Black Caviar

Peter Brock Foundation

DEAR CUSTOMERS AND FRIENDS Welcome to loyal customers of Knight’s , and new clients who have joined us during the year.

We are pleased to present our 2013 wholesale rose catalogue and hope you enjoy reading

about the many stunning new releases entering the market in coming months.

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Reflecting on a productive and rewarding year, a highlight of last year was the launch of K the Peter Brock Foundation Rose at the National Motor Museum at Bathurst, fittingly on the eve of the V8 Supercars Championship. Attending the launch on behalf of the late KNIGHT’S ROSES BLACK CAVIAR motorsport legend was Peter Brock’s son, Robert, brother Lewis and Danees Denman from a very fragrant old fashioned rose with notes of vanilla and honey jasmine the Brock Foundation Much like Peter Brock himself, the rose is described as ‘luminous’ and features bright red blooms and a light perfume.

Importantly, part proceeds from sales of this upright hybrid tea go towards the Peter

Brock Foundation to support the work of Variety, the children’s charity.

A branded racing car is also made available by Knight’s Roses for special events being held by nursery members, enquiries can be directed to Knight’s Roses.

Looking ahead to 2013, the release of the Black Caviar Rose (pictured) is expected to be a highlight.

Featuring a vanilla and jasmine fragrance, the old fashioned rose shares its name with the AUSTRALIAN AGENTS FOR remarkable mare who captured international attention with her record-breaking winning Harkness of streak. of The partnership with Black Caviar’s owners has been a success on many levels, with Guillot Roses of royalties being returned to the racing industry to support the National Jockeys Trust. James Cocker and Sons of Scotland Rose enthusiasts should also stay tuned for the pending launch of the new rose in the Fire Star Series in support of CFA, Victoria’s Country Fire Authority. Member of Nursey & Garden Industry SA

In another exciting development, plans are underway for unique packaging for each of our Member of RIAUS new release roses sold and point of sale in 2013.

We hope you enjoy browsing the new release catalogue as much as we have enjoyed bringing it to you. Please don’t hesitate to contact us with further enquiries.

Daniel Knight, Proprietor

BEHIND2013 THE SCENES

2010 has a=seen some exciting changes at Knight’s roses, we have rebranded, with all new labels and packaging

packaging identity pictures please send down or scan an actual label and bag or picks of roses in bags etc

Peter Brock Foundation Rose

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Roses Guillot, Empreintes De Grande Tradition Et De Contstante Innovation GUILLOT’S LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE The Guillot family is proud to have fathered six generations of rose growers. The Guillot Roses story began in 1834, when Jean-Baptiste Guillot established his firm ‘La Terre des Roses’ (the Terrace of Roses) in , France, thus establishing the great Lyonnaise rose-growing tradition. Its first creation was a Bourbon Hybrid christened ‘Lamartine’, which was produced in 1842. In the following years, the firm accumulated an impressive 81 new varieties. Among these were many of the most beautiful old roses still marketed today, such as Mme Bravy, Pavillon de Pregny, Triomphe de la Guillotière and Comtesse de Barbentane. Over the next century, the Guillot family revolutionised rose-growing, creating in 1849 the process which would ensure its recognition by rose-growers throughout the world, Shield-Graft Budding On Dog Rose Seedlings. Guillot’s son, Jean-Baptiste André Guillot went on to create 69 varieties, including in 1867 a rose which would change the world of roses forever; the first Hybrid Tea, ‘La France’ (climber), and in 1875, the first polyantha, ‘Ma Pâquerette’. The firm was handed down from generation to generation, until in 1972, Jean-Pierre Guillot took in hand the destiny of the ‘Roseraies Guillot’. It is he who manages the firm at the present time. After moving the nurseries from Saint-Priest to Chamagnieu, Jean-Pierre tackled the task of the firm’s modernisation to Jean-Baptiste Guillot Fils meet market requirements. 1827: 1883 These days, the firm produces and markets 250,000 rose plants a year. For several years now, two major aspects have guided the firm’s policy; the enhancement of old roses and the creation of new varieties.

ENHANCEMENT OF THE OLD ROSES With an incomparable legacy of more than 500 varieties representing all the rose families, the Guillot family is without a shadow of doubt in the best position to talk about old roses. After years of research in the collections of rose gardens such as de l’Hay les Roses, Lyon or Bagatelle, Jean-Pierre has grouped together all the ‘House’ varieties still in existence, and has completed this collection by choosing the best varieties obtained since the seventeenth century, and in 1990 offered amateurs a list of 160 varieties. The following Guillot Roses / Rosa Generosa Roses are year saw the publication of the first illustrated catalogue entirely devoted to Old Roses. bred primarily for fragrance, masses of Their current catalogue offers more than 500 varieties, including many which are not offered by any other rose clustered blooms, health and vigor. grower. The characteristics of many varieties have quartered centres. (As shown above) Research continues, and the next few years will no doubt see new treasures unearthed from oblivion, to enrich the collections of the more and more numerous enlightened amateurs.

CREATION OF NEW VARIETIES In this field as well, Jean-Pierre Guillot has continued the work of creation undertaken by the Guillot family since 1834. Jean-Pierre Guillot has created new roses which combine the charm and diversity of the Old Roses with the qualities of modern roses. They group these ‘New Old Roses’ under the name of ‘Rosa Générosa’. Sonia Rykiel® is a perfect example of this new type of rose. The Roseraies Guillot are renowned for the delicate process of successful cross breeding and first year selections from the Marseillaise region, which benefit from optimal climatic conditions - long periods of warm weather favourable to the perfect ripening of the fruits. The very carefully elaborated cross-breeding programmes have the following objectives: • To escape from the constraints of the present standards by looking for variance in shape, habits and foliage, which are the stamp of Old Roses. • To reinforce and diversify the ‘Scented’ character, as the rose has the unusual particularity of developing numerous scents. Violets, apple, banana, and lilies of the valley, roses create a whole world of aromas to be explored and tamed.

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Phoenix is second in the FiresStar Rose - the official rose of the CFA - series. We thankyou for purchasing this rose and appreciate your support in helping raise funds for our CFA brigades and volunteers. For more information about the FireStar program or to find out the next rose in the series pleaseKNIGHT’S visit www.firestarrose.com.au ROSES 2013 CATALOGUE WWW.KNIGHTSROSES.COM.AU 5 2013 TM GUILLOT COLLECTION 2013 GUILLOT COLLECTION

CYBELLE...... 6 GENE TIERNEY...... 7 PAUL BOCUSE...... 8

DAN PONCET ...... 6 JOËLLE MAROUANI...... 7 PHOENIX...... 9

EMILY...... 6 MADAME PAULE MASSAD...... 8 SONIA RYKIEL...... 9

EMILIEN GUILLOT...... 7 MARTINE GUILLOT...... 8 VERSIGNY...... 9

FLORENCE DELATTRE ...... 7 OCÉANE...... 8 WILLIAM CHRISTIE...... 9

Cybelle Dan Poncet

CYBELLE DAN PONCET Rosa Generosa™ Pillar Rose (MAScybe) STRONG FRAGRANCE Rosa Generosa™ /Border (MASgrama) FRAGRANT Cybelle produces cupped, fully double deep pink blooms with a mauve This little rose, dedicated to a Painter, develops like a song in praise of touch in the cool. Ideal on posts, small trellis or simply as a tall shrub. shapes and colours. Plump chubby flowers painted in crimson pink grow Does not need support if maintained and kept cut back to a small bush. at the base of its bushy branches, covered with various shades of dark Only Suitable as a 1 or 2 year old bush. green foliage. With their pointed petals they could nearly be mistaken for dahlias lost on unusual stems. Perhaps a touch of surrealism but the Height 2m approx illusion disappears as soon as one approaches this rose, as the scent of Emily its flowers remind us of its noble origins. Height: 800mm - 1m

EMILY Hybrid Tea (MASmajo) This rose is mischievous, whimsical, and cheerful ... with flowers surprisingly graceful. A shrub with bright green foliage, petite rose buttons (buds) occur in abundance, with many to a branch. And when open, each unveils a rose with more than 40 petals, fluorescent illuminating bright pink with a striking yellow reverse. With a light fragrance, the flowers are quick to reproduce and are excellent for indoor displays or a Show garden. If you are passionate about quality, you will love this sweet little rose named Emily! Height 60-80cm

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EMILIEN GUILLOT FLORENCE DELATTRE Rosa Generosa™ Bush Rose (MASemgui) STRONG FRAGRANCE Rosa Generosa™ Bush Rose (MASflodel) STRONG FRAGRANCE Emilien is the heir to the Guillot dynasty, elegant and single, its colouring Parma violet fully double blooms with a fresh pale yellow centre. of red to orange is particularly unique and has clusters of blooms of up The limber canes spring from the base and produce blooms repeatedly. to twelve centimetres diameter and has a fragrant perfume of apricot, The Scent is strong spicy, hinting of old garden fragrances. rose and white pepper. Height 1.4 x 1m approx Height 1.3mm Approx

Gene Tierney Joëlle Marouani

GENE TIERNEY JOELLE MAROUANI Rosa Generosa™ Floribunda Rose (MASgenti) Rosa Generosa™ Bush rose Masjorma (Guillot: Massad) VERY FRAGRANT) STRONG FRAGRANCE Here is a flower whose charm is partly due to its hesitation: between Classic, very fragrant fully double golden yellow blooms on a low flowering singly or in a group, and between a yellow tinge at the base of growing Floribunda. Quick repeat flowering and highly disease resistant. its petals and a whitish tinge spreading progressively to their tips. But it is also constant: above all, its imposing size and the sixty or so The bronze new growth develops into fresh mild green foliage. pointed petals that make up this rose with a fruity fragrance. Height 900mm x 500m approx Such a rare pearl on the dark leaves of a upright bush. Suitable only as a 1 or 2 year old bush. Height 1.5m

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Madame Paule Massad Martine Guillot

MME PAULE MASSAD MARTINE GUILLOT Rosa Generosa™ Bush Rose (MASlupau) STRONG FRAGRANCE Rosa Generosa™ Bush rose (MASmabay) FRAGRANT Very fragrant large blooms that change in colour. Soft yellow and apricot Large trusses of flower heads all season. The fresh gardinia scent tones give way to delicate pink tones. The sweet fragrance drifts from the and delicate appearance of the blooms make it look and feel bush on warm evenings. A repeat bloomer. like a bridal bouquet. Shiny, healthy leaves with stout Height 1.4m x 1.1m approx growth make the plant ideal for hedging or specimen plant. Martine is the wife of Jean-Pierre Guillot, breeder of Generosa™, France: This is a tribute to her. Height 1.4m x 1.3m Océane Paul Bocuse

OCÉANE This rose thrives in the heat!! PAUL BOCUSE Rosa Generosa™ Shrub Rose MILD FRAGRANCE Generosa™ Bush Rose (MASpanjeu) LIGHTLY SCENTED Here is a rose that reveals its charms petal by petal. On straight stems, Strong upright heads of flowers that when picked will hold well indoors. are masses of flowers that have a similar feel to the wild roses of a The strong apricot round buds open to a bloom that fades to pink. The bygone era. Large, illuminating Cherry Red petals gradually give way to bush has bloom all season. a heart of lemon yellow stamens. Then comes the surprise of the Paul Bocuse is a world renowned Chef specialising in exquisite French fragrance with which she adorns herself, a subtle aroma of raspberries cuisine with restaurants in Lyon, France that nothing could hint at. Truly a beautiful specimen for every rose Height 1m x .75m approx enthusiast and just stunning in a massed planting. Height Approx 1.2m

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PHOENIX SONIA RYKIEL Rosa Generosa™ Bush rose (MASdogui) INTENSE FRAGRANCE Rosa Generosa™ Shrub Rose VERY FRAGRANT Large heads of exquisitely perfumed blooms which are ideal for picking. This plant produces roses in two shades like early summer mornings, The bush has an open habit and new canes are constantly produced. when night gives way to the day, and before set-a-glow by the sun when the sky becomes tinged with crimson pink. The flowers are best picked early in the morning and hold their perfume for many days. Spectacular when planted in a cluster of three or more On dense and quivering bush buds appear opening out into a cup bushes — but can be planted individually. shape, wide and fragrant, where the pink melts little by little into a yellow hue, like a sunrise. Named in honour of the Famous French fashion designer, Sonia Rykiel. Height 140cm Height 1.4m x 1.2m

Versigny William Christie

VERSIGNY WILLIAM CHRISTIE Rosa Generosa™ Shrub Rose (Masveri) FRAGRANT Generosa™ Bush Rose (Maswicri) LIGHTLY SCENTED At Chateau de Versigny, every October, there is a gathering of all those Perfectly overlapping petals blend into magnificent shaped blooms. The who love flowers and gardens from all over France. Such devotion to rose pink trusses make a wonderful display on the bush and also when floral beauties should merit a tribute, and that is how this semi-double picked. Ideally suited as an edged plant for a border. crimson tinged rose came about. Salmon-pink, moderate, anise, Dedicated to conductor William Christie. apricot, citrus, almond and vanilla fragrance. Very full, cluster-flowered, Height 1.2m approx ruffled bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. From the inside outward apricot blooms with hint of peach in the smell. Height 120cm KNIGHT’S ROSES 2020113 CATALOGUE WWW.KNIGHTSROSES.COM.AU 9 2013 since 1906 TM ROSEN-TANTAU COLLECTION

100 YEARS OF ROSE BREEDING. FOR OVER A 100 YEARS GARDEN ROSE BREEDING HAS BEEN THE CORE BUSINESS OF ROSEN TANTAU. ROSEN TANTAU HAS SPECIALISED IN DIFFERENT TYPES OF ROSES FOR OVER A CENTURY. 20 YEARS AGO, HOWEVER, THE COMPANY STARTED INTENSIVELY DIVERSIFYING ITS BREEDING LINES TO DIFFERENT TYPES OF ROSE CLASSES.

FOUNDATIONS... Rosen Tantau was established in the German town of Uetersen in 1906, by nursery gardener Mathias Tantau. With his two brothers, Tantau built up the business through the propagation of garden rose bushes, branching into rose breeding during the difficult years of the First World War. This proved to be a successful move, and in the following years Tantau introduced many famous varieties, including one of the first cut rose varieties to become successful worldwide; the productive and long- lasting red Garnette. In the 1950s, Rosen Tantau passed into the hands of Tantau’s son Mathias Tantau Junior, who significantly changed the company’s breeding strategies. Tantau Jr anticipated the market’s need for larger flowered varieties with strong colours, which also had good resistance against fungal diseases. One of his biggest successes was in 1960, with the salmon-orange hybrid tea Super Star (Tropicana), which created a sensation with its bright, glossy color, combined with a strong fragrance. Many other successful strongly perfumed, large flowered varieties with good winter resistance followed, and the company grew rapidly. By 1964, Rosen Tantau had 70 employees, and was propagating 3 million garden rose plants per year, with Tantau Jr winning many international medals and trophies for his outstanding rose varieties. In 1985, Tantau handed the company over to trusted employee and family friend, Hans Jürgen Evers, and Rosen Tantau went on to become one of the world´s most important rose breeding companies by diversifying its breeding program.

DIVERSIFICATION OF BREEDING PROGRAMS… Garden rose varieties Hans J. Evers introduced many rich flowering and disease resistant garden rose varieties in different categories, including the famous Santana (1985) Black Magic (1995), Candlelight (2001) and Pastella (2004). Outdoor cut roses Evers was one of the first rose breeders who selected and bred specialized cut rose varieties to be cultivated outdoors worldwide. One of the first varieties for this purpose was Diadem, with its different mutations. Later varieties were Monica, Majolika, Softy and today outstanding varieties like Kessy, Mariatheresia and Nostalgie. Professional cut rose varieties With the introduction of the varieties Garnette in 1945 and Osiana in 1989, Rosen Tantau’s great success story started. The specialized cut rose Osiana was introduced in the and then went to South America, and can be seen as Tantau’s ‘’door opener“ to the very important cut rose market. Later, varieties like Black Magic, Akito and Vendela were launched with great success, boosted by the big increase in worldwide cut flower consumption. During the last ten years, Rosen Tantau has become a global player in the field of roses, especially due to the diversification of its breeding programs. Today Rosen Tantau produces 2.5 million garden rose bushes of all kinds for cut rose production. The historic grounds of Rosen Tantau have been expanded and reconstructed, and are now the meeting place of rose experts from all over the whole world.

2000 — ROSEN TANTAU’S SUCCESS STORY GOES ON… In 2000, Hans J. Evers son Christian Evers joined his father in introducing many promising cut rose varieties such as Cherry Brandy, Prestige and Sweet Haze, which have become famous worldwide. Since Mr. Hans Jürgen Evers sadly passed away in August 2007, Christian now runs the company. An accomplished rose breeder in his own right, he has released many brilliant varieties such as Chippendale®, ® Nostalgie® and last but not least the very interesting red-Rose Piano®. Over the next years we can assure you that you will see even more beautiful and successful rose varieties introduced by Rosen Tantau, whether they are cut roses, , roses for public green areas, pot roses or roses for other innovative purposes.

