syllabub cl 38 Candyland cl 37 37 Gardeners’ Glory (Chewability) H 36 Buttercup Yellow Madame Alfred Carriere 44 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 £11.50 age. 300-360cm (10'-12') Flexible. Fragrant/C/GR £11.90 Night Light (Poullight) H 39 Deep Yellow Ginger Syllabub (Harjolina) H 37 Golden Apricot The orange-red buds open to large blooms of deep yellow Full old fashioned looking blooms, which are cupped, quartered which acquire orange and red shading to the edge of the and full of petals. The blooms are a blend of apricot gold and are petals. An eye-catching variety which withstands wet weather borne in small clusters, and repeat well. Mid green semi glossy well. Dark green glossy foliage. Sturdy thorny growth. 240- foliage. For similar style blooms see page 31. English Roses 360cm (8'-12') Stiff. Fragrant/C/GR £11.90 which can be used as climbers. 210-300cm (7'-10') Flexible. V. Fragrant/C/GR £11.90 Oh Wow (Wekspitrib) H 43 Purple/Ivory This is something different giving this climber the wow factor. Golden Gate (Korgolgat) H 38 Yellow The clusters of striking open blooms are a mixture of purple and This stunning free fl owering variety has clusters of semi- ivory. They are shown off well by apple green glossy foliage. The double clear yellow blooms, which open fl at to display the growth itself is almost thornless. 240-300cm (8'-10') Flexible. pretty stamens. Quick growing plant with almost evergreen Fragrant/C/GR £11.90 large matt dark green foliage and a distinct lemon fragrance. 360-450cm (12'-15') Flexible. Fragrant/C/GR £11.90 Penny Lane (Hardwell) H 44 Honey Jazz see That’s Jazz Hybrid Tea shaped buds open to pretty honey champagne blooms, borne in sprays. Free fl owering variety, blooming late Kisses of Fire (Chewmultiseek) H 47 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 fl owering with bright orange- £11.90 red small multi petalled fl owers. The blooms are borne in Pink Perpetue 39 Carmine Pink huge trusses and are shown off well by the small mid green A very popular free fl owering variety, of full double blooms of shiny foliage. This variety if unsupported could also be used rich carmine pink. Dark green glossy 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 £11.50 270cm (8'-9') Flexible. § R/GR £11.90 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 Repeating well late into the autumn, this is a welcome colour yellow eye cover the plants from head to toe. Plants are addition. Flowering all over the plant is a distinct advantage. vigorous with small dark green glossy foliage. Height 300- The semi-double open deep lilac blooms showing bright yellow/ 360cm (10'-12'). Flexible. § R/GR £11.90 orange stamens. Growth is almost thornless with matt mid green foliage. Height 240-270cm (8’-9') Flexible. R/GR £12.10 Scent From Heaven (Chewbabaluv) H 39 Coral The 2017 Rose of The Year has shapely Hybrid Tea blooms Little Rambler (Chewramb) H 37 Pale Pink of coral orange. Blooming freely throughout the season this is Patio rambler. Free fl owering variety with small many a great colour addition. Foliage is dense, dark green and petalled blooms of pale pink. Dense small miniature semi- glossy. 270-360cm (9'-12') Stiff. V.Fragrant/C/GR £12.10 glossy mid green foliage. Growth is lax and pliable. Height 210-240cm (7'-9') Flexible. Fragrant/R/TM £11.90 www.cantsroses.co.uk