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ASHRAM...... 11 GOLD ‘N’ FANCY...... 13 ORANGE BABYFLOR...... 17

ASPIRIN ...... 11 GOLDJUWEL...... 13 PRIDE OF VENUS...... 17

AUGUSTA LUISE...... 11 GOLDEN TOUCH ...... 13 ROSARIO...... 18

BELLE OF BERLIN...... 12 IN APPRECIATION...... 16 SHOOTING STAR...... 18

BLACK CAVIAR...... 12 JAMES FORBES ...... 16 STRYKE ME PINK...... 18

CHINA GIRL...... 12 JOY OF LIFE...... 16 SUMMER FRAGRANCE...... 18

CHIPPENDALE...... 12 MAGIC SUNSET...... 16 SUMMER LADY...... 19

BLACK CAVIAR (full page feature)...... 14-15 MONICA...... 17 TANTAUS BERSTEIN...... 19

ENCHANTING...... 13 OLDE FRAGRANCE...... 17 VIOLINA...... 19

Ashram Aspirin

ASHRAM (Tanmarsa) 2007 ASPIRIN (Taniripsa) 2005 This strong growing Hybrid Tea of bright olde gold colouring flowers This new floribunda is suitable for landscaping and mass planting, freely throughout the season. Shining dark green foliage has excellent with flowers and foliage from virtually ground level. The near white, resistance to blackspot and mildew. double blooms are cupped and of medium size. Dense, disease The large, full blooms are suitable for picking. Slight fragrance. resistant foliage. Height approx 1.2m Height approx 1m

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Augusta Luise

AUGUSTA LUISE Floribunda Bush (TANgust) This rose has the pedigree of bygone eras, large fragrant blooms with nostalgic ‘Olde Worlde’ form, born singly and in clusters of 3-5. The beautiful blend of colours in this Rose truly awakens the senses. The soft colours are most beautiful late summer into autumn. Free branching, with frequent new basal shoots. A hardy vigorous plant, its foliage and flowers beautifully merge to bring you a wonderful specimen for your garden or pot. Suitable for a massed or planting also. This rose is named after Lady Augusta Luise, the muse of Goethe, Germany’s most famous poet and playwright. Height: approx 1.2 m

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Belle of Berlin China Girl

NEW BELLE OF BERLIN Hybrid Tea (Tanireb) The home gardeners picking rose. Fragrant well formed slim buds on long stems. A profuse bloomer with few thorns. Belle of Berlin is ideal for show or display gardens CHINA GIRL® Floribunda Shrub Rose (T235) Height 1.7 m A compact growing floribunda with very expressive, bright yellow double blooms. With outstanding colour retention, even in strong sunlight, this 1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  lovely rose remains a fresh yellow. A back drop of glossy green foliage 2 year old Bush  Standard  completes the picture. A beautiful rose to grace any garden, performs especially well in a pot or as a standard. Black Caviar Don’t hesitate in planting this exceptional rose today! Height: Approx 90cm

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BLACK CAVIAR® Extremely Fragrant Shrub rose (T225) A very special cultivar! Medium sized blooms, with astounding velvet burgundy claret red flowers, black purple on the edges, colouring to brighter in the centre. Extremely fragrant, with notes of old fashioned roses, vanilla and jasmine, this rose will transport you to another place. The flowers are very full and quartered, with the shape of old, historic CHIPPENDALE® Hybrid Tea Nostaliga (TAN97159) roses. With many blooms to a cane, this rose will reward your garden A Strong and robust growing with dark, glossy foliage. with continuous flowers throughout the season. Will excel in full sun, Protruding out of the leaves are orange, very fragrant flowers that with its intoxicating perfume, this award winning rose will always be in appear cupped & nostalgic, in large numbers to a stem. As the flower the winner’s circle. opens it reveals such old world beauty you will just fall in love. Colour Gold Medal Best Fragrance Concorso International Rome variations range from dark apricot to orange which give this rose a Awarded Strongest Scent – New Zealand unique and individual look. Height: upto 150cm A very good repeat flower, this is just amazing in a hedge planting. Height: 80-100cm 1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  2 year old Bush  Standard  2 year old Bush  Standard 

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GOLDJUWEL™ (TANledolg) Bright and colourful with an abundance of yellow blooms of good form, is ideal for borders, patios, pots or any small space. Height 500mm

ENCHANTING Hybrid Tea (T242) 1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  A vigorous hybrid tea which flowers continuously. Enchanting has a 2 year old Bush  Standard  unique colour blend of pink/orange with a yellow reverse, sometimes showing colours of peach pink. With a light fresh fragrance and glossy green foliage, this rose has proven its worth already winning Best Hybrid Tea 2011 in the National Rose Trial Gardens of Australia. Don’t miss this special rose for your garden this year, you will be Golden Touch rewarded with many wonderful blooms. Awarded a Bronze Medal & ‘The Hamilton Gardens New Zealand

Perpetual Challenge Award’ for Best Hybrid Tea Rose AWARDED Height: Approx 140cm THE PRESTIGIOUS ‘PRESIDENTS 1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  INTERNATIONAL TROPHY (UK) 2 year old Bush  Standard 

Gold ‘n’ Fancy

GOLDEN TOUCH Ground Cover PBR 1997 With petals the colour of soft butter this is a rose that will add flavour to any garden. The lovely shiny green foliage mixed with the slightly cupped lemon yellow blooms brings together a sense of completeness in this compact ground cover. Stir in some bright showy stamens and you have a fabulous carpet of gold. Golden Touch holds its colour well in all but the most extreme heatwave conditions. Its vigorous growth is ground hugging and will be blooming in your garden for up to 8 months of the year; it looks fantastic as a ™ GOLD ‘N’ FANCY (TANdolgnil) massed planting. Why not add a ‘Golden Touch’ to your garden?! The large and smaller trusses of blooms in rich amber are a delight. A The plant makes a ground hugging carpet, showy plant perfect for a small space in the garden or a pot on the blooming for up to 8 months of the year. patio. Usual diameter is to 80cm, with heavier feeding to 1.2m diameter. Height 50cm 1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  2 year old Bush  Standard  2 year old Bush  Standard  KNIGHT’S ROSES 2020113 CATALOGUE WWW.KNIGHTSROSES.COM.AU 13 2013

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IN APPRECIATION Hybrid Tea (TAN91151) 2004 PBR JOY OF LIFE Hybrid Tea (TANmixa) PBR 1996 This stunning rose has a unique luminosity that will make it stand out in The beautiful almost bi-colours in this Rose are a startling confection of any crowd. Such a perfect form will bring your senses alive and with a colour and full of life. The Off-White bloom’s margined with red light fragrance this rose is certainly “one for your list”. With a free flushing’s create a striking effect with the flowers darkening with age. branching habit, it will gift you with many decorative blooms, suitable for Extremely strong and vigorous growing, it also is a very healthy & disease the vase. This rose will bring as much enjoyment inside as outside your resistant variety. Medium to tall in habit and adorned with a refreshing home. fragrance, you will want to indulge your senses by planting more than one, or give one as a gift to celebrate someone else’s “Joy of Life”. Height: approx 1.35m This Rose provides money for health research within Australia. Awarded Certificate of Merit for the Best HT at National Rose Trial Gardens of Australia. Good resistance to black spot and mildew. Height approx 1.6 m

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James Forbes Magic Sunset courtesy MACBIRD

JAMES FORBES The Scotch College Rose Hybrid Tea courtesy MACBIRD Large Fragrant blooms of crimson red with a glossy green foliage as a backdrop. A good alternative to any classic Hybrid Tea. MAGIC SUNSET (Tantesun) 1995 Bred for Scotch College, Melbourne in honour Extremely deep copper shades with the effect of not showing the of its founder, Rev. James Forbes. 1813–1851. stamens when in full bloom. Height 1.2 m Height 1m

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MONICA (TANkinom) Here is a Rose of many uses, with long stemmed roses up to 65cm, ORANGE BABYFLOR Patio (Tanegarno) it is great as a cut bloom, with a height of up to 2 metres it makes a This stunning miniature rose has very bright orange/red blooms and colourful hedge or screening plant, and with such a striking colour, it foliage which is dark green. A low compact habit makes this rose the will bring great enjoyment as a display rose in your garden. The Petals perfect choice for borders and other small areas of the garden. are a fabulous orange colour with a lighter reverse, making the contrast against the shiny dark green foliage an attractive choice for your garden Height approx 50cm Width approx 50cm bed or pot. Another one for your collection, after you buy one, it will become an 1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  obsession! 2 year old Bush  Standard 

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Olde Fragrance

Pride of Venus

OLDE FRAGRANCE Hybrid Tea PBR 1990 With a name like ‘Olde Fragrance’ it conjures up thoughts of roses of yesteryear! This rose has a beautiful form, blooms to 14 cm when full blown, amazing colour and stunning fragrance that will astound you. PRIDE OF VENUS Climber (TAN. EFLE) 2007 ‘Olde Fragrance’ has everything you could want for your garden or pot. This modern climber will greatly appeal to lovers of nostalgia, Extremely hardy with great disease resistance, the dark green glossy whether planted on a fence or a pillar. foliage is the perfect backdrop for these beautiful cerise coloured Pride Of Venus has large, densely petalled blooms of pale yellow, blooms. Plant a bed of them and be amazed by the masses of fragrance occasionally showing hints of green. The recurrent blooms exude a light that will overwhelm your senses. This rose is one for your list. fragrance, adding to its old-time charm. Height approx 1.2 m Height up to 2m

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Rosario Climber Summer Fragrance

ROSARIO CLIMBER Climber (Tantanoars) The lush, glossy dark green foliage forms a good contrast to the colour of the apricot pink flowers. Ideal for fences, archways and with the arching canes, is well suited to background plantings and roadside coverings as well. SUMMER FRAGRANCE (TANfudermos) PBR Pre 1994 With roses upto 8cm in diameter, these strong canes can carry up to 48 Hybrid Tea large blooms per stem, which has this plant covered in roses. Recurrent A truly magnificent specimen. blooming means the shooting arches of growth produce a handsome Big Flower heads that will astound you and a fragrance that is surreal. A plant. dark red becoming brighter as it opens with colour intensity that stays 3.6 metres wide by 1.2 metres high. until the last petal falls. Fabulous as a cutting rose, it produces long fragrant stems. Don’t overlook this gorgeous rose for your garden, 1 year old Bush  2 year old Bush  beautiful as a group of three or more!

Shooting Star Height approx 1.3 m

NEW 1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  2 year old Bush  Standard  Stryke Me Pink

SHOOTING STAR Hybrid Tea ( T234) A very beautiful rose that has an “Olde World’ appeal about it. Abundant flowers fill this bush from Spring to Winter. Very compact and exuberant growing hybrid tea filled with beautiful, noble-trained, large flowers. The colour is a very warm, pleasant medium yellow to apricot. STRYKE ME PINK Hybrid Tea (Tanenimel) Extremely healthy glossy brighter green foliage is the essential back drop What a Rose! If it’s something “stryking” you’re looking for, this is the for these huge cupped roses. The flowers open very slowly, spiral shaped one. Unusually quick to repeat this bush will gift you with many flowers. and a sweet fresh fragrance for precious blooms. Quick to repeat, this is Fabulous clusters of blooms to one stem, it is great for indoor display. a must for any Rose Grower, make it top of your list! With upright and dense habit, such a prolific flowerer would be a Certificate of Merit awarded from the National Rose Trial Garden’s welcome specimen in any garden. It performs at its peak in a hedge of Australia planting with outstanding large pink blooms of up to 10cm, these will Height 50cm: 70cm bring many a compliment from passer’s by. Height 1.4m 1 year old Bush  Patio Standard 

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VIOLINA Hybrid Tea (TANanilov) PBR 2002 SUMMER LADY™ Hybrid Tea This gorgeous ensemble of glossy leaves and massive flower heads will Slim buds of delicate shades of pink give a good effect in the home. suprise you. The fragrance that floats from this rose will fill your whole Slim upright habit to suit small gardens. garden with the most beautiful aroma especially when in a massed Height 1.5 m planting. Put a collection of these flowers in a vase and it will flow through your 1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  house, awakening your senses. Luminescent Shell pink in colour with a deeper margin on the edges, Violina is a vigorous free branching bush 2 year old Bush  Standard  which produces blooms in abundance. High resistance to black spot and mildew. Height 1.5 m Tantaus Bernstein 1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  2 year old Bush  Standard 

TANTAUS BERNSTEIN Floribunda PBR Pre 1994 Very big nostalgic filled blooms of beautiful quality. The colour is a warm romantic Amber Yellow. It is most attractive when almost fully open. The name is taken from Bernstein otherwise known as Amber- fossilized pine resin. It is most appreciated in the well developed blooms. Very winter hardy and early flowering. Be sure to remove spent blooms over the warmer months to have quick repeated blooms, though from mid March do not remove spent blooms and have a colourful display of hips in June-July. Prune late July. Height approx 1.2 m

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Guardian Angel a beautiful fresh fragranced rose

With billowing white blooms abundanty adorning the bush, these stunning flowers will look like heavenly clouds in your garden.

With subtle variations of white, sometimes appearing as soft pearl and in autumn with apricot center’s it has a fresh, pleasing perfume making it a great choice for indoor .

Each bloom contains a scoop of petals (40+) in a loosely cupped form, with many rose buttons to a stem, it has good disease resistance and is very easy to maintain.

A Guardian Angel is an angel assigned to protect and guide an individual. As St Jerome expressed it ‘how great the dignity of the soul, since each one has from his birth an angel commissioned to guard it’ (c 347 - 420) Guardian Angels come in many guises, some bright with light, others as a whisper or a feeling and sometimes they look no different from ourselves. Show your appreciation by planting or giving your Guardian Angel one today.

Guardian Angel a beautiful fresh fragranced rose

With billowing white blooms abundanty adorning the bush, these stunning flowers will look like heavenly clouds in your garden.

With subtle variations of white, sometimes appearing as soft pearl and in autumn with apricot center’s it has a fresh, pleasing perfume making it a great choice for indoor cut flowers.

Each bloom contains a scoop of petals (40+) in a loosely cupped form, with many rose buttons to a stem, it has good disease resistance and is very easy to maintain.

A Guardian Angel is an angel assigned to protect and guide an individual. As St Jerome expressed it ‘how great the dignity of the soul, since each one has from his birth an angel commissioned to guard it’ (c 347 - 420) Guardian Angels come in many guises, some bright with light, others as a whisper or a feeling and sometimes they look no different from ourselves. Show your appreciation by planting or giving your Guardian Angel one today.

TM Guardian Angel a beautiful fresh fragranced shrub rose Repeat Flowering Guardian Angels come in many guises, some bright with light, others as a whisper or a feeling and sometimes they look no different from ourselves. Show your appreciationKNIGHT’S byROSES planting 20 or13 givingCATALOGUE your Guardian WWW.KNIGHTSROSES.COM.AU Angel one today. 21 2013 TM HARKNESSROSEN TANTAU COLLECTION COLLECTION A STUDY IN DEDICATION AND THE PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE

Yorkshire, England, 1860: John and Robert Harkness, teenaged brothers IMPROVED ROSES FOR THE FUTURE who shared a love for the out-of-doors and horticulture, saved their To achieve steady improvement in the quality of roses, R Harkness & pocket money and bought their first seeds. Horticulture was to be the life Co conducts a systematic and precise programme for developing new for them. varieties. The basis of the programme is quality not quantity, designed By the 1880’s they were successful exhibitors of gladioli and dahlias, so that the rose experts at R Harkness & Co can closely monitor merit at winning championship awards. They expanded their interests to roses, every stage. staging 34 exhibits in 22 days at shows all over Britain and winning The process begins with parental planning, arranging a marriage many awards. This involved over 8000 miles of travel: in the days before between two roses that have potential to yield a following generation automobiles! Roses soon became their primary interest. with improved characteristics. At Harkness many of the parents are from In 1895 they established the Rose nursery in Hitchin. Eventually Robert’s in-house ‘lines’ of breeding that have been carefully developed over son Bill, who was a perfectionist, took over the business. Bill’s aim was to previous years. grow top quality plants of the best varieties. From 1939 to 1956 Bill won The chosen parents produce families of seeds, each seed from a pair the Royal National Rose Society’s championship trophy every year it was of parents is similar but not identical. At R. Harkness & Co the annual staged, and held it 22 times in all, easily a record. average quantity of seeds is 40,000. By the end of the first year for the In 1961 the Harkness family made a momentous decision to breed new original 40,000 seeds, approximately 2% will be selected for further roses. Jack Harkness directed breeding work on a major scale, and evaluation. 98% will be discontinued and destroyed. within a few years Hitchin-raised varieties were being grown in every They then participate in Field Trials. The average period for field trials corner of the world. ‘Mountbatten’, ‘Alexander’, ‘Margaret Merril’, is 6 years. Each year the characteristics and performance of the roses ‘Compassion’ and ‘Amber Queen’ proved most successful in the early are monitored, the successful ones are re-grafted, and the unsuccessful years. ones are discontinued and destroyed. At the end of the 6 year period Peter Harkness says ‘‘Through peace and war, and changing times, all that remains is a small group of survivors, usually from 6 to 10 roses, roses have been the anchor of the business: not always an easy way, but representing 0.0025% of the original 40,000. certainly a pleasurable way to earn one’s living’’. These are the improved new roses that Robert and Philip Harkness will use to continue to guide and drive the company into the future. WE WERE DEEPLY SAD TO HEAR OF THE RECENT PASSING OF ROBERT HARKNESS, OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO HIS FAMILY. Guardian Angel

Robert and Philip Harkness: UK

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BAROQUE...... 23 HIGH HOPES...... 25 RECONCILIATION...... 28

CFA -3RD...... 23 JOY OF HEALTH ...... 26 SAVOY HOTEL...... 28

DESERT GLO ...... 24 LOUISA STONE...... 26 YESTERYEAR...... 28

FIRESTAR...... 24 MANY HAPPY RETURNS...... 26 JAMES COCKER & SON

GOLDEN FRIENDSHIP...... 24 PEACEKEEPER ...... 27 REMEMBER ME ...... 29

GOLDEN YEARS...... 25 PENNY LANE...... 27 WENDY MATHER

GUARDIAN ANGEL...... 25 PETER BROCK FOUNDATION ROSE... 27 THAT’S LIFE ...... 29

HARKNESS SAMARITAN...... 26 PRINCESS OF WALES...... 27

CFA Rose – 3rd Baroque NEW

BAROQUE Ground Cover (Harbaroque) A landscaping groundcover rose with a semi-prostrate growth habit and dense foliage. Baroque is also available as a standard. The semi-double blooms are deep pink that becomes an attractive pale mauve, produced in trusses of up to 25 blooms, providing colour from the ground up and is one of the first in the garden to flower. Exceptional disease resistance Bronze Medal Winner at National Rose Trial Garden. Height: approx 60cm Width: approx 120cm

1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  CFA ROSE – 3RD Shrub (S310H) 2 year old Bush  Standard  Perfectly formed flower buds with over 60 to some stems, this bushy upright shrub will make your garden complete. With flowers and foliage from the ground up, it is a standout specimen, glossy pale green foliage makes the scarlet red flowers a feature on their own. A mild fragrance finishes off this disease resistant rose just right! Plant a garden full, you won’t be disappointed. Passed the Knight’s Roses vigorous Appraisal with a score 9/10 Height: approx 90cm Width: approx 120cm Only Available through the CFA Website for 2013

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Desert Glo DESERT GLO™ Climber (Harblend) Moderate growth, suits arches and walls and produces large colourful hips. Quick to repeat if spent blooms are removed. Hieght: 2-3m

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Golden Friendship

FireStar GOLDEN FRIENDSHIP™ Hybrid Tea (Hartellody) Large fragrant blooms of soft yellow, the delicate shades of yellow are ideal and most appealing interior decoration. STRONG FRAGRANCE Named for the Beta Sigma Phi Ladies Friendship Group. Height approx 1.2m

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NEW

FIRESTAR Floribunda (Harpagent) A award winning rose with facinating flowers made up of unusual frilly petals. A kaleidoscope of colours including scarlet, mandarin orange and raspberry which soften as the flowers age. Medium to large blooms, with a light herbal scent. A bushy disease resistant plant. Firestar is a symbol used in some form by most volunteer Brigades in Australia. The points were said to represent the Knightly virtues of tact, loyalty, dexterity, observation, sympathy, gallantry, perseverance and explicitness… all the virtues needed to be a firefighter. Awarded Best Rose in the Australian National Rose Trial Gardens of Australia Height: 80cm

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24 KNIGHT’S ROSES 2013 CATALOGUE WWW.KNIGHTSROSES.COM.AU Guardian Angel GUARDIAN ANGEL Shrub rose Repeat Flowering (Harpresto PBR) NEW a beautiful fresh fragranced rose With billowing white blooms abundantly adorning the bush, these stunning flowers will look like heavenly clouds in your garden. With subtle variations of white, sometimes appearing as soft pearl and in autumn with apricot center’s it has a fresh, pleasing perfume making it a great choice for indoor cut flowers. Each bloom contains a scoop of petals (40+) in a loosely cupped form, with many rose buttons to a stem, it has good disease resistance and is very easy to maintain. Height: approx 125 Width: approx 75mm

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Golden Years High Hopes

GOLDEN YEARS™ Bush rose With blooms in shades of Rich Chrome Yellow through to Vibrant Gold, this rose will stand out in any garden. With a full ripeness of colour in the blooms, it has a perfect backdrop of dark glossy green foliage, which makes it even more appealing. The high colour retention makes this wonderful rose ideal for a Vase HIGH HOPES Climber PBR 1998 Bouquet or have a fabulous display in the garden that will be most sort Well formed medium sized blooms with a light rose pink centre with after. luminous china pink outer petals. The cut blooms have enormous appeal Height 1.2m and good fragrance. An all purpose climber, vigorous but manageable. Coverage approx 3 - 4 sqm 1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  1 year old Bush  2 year old Bush  2 year old Bush  Standard 

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Harkness Samaritan Louisa Stone

HARKNESS SAMARITAN Floribunda (Harverag) LOUISA STONE Shrub A Charming old rose form on a compact plant. This rose is an intensly A modern shrub rose, highly fragrant blooms of soft pastel peach and fruity fragrant surprise producing clusters of quartered-rosette, large creamy white displayed on healthy green foliage. A compact bush, apricot-pink flowers which age to an orange-red. Also known as excellent for pots, courtyards or mass plantings. Samaritan Rose and Harverag Rose. Extremely resistant to balck spot. Height approx 80cm Height approx 80cm Width: approx 1m

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Joy of Health Many Happy Returns

MANY HAPPY RETURNS Shrub (Harwanted) Many Happy Returns is among the first to flower, blooming exceptionally well from late October to June. Arching canes with masses of medium to large fragrant soft pink to peach blooms from groundcover to around JOY OF HEALTH™ English Rose waist level. This English Rose has blooms of soft peachy salmon and the charming The shrubby rounded form of this plant suits many garden applications, cupped form of the ‘Old World Roses’. All this, plus the recurrent such as planters, beds and borders. Since the launch of this rose in 1991 blooming advantage of modern roses. it has been a welcome birthday surprise for a great many gardeners. Sales of this rose support Rotary Health Research in Australia. Many Happy Returns is an ideal gift for birthdays or any celebrations. Height approx 1.5m Width: 60cm Height: 100cm

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AWARDED GOLD MEDAL, NEW THE HAGUE NETHERLANDS

PEACEKEEPER™ Floribunda (Harbella) 1997 ™ The best rose with fragrant small to medium blooms with blends of coral, PETER BROCK FOUNDATION ROSE Hybrid Tea salmon and apricot. A quick to repeat flower and gives masses of A multiple award winning rose, this vigorous upright Hybrid Tea blooms, making it a very decorative plant. produces striking luminous bright red blooms with a light perfume, large Named by the United Nations to commemorate their 50th anniversary spiral buds and glossy large dark green foliage all combining to produce and in recognition of the Peacekeeping Forces. this stunning rose. This high performance rose is big on impact, just like the late great Peter Brock. Height: 1.2m approx A magnificent rose to honour the life and achievements of Australian motor racing legend Peter Brock. Knight’s Roses are proud to release the 1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  Peter Brock Foundation Rose. This rose is a growing symbol that honours 2 year old Bush  Standard  the legacy of Peter Brock and all he stood for – “Live life and follow your Penny Lane dreams”. Height: 1.2m approx 1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  2 year old Bush  Standard 

Princess of Wales

PENNY LANE Climber (Hardwell) PBR 2001 PRINCESS OF WALES Floribunda (Hardinkum) The blooms have a petal count of 40 and when approaching the maximum size they take on a charming ruffled appearance in This new floribunda is suitable for landscaping and mass planting, with honey-champagne. Look forward to lots of flowers in repeat bloomings. flowers and foliage from virtually ground level. Rose buds of pale cream open to new white double blooms of cupped and medium size. It is very Penny Lane begs to be trained on walls, arches, etc. Outstanding quick to repeat with dense, disease resistant foliage. Fragrance. The Story of the Princess of Wales Rose. In the English spring of 1996, the Height: 2-3m British rose breeder, Harkness Roses presented the household of the 1 year old Bush  2 year old Bush  Princess of Wales with one plant each of several newly hybridised seedling varieties for Diana to select the one to be named The Princess of Wales Rose. In due course, and with the appropriate permission from both the Princess and the Queen, the hybrid known as “Hardinkum” was chosen. Sadly, The Princess of Wales Rose saw its first official use at Diana’s funeral. Height 80 - 100cm 1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  2 year old Bush  Standard 

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Reconciliation Yesteryear

YESTERYEAR Hybrid Tea (HARwoey) Has bloom formation and fragrance, as did the roses of “Yesteryear” but repeat blooms as the modern roses do. Vigorous upright grower. Height approx 1.5m Approx

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A medium to tall plant with a gorgeous Candy Rose fragrance, in a Baroque classic Hybrid Tea shape. The fragrant blooms are of a peachy hue that at times show a hint of buff, with a distinct veining when initially opening which fades with age. With more than one bloom to a stem they are perfect for your vase. Height: upto 1.5m

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Savoy Hotel

SAVOY HOTEL Hybrid Tea PBR 1994 Gives a profusion of slightly fragrant pale pink blooms on long stems ideal for picking Named for the beautifully restored Savoy Hotel. Height: up to 1.5m

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KNIGHT’S ROSES REMEMBER ME TM Hybrid Tea A rose that is hard to forget, its characteristics are so unique. It’s perfect blend of foliage and flowers merge to bring you a beautiful Rose for your garden or pot. A delightful confection of colour including shadings of bright orange that turns to amber, beige and brown. A good producer of new basal shoots helps make this a dense plant suitable for hedging, background plantings or groupings in a display garden. Height approx 1.35 m

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Bred by Wendy Mather That’s Life

NEW THAT’S LIFE Floribunda Like our ever changing life, this beautiful rose is the same, varying from strong peach pink in spring, then a kaleidoscope of colours develop on this bush from yellow pink buds through to apricot pink in summer. Strong bronze new growth changes to glossy pale green foliage on this upright bush. This rose will give you many blooms to a stem, and also a single to grace your vase, being one of the first to flower and the last in autumn. A lovely addition to any garden. Dedicated to Dr Allan Campbell Certificate of Merit by the National Rose Trial Gardens of Australia Height approx 1.35 m

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ABRAHAM DARBY...... 30 JUBILEE CELEBRATION...... 31 SOPHY’S ROSE...... 32

ANNE BOLEYN...... 30 JUDE THE OBSCURE...... 31 STRAWBERRY HILL...... 32

CHARLES DARWIN ...... 30 LADY OF SHALOTT...... 31 TEA CLIPPER...... 32

CLAIRE AUSTIN...... 30 MOLINEUX...... 31 TEASING GEORGIA...... 32

COMTE DE CHAMPAGNE...... 30 MUNSTEAD WOOD...... 31 TESS OF THE D’URBERVILLES...... 33

CROCUS ROSE ...... 30 PAT AUSTIN ...... 31 THE ALNWICK ROSE...... 33

DARCEY BUSSELL...... 30 PRINCESS ALEXANDRA OF KENT...... 32 THE MAYFLOWER...... 33

EGLANTYNE...... 30 RADIO TIMES...... 32 THE PILGRIM...... 33

FALSTAFF...... 31 REDOUTÉ...... 32 THE WEDGEWOOD ROSE...... 33

GERTRUDE JEKYLL...... 31 SCEPTER’D ISLE...... 32 WILDEVE...... 33

GLAMIS CASTLE...... 31 SHARIFA ASMA ...... 32 WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE 2000...... 33

GRACE...... 31 SIR JOHN BETJMAN ...... 32 WINCHESTER CATHEDRAL...... 33

HERITAGE...... 31 SKYLARK ...... 32 WISLEY 2008...... 33

YOUNG LYCIDA...... 33 ABRAHAM DARBY COMTE DE CHAMPAGNE Old Rose Hybrid Tea English Rose Collection (Auscot) (Ausufo) PBR Colour: Pink, Apricot and Yellow Colour: Apricot with deeper centres Fragrance: Rich, Fruity Fragrance Fragrance: Moderate with hints of Height: approx 1.5m Apricot, citrus, almond and vanilla Height: approx 120cm

ANNE BOLEYN CROCUS ROSE English Rose Collection English Rose Collection (Ausecret) PBR (Ausquest) PBR Colour: Soft Warm Pink Colour: Soft Apricot, Paling to Cream Fragrance: Light Fragrance: Tea Rose Height: approx 1.m Height: 2m

CHARLES DARWIN DARCEY BUSSELL English Rose Collection English Rose Collection (Auspeet) PBR (Ausdecorum) PBR Colour: Rich Yellow Colour: Crimson Red Fragrance: Fragrant Fragrance: Fruity Height: approx 1m Height: approx 1m

CLAIRE AUSTIN EGLANTYNE Climber 2007 (Ausprior). English Rose Collection Colour: Creamy White (Ausmak) PBR Fragrance: Strong myrrh Colour: Soft Pink Height: approx 1.5m Fragrance: Old Rose Height: approx 1m

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FALSTAFF JUDE THE OBSCURE English Rose Collection English Rose Collection (Ausverse) PBR (Ausjo) PBR Colour: Crimson Colour: Medium to Pale Yellow Fragrance: Old Rose Fragrance: Guava and White Wine Height: approx 1m Height: approx 1.5m Named after the character in Thomas Hardy’s novel.

GERTRUDE JEKYLL NEW English Rose Collection (Ausbord) PBR Colour: Rich Pink Fragrance: Old Rose Height: approx 1m Can also be a climber

GLAMIS CASTLE English Rose Collection LADY OF SHALOTT English Rose Collection (Ausnyson)) (Auslevel) PBR Colour: Salmon Pink to Golden Yellow | Fragrance: Light Warm Tea Colour: White Height: approx 1.25m Fragrance: Myrrh Named for the Tennyson Society. The name is taken from one of Alfred, Height: approx 1.1m Lord Tennyson’s favourite poems of the same name; it is the 200th anniversary of his birth this year. In the poem, The Lady of Shalott lived in a castle close to King Arthur’s Camelot and was held in a spell until she saw the reflection of Sir Lancelot in a mirror. GRACE MOLINEUX English Rose Collection English Rose Collection (Auskeppy) PBR (Ausmol) PBR Colour: Apricot Colour: Yellow Fragrance: Fragrant Fragrance: Tea Rose Height: approx 1.2m Height: approx 1m

HERITAGE MUNSTEAD WOOD English Rose Collection English Rose Collection (Ausblush) PBR (Ausbernard) Colour: Clear Pink to White Colour: Light to Deep Crimson Fragrance: Fruit, Honey, Myrrh Fragrance: Old Rose Height: approx 1m Height: approx 1.5m

JUBILEE CELEBRATION PAT AUSTIN English Rose Collection English Rose Collection (Aushunter) PBR (Ausmum) PBR Colour: Rich Pink with hints of Gold Colour: Bright to Pale Copper Fragrance: Lemon and Raspberry Fragrance: Tea Scent Height: approx 1.4m Height: approx 1.2m Named after the commemoration Named after Mr David Austin’s wife. of the Queen’s Golden Jubilee

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PRINCESS ALEXANDRA OF KENT English Rose Collection (Ausmerchant) Colour: Warm, Glowing Pink Fragrance: Fresh Tea Scent Height: approx 1.4m Named in honour of Princess Alexandra, cousin to Queen Elizabeth II. NEW RADIO TIMES English Rose Collection (Aussal) PBR SIR JOHN BETJEMAN Colour: Rich Pink English Rose Collection (Ausvivid) Fragrance: Strong Old Rose Colour: Bright Deep Pink| Fragrance: Light | Height: approx 1m Height: approx 1.1m Betjeman’s daughter, Mrs Candida Lycett Green and The Betjeman Society asked to name this rose after the well-known poet. Best known for his poetry, he was also a journalist and broadcaster. REDOUTÉ SOPHY’S ROSE English Rose Collection English Rose Collection (Auspale) PBR (Auslot) PBR Colour: Soft Pink Colour: Light Red to Dark Pink Fragrance: Honey and Almond Fragrance: Light Tea Fragrance Height: approx 1.2m Height: approx 120cm Pierre-Joseph Redouté is the most famous of all rose painters.