That’s Jazz cl 39 Golden Gate cl 38 Lilac Bouquet cl 38 38 NEW

Scent From Heaven cl 38 Starlight Symphony cl 39 Summer Wine cl 39

Starlight Symphony (Harwisdom) H 1 / 39 White Swan Lake 39 White New This is the Rose of The Year for 2019. Early into Well formed H.T. type blooms of white, with a fl ush of pink. bloom and repeating well the compact growth is ideal for the Blooming freely late into the Autumn. Dark green glossy smaller garden or space. Clusters of pure white blooms open foliage. 180-240cm (6'-8') Stiff. C/AR £11.50 to show pretty pink tinged stamen which attract bees. The blooms are set off well by the lovely shiny dark green foliage. That’s Jazz (Poulnorm) H 38 Dark Red Has been trialled on an obelisk. 180-270cm (6'-9') Flexible. Large sprays of dark red shapely velvety blooms, produced in Scented/C/GR £14.00 large sprays. Dark green glossy foliage. Formerly known as “Jazz”. 360-420cm (12’-14’) Stiff. Fragrant/C/GR £11.90 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 fl owers 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 £11.50 (12'-15'). Scented/R/AR £11.50 Super Fairy (Helsufair) H 13 Soft Pink White Star (Harquill) H 43 White Repeat fl owering 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 £11.90 Quick to establish and is good where space is restricted. 180-210cm (6’-7’) Stiff. Fragrant/C/GR £11.90 VISIT US AT LOCAL SHOWS DURING SPRING/SUMMER 2018 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 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.

Night Light cl 38 Swan Lake cl 39 Pink Perpetue cl 38 39 Kolo c/cl 40 Redova c/cl 40 Pink Fizz c/cl 40 “Courtyard™” Climbers Pink Fizz (Poulycoo1) H 40 Pink Small double blooms of soft to medium pink. Free fl owering Repeat fl owering blooming top to toe and along the throughout the season, with mid green shiny, slightly reddish individal branches • Ideal for small spaces and gardens, foliage. Compact growth. Height 150-195cm (5'-6'6") width fences, pillars, walls, trellis, small arches and obelisks • 90-105cm (3'-3'6"). Flexible/C/GR £11.90 Can be planted successfully in large pots • Flexible, but Pirouette (Poulyc003) H 43 Apricot Pink needing canes if free standing and tying in • Can be mixed Masses of small double old fashioned looking blooms of soft with “Patio” Climbers but are in general a bit bushier • See apricot pink with deeper centre. Growth is bushy and upright individual descriptions for likely width and height. with light green glossy foliage. 150-165cm (5'-5'6") width 90-120cm (3'-4'). Flexible. Scented/C/GR £11.90 Boogie-Woogie (Poulyc006) H 40 Pink The medium pink double blooms are well formed with many Redova (Poulcy030) H 40 Apricot Pink petals. The growth is bushy with small shiny reddish green Free fl owering variety with sprays of yellow double blooms foliage. 150-195cm (5'-6'6") width 90-105cm (3'-3'6"). which acquire pink, red tones. Bushy growth with dark green Flexible. Scented/C/GR £11.90 glossy foliage. 150-195cm (5'-6'6") width 90-105cm (3'-3'6"). Flexible. Scented/C/GR £11.90 Kolo (Poulcy033) H 40 Deep Yellow Twist (Poulstri) H 43 Pink/White striped Sprays of double blooms of deep purple which can turn to a Award winning variety with medium sized blooms which lilac pink later in the season. Bushy growth with dark green withstand wet weather well. The blooms are deep pink (slightly shiny foliage. 150-195cm (5'-6'6") width 90-105cm (3'-3'6"). lighter reverse) with white stripes. Upright, bushy growth Flexible/C/GR £11.90 with dark green very glossy foliage. 150-210cm (5'-7') width 90-105cm (3'-3'6"). Flexible. Scented/C/GR £11.90 Merengue (Poulyc012) H 40 Red The small semi-double mid red blooms hold their colour well. Waltz (Poulkrid) H 40 White Blooms late into the season. Plants are bushy with small almost Award winning variety with wonderful small full double pure evergreen dark shiny foliage. Height 150-195cm (5'-6'6") white blooms which stand wet weather well. Compact, bushy plant width 90-120cm (3'-4'). Flexible/Scented/C/GR £11.90 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 £11.90