SCEPTER’D ISLE STRAWBERRY HILL English Rose Collection English Rose Collection (Ausland) PBR (Ausrimini) Colour: Rich Pink Colour: Rose Pink Fragrance: Strong Myrrh Fragrance: Honey and Lemon. Height: approx 2m Height: approx 1.2mm

SHARIFA ASMA TEASING GEORGIA English Rose Collection English Rose Collection (Ausreef) PBR (Ausbaker) PBR Colour: Blush Pink Colour: Yellow Fragrance: White Grapes and Fragrance: Tea Rose Mulberries Height: approx 1.3m Height: approx 1.2m

SYKLARK TEA CLIPPER English Rose Collection English Rose Collection (Ausimple) 2007 (Ausrover) PBR Colour: Deep Pink Colour: Apricot Fragrance: Musk and Tea Fragrance: Tea, Myrrh and Fruit Height: approx 90cm Height: approx 1.2m

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TESS OF THE WILLIAM D’URBERVILLES SHAKESPEARE 2000 English Rose Collection English Rose Collection (Ausmove) PBR (Ausromeo) PBR Colour: Bright Crimson Colour: Rich Velvet Crimson Fragrance: Old Rose Fragrance: Warm Old Rose Height: approx 1m Height: approx 1.2m

THE ALNWICK WINCHESTER CATHEDRAL™ ROSE English Rose Collection English Rose Collection (Auscat) (Ausgrab) PBR Colour: White Colour: Rich Pink Fragrance: Old Rose Fragrance: Old Rose, Raspberry Height: approx 1.5m Height: approx 1.2m

THE MAYFLOWER English Rose Collection (Austilly) PBR Colour: Deep Pink Fragrance: Old Rose Height: approx 1.2m

THE PILGRIM NEW English Rose Collection (Auswalker) PBR Colour: Medium Yellow Fragrance: English Myrrh WISLEY 2008 English Rose Collection (Ausbreeze) Height: approx 1.3m Colour: Soft Pink | Fragrance: Medium Fruity | Height: approx 1.25m Named for the famous RHS Gardens at Wisley, where many English Roses are planted. This variety should not be confused with a rose named ‘Wisley’ which, although beautiful, did not live up to our standards for health. THE WEDGEWOOD ROSE English Rose Collection (Ausjosiah) PBR Colour: Soft Rose Pink Fragrance: Fruity NEW Height: approx 1.5m NEW

WILDEVE English Rose Collection (Ausbonny) PBR Colour: Blush Pink and Apricot (Ausvibrant) Fragrance: Medium Fresh Fragrance YOUNG LYCIDA English Rose Collection Colour: Deep Magenta | Fragrance: Tea and Old Rose | Height: approx 1.2m Height: approx 1m The Friends of Milton’s Cottage asked to name this rose to mark the 400th anniversary of the birth of the poet John Milton. ‘Lycidas’, one of the finest short poems in the English language. Interestingly, it was Milton who introduced the word ‘fragrance’ into the English language.

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Multiple Award Winning Hybrid Tea Rose 2013 NEW AND RECENT VARIETIES

ABOUT FACE...... 38 CLIMBING GOLD BUNNY...... 43 HONEY BOUQUET...... 50

ABRACADABRA...... 38 CLIMBING KARDINAL...... 44 HONEY DIJON...... 50

AFTERNOON DELIGHT...... 38 CLIMBING SEDUCTION...... 44 HONEY PERFUME...... 50

ALICIA COURAGE...... 38 CLOSE TO YOU...... 44 HOT COCOA...... 50

AOTEAROA ...... 38 COURAGE...... 44 HEART OF GOLD...... 50

APRICOT PASSION...... 38 CROWN PRINCESS MARY...... 44 IAN THORPE...... 50

ATOMIC BLONDE...... 38 CYBELLE...... 44 IN APPRECIATION...... 50

AUGUSTA LOUISE...... 38 DAME ELIZABETH MURDOCH...... 44 INDIAN SUMMER...... 50

ASHRAM...... 38 DAME ROMA...... 44 JANE MCGRATH...... 51

BEST FRIEND...... 39 DEANE ROSS...... 44 JOLIE ...... 51

BEYOND BLUE...... 39 DAYBREAKER...... 44 JOY OF HEALTH...... 51

BIG PURPLE ...... 39 DIANA PRINCESS OF WALES...... 44 JOY OF LIFE...... 51

BELLE OF BERLIN...... 39 DOUBLE KNOCKOUT...... 45 JUDY’S SONG...... 51

BLACK CAVIAR ...... 39 DREAM LOVER...... 45 KOSMOS...... 52

BLAZE OF GLORY ...... 39 EBB TIDE ...... 45 KNOCKOUT...... 52

BLOOMING MIRACLE...... 40 EKSTASE...... 45 LADY OF MEGGINCH ...... 52

BLUSHING KNOCKOUT...... 40 EMILY...... 45 LADY PHELIA...... 52

BLUSHING PIERRE DE RONSARD ...... 40 EMILIEN GUILLOT...... 46 LA ROSE ROMANTICA...... 52

BLUSHING PINK ICEBERG ...... 40 ENCHANTING...... 46 LEONARDO DA VINCI...... 52

BOLD SEDUCTION ...... 40 ENCORE...... 46 LINKED HEARTS...... 52

BONNIE BABES...... 40 ENTERPRISE ROSE...... 46 LITCHFIELD ANGEL...... 53

BRIDAL SHOWER...... 40 FABULOUS...... 47 LOVE IN...... 53

BRIDAL SUPRISE ...... 41 FALLING IN LOVE...... 47 LOVE IT!...... 53

BRIGHT FIRE...... 41 FATHER’S LOVE ...... 47 LOVE POTION...... 53

BRILLIANT PINK ICEBERG ...... 41 FIRESTAR...... 47 LUCIANA...... 53

BURGUNDY ICEBERG ...... 41 FIONA STANLEY...... 48 LUPO...... 53

CABANA ...... 41 FLEMINGTON RACECOURSE...... 48 MADELINE...... 53

CANDLELIGHT...... 41 FORGET ME NOT...... 48 MAGMA...... 54

CAREFREE WONDER ...... 41 FOURTH OF JULY...... 48 MAGIC FIRE...... 54

CASANOVA...... 41 GIFT OF GRACE...... 48 MAKE-A-WISH...... 54

CFA ROSE 3RD ...... 42 GO FOR GOLD...... 48 MAKYBE DIVA...... 54

CHERRIES N CREAM...... 42 GOLDEN FAIRYTALE...... 48 MANY HAPPY RETURNS...... 54

CHILDS LOVE...... 42 GOLDEN ICEBERG...... 48 MARMALADE SKIES...... 54

CHINA GIRL...... 42 GOLDEN YEARS...... 49 MARTINE GUILLOT...... 54

CHIPPENDALE...... 43 GOVERNOR MACQUARIE...... 49 MCLEOD’S DAUGHTERS...... 55

CITY OF ADELAIDE...... 43 GRANDE AMORE...... 49 MELGLORY...... 55

CITY OF NEWCASTLE...... 43 GRANDMA’S ROSE...... 49 MICHAELANGELO...... 55

CLAIRE AUSTIN...... 43 GRANDPA’S ROSE...... 49 MIRAGE...... 55

CLIMBING ALOHA...... 43 GUARDIAN ANGEL...... 49 MODERN CRUSADER ...... 55

CLIMBING CINDERELLA ...... 43 HEAVEN SCENT...... 49 MON PETIT CHOU...... 56

36 KNIGHT’S ROSES 2013 CATALOGUE WWW.KNIGHTSROSES.COM.AU All Floribunda & Hybrid Teas are available in 1yr & 2yr Bush plants, Standards & Patio Standards. All Climbers are available in 1yr & 2yr Bush plants only.

MOON SHADOW...... 56 SIMPLY MARVELLOUS...... 62 SUNDANCE...... 68

MONICA...... 56 SIR CLIFF RICHARD...... 62 SUNNY SKY...... 68

MOTHER’S LOVE...... 56 SIR DONALD BRADMAN...... 62 SWEET INTOXICATION...... 69

MUNSTEAD WOOD...... 56 SIR JOHN BETJEMAN...... 62 SWEET MEMORY...... 69

MY HERO...... 56 SKYLARK ...... 63 TEQUILA SUNRISE...... 69

NEPTUNE...... 56 SLIM DUSTY ...... 63 THANKYOU ROSE...... 69

OCEANE...... 57 SMOOTH ANGEL...... 63 THAT’S LIFE...... 69

OLDE FRAGRANCE...... 57 SMOOTH BALLERINA...... 63 THE CHILDREN’S ROSE...... 69

OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN...... 57 SMOOTH BUTTERCUP...... 63 THE RSL ROSE...... 69

ONE LOVE...... 57 SMOOTH DELIGHT...... 63 TRANSPLANT AUSTRALIA’S

ORANGES AND LEMONS...... 57 SMOOTH DESTINY...... 63 THANKYOU ROSE...... 70

OUR HONEY OLIVIA...... 57 SMOOTH DREAM...... 64 TRUE FRIEND...... 70

OUTBACK HERO...... 58 SMOOTH FRIENDSHIP...... 64 TRULY YOURS...... 70

OUTBACK ANGEL...... 58 SMOOTH LADY...... 64 TUSCAN SUN...... 70

PERFUME PASSION...... 58 SMOOTH LITTLE TREASURE...... 64 ULYSEES...... 70

PERFUME PERFECTION...... 58 SMOOTH LOLLIPOP...... 64 VERSIGNY...... 70

PIERRE DE RONSARD...... 58 SMOOTH MEMORIES...... 64 VIOLINA...... 70

PINK RIBBON...... 58 SMOOTH MOONLIGHT...... 64 VISION...... 71

PETER BROCK FOUNDATION ROSE... 58 SMOOTH PRINCE...... 64 WARM WISHES...... 71

PRIDE OF VENUS...... 59 SMOOTH QUEEN...... 64 WILLIAM CHRISTIE...... 71

PRINCESS ALEXANDRA OF KENT...... 59 SMOOTH ROMANCE...... 65 WILDCAT...... 71

PRINCESS OF WALES...... 59 SMOOTH RUBY RED...... 65 WISLEY 2008...... 71

PURPLE RAIN ...... 59 SMOOTH SERENITY...... 65 YOUNG LYCIDA...... 71

RABELAIS...... 60 SMOOTH SILVER MOON...... 65

RED CROSS ROSE...... 60 SMOOTH SPLENDOR...... 66

RED PIERRE...... 60 SMOOTH SUNGLOW...... 66

REMEMBER ME...... 60 SMOOTH VELVET...... 66

ROUTE 66...... 60 SO IN LOVE...... 66

ROLF HARRIS...... 60 SOUL MATE...... 66

RUBY CELEBRATION...... 60 SOARING SPIRITS...... 66

SACRED HEART...... 60 SPIRIT OF PEACE...... 66

SALMON SCENTSATION...... 61 ST PATRICK...... 66

SCENTIMENTAL...... 61 STARLIGHT ROSE...... 67

SCOUT’S HONOUR...... 61 SONIA RYKIEL...... 67

SEDUCTION...... 61 STRAWBERRY HILL ...... 67

SHADY LADY...... 61 ST JOHN ROSE...... 67

SHOOTING STAR...... 61 STRYKE ME PINK...... 67

SIGHT SAVER...... 62 SUMMER FRAGRANCE...... 68

SILVER GHOST ...... 62 SUMMER MEMORIES...... 68

SIMPLY MAGIC...... 62 SUMMER OF LOVE...... 68

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ABOUT FACE ATOMIC BLONDE PBR (GR) (WEKsupolz) Hybrid Tea (WEKplagneze) Colour: Bi Colour Orange Bronze Colour: Pure and Deep Blonde Fragrance: Fresh Cut Apple Fragrance: Slight Height: approx 140cm Height: approx 145cm Pick, pick, pick: Atomic Blonde will always deliver more Non fading blooms, fine in the heat! ABRACADABRA Hybrid Tea (Korhocsel) 2005 Colour: Bi Colour Red & Yellow Fragrance: Very Slight Height: approx 100cm Suitable for Cut Flower

AFTERNOON DELIGHT Floribunda (Kormamtiza) Colour: Apricot Pink Fragrance: Moderate, sweet Flower: Old Fashioned Height: approx 1m

ALICIA COURAGE AUGUSTA LUISE Floribunda (TANgust) Hybrid Tea Colour: Pink Peach Fragrance: Strong Height: approx 1.2m Colour: Cream and Pink Flower: Olde World A hardy & vigorous plant Fragrance: Very Fragrant Height: approx 1.2m

AOTEAROA Hybrid Tea PBR 1989 Colour: Peach Pink Fragrance: Rich Height: approx 1.5m Aotearoa is the Maori name for New Zealand & means ‘Land of the Long White Cloud’

APRICOT PASSION ASHRAM (Tanmarsa) 2007 Hybrid Tea PBR 2002 This strong growing Hybrid Tea of bright olde gold colouring flowers Colour: Deep Apricot freely throughout the season. Shining dark green foliage has excellent Fragrance: Light & Sweet resistance to blackspot and mildew. Height: approx 1.35 The large, full blooms are suitable for picking. Slight fragrance. Vigorous & disease Resistant Height approx 1.2m

1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  2 year old Bush  Standard 

38 KNIGHT’S ROSES 2013 CATALOGUE WWW.KNIGHTSROSES.COM.AU All Floribunda & Hybrid Teas are available in 1yr & 2yr Bush plants, Standards & Patio Standards. All Climbers are available in 1yr & 2yr Bush plants only.

Black Caviar BEST FRIEND Hybrid Tea PBR 2003 Colour: Hot Pink Fragrance: Strong & sweet Height: approx 1.35m Named by the RSPCA to honour the unconditional, special friendship that comes from having a loving pet

Beyond Blue

BEYOND BLUE™ Modern Shrub (LAN-6-08-LAV-11) A modern shrub rose, relatively free of thorns with a floribunda type flowering habit. The lavender buds open to display a delicate bloom with clear, lavender blue petals surrounding a golden centre. The blooms almost portray a bright light at the end of a tunnel; a bright future that we wish upon all struggling with their journey brought about by anxiety or depression. Ideal as a landscaping rose growing to 1.2m in height by 1.5m in width and displaying an arching spreading habit. Part proceeds from the sale of each bush are donated to Beyondblue: the national depression initiative. NEW

1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  2 year old Bush  Standard  BLACK CAVIAR® Extremely Fragrant Shrub rose (T225) BIG PURPLE A very special cultivar! Medium sized blooms, with astounding velvet burgundy claret red flowers, black purple on the edges, colouring to Hybrid Tea PBR 1989 brighter in the centre. Extremely fragrant, with notes of old fashioned Colour: Reddish Purple roses, vanilla and honey jasmine, this rose will transport you to another Fragrance: Strong place. Height: approx 1.3-1.5m The flowers are very full and quartered, with the shape of old, historic roses. With many blooms to a cane, this rose will reward your garden with Exhibition Quality continuous flowers throughout the season. Will excel in full sun, with its intoxicating perfume, this award winning rose will always be in the winner’s circle. Gold Medal 2002 Best Fragrance Concorso International Rome Belle of Berlin Awarded Strongest Scent – New Zealand 2010 Height: upto 150cm

1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  2 year old Bush  Standard 

BLAZE OF GLORY Climber Colour: Coral Orange Red Fragrance: Slight, musk Height: 250-350cm

BELLE OF BERLIN Hybrid Tea (Tanireb) Colour: Pink | Fragrance: Fragrant | Height: 1.7 Ideal for hedging, a profuse bloomer with few thorns.

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Blooming Miracle BOLD SEDUCTION Floribunda Colour: Sunset Pink with Ivory Fragrance: Airy Height: approx 1.2m x 900mm

Bonnie Babes BLOOMING MIRACLE™ Hybrid Tea (Meibosnie) A beautiful hybrid tea rose. Perfectly formed bloom, coloured golden with rich pink hues, flower continuously on this well shaped bush. Both hardy and healthy, it is at home in garden & pot alike. Enjoy the spiced rose perfume when you cut this long lasting bloom. Height: 1500mm Width: 900mm

1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  2 year old Bush  Standard  Blushing Knockout

BONNIE BABES™ (JACshok) A petite and floriferous charmer. Winning medals in Australia, USA, and Italy must speak volumes for its adaptability to climate and region. Fully petalled olde English style blooms are soft,delicate and full of fragrance. For all its dainty appeal though this is a hardy low bush that ™ BLUSHING KNOCKOUT Shrub (Radyod) loves a good no.2 cut after each flush, so go at it and get on it for they With flowers similar to the original Knock Out™ Rose, Blushing Knock love it!! and so will you. Out™ has masses of light apple blossom pink blooms that festoon this 2001 Gold Medal Australian Rose Trials brilliant shrub rose. Proceeds from the sale of this rose are donated to the Bonnie Babes Height: 100cm Width: 100cm Foundation. Height: 120cm 1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  2 year old Bush  Standard  2 year old Bush  Standard 

BLUSHING PIERRE Bridal Shower DE RONSARD® BRIDAL SHOWER Climber (Lan 2-07.BS)™ Climber (Meiviowit) A Vibrant pink flowered, fragrant, Colour: Pale pink to white repeat flowering rose with Fragrance: Slight miniature sized blooms in clusters. Height: 1.35m Grows as a climber or spreading bush up to 2m high by 1.5m wide. Ideal as a hedge, or backdrop against a fence etc. Extremely healthy green glossy foliage. BLUSHING PINK ICEBERG Height approx 2m Width 1.5m

Floribunda PBR 1 year old Bush  2 year old Bush  Colour: Pale pink to white Fragrance: Slight Height: 1.35m

40 KNIGHT’S ROSES 2013 CATALOGUE WWW.KNIGHTSROSES.COM.AU All Floribunda & Hybrid Teas are available in 1yr & 2yr Bush plants, Standards & Patio Standards. All Climbers are available in 1yr & 2yr Bush plants only.