Merengue c/cl 40 Waltz c/cl 40 Boogie-Woogie c/cl 40 40 Gloriana p/cl 41 Susie p/cl 41 Star Performer p/cl 41 “Patio” Climbers Star Performer (Chewpearl) H 41 Satin Pink Free fl owering. Blooming top to toe • Ideal for small The perfect miniature satin pink hybrid tea buds open to pretty spaces and gardens, fences, pillars, walls, trellis, small full blooms, that cover the plant from about knee height to top. arches and obelisks • Can be planted successfully in large Blooms are produced freely and are set off well by shiny deep pots • Upright growth and almost self supporting • More green foliage. Suitable for North wall. Height approximately formal than “Courtyard” Climbers with which they can be 180-210cm (6'-7') Scented/C/GR £11.90 mixed • Covering spread of 120-150cm (4'-5'). Summertime (Chewlarmoll) H 43 Creamy Yellow A typical Patio Climber blooming freely from top to toe. The Delightful (Curspoglo) H 41 Mid Pink double blooms are of a soft creamy yellow with deeper centres. Exquisite miniature Hybrid Tea blooms of mid pink are Very healthy. Growth very thorny with small dense mid green produced from just above knee height and then covers the foliage. Suitable for North wall. ROTY 2005. 210-240cm (7'- complete plant. Plant is upright and only around 60cm (2') in 8'). Fragrant/C/GR £11.90 width which should be very useful where space is particularly limited. Height 180-240cm (6'-8'). Fragrant/C/GR £11.90 Susie (Harwhistle) H 41 Golden Yellow The young buds have reddish outer petals which open to Gloriana (Chewpope) H 41 Purple Pink golden yellow many petalled blooms. The dark green very Blooming from above knee height to the top almost glossy foliage contrasts well against the blooms. Compact continuously throughout the season. The pretty deep purple growing variety with like all in this range a long fl owering pink double blooms are set off well by dark green semi-glossy period. 180-270cm (6'-9') Flexible/C/GR £11.90 foliage. 180-240cm (6'-8'). Scented/C/GR £11.90 Warm Welcome (Chewizz) H 43 Orange Vermilion H 41 Good As Gold (Chewsunbeam) Golden Yellow The small orange vermilion blooms have little form but give The small well formed blooms are produced freely and hold plenty of colour. Dark green glossy foliage. 150-240cm (5'-8'). their colour well. Foliage is small, mid green and semi-glossy. Fragrant/C/GR £11.90 180-240cm (6'-8'). Fragrant/C/GR £11.90

Love Knot (Chewglorious) H 41 Dark Red With the exception of Patio and Courtyard Perfectly formed small Hybrid Tea shaped blooms of dark red. climbers, which bloom top to toe, train climbers/ Upright stiff growth with mid green glossy foliage. 180-210cm ramblers as horizontally as possible to encourage (6'-7'). Scented/C/GR £11.90 maximum blooms.

Delightful p/cl 41 Good as Gold p/cl 41 Love Knot p/cl 41 41 Dublin Bay cl 37 Crème de la Crème cl 37 Clb Cecile Brunner cl 42 Madame G. Staechelin Pink Climbers & Ramblers (old fashioned) Large delicate pink blooms. Pear-shaped hips in Autumn. In general once fl owering, 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 £11.40 • 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 £11.40 have not given a specifi c 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 fl owers once mainly in July. Suitable for Creamy white shaded yellow sprays. Light green almost North wall and growing into trees. Flexible. Fragrant/R/GR evergreen glossy foliage. Suitable for North wall. 420cm (14') £11.40 Flexible. § Scented/R/GR £11.40 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 fl owers. 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 £11.40 600cm (20') Flexible. Scented/R/AR £11.40 Seagull White American Pillar Pink Large sprays of white single blooms. Mid green glossy foliage. Single rose pink fl owers 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 £11.40 Fragrant/R/GR £11.40