Bridal Suprise CABANA Floribunda (JACepirt) 2007 Colour: Bi coloured, Rose Pink with yellow stripes Fragrance: Intense Height: approx 1.3m 2006 Silver Medal Winner National Rose Trial Gardens for Fragrance, Habit & Bloom reproduction

Candlelight

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BRIDAL SURPRISE Hybrid Tea PBR 2002 Colour: Argyle Pink Fragrance: Sweet & fresh Height: approx 1.2m A stunning rose with beautiful medium sized blooms that have a fresh sweet aroma. Pointed buds open from a pale Argyle Diamond pink centre to shades of Apricot and Champagne. Awarded Best Australian Bred Rose in 2004

1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  2 year old Bush  Standard 

BRIGHT FIRE CANDLELIGHT (TAN. 94488) 2007 Climber (peaxi)™ Ideally named, Candlelight produces a glowing, fragrant, yellow bloom, with all the nostalgia appeal of old fashioned roses. Excellent repeat Colour: Bright orange, vermillion bloomer, Candlelight has a bushy, compact habit. Fragrance: Fragrant Height approx 1.2m Height: 3-4m and up to 2m wide 1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  2 year old Bush  Standard 

BRILLIANT PINK ICEBERG CAREFREE WONDER Floribunda PBR Floribunda PBR 1993 Colour: Brilliant Pink Colour: Rich Pink, Silver reverse Fragrance: Hint of Rose Fragrace: Moderate Height: approx 1.35m Height: approx 1m Disease Free foliage

BURGUNDY ICEBERG CASANOVA Floribunda PBR 2003 Floribunda Colour: Burgundy Colour: Intense Ember Orange Fragrance: Slight Fragrance: Strong Damask rose Height: approx 1.35m Height: approx 125cm This is a stunning Rose! Continuous Blooms

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NEW CFA Rose – 3rd China Girl

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CHINA GIRL® Floribunda Shrub Rose (T235) A compact growing floribunda with very expressive, bright yellow double blooms. With outstanding colour retention, even in strong sunlight, this lovely rose remains a fresh yellow. A back drop of glossy green foliage completes the picture. A beautiful rose to grace any garden, performs especially well in a pot or as a standard. Don’t hesitate in planting this exceptional rose today! Height: Approx 90cm

1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  2 year old Bush  Standard  Childs Love

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CFA ROSE – 3RD Shrub (S310H) Perfectly formed flower buds with over 60 to some stems, this bushy upright shrub will make your garden complete. With flowers and foliage from the ground up, it is a standout specimen, glossy pale green foliage makes the scarlet red flowers a feature on their own. A mild fragrance finishes off this disease resistant rose just right! Plant a garden full, you won’t be disappointed. Passed the Knight’s Roses vigorous Appraisal with a score 9/10 Height: approx 90cm Width: approx 120cm Only Available through the CFA Website for 2013 CHILDS LOVE (Meitatamit)

1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  Masses of petal filled luminous deep salmon pink blooms are borne continuously on this easy to grow rose. The scalloped edging around 2 year old Bush  Standard  each flower is frilly and fun, simply adding to its charm. Perfumed to perfection, the heavy, heady classic rose fragrance is amazing and will CHERRIES ‘N’ CREAM scent both garden and home. Hardy and healthy, this happy rose will grow equally well in ground and pot alike. Height 1.2m Floribunda (JAChanpa) Colour: Cherry Red to Dark Pink Part Proceeds from the sale of each Child’s Love rose will assist Children’s Hospital Foundations Australia. Fragrance: Fragrant Don’t hesitate in planting this exceptional rose today! Height: approx 35cm Height: Approx 90cm

1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  2 year old Bush  Standard 

42 KNIGHT’S ROSES 2013 CATALOGUE WWW.KNIGHTSROSES.COM.AU All Floribunda & Hybrid Teas are available in 1yr & 2yr Bush plants, Standards & Patio Standards. All Climbers are available in 1yr & 2yr Bush plants only.

Chippendale Claire Austin

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CLAIRE AUSTIN™ Climber 2007 (Ausprior). Good white climbing roses are very few and far between: they are all purity and light. ‘Claire Austin’ bears pleasingly cupped buds of a pale lemon shade which gradually open to form large, creamy-white flowers of typical English Musk delicacy; their petals are perfectly arranged in concentric circles, with a few more loosely arranged in the centre. CHIPPENDALE® Hybrid Tea Nostaliga They have a strong myrrh fragrance with dashes of meadow sweet, vanilla A Strong and robust growing hybrid tea rose with dark, glossy foliage. and heliotrope. Protruding out of the leaves are orange, very fragrant flowers that appear cupped & nostalgic, in large numbers to a stem. As the flower opens it It forms an elegant, arching shrub with plentiful, medium green foliage. reveals such old world beauty you will just fall in love. Colour variations It is even better as a wonderful short climber and is ideal for a rose pillar range from dark apricot to orange which give this rose a unique and or is very effective when trained against a wall. It is strong and individual look. particularly healthy. A very good repeat flowerier, this is just amazing in a hedge planting. Claire Austin is David Austin’s daughter. She has a nursery which specialises in hardy plants. Height: 80cm - 100cm Approx 1.5m x 0.9m or up to approx 2.5m as a small climber. 1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  2 year old Bush  Standard  1 year old Bush  2 year old Bush 

CITY OF ADELAIDE Floribunda PBR 1993 CLIMBING ALOHA Colour: Coral Pink Hybrid Tea (KORwesrug) 2007 Fragrance: Light Colour: Orange/Pink/Red Height: approx 600-800mm Fragrance: Fruity Named in Honour of the Height: approx 2.5m Adelaide Rose Festival Highly Disease resistant

City of Newcastle CLIMBING CINDERELLA Hybrid Tea (KORobait) Colour: Soft Pink Fragrance: Slight Height: 2.5m

CITY OF NEWCASTLE Hybrid Tea (JACopper). One of the most popular and high performance red roses of recent times. CLIMBING Set on a statuesque plant 50mm buds unfurl into triumphant, high centred blossoms in glorious cherry red. As the fragrant flowers mature GOLD BUNNY their colour is softened by pastel pink overtones. Climber PBR 1992 The long lasting, long stemmed beauties that this rose produces is now Colour: Yellow becoming hot property amongst competitive rosarians. Height: approx 5 sq m Named to honour Newcastle City Bicentenary Recurrent flowers with thick healthy Height: 150cm foliage

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CLIMBING KARDINAL CYBELLE Climber PBR 2002 Generosa Pillar (MAScybe) Colour: Classic Red Colour: Deep Pink Fragrance: Slight Fragrance: Strong Fragrance Height: approx 3m-4m Height: approx 2m A striking classic red. Perfect double blooms, slight fragrance and almost continuous flowering. A spectacular climbing version of the most popular red roses ever. DAME ELIZABETH A repeat flowerer that will bloom in clusters, but also produces MURDOCH long stemmed cut flowers and a Hybrid Tea (Korwapeel) 2001 magnificent display Colour: Spectrum of colours of colour. including Cream, yellow, vermillion A brilliant red climber with good & various shades of Pink disease resistance. Exceptional Health & Vigour AWARDED BEST AUSTRALIAN BRED ROSE CLIMBING SEDUCTION DAME ROMA Climber PBR 2002 Hybrid Tea PBR 2004 Colour: Ivory to Pink on each petal Colour: Coral Pink Height: approx 2.5-3 sq m Fragrance: Strong Height: approx 1.8m Commemorating the life of Dame Roma Mitchell AC DBE.

CLOSE TO YOU DAYBREAKER Hybrid Tea PBR Floribunda Colour: Creamy Lemon (FRYcentury) Grandiflora 2007 Fragrance: Strong Colour: tones from Yellow, Apricot Height: approx 1.5m and Pink Height: approx 130cm Australian Gold Medal Winner

COURAGE DEANE ROSS Floribunda PBR 1996 PBR 2002 Colour: Velvet Red Colour: Deep Mauve Pink Fragrance: Light Fragrance: Rich Damask Rose Height: approx 600mm Height: approx 1m This rose includes a 50cent Ross Roses celebrated their donation to Canteen Centenary in 2002 with this stunning rose named after the late Deane Ross,

CROWN DIANA, PRINCESS MARY PRINCESS OF WALES Floribunda (TOMroyal) Hybrid Tea PBR 2001 Plant Patent applied for Colour: Ivory with pink blush Colour: White with blushes of Pink Fragrance: Sweet Fragrance: Light & soft Height: approx 1.5m Height: approx 1.2m A donation goes to Princess Mary’s chosen charity: the Heart Foundation of Tasmania 44 KNIGHT’S ROSES 2013 CATALOGUE WWW.KNIGHTSROSES.COM.AU All Floribunda & Hybrid Teas are available in 1yr & 2yr Bush plants, Standards & Patio Standards. All Climbers are available in 1yr & 2yr Bush plants only.

Double Knockout Ebb Tide

DOUBLE KNOCKOUT™ Shrub (Radtko) EBB TIDE Floribunda (WEKsmopur) Double Knock Out™ produces a continuous display of petal filled, classic Soooo mysterious in its colour and soooo powerfully perfumed it’s certain shaped, dusky red blooms. This super hardy performer maintains the high to attract attention. Dusky deep purple, some say black, buds swirl open standards set by others in the Knock Out™ range with high disease to very double old-fashioned flowers of velvet plum washed with a haze of resistance to blackspot and other fungal diseases. sultry smoke. The intense clove fragrance can nearly bowl you over. But Here is a rose suitable for growing in humid conditions. Long flowering keep your balance or you’ll find yourself face down amongst the deep and easy care. Ideal for the garden or larger landscape areas, Double green leaves. Knock Out™ grows well in a container. No formal , just a hard Destined for flowering pots, What you’ll see is a way out deep purple winter shear is all it needs. flower, almost blackening with age. Fragrance and more fragrance. A Height: 100cm Width: 100cm collectors item for the courtyard and balcony. Gets better with establishment. 1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  Height approx 1m

2 year old Bush  Standard  1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  Dream Lover 2 year old Bush  Standard  EKSTASE NEW Hybrid Tea (KORazerka) Colour: Red Fragrance: Highly Fragrant Height: 1.5m x 900mm Plant habit is Strong

Emily

DREAMLOVER Climber A patio climber, a sport of the popular patio miniature rose Dreamlover. A small climber growing to around 2 metres tall and eminently suitable for use as an espalier feature rose on lattice work or a fence. Lilac blue buds open to lilac pink, medium sized, fragrant blooms with prominent stamens at the centre. Excellent repeat flowering.

1 year old Bush  2 year old Bush  NEW

EMILY Hybrid Tea (MASmajo) This rose is mischievous, whimsical, and cheerful ... with flowers surprisingly graceful. A shrub with bright green foliage, petite rose buttons (buds) occur in abundance, with many to a branch. And when open, each unveils a rose with more than 40 petals, fluorescent illuminating bright pink with a striking yellow reverse. With a light fragrance, the flowers are quick to reproduce and are excellent for indoor displays or a Show garden. If you are passionate about quality, you will love this sweet little rose named Emily! Height 60-80cm

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Emilien Guillot Enterprise Rose

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ENTERPRISE ROSE Floribunda A beautiful, vibrant red floribunda with fully double pompon style blooms produced in clusters of 4-5. The neat bush is adorned with lush, glossy, dark green foliage that has excellent disease redistance. A low growing rounded habit makes it ideal for many situations. EMILIEN GUILLOT Rosa Generosa™ (MASemgui) A symbol of hope, safety and beauty for the 30,000 immigrants and Emilien is the heir to the Guillot dynasty, elegant and single, its colouring refugees (and their descendants) who entered Australia through the of red to orange is particularly unique and has clusters of blooms of up to Enterprise Migrant Hostel in Springvale, Vic, between 1970 and 1992. twelve centimetres diameter and has a fragrant perfume of apricot, rose The rose gardens were the first sight encountered as they arrived and and white pepper. Stunning quartered fragrant blooms. which they look back on as a sign that life could still be beautiful. Height 800mm Height 600mm

1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  2 year old Bush  Standard  2 year old Bush  Standard  Enchanting

Encore ENCORE Floribunda This rose raises funds for YWCA NEW Australia, Encore is the name of their cancer support programme assisting women going through breast cancer. Height: Approx 140cm

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ENCHANTING Hybrid Tea (T242) A vigorous hybrid tea which flowers continuously. Enchanting has a 1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  unique colour blend of pink with a yellow reverse, sometimes showing 2 year old Bush  Standard  colours of peach. With a light fresh fragrance and glossy green foliage, Enchanting this rose has proven its worth already winning Best Hybrid Tea 2011 in the National Rose Trial Gardens of Australia. Don’t miss this special rose for your garden this year, you will be rewarded with many wonderful blooms. Awarded a Bronze Medal & ‘The Hamilton Gardens New Zealand Perpetual Challenge Award’ for Best Hybrid Tea Rose 2011. Height: Approx 140cm

1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  2 year old Bush  Standard 

46 KNIGHT’S ROSES 2013 CATALOGUE WWW.KNIGHTSROSES.COM.AU All Floribunda & Hybrid Teas are available in 1yr & 2yr Bush plants, Standards & Patio Standards. All Climbers are available in 1yr & 2yr Bush plants only.

Fabulous Fathers’ Love

FABULOUS Floribunda (JACrex) PBR 2002 FATHER’S LOVE™ Hybrid Tea (Var. Meikarouz) Twice the petals, twice the flowers. Mass planting fences and . A rose to remember that special person in all our lives. Each rich dark Creamy white blossoms rival a cherry tree in full bloom, and Fabulous velvety red bloom is built to perfection, petal filled and ideal as a cut will do it over and over. First to flower in spring and last to finish in winter bloom. But wait there’s more! This hybrid tea is fully fragrant, carrying the this is not a truly great rose but a truly Fabulous garden shrub. most incredible and lasting rose spice scent, perfuming garden and Superior disease resistance means this is a great rose for any garden. house alike. Robust and healthy, covered in lush deep green glossy foliage. Great to plant in both garden and pot. Height 120cm The sale of each Father’s Love rose will benefit men across Australia 1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  through the Masonic Foundation. Promoting awareness and the fight against Prostate Cancer 2 year old Bush  Standard  Falling in Love Height 150cm 1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  2 year old Bush  Standard 

FireStar

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FALLING IN LOVE Hybrid Tea (WEKmoomar) Whether you’re experiencing it ‘again’ or for the ‘first time’, Falling in Love makes your heart pitter-patter with its big classically-formed fragrant flowers of warm pink & porcelain white. Each long-lived lovely blossom is regally carried atop sturdy stems, just waiting to be cut & enjoyed…or maybe just admired in the garden on the bushy attractive plant. Destined to garner its share of awards, we’re certain you’ll swoon over Falling in Love. Bronze Medal National Rose Trial Awards Height 160cm

1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  2 year old Bush  Standard 

FIRESTAR Floribunda (HARpagent) A award winning rose with facinating flowers made up of unusual frilly petals. A kaleidoscope of colours including scarlet, mandarin orange and raspberry which soften as the flowers age. Medium to large blooms, with a light herbal scent. A bushy disease resistant plant. Firestar is a symbol used in some form by most volunteer Brigades in Australia. The points were said to represent the Knightly virtues of tact, loyalty, dexterity, observation, sympathy, gallantry, perseverance and explicitness… all the virtues needed to be a firefighter. Height: 80cm

1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  2 year old Bush  Standard 

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FIONA STANLEY GIFT OF GRACE Hybrid Tea (Meibrinpay) Hybrid Tea PBR Colour: Deep Apricot Colour: Ruby Pink with Silver reverse Fragrance: Good Rose Scent Fragrance: Strong Height: 1.5m x 900mm Height: approx 1.5m Named to honour the 2003 Australian of the Year Chosen by the Uniting Church in Australia and a 50c donation from each sale is returned to further assist in work FLEMINGTON GOLDEN FAIRYTALE RACECOURSE Hybrid Tea (KORquelda) Floribunda PBR 2004 Colour: Medium yellow Colour: Vibrant Deep Pink Fragrance: Strong Fragrance: Light Height: approx 1.2m Height: approx 1.2m This variety has received several International Awards

Forget Me Not Go for Gold

FORGET ME NOT™ (Meiclusif) PBR Applied Here is a rose of infinite charm, continually producing masses of large NEW dusky plum pink blooms, informally quartered and petal filled. Each flower is perfumed perfection, carrying a heady and heavenly fruity rose fragrance guaranteed to raise the spirits and scent the yard. ‘Forget-Me-Not’ is wonderfully healthy, robustly happy and so easy to GO FOR GOLD™ Hybrid Tea grow, ideally suited to garden and pot alike. A yellow H.T. rose of which the flower and dark green foliage, in Supporting the valuable work of Alzheimer’s Australia SA. Inc. combination are an accurate representation of Australia’s sporting Height 150cm colours. An excellent cut flower with medium fragrance. 1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  A fitting rose to hand out in bouquets in recognition of Australian sporting 2 year old Bush  Standard  legends and achievements. FOURTH OF JULY Height 1m Climber PBR 2003 1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  Colour: Bi Coloured Red & White 2 year old Bush  Standard  Fragrance: Sweet apple & rose Height: 3-4m with re-current GOLDEN ICEBERG blooming habit Floribunda First Climber to win the All America Rose Society Award (1999) Colour: Golden to Lemon Fragrance: Slight Height: approx 60cm

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Grandpa’s Rose GOLDEN YEARS Bush (HARbaroque) Colour: Apricot Yellow Fragrance: Slight Height: approx 1.2m Excellent Colour retention, fantastic for the Vase!