Clb Cecile Brunner 42 Pink Veilchenblau 42 Blue Vigorous climbing sport of the old China bush variety. Has Large trusses of small, semi-double blooms of steely blue dainty shell to rose pink blooms, borne in sprays. This variety verging to lavender. Mid-green glossy foliage. Suitable for has two period of blooms. The second not as prolifi c as the fi rst. climbing into trees. 450cm (15’) Flexible. Scented/R/GR Dark matt foliage. Suitable for climbing into trees or North £11.40 wall. 450-600cm (15'-20') Flexible. Scented/C/GR £11.40 Wedding Day White Etain 47 Pink Trusses of creamy white fi ve petalled small open simple fl owers. Soft salmon pink blooms in dainty sprays. Free fl owering, Mid-green glossy foliage. Suitable for climbing into trees. Very almost evergreen. Glossy mid-dark green foliage. 450-600cm vigorous. Flexible. Fragrant/R/GR £11.40 (15'-20') Flexible. Fragrant/R/GR £11.40 Are your roses and other plants being eaten by Gloire de Dijon Buff RABBITS, DEER, GEESE, PIGEONS?? Try GRAZERS. Full blooms of buff-shaded orange, which open fl at and We have used this and supplied Grazers for many quartered. Dark green foliage. 180-240cm (6'-8') Stiff. years. Use of Grazers is safe with pets and all wildlife. Scented/C/AR £11.40 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 Pirouette c/cl 40 White Star cl 39 Oh Wow cl 38 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) ww 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 fi rst 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.

Warm Welcome p/cl 41 Summertime p/cl 41 Twist c/cl 40 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 Ties £0.80 Bone Meal (various sizes) Please ask for price Uncle Tom’sTM Tonic £14.50 Bug Clear & Bug Clear Gun Contains pure potassium phosphoinete as an effective foliar Felco Model No. 2 Secateurs £53.00 feed for plants against damaging diseases. (We also stock other models including left handed models, Vitax Rose Food 1.25kg £4.10 springs and spare blades. Ask for details). Vitax Rose Food 2.5kg £7.10 Felco Pruning Saw (F600 - 25cm blade) £29.00 Vitax Organic Rose Food .9kg £4.00 Find That Rose! (booklet) Post paid £4.70 Vitax Organic Rose Food 2kg £7.00 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) in re-sealable pouch £5.35 Fungus Fighter Concentrate (makes up to 36 litres) £10.00 Vitax Q 4 2.5kg (Granules) £10.10 Grazers (prices below) We have for many years used Grazers successfully on our crops for repairing damage and dissuading Vitax Q 4 4.5kg (Granules) in tub £18.00 further attacks from rabbits and deer. It is also effective against Vitax Q4 10kg Tub (Powdered) £31.20 damage from pigeons, geese, mice, voles and squirrels. Can be Vitax Q4+ .9kg £6.80 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 £3.20 Grazers 375ml (treats 100m2) £12.00 What’s In a Name (booklet) Postage Paid £2.50 Grazers 750ml (treats 200m2) £19.75 Grazers Amenity (treats 2½ acre) £39.00 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 Jeyes Fluid (for winter wash etc) 1ltr £15.14 maximum carriage and packing of £9.10 should be applied. John Innes No. 3 (for potting up roses in containers) IF SUNDRIES ARE TO BE SENT SEPARATELY: Maxicrop with iron The maximum amount if you include more than one item will Roots Boost (a Mycorrhizal fungi, biostimulants product) be £9.10. For Stakes and/or Fertilizers except where shown Alternative to Bone Meal or Blood Fish and Bone when below add £9.10. planting to stimulate root growth. In 60gm sachet (enough For Grazer Amenity, Jeyes Fluid and Uncle Toms Tonic add for 4 plants). £3.95 £5.00. For Fugus Fighter, Grazers RTU 365ml and 750ml, Secateurs, Rose Clear Ultra Gun & concentrate Pruning Saws and Vitax Q4+ add £3.00. Rose Tree and Shrub compost (branded) for use when planting For Ph Testers, Root Boost, Vitax Q4 60gsm, Standard Ties Soil tester (one hit) Ph tester. (for roses PH should be 5.5-7) £3.50 add £1.70. Soil Improver /Conditioner (branded) If you have any doubts on what to pay, just phone us on Standard Stakes (for Standards and ½ Standards) £2.95 01206 844008.

Penny Lane cl 38 Madame Alfred Carriere cl 38 Camaieux s 26 44 YOUR MOST POPULAR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Help for selecting the most suitable type of rose for your Actual Hedging: All Rugosa “English Roses” especially requirements. James L Austin and Princess Anne, and Renaissance Roses. If you want a modern bush variety Shrub & Species: Ballerina, Bonica, Cherry Bonica and For colour and cutting: see Hybrid Teas Sally Holmes. For mass colour: see Floribundas For something small and compact: see Patio Roses & Roses that tolerate shade: Short Floribunda Ground Cover, Rugosa and Modern Shrubs. If you require old fashioned roses Least thorny varieties: If space is limited and freedom of fl ower important: see Hybrid Tea: Chandos Beauty, Duchess of Cornwall, Renaissance or “English Roses” Ingrid Bergman, Peace, Silver Anniversary, Twice In A If space is no object: see Old Fashioned Selection Blue Moon. To cover the ground Floribunda: Blue For You, Golden Wedding, Iceberg, See Ground Cover selection. Jenny’s Rose, Perfect Day, Sunfi re . For answers on the most popular questions relating to Patio: Genesis, Special Wishes, Sweet Memories. climbers and ramblers see page 36. Shrub & Species: Boule de Neige, Little White Pet, Mdm Pierre Oger, Rosa Rubritolia. English Roses: The Poet’s Wife, Tranquillity. Suggestions for the best Varieties which look good in tubs: varieties! More and more roses are being planted in tubs. It is Cutting for the house: important to have a large enough container and right planting material (see page 35). Use Half Standards or Hybrid Tea: – Big Purple, Congratulations, Courage, Patio Standards rather than taller standards. Goldstar, Happy Ruby Wedding, Ice Cream, Ingrid Bergman, Loving Memory, Mary Jean, Nostalgia, Hybrid Tea: A Whiter Shade of Pale, Goldstar, Lovely Lady, Peaudouce, Polar Star, Sunny Sky, Twice In A Blue Nostalgia, Remember, Sally’s Rose, Silver Anniversary, Moon, Wedding Celebration Special Anniversary. Floribunda: – English Miss, Golden Wedding, Jenny’s Floribunda: Absolutely Fabulous, Claire Marshall, Ebb Rose, Sheila’s Perfume. Tide, Golden Smiles, Jenny’s Rose, Lazy Days, Many Happy Returns, The Gold Award Rose, The Jubilee Rose, English Roses: – Queen of Sweden. 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 Patio Rose: All varieties. as such. However these are ones you can consider. Shrub & Species: Ballerina, Bonica, Cherry Bonica, Hybrid Tea: Chandos Beauty, Congratulations, Jacqueline Du Pré, Sally Holmes, The Fairy. Peaudouce, Remember Me, Velvet Fragrance, Warm Wishes. Renaissance (in something like a half barrel) All varieties. Floribunda: You can consider any depending on height English Roses (in something like a half barrel) All required but these are particularly good. Iceberg, The varieties. Jubilee Rose.