Governor Macquarie

GRANDPA’S ROSE Hybrid Tea (CHAgrap) 2007 Colour: Scarlet crimson | Fragrance: Light | Height: approx 1m

1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  2 year old Bush  Standard  Guardian Angel

GOVERNOR MACQUARIE Hybrid Tea (TRG1) This is a seriously disease free rose bush from the vast rose growing experience of celebrated Australian rose breeder and ribbon winner Trevor Grant. Plenty of colourful blooms on a good upright grower gives rise to its vigour and unbelievable disease resistance.

1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  2 year old Bush  Standard  GRANDE AMORE Hybrid Tea (KORcoluma) Colour: Red NEW Height: approx 1.5m Received ADR award 2005

GUARDIAN ANGEL Shrub rose Repeat Flowering (Harpresto PBR) A beautiful fresh fragranced rose.With billowing white blooms abundantly adorning the bush, these stunning flowers will look like heavenly clouds in your garden. With subtle variations of white, sometimes appearing as soft GRANDMA’S ROSE pearl and in autumn with apricot centres it has a fresh, pleasing perfume Hybrid Tea (Charmwell) making it a great choice for indoor cut flowers. Each bloom contains a scoop of petals (40+) in a loosely cupped form, with many rose buttons Colour: Dusty Pink with russet to a stem, it has good disease resistance and is very easy to maintain. tones Height: approx 125 Width: approx 75mm Fragrance: Powerful Old Rose Scent 1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  Height: approx 80cm-1m 2 year old Bush  Standard  HEAVEN SCENT Hybrid Tea (WEKblunez) 2005 Colour: Orchid Pink Fragrance: Intense & powerful Height: approx 150cm

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In Appeciation HONEY BOUQUET Floribunda (JACyimp) Patent applied Colour: Rich Honey Yellow Fragrance: Strong & Sweet Large flowers

HONEY DIJON Hybrid Tea (WEKsproulses) PBR 2007 Colour: Golden Brown Fragrance: Sweet Intense Fragrance Height: approx 125cm 2006 Silver Medal National Rose Trials Award. 2005 AARS (All American Rose Society Award) HONEY PERFUME Floribunda Patent applied, Released 2004 Colour: Plush Apricot Yellow Fragrance: Strong & Spicy Height: 1.2m All American Rose Society Winner

HOT COCOA IN APPRECIATION Hybrid Tea PBR 2004 Colour: Vibrant Pink | Fragrance: Strong | Height: approx 1.35m Floribunda (WEKpaltlez) 2005 Awarded Certificate of Merit for the Best HT at the National Rose Trial Colour: Deep rust through a Gardens of Australia. Good Resistance to black spot & mildew chocolate haze Height: approx 120cm 1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  2 year old Bush  Standard 

Indian Summer HEART OF GOLD Grandiflora (WEKdykstra) Colour: Buttery gold to hot cerise Fragrance: Sweet peaches and old rose Height: approx 165cm

IAN THORPE Hybrid Tea PBR 2004 Colour: Terracotta INDIAN SUMMER Hybrid Tea Bush Height: approx 1.35m Beautifully shaped, strongly scented rich creamy-orange flowers displayed Part proceed’s from each sale will on glossy green foliage. Excellent growth and health. benefit ‘Ian Thorpe’s Fountain of Youth Foundation’ 1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  2 year old Bush  Standard 

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Jane McGrath Joy of Health

JANE MCGRATH Floribunda (Rockliz) This attractive, quartered Old English style floribunda is Australian bred for Australian conditions by breeders Ron & Barbara Inverarity. The lightly scented blooms are produced in clusters on slightly arching canes and last well in the vase. Trials have proven its hardiness in drought ™ conditions, along with a total resistance to black spot. JOY OF HEALTH English Rose (Haarxever) Proceeds from this rose goes toward helping the Jane McGrath Colour: Peachy Salmon | Fragrance: Slight | Height: approx 1.5m Foundation’s important work which includes placing Breast Sales of this rose support Rotary Health Research in Australia. care nurses in rural and regional Australia. Joy of Life Height 100cm

1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  2 year old Bush  Standard  Jolie

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JOY OF LIFE Hybrid Tea (TANmixa) PBR 1996 The beautiful almost bi-colours in this Rose are a startling confection of colour and full of life. The Off-White bloom’s margined with red flushing’s create a striking effect with the flowers darkening with age. Extremely strong and vigorous growing, it also is a very healthy & disease resistant variety. Medium to tall in habit and adorned with a refreshing fragrance, you will want to indulge your senses by planting more than one, or give one as a gift to celebrate someone else’s “Joy of Life”. This Rose provides money for health research within Australia. JOLIE (Charmwell) Height approx 1.6 m As the French name suggests, is a very pretty soft apricot coloured rose with frilly petals and a pleasant fragrance. 1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  Height: approx 1m 2 year old Bush  Standard 

1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  JUDY’S SONG 2 year old Bush  Standard  Hybrid Tea PBR 2003 Colour: Soft Pink Fragrance: Fragrant Height: approx 1m A special rose chosen for Judith Durham of ‘The Seekers’, celebrating her contribution to the music world.

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KNOCKOUT LADY PHELIA Floribunda PBR 2003 Shrub Colour: Cherry Red/ Pink Colour: Light to Dark Pink Height: approx 1m Fragrance: Sweet Damask Rose Very Good Disease tolerance Height: approx 1m to 1.2m Celebrating 100 years since the formation of the Old Grammarians Society of the Melbourne Girls Grammar School. Kosmos NEW LA ROSE ROMANTICA Floribunda PBR 2001 Colour: Mid Pink Fragrance: Apple fragrance Height: approx 1.2m Good Disease tolerance

LEONARDO DA VINCI Floribunda PBR 2000 Colour: Cyclamen Pink Fragrance: Mild KOSMOS Height: approx 1.5m Trial Code: TRE164 Fragrance: Slight Denominations: Korpriggos Height: 80cm tall x 50cm wide Breeder: Kordes Growth Habit: Carefree bushy Type: Floribunada growth Colour: Cream Foliage: Extremely healthy Flower: Very double, old world Awards: Gold & Silver medals cupped style bloom overseas

1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  NEW Linked Hearts 2 year old Bush  Standard 

Lady of Megginch

LINKED HEARTS Hybrid Tea The rose is described as ‘delightfully fragrant’ and is a pale pink shade featuring a darker centre which fades to almost white at the edge of the LADY OF MEGGINCH English Rose (Ausvolume) petals. Foliage is dark green, glossy and healthy . With its large, richly-coloured flowers, this is a particularly impressive A highly fragrant award winning rose, introduced to raise funds for the variety. The blooms commence as pretty, rounded buds: gradually Silver Chain Nursing Association. opening to form very large, cupped, rosette shaped flowers. Height 1.5m The colour is a very rich deep pink, slightly tinged with deep orange at first and then changing to a deep rose pink. There is a good fruity Old 1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  Rose fragrance with a definite hint of raspberry. It is very healthy. 2 year old Bush  Standard  A useful rose to create some excitement in a border of softer colours. Height 120cm Width 100cm

1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  2 year old Bush  Standard 

52 KNIGHT’S ROSES 2013 CATALOGUE WWW.KNIGHTSROSES.COM.AU All Floribunda & Hybrid Teas are available in 1yr & 2yr Bush plants, Standards & Patio Standards. All Climbers are available in 1yr & 2yr Bush plants only.

Litchfield Angel LOVE POTION Floribunda PBR 1996 Colour: Deep Lilac Fragrance: Intoxicating Height: approx 1.2m

LUCIANA LITCHFIELD ANGEL English Rose (Ausrelate) The flowers start as deep cups which gradually open to neatly cupped Floribunda PBR rosettes of creamy apricot and then, as the petals turn back, to a more Colour: Soft Ash-Lilac domed flower of creamy white. The overall effect in the mass is almost Fragrance: Sweet Rose scent pure white. Height: approx 1.2m ‘Lichfield Angel’ will form a vigorous and most attractive, rounded shrub. It will be very useful in a border, as it will go well with all other colours and will act as an intermediary between the pinks and the yellows. The fragrance is generally light, but is strongly clove at one stage.

Height 120cm Width 100cm Lupo

1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  2 year old Bush  Standard  LOVE-IN Floribunda (ORApistri) Colour: Wine and Yellow Fragrance: Slight Height: approx 1.5m

Love It!

LUPO Miniature Rose (Kordwarul) NEW A very dense and compact miniature rose, It produces a mass of deep purple to carmine red flowers repeatedly that are as good in brilliance as they are in resistance to the elements. A great rose for landscaping purposes with many hips produced in Autumn also. Fragrance free blooms. Height 50cm Width 40cm

1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  2 year old Bush  Standard 

MADELINE LOVE IT Floribunda Bush Rose (DIChoptoit) Pillar Climber PBR 2002 You can’t help but love this mass flowering floribunda with its abundant Colour: Soft Yellow clusters of pretty pink semi-double blooms that have a creamy white centre. This rose loves the heat and will perform during Australia’s hot Fragrance: Moderate summers, as was recognised at the National Rose Trial Garden in Height: approx 2 sq m Adelaide where it scored particularly well during the summer months Awarded a Certificate of Merit. We love it! We hope you do too. Height: approx 80cm

1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  2 year old Bush  Standard 

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Many Happy Returns MAGIC FIRE Floribunda PBR Colour: Pink/Orange Height: approx 1.2m

MAGMA Hybrid Tea (Kordaelf) 2005 Colour: Bi colour Yellow & Red Height: 1.2m

MAKE-A-WISH Floribunda (Korgretaum) 2007 Colour: Creamy white with Apricot centres Fragrance: light & sweet Height: approx 1m 10% of sales proceeds from this rose will be donated to the Make-A- Wish Foundation® of Australia MAKYBE DIVA Hybrid Tea (Dickson) 2007 Colour: Pale Pink, apricot centre Height: approx 1.2m 10% of sales proceeds from this rose will be donated to the Makybe MANY HAPPY RETURNS Diva Foundation, a charitable Modern Shrub (HARwanted) organisation established to raise Colour: Soft Pink to Peach | Fragrance: Very Fragrant funds for health care & research Height: approx 100cm x 60cm MARMALADE SKIES Floribunda (Var. Meimonblan) PBR Applied. MANY HAPPY Colour: Orange RETURNS IS JUST Fragrance: Fragrant ONE OF THE Height: approx 90cm x 90cmw LABELS IN OUR COLLECTION THAT WE HAVE MARTINE GUILLOT REVAMPED Generosa Bush Rose RECENTLY, (MASmaboy) LOOK OUT FOR Colour: Peach White Fragrance: Fresh Gardinia THEM! Height: approx 1.4mn Martine is the wife of Jean-Pierre Guillot, breeder of GenerosaTM, France. This is a tribute to her.

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Mirage MCLEOD’S DAUGHTERS Floribunda Colour: Creamy Apricot with coppery reverse Height: approx 1.2m x 900mm

Melglory

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MIRAGE Floribunda (KORkobeati) Lovely shades of brown with a delicate hint of apricot are framed by touches of pink on the outer petal. The fully opened 12cm blooms carry a slight fragrance and take on a silvery sheen as a final touch. Healthy and vigorous, growing to approximately 1.5m tall, this versatile bush can be planted in groups ar as a feature. Also suitable for large pots. Height 1.5m

1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  2 year old Bush  Standard  MELGLORY Floribunda Modern Crusader A rose from the ILVO in Melle, Belgium, and has been very popular in for some time, but only recently trialled in Australia. Large blooms in clusters in a bright, deep red, adorn a healthy, vigorous, upright bush with mid to dark green, semi-glossy foliage. It has a slight NEW fragrance. It is an ideal specimen for mass planting, producing a superb display of colour. Height 120cm Width 100cm

1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  2 year old Bush  Standard 

MICHAELANGELO Hybrid Tea PBR 2002 Colour: Rich mimosa yellow Fragrance: Moderate Height: approx 1.5m TM MODERN CRUSADER Hybrid Tea (Tre141) A superb, healthy rich red especially packaged for sending as a living gift at this time of the year. Beautiful, high-centred blooms of mid to dark red on a healthy and heat-tolerant plant covered in mid green leaves. Height: approx 1.5m

1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  2 year old Bush  Standard 

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Mon Petit Chou Munstead Wood

MUNSTEAD WOOD English Rose (Ausbernard) MON PETIT CHOU Hybrid Tea Rose (Korartisch) The flowers of this variety are light crimson in the bud but, as the centre A very unusual variety, combining the erect growth habit of modern gradually reveals itself, it becomes a very deep velvety crimson while the Hybrid Tea roses with the nostalgic ball-formed flowers of historic outer petals remain rather lighter in colour. They are of large size and varieties. The very large, full blooms are deep pink with a touch of cupped at first, becoming shallowly cupped with time. Bushy growth, magenta. During the opening stages the shape of these very weather- forming a broad shrub with good disease-resistance. The leaves are resistant flowers is reminiscent of artichokes. This rose develops a bushy mid-green; the younger leaves are red-bronze to form a nice contrast. and well branched plant, reaching a height of 1m. There is a strong Old Rose fragrance with a fruity note with hints of warm and fruity with blackberry, blueberry and damson. ‘Mon Petit Chou’ is a French expression used between sweethearts. Munstead Wood was Gertrude Jekyll’s own garden in Surrey, England, Height approx 100cm where she worked on her many gardening books. Height approx 150cm Width 100cm 1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  2 year old Bush  Standard  2 year old Bush  Standard  My Hero MOON SHADOW Hybrid Tea Patent Applied Colour: Deep Lavender Fragrance: Intensely perfumed Height: approx 1.5m

MONICA MY HERO Hybrid Tea (WEKbipsboul) Big and bold but with a heart the size of all outdoors. Blooms are TANkinom oversize, supersize if you like. Clean pink tones that don’t fade and Colour: Orange flowers that clear from the bush without the need for deadheading. The Fragrance - Good XXXL size flowers muscle out from deep pink buds to do battle with the Height: approx 2m bad guys and rescue the disadvantaged. Luscious glossy foliage forms the hero’s stage holding its world of flowers up high for everyone to see. Makes for a attractive show Hardworking, My Hero bounces back from adversity and the regular “boy piece in the garden or prune” to stun the opposition with its flower barrage. Everyone has a hero stunning as a cut flower in their life. Now there is a hero rose, and one that will give you strength every time it blooms. Accompanying this rose is a specially designed label that doubles as a gift card where you can write a personal message for MOTHER’S LOVE your own hero. Hybrid Tea Very weather resistant If you like Queen Elizabeth you’ll adore My Hero. Height approx 110cm Colour: White Petals, shell pink centres 1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  Fragrance: Sweet Rose Fragrance 2 year old Bush  Standard  Height: approx 1.5m x 900mm Excellent for cutting NEPTUNE Hybrid Tea (WEKhilpurnil) Colour: Lavender tinged with purple Fragrance: Good Height: approx 140cm

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Océane One Love

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ONE LOVE Floribunda The ageing smokey purple in the flower will be more dominant in warmer NEW temps, holding more pink tones in cooler weather. Red high pointed buds unfold and age to classic mauve magenta.Fragrant with clean green foliage, and hardiness to handle the toughest and hottest spells. Height 1.25m

OCÉANE Rosa Generosa™ Shrub Rose 1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  This rose thrives in the heat!! 2 year old Bush  Standard  Here is a rose that reveals its charms petal by petal. On straight stems, are masses of flowers that have a similar feel to the wild roses of a ORANGES bygone era. Large, illuminating Cherry Red petals gradually give way to a heart of lemon yellow stamens. Then comes the surprise of the fragrance AND LEMONS with which she adorns herself, a subtle aroma of raspberries that nothing Floribunda PBR 1996 could hint at. Truly a beautiful specimen for every rose enthusiast and just stunning in a massed planting. Colour: Bi colour Orange & Lemon Height: 1.2m Height: approx 1.5m Healthy foliage, Stunning in any 1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  garden 2 year old Bush  Standard  Our Honey Olivia OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN Floribunda Colour: Peachy Apricot Fragrance: Delicate tea Height: 1.2m Part proceeds are donated towards The Olivia Newton-John Cancer Centre Appeal.