Buff Beauty s 26 Rosa Mundi s 28 Penelope s 28 45 How to find us For those who have visited us in the past please A134 To Boxted be assured we have not moved! This Area Nayland & A12 N does look very different and road systems have Sudbury Junction 28 NOW OPEN Ipswich D recently changed a lot and will continue to A1124 B1508 Junction 29 A137 Cambridge Bures E do so. Recent changes include the opening in CANTS Manningtree 2015 of Junction 28 of the A12, and in April 2016 the re-routing of the A134 (from the A120 Boxted/Nayland Road roundabout to Great A120 Harwich Horkesley). This latter change means that we Junction 27 A134 are now in a cul-de-sac. We are located from A120 C B A1232 the A134 (Chesterwell Housing) via a short Braintree A133 NEW road called *GLORIANA ROAD. A Turner Rise Clacton Station Retail Park Sorry we are not allowed any major signs. At A133 the end of this road turn left and we are on A12 Clacton the right. London There are many ways to approach us. If you COLCHESTER NB. This map should be taken as a rough guide. have any problems please phone us on 01206 It is not to scale and does not necessarily show all roads. SAT NAV postcode = CO4 5HA 844008. SAT NAV is CO4 5HA (Chapmans Farm) but this doesn’t always help as Navigation maps are not regularly updated! Some indicate access via Boxted Road... there is no access via this 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 (B1508) 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 WHICH HAVE BEEN ACTIVATED. 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 SUNDAYS Our office and sales area is closed on Sundays. 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, 11 & 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 Cants Personal Service Kingdom Special terms As an historical family business with individual staff training we pride ourselves in being able to give a knowledgeable personal Channel Islands service. We list below just some idea of what we can do to help VAT can be deducted. Most small orders can be sent by post, with you AS WELL AS SUPPLYING TOP QUALITY ROSES! postage and packing being charged at cost. If you require a large order or Standard Roses please advise us of your requirements and We give free help and advice on all questions relating to roses. we will then quote for carriage and packing. Much depends on We provide free help and advice on selection of varieties; which Island. calculate the number of plants required and, if necessary, Export Orders - Plants to Customers in the EU supply a simple plan. If you are registered for VAT, this may be deducted provided you supply your VAT number when ordering. Whilst we can estimate We can, after preliminary discussion if deemed necessary and postage and packing charges the exact cost is normally charged within reasonable travelling distance visit your garden to help after dispatch. We are not normally able to export Standard Roses. plan new rose beds. A charge for such visits may be made to Payment should be made by Debit/Credit Card or PayPal. Failing cover expenses. this by a Sterling cheque drawn on a London Bank. We may be able in reasonable travelling distances quote and Export Orders - Outside the EU undertake planting roses, and or pruning. If not we have All orders are subject to Ministry Inspection, and the issue of a contacts we can recommend. Health Certifi cate to accompany the consignment. Regretfully the cost of inspection charges continue to rise. Where possible we Whilst it is becoming more and more diffi cult, we will assemble several orders for inspection at one time. Whilst we are endeavour to identify a variety for you. You need to send us reluctant to impose the full cost of Health inspection and issue of bloom(s) together with some of the growth including foliage. the certifi cate itself we regret that the charge will be £60. If you are able to supply a photo (this can be emailed or sent We are restricted as to which Countries we can export to. We can with the sample) this can also help. The more you can tell send to Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados, St Kitts & Nevis and St. us about the rose, such as what type i.e. climber, bush shrub; Vincent & Grenadines. You will need to check with your Ministry fl owering habit and possible age the better. Do take care in and obtain where necessary an Import Permit. packing; send early in the week and enclose a stamped self- addressed envelope or supply phone number or email address. We are not normally able to export Standard Roses. Payment should be made by Debit/Credit Card or PayPal. Failing this by a We consider we list the most worthwhile varieties available, Sterling cheque drawn on a London Bank. however provided you also require plants from our range, we Export orders are not subject to VAT, so prices will be adjusted will endeavour to obtain plant(s) of varieties we do not list. accordingly. There are however extra costs involved to cover washing Such requests must be received no later than 1st of October. the roots completely clean of all soil and when an import permit indicates the cost of treating the plants with insecticide and or If you would like guidance on roses which may be used as fungicides. Carriage and packing is charged at cost after dispatch, please exhibition roses on a show bench please contact us. 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. Export orders are sent from November to end of

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, Lazy Days, Liliana, Millie, Night Light, Nina, 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. This was started a few years ago to create our own colour labels. Thanks to all who have helped to make our catalogue so colourful.

Fantin Latour s 27 Etain cl 27 Kisses of Fire cl 38 47 JUST SOME OF THE HUNDREDS OF VARIETIES IN CONTAINERS YOU CAN COME AND SEE AND BUY THIS SUMMER.

THE ONLY WAY TO LOCATE US IS VIA CHESTERWELL HOUSING (COME DOWN GLORIANA ROAD) Full instructions/map page 46

GLORIANA ROAD COLCHESTER

A134 SUDBURY (GT HORKESLEY)

CANTS OF COLCHESTER LTD Nayland Road, Mile End, Colchester, Essex CO4 5HA Tel: Colchester (01206) 844008 Fax: (01206) 855371 Email: [email protected] www.cantsroses.co.uk Produced by Mutual Media Ltd, Ipswich 01473 659563