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OUR HONEY OLIVIA Floribunda A honey coloured sport of the popular Olivia Newton-John, Our Honey Olivia has all the health, vigour and characteristics of the original rose, yet has a soft apricot colour instead of the rich apricot pink of the original. Well suited to grace your garden while supporting a worthy cause. $1.00 from the sale of each rose bush is donated to the Olivia Newton- John Cancer & Wellness Centre, Austin Health, Melbourne. OLDE FRAGRANCE Hybrid Tea PBR 1990 Height 1.5m Colour: Pink | Height: 1.2m Plant a bed of them and be amazed by the masses of fragrance that will 1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  overwhelm your senses. This rose is one for your list. 2 year old Bush  Standard 

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OUTBACK ANGEL™ PERFUME PERFECTION Hybrid Tea (MEIROKOI) Floribunda PBR 2001 Colour: Amber with tangerine Colour: Pink veining Fragrance: Extremely Fragrant Fragrance: Mild rose scent Height: approx 1.2m Height: approx 1.2m x 900mm A Gold Medal winner in the This lovely rose celebrates the fine National Trial Gardens of Australia efforts of the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia Outback Hero

OUTBACK HERO PBR PIERRE DE RONSARD Climber/Rambler PBR 1989 Small to medium sized blooms of intense orange-ochre shades and highly Colour: Pale china Pink with deepening centres fragrant. A small to medium sized bush, ideal for borders and garden Fragrance - Mild | Height: approx 4 sq m | Abundant blooms beds where a low growth habit is desired. Part proceeds from the sale of each rose is donated to the Royal Flying Peter Brock Foundation Rose Doctor Service of Australia. Height 900mm Width 750mm NEW

1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  2 year old Bush  Standard  Perfume Passion

PETER BROCK FOUNDATION ROSE Hybrid Tea A multiple award winning rose, this vigorous upright Hybrid Tea produces striking luminous bright red blooms with a light perfume, large spiral buds and glossy large dark green foliage all combining to produce this stunning rose. This high performance rose is big on impact, just like the late great Peter Brock. A magnificent rose to honour the life and achievements of Australian motor racing legend Peter Brock. Knight’s Roses are proud to release the Peter Brock Foundation Rose. This rose is a growing symbol that honours the legacy of Peter Brock and all he stood for – “Live life and follow your dreams”. Height: 1.2m approx 1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  NEW 2 year old Bush  Standard 

PINK RIBBON Colour: Pale Pink PERFUME PASSION Hybrid Tea (KORpauvio) Frangrance: Delicate Scent A healthy high centred flower which is a perfect mix of interesting pink shades with a captivating aroma. An abundance of high centered blooms Height: approx 1.5m will open wide and flat on single stems. Virtually Thornless Height 1.5m Width 600mm Part proceeds of each sale go to Breast Cancer research. 1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  2 year old Bush  Standard 

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Pride of Venus Princess Alexandra of Kent

PRINCESS ALEXANDRA OF KENT English Rose (Ausmerchant) The rose that bears her name has unusually large flowers of a warm, glowing pink. They are full-petalled and deeply cupped in shape, all enclosed in a ring of outer petals of a softer pink; creating a most PRIDE OF VENUS Climber (TAN. EFLE) 2007 pleasing effect. In spite of their size, they are never clumsy; being held This modern climber will greatly appeal to lovers of nostalgia, whether nicely poised on a well-rounded shrub. Because of their size, there is a lot planted on a fence or a pillar. Pride Of Venus has large, densely petalled to be said for planting in groups of three, keeping both flowers and blooms of pale yellow, occasionally showing hints of green. The growth nicely balanced. A delicious fresh Tea fragrance which, recurrent blooms exude a light fragrance, adding to its old-time charm. interestingly, changes completely to lemon as the flower ages: eventually taking on additional hints of blackcurrants. It is very healthy. Height: upto 2m We are very honoured to name this rose for Princess Alexandra, who is a 1 year old Bush  2 year old Bush  cousin to Queen Elizabeth II. She is a keen gardener and great lover of Princess of Wales roses. Height: 140cm x Width 80cm.

1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  2 year old Bush  Standard 

Purple Rain

PRINCESS OF WALES Floribunda (Hardinkum) This new floribunda is suitable for landscaping and mass planting, with 1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  flowers and foliage from virtually ground level. Rose buds of pale cream open to new white double blooms of cupped and medium size. It is very 2 year old Bush  Standard  quick to repeat with dense, disease resistant foliage. PURPLE RAIN Ground Cover Rose (Korpurlig) The Story of the Princess of Wales Rose An exciting new color for the Ground Cover / Landscape range. The purple rosette style flowers are produced in large clusters all over the In the English spring of 1996, the British rose breeder, Harkness Roses highly disease resistant plant, resulting in a fantastic display from early presented the household of the Princess of Wales with one plant each of Summer right through to Winter. The wide bushy growth habit will several newly hybridised seedling varieties for Diana to select the one to guarantee ground covering making it ideal for mass plantings, although be named The Princess of Wales Rose. In due course, and with the it can easily be used to flower in mixed beds because it is easy to grow, appropriate permission from both the Princess and the Queen, the hybrid extremely hardy and disease resistant. Growing to a height of around known as “Hardinkum” was chosen. Sadly, The Princess of Wales Rose 50cm tall x 70cm wide this bushy ground cover will be guaranteed to saw its first official use at Diana’s funeral. please in any garden situation. Height: 50cm Width 70cm 1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  2 year old Bush  Standard  1 year old Bush  2 year old Bush 

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RABELAIS ROUTE 66 Floribunda PBR 2003 Floribunda Colour: Bright Red Colour: Velvet Black/Purple Height: approx 1.2m Fragrance: Sweet perfume of Another one in the Romantica ® cloves series. Height: 1m

RED CROSS ROSE Rolf Harris Hybrid Tea PBR 1998 Colour: Deep Crimson Fragrance: Strong, fruity apple laced with true rose. Height: approx 1.5m

ROLF HARRIS Hybrid Tea Colour is orange with cream stripes. Height 90cm

1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  2 year old Bush  Standard 

™ Climber (MIEDRASON) PBR RED PIERRE Ruby Celebration Colour: Burgundy Red | Fragrance: Light | Height: approx 3m

RUBY CELEBRATION Floribunda (Peawinner) PBR A hardy, very healthy floribunda which displays an abundance of medium sized, long lasting blooms of deep crimson. A compact growth habit makes it ideal for borders and landscaping. Height 90cm ® Knight’s Rose REMEMBER ME Hybrid Tea 1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  Colour: Bright Orange, Amber, Beige and Brown 2 year old Bush  Standard  Fragrance: Light | Height: approx 1.35m

SACRED HEART Hybrid Tea PBR 2003 CONFUSED ABOUT WHAT TO Colour: White gold Fragrance: Sweet & spicy citrus ORDER? WANT TO GENERATE Height: 1m SOME EARLY SALES?

WHY NOT PURCHASE A PALLET OR PROMOTIONAL PACK SEE PAGE 76 FOR DETAILS

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Salmon Scentsation SEDUCTION Floribunda PBR 1990 Colour: Ivory deepening to sunset pink on the edges. Fragrance - Airy

SALMON SCENTSATION Climber SHADY LADY A repeat flowering healthy climber with large type blooms. The blooms Floribunda PBR 1989 are a rich salmon pink colour and possess a rich fruity fragrance. Colour: Rose Pink Height: approx 1.5m Fragrance: Light Height: 1.5m x 900mm 1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  2 year old Bush  Standard 

Shooting Star SCENTIMENTAL Hybrid Tea Colour: Burgundy red swirled with NEW cream Fragrance: Strong & Spicy Height: approx 1.35m

Scouts Honour

SHOOTING STAR Hybrid Tea ( T234) A very beautiful rose that has an “Olde World’ appeal about it. Abundant flowers fill this bush from Spring to Winter. Very compact and exuberant SCOUT’S HONOUR Floribunda PBR growing hybrid tea filled with beautiful, noble-trained, large flowers. The Colour: White/Lemon | Fragrance: Sweet Lemon | Height: approx 1.2m colour is a very warm, pleasant medium yellow to apricot. Extremely healthy glossy brighter green foliage is the essential back drop for these The Scouts Australia has been providing youth development activities huge cupped roses. nationally since the early 1900’s. The initial Scouts program for boys, based on the ideals of Robert Baden-Powell, had instant appeal, utilising The flowers open very slowly, spiral shaped and a sweet fresh fragrance ‘learning by doing’ and ‘small group’ activities as a means to aid youth for precious blooms. Quick to repeat, this is a must for any Rose Grower, development. make it top of your list! Today, the same principles still apply to a large range of popular activities Certificate of Merit awarded from the National Rose Trial Garden’s for boys, girls, men and women, to make Scouting the world’s largest of Australia youth movement. Height 50cm - 70cm A $0.50 donations from each sale   is returned to Scouts Australia. 1 year old Bush Patio Standard 2 year old Bush  Standard 

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SIGHT SAVER SIR CLIFF RICHARD Hybrid Tea (Fryaffair) 2004 Floribunda Colour: Soft Pink Colour: Pink Height: 1.8m x 1m Fragrance: Highly fragrant Sir Cliff Richard is a British Height: 110cm phenomenon in the world music scene, having spent more than four Named for Sight Savers, combating decades recording and performing blindness in developing countries around the world. Sir Cliff is a unique and much loved man with a long career, spanning generations. Silver Ghost SIR DONALD BRADMAN Hybrid Tea Colour: Red Height: 1.5m x 1m Fragrance: Magnificant Perfume Named in honour of Sir Donald Bradman in conjunction with the Bradman Foundation.

Sir John Betjeman

SILVER GHOST Modern Shrub Rose (Kormifari) A fantastic landscaping rose that has to be seen to fully encapsulate its beauty. The health of this plant is fantastic as it is very resistant to both black spot and mildew, but the flowers are the show stopper for this one. Each bloom has 5 clear white petals creating a large pristine and resistant flower almost 10cm across which is complimented by fresh yellow stamens at the centre. The bush is decorated with flowers from early Spring right through to the end of Autumn. Fragrance free blooms. Height: 120cm Width: 60cm NEW 1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  2 year old Bush  Standard 

SIR JOHN BETJEMAN English Rose (Ausvivid) A rose of more modern character than most English Roses. The flowers SIMPLY MAGIC start as small buds, opening to full petalled, wide open rosettes of a bright, deep pink. As the flower ages the bloom becomes dome shaped Floribunda PBR 1994 while the colour – unusually for the English Roses – gradually intensifies. Colour: Strawberry Pink The flowers are 2 1/2 - 3 inches across and are produced very freely; Low spreading bush perfect for the having a light, rather ‘green’ fragrance. A healthy and very bushy shrub of smaller beds, borders and patios. medium size with a slightly arching habit. Healthy, glossy, attractive foliage With its bright colouration this would be a good choice to create some contrast in a border of other roses of softer colouring. It could also be used in a more formal bedding scheme. Altogether, a strong and healthy shrub that will grow well even in less than ideal conditions. Betjeman’s daughter, Mrs Candida Lycett Green and The Betjeman Society asked us to name this rose after the well-known poet. At the time of his SIMPLY MARVELLOUS death in 1984 he held the post of Poet Laureate and is commemorated in Floribunda JACideso 2005 Poet’s Corner in Westminster Abbey. Best known for his poetry, he was also a journalist and broadcaster. He was born on the 28th August 1906. Colour: Lavender and Soft Pink Height: 1m Fragrance: Antique rose This rose will delight you with a 1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  profusion of fragrant lavender flowers.This is a vivacious, award- 2 year old Bush  Standard  winning rose produces giant clusters of high-centered blossoms.

62 KNIGHT’S ROSES 2013 CATALOGUE WWW.KNIGHTSROSES.COM.AU All Floribunda & Hybrid Teas are available in 1yr & 2yr Bush plants, Standards & Patio Standards. All Climbers are available in 1yr & 2yr Bush plants only.

Skylark SMOOTH BALLERINA Hybrid Tea Colour: Pastel Pink and White Height: approx 1m

SKYLARK English Rose (Ausimple) 2007 SMOOTH BUTTERCUP Semi-double flowers of open, cupped shape with prominent stamens. The Floribunda colour is deep pink at first, later paling slightly to lilac-pink with a white Colour: Yellow centre. There is a light but pleasing fragrance: Musk and Tea with clove and a hint of apple pie! Fragrance: Light and Sweet The growth is light and airy, building up into a natural, well-rounded Height: approx 1m shrub. An ideal choice for planting amongst other shrubs or perennials towards the front of a mixed border. The name was suggested by Sister Elizabeth who heard a skylark when she first visited our Nursery. Height: 90cm

1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  SMOOTH DELIGHT 2 year old Bush  Standard  Hybrid Tea Colour: Peach Pink Slim Dusty Height: approx 1m

Smooth Destiny

SLIM DUSTY Hybrid Tea 2007 A rich golden coloured rose with copper bronze tonings that blend with the outback colours of the Australian bush that Slim so loved. A healthy H.T. rose bush with clean copper green, disease resistant foliage. SMOOTH DESTINY® The blooms possess an old fashioned tea rose fragrance. A most attractive rose with blooms of soft salmon pink with darker tipped This rose is a fitting tribute to Australia’s legend of Country Music. edge. Good repeat blooms on almost thornless stems. Part proceeds from the sale of this rose will go towards helping to build the Height: 100cm Slim Dusty Centre in Kempsey, NSW, Slim’s home town. Height: 90cm 1 year old Bush  Patio Standard 

1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  2 year old Bush  Standard  2 year old Bush  Standard 

SMOOTH ANGEL Hybrid Tea Colour: Cream and Yellow Apricot Height: approx 1.2m

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Smooth Dream SMOOTH LOLLIPOP English Rose Collection (Ausverse) PBR Colour:Carmine and Off White Height: approx 1.2m

Smooth Memories SMOOTH DREAM® Beautiful medium pink blooms growing on strong, upright almost thorn free stems. This is a most attractive bush with shiny dark green foliage and bronze colouring on the new growth. Height: 80cm

1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  2 year old Bush  Standard  SM0OTH FRIENDSHIP Hybrid Tea Colour: Light Pink to Creamy Yellow SMOOTH MEMORIES® Fragrance: Sweet An elegant white rose with pink tipped outer petals and a light fragrance. Height: approx 1.2m Stunning bronze foliage on almost thorn free stems makes this a most attractive rose in the garden or a pot. Height: 100cm

1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  SMOOTH LADY 2 year old Bush  Standard  Hybrid Tea SMOOTH MOONLIGHT Colour: Soft Salmon Pink Hybrid Tea Height: approx 1.75m Colour: Soft to Dark Mauve Height: approx 1m

Smooth Little Treasure

SMOOTH PRINCE NEW Hybrid Tea Colour: Cerise Pink Height: approx 1.3m

SMOOTH QUEEN Hybrid Tea SMOOTH LITTLE TREASURE® Colour: Cream, Apricot and Pink A thorn free compact little plant with masses of small soft pink blooms. Height: approx 1m Low growing, ideal for a border and a real little treasure in the garden. Height: 100cm

1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  2 year old Bush  Standard 

64 KNIGHT’S ROSES 2013 CATALOGUE WWW.KNIGHTSROSES.COM.AU All Floribunda & Hybrid Teas are available in 1yr & 2yr Bush plants, Standards & Patio Standards. All Climbers are available in 1yr & 2yr Bush plants only.

Smooth Romance Smooth Serenity

SMOOTH ROMANCE® Pure white rose with blush pink on the outer petals. Nicely formed long lasting cut flowers, this rose will grow well in the garden or a pot. SMOOTH SERENITY Height: 80cm Produces an abundance of peachy apricot flowers fading to cream on the outer petals with a sweet fragrance. The arching canes are thorn free. 1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  Height: 100cm 2 year old Bush  Standard 

1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  Smooth Ruby Red 2 year old Bush  Standard  Smooth Silver Moon

NEW NEW

SMOOTH RUBY RED® Beautiful thornless rose with dark velvety red petals and a sweet fragrance. The plant grows to about 1m and has healthy shiny dark green leaves with attractive bronze new growth SMOOTH SILVER MOON An attractive rose with fragrant repeat flowering lilac blue blooms and Height: 1m long thornless stems. Healthy medium growth to 1.2m Height: 1.2m 1 year old Bush  Patio Standard 

2 year old Bush  Standard  1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  2 year old Bush  Standard 

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Soul Mate SMOOTH SPLENDOR Climber Colour: Apricot, Coral and Soft Pink Height: approx 3m

SMOOTH SUNGLOW Hybrid Tea Colour: Creamy Buff and Warm Apricot Height: approx 80cm NEW

SOUL MATE® Floribunda (WEKvossutono) SMOOTH VELVET Even butter golds & licorice candy fragrance, it’s more than love. Yet it is not just the old-fashioned blooms that inspire the emotions. The perfectly Climbing Hybrid Tea rounded habit, super glossy leaves & great disease resistance finish this Colour: Blood Red rose as a consistent and flowerful friend, more than that a Soul Mate. Height: approx 1.2m Height: 120cm

1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  2 year old Bush  Standard 

So In Love SOARING SPIRITS Climber Colour: Bi Colour, Pastel Pink, Yellow and Cream Height: approx 3m Named to honour the victims of 9-11 in the USA

SPIRIT OF PEACE Hybrid Tea (Meinivoz) PBR Colour: Butter Gold Fragrance: Spiced Honey Perfume Height and Width: approx 900mm This rose was released to celebrate 50 SO IN LOVE® (syn. SOMlinone). years of the most famous of all roses. You cannot help to be ‘so in love’ with this latest offering from Rob Meilland’s ‘Peace’ rose, and also to Somerfield in New Zealand. A multi-award winning rose, including the mark the anniversary of the end of inaugural International Judges Panel Rose Hills medal and a bronze WWII medal at the National Rose Trial Garden awards in 2009. ST PATRICK It is a vigorous, healthy, cluster-flowered shrub, repeatedly producing cupped to open, almost semi-double, ruffled blooms in a beautiful shade Hybrid Tea PBR 2007 of pink, opening with a yellow tan wash and eventually ageing to a soft Colour: Yellow (without fading) lilac pink. Foliage is dark, glossy green. Height: approx 1.5m Height: 1.8m x 1.2m Longest lasting cut rose of all time.

1 year old Bush  2 year old Bush 

 Climbers are not availble as Standards and Patio Standards

66 KNIGHT’S ROSES 2013 CATALOGUE WWW.KNIGHTSROSES.COM.AU All Floribunda & Hybrid Teas are available in 1yr & 2yr Bush plants, Standards & Patio Standards. All Climbers are available in 1yr & 2yr Bush plants only.

STARLIGHT ROSE ST JOHN ROSE™ Hybrid Tea PBR 2007 Hybrid Tea (Meiramboys) Colour: Lavender Pink Beautiful, classic blooms of deep, Fragrance: Lightly Scented velvety red adorn this magnificent hybrid tea. Wonderfully free flowering, Height: approx 1m the intense perfume of rose and citrus A compact bush with masses of is guaranteed to enchant. The large delicate lavender to pink blooms blooms are in small clusters and on on each stem. Lightly scented and single stems. The glossy deep green quick to repeat. foliage is attractive and extremely Named for the Starlight Foundation healthy. Ideal for the garden bed or as a feature rose in a pot. SONIA RYKIEL Supporting the great work of 1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  Rosa Generosa Bush St. John Ambulance Australia. 2 year old Bush  Standard  (MASdougi) Height: 150cm Width 90cm Colour: Pink Fragrance: Intense Height: approx 1.4m STRYKE ME PINK Large heads of exquisitely pefumed Hybrid Tea blooms which are ideal for picking. (Tanenimel) Named in honour of the Famous Colour: Soft Pink French fashion designer, Sonia Rykiel Height: approx 1.4m Strawberry Hill What a rose! If it’s something stryking your looking for, this is your rose. Quick to repeat with large clusters of outstanding pink blooms of up to 10cm.

Shooting Star

STRAWBERRY HILL English Rose (Ausrimini) This rose is beautiful at all stages. It bears medium-sized, pure rose pink, cupped rosettes of superb quality, with the colour gradually pailing to a lighter pink at the edges. As the blooms develop they eventually reveal a cluster of pretty yellow stamens. There is a strong and delicious myrrh, (heather) honey fragrance with a hint of lemon. It forms an extremely healthy shrub with slightly arching, quite informal growth. The leaves are dark green and attractively glossy. It is perfect for growing in a rose bed or mixed border. Awarded a Prix d’Honneur at the fragrance trials in Nantes, France and a Gold Standard Award by the National Institute of Agricultural Botany. Height: 120cm Width 120cm or 180cm - 2.5m as a climber

1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  2 year old Bush  Standard 

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Summer Fragrance Summer Memories

SUMMER MEMORIES Modern Shrub Rose (Koruteli) This rose is one of England’s best sellers and is now set to make its mark in gardens all over Australia. It is a very hardy variety and ranks with the highest in resistance to black spot. Slightly fragrant, creamy white nostalgic blooms reminding us of yesteryear are abundant and repeat well all over the arching canes. Height: Approx 1.2m Width: 80cm

1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  2 year old Bush  Standard  Summer of Love

SUMMER OF LOVE Hybrid Tea (JAC). Slowly spiraling open from a high centre magnificent blooms become more intensely marked with coral as they mature. Appearing singly or in small clusters, this classic hybrid tea rose flowers perpetually all season, releasing a pleasant spicy scent. Its play of white, yellow, and coral varies from flower to flower, creating a delightful mix on a fully blooming shrub. Vigorous, upright, and very well- branched, with lush, disease-resistant foliage. Bronze Medal 2009 National Rose Trial Awards Height: 170cm

SUMMER FRAGRANCE Hybrid Tea PBR Pre 1994 1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  Colour: Dark Red opening to bright Red 2 year old Bush  Standard  Fragrance: Intense Perfume Height: approx 1.2m SUNDANCE Massive fragrant flower heads that will astound you. Hybrid Tea (JACzeman) 2005 Sunny Sky patent applied Colour: Sun gold rimmed with NEW vivid orange pink Height: approx 1.45m First Hybrid Tea Gold Medal in Australia, presented April 2005

SUNNY SKY Hybrid Tea (Koraruli PRB) Colour: Honey Yellow | Fragrance: Slightly Fruity | Height: approx 1.2m

1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  2 year old Bush  Standard 

68 KNIGHT’S ROSES 2013 CATALOGUE WWW.KNIGHTSROSES.COM.AU All Floribunda & Hybrid Teas are available in 1yr & 2yr Bush plants, Standards & Patio Standards. All Climbers are available in 1yr & 2yr Bush plants only.

TEQUILA SUNRISE Floribunda PBR Pre 1994 NEW Colour: Deep Yellow with Red Flushings Fragrance: Fruit Height: approx 1.2m

Sweet Intoxication THANKYOU ROSE Shrub PBR 2002 Colour:Rich Pink Fragrance: Highly Fragrant Height: approx 800mm A good cutting rose SWEET INTOXICATION Floribunda (JACblupo). Seductive fountains of rich magenta blooms permeate a garden with an alluring clove fragrance - an aroma powerful enough to make you feel light headed. Sparkling amethyst flower clusters beguile even the most precocious rose lover with colour and fragrance, month after month. THE CHILDREN’S ROSE Sweet Intoxication is the ultimate garden vixen, spellbinding the senses Hybrid Tea PBR 2007 and captivating the soul. Colour: Powder Pink Silver Medal 2009 Australian Rose Trials, Most Fragrant in trial, Best Fragrance: Intense Floribunda in trial. Height: approx 1.5m Height: 160cm Includes $0.50 donation to Children’s Hospitals. 1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  2 year old Bush  Standard  The RSL Rose SWEET MEMORY Hybrid Tea Colour: Clear Pink Fragrance: Slight Height: approx 1.2m

NEW NEW

THE RSL ROSE (ICTUS Var. Meirysett). The striking tones of regal burgundy and soft amber make this rose a standout in any garden. Mirroring the colours of dawn and dusk, each classic shaped bud opens to produce an informal, petal filled flower borne on long stems, ideal for cutting. The bush is continuously in bloom, well rounded and clothed in glossy deep green foliage. Carrying a light rose perfume, this rose looks brilliant planted singly, in large groups or in pots. A hardy and healthy plant. Height 1.5m The concept of the RSL Rose was originally proposed by the family of the late Robert Brown, a long term member the Returned and Services League of Australia (RSL). Sales of the RSL Rose will assist in raising much needed funds to assist returned veterans and their families through support THAT’S LIFE Floribunda programs administered by the RSL nationally. Colour: Yellow, Pink and Apricot | Fragrance: Fragrant | Height: 1.35m Height: 1.5m Dedicated to Dr Allan Campbell 1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  Certificate of Merit by the National Rose Trial Gardens of Australia 2 year old Bush  Standard  KNIGHT’S ROSES 2013 CATALOGUE WWW.KNIGHTSROSES.COM.AU 69 2013 NEW AND RECENT VARIETIES

Versigny

NEW

TRANSPLANT AUSTRALIA’S THANK YOU ROSE Floribunda (KORvodacom). This magnificent floribunda has been named for Transplant Australia as a symbol of thanks and gratitude. It is ideally suited for any occasion when VERSIGNY Rosa Generosa Shrub (Masveri) the words ‘thank you’ are not enough. The award winning rose produces Colour: Apricot with deeper centres clusters of fully petalled blooms that have a most desirable mauve colour Fragrance: Moderate with hints of Apricot, Citrus, Almond and Vanilla along with a delicate fragrance. The growth habit of this gorgeous rose is Height: approx 1.5m equal to that of the ever popular ‘Iceberg’. Awarded Silver medal and Best Floribunda at the 2011 national rose trial True Friend garden awards. $1.00 from the sale of each rose go to Transplant Australia’s Journey Of Hope Campaign to support those awaiting a transplant on their journey back to health. Height: 1.5m

1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  2 year old Bush  Standard  TRULY YOURS Hybrid Tea (WEKosunkora) TRUE FRIEND Hybrid Tea (Charmwell®). Colour: Pink A charming rose with attractive long pointed copper pink buds that open Fragrance: Fragrant into cheerful copper- pink flowers with darker copper pink reverse petals. Height: approx 1.2m The traditional hybrid tea flowers with a delicate fragrance are borne in clusters or singly amidst light green foliage on tall almost thorn free stems. Height: 170cm

1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  TUSCAN SUN 2 year old Bush  Standard  Floribunda Shrub Violina (JACsnow) 1991 Colour: Bronzed Blushed blooms, finishing in a unique coppery pink Fragrance: Spicy Height: approx 1.3m

ULYSEESTM Hybrid Tea (Meiunipare) Colour: Creamy Apricot Fragrance: Highly Perfumed Height: approx 1.5m

VIOLINA Hybrid Tea PBR 2002 Colour: Shell Pink Fragrance: Very Fragrant Height: approx 1.5m

70 KNIGHT’S ROSES 2013 CATALOGUE WWW.KNIGHTSROSES.COM.AU All Floribunda & Hybrid Teas are available in 1yr & 2yr Bush plants, Standards & Patio Standards. All Climbers are available in 1yr & 2yr Bush plants only.

Wildcat VISION Hybrid Tea PBR 2002 Colour: Creamy White Fragrance: Light Height: approx 1m Proceeds from this rose go to the Sight Restoring work of the Fred Hollows Foundation. WARM WISHES WILDCAT Floribunda Rose (Dicjaunty) This care-free rose will brighten up any garden with its eye-catching Hybrid Tea (FRYxotic) PBR colour combination of yellow orange, edged in red. Born in clusters of Colour: Pink 5-6 per stem, the semi-double blooms are produced continuously, even Fragrance: Fragrant during extreme heat conditions. Hardy and disease free, this rose will Height: approx 1.2m have wide appeal. Mild fragrance. Height: approx. 80cm Width 40cm.

1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  2 year old Bush  Standard 

William Christie Wisley 2008

NEW

WISLEY 2008 English Rose (Ausbreeze) This is a rose of exceptional delicacy and charm. The flowers are shallowly cupped and the petals arranged in a most perfect rosette formation – their colour being a very pure soft pink. It bears some resemblance to an old Alba Rose such as ‘Queen of Denmark’. A fresh, fruity fragrance with hints of raspberries and Tea. It is a good choice for both formal and informal areas of the garden and also, perhaps, for a hedge. WILLIAM CHRISTIE Named for the famous RHS Gardens at Wisley, where many English Roses GenerosaTM Bush Rose (MASpanjeu) PBR are planted. This variety should not be confused with a rose named ‘Wisley’ which, although beautiful, did not live up to our health standards. Colour: Pink | Fragrance: Lighly Scented | Height: approx 900mm Height: 1.25m Beautifully quartered roses that make a wonderful display on the bush and also picked for the vase. 1 year old Bush  Patio Standard  Young Lycida 2 year old Bush  Standard 

YOUNG LYCIDA English Rose (Ausvibrant) NEW This is a variety of classic Old Rose beauty. The flowers are quite large and deeply cupped even when fully open. Their colour is new to English Roses; a blend of very deep magenta, pink and red – contrasting to the outside of the petals, which are quite silvery in appearance. There is a delicious fragrance that changes with the age; starting as a pure Tea scent and changing to a blend of Tea and Old Rose, with intriguing hints of cedar wood. The Friends of Milton's Cottage asked to name this rose to mark the 400th anniversary of the birth of the poet John Milton. ‘Lycidas’, one of the finest short poems in the English language.

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The images of Black Saturday have touched us all. The face of CFA, may be the people in yellow pants and hats, but don’t forget the people behind the scenes.

We have all seen photos of those who helped. Dirty, black and yellow, red and grey, exhausted, crying, smiling quietly over the little wins, but never ever complaining.Some stood and waited to be sent to the fire front. Others left to protect their local communities or fought the fires far afield. Their families were left to wait and worry. They gave so much, and expected nothing in return. Sales of the Rose will raise money for CFA.

the roses in the FIRESTAR collection are firestar official rose of cfa, firestar phoenix and cfa the third www.firestarrose.com.au NEW

Pheonix

AWARDED

BEST ROSE IN THE AUSTRALIAN

NATIONAL ROSE TRIAL GARDENS OF AUSTRALIA knight’sknight’s rosesrosesEst.Est. 1963 1963 www.knightsroses.com.auwww.knightsroses.com.au

CFA 3rd

Firestar KNIGHT’S2013 ROSES: A FAMILY HISTORY

KNIGHT’S ROSES IS A FAMILY-OWNED AND Ever the inventor, Julius spent hours creating machinery prototypes to OPERATED COMPANY WITH A LONG AND PROUD make the labour-intensive industry less physically demanding. Perhaps HISTORY DATING BACK ALMOST 50 YEARS. his greatest invention was a foot-propelled machine for . It comprised of a wooden plank between two bicycle wheels that would From humble beginnings, the SA company has flourished to become one shunt a grown man along the rows, dispensing with the need to of the largest wholesale rose suppliers in Australia. physically bend over each rose to graft it.

Knight’s Roses was founded in the 1950s by the late George Knight It was not only technology that changed — so too did the seasons. While and his wife Aileen. In the early days George sourced root stock for the the brothers recall downing tools to listen to the Melbourne Cup in the nursery, collecting briar and borsal from creek beds and roadsides. early 1960s, today, they only start budding in December and rarely have

Knowledge about rose budding was scarce and competition fierce, so all of their orders in by November. the couple gleaned much of their information from text books borrowed Around 1970 land was purchased at Willaston and it was also around from the library. this time the company diversified into production of cut flowers.

Tragedy struck in 1960 when George, the oldest of four brothers, A short time later Knight’s Roses returned to its core business and in suffered a severe heart attack. It not only left him hospitalized for six the 1970s was growing and supplying a staggering 250,000 roses weeks, but changed the face of the company forever. to nurseries across Australia. More than 20 seasonal laborers were

With 5000 roses in the ground and the outlook grim, younger brothers employed at the height of the season, carrying out a variety of tasks from Julius and Ian left their sheep farm and joined their brother’s business digging, pruning and grading, to planting and cutting stock. to ensure George and Aileen could meet their commitments. It was the The mid 1970s the three brothers went their separate ways. Julius start of a successful family partnership that would span many decades remained in the industry, taking the Knight’s Roses brand to Mannum and millions of roses. where he and his wife Loraine downsized the company and branched

Officially registered in 1963, the company sourced buds of new varieties into the retail sector, growing approximately 60,000 roses annually. from overseas, including Germany and France, which were put through After a brief hiatus from rose growing, a new era began for Knight’s a rigorous quarantine process by Customs Officers on arrival in Roses when Julius’ son Daniel became the second generation of the Australia to prevent potential contamination and disease. Knight family to join the business in 1985. Inheriting his father’s passion

Ironically, the Iceberg variety that has become one of this era’s most for roses, Daniel planted his first crop at the age of 18. enduring roses was not popular in the early days. The family found most Expanding their holdings into the Salisbury area, the father-son success with its ‘bread and butter lines’ which included Superstar, Peace, team returned to Gawler in 1992 because of the abundant water Mr. Lincoln, Blue Moon and Eiffel Tower. Today, Mr. Lincoln, Blue Moon and land supply. and Peace are still among the top sellers. Twenty one years later, the company’s office and distribution centre Within three years of operation, the company was planting 100,000 is based on 23 acres at Jack Cooper Drive, Gawler, and supplies roses annually, phenomenal growth that no one could have forseen. nurseries in every Australian state as well as Christmas Island. Roses are

Attributing their early success to hard work and back-breaking labour, grown four kilometers away on a large property that enables a good George, Julius and Ian would often burn the midnight oil packing rotation of crops. roses into wooden crates lined with sawdust in preparation for the One of its greatest successes has been the Climbing Kardinal. early morning carrier. Initially selling to retail outlets in South Australia, The climber became the company’s signature rose in 2002 when it was including GJ Coles and Cashworths in Grote Street, it was not long named ‘Best Australian Bred Rose’ by the National Rose Trial Garden of before the company had expanded its operations into the eastern states. Australia. The success was relived two years later when Bridal Surprise

In 1969 the average standard rose sold for 85 cents while bush roses took out the same honours. The company continues to go from strength wholesaled at just 42 cents. But for all its success, Knight’s Roses was not to strength and last year produced more than 300,000 roses. without its trials and tribulations. Many un-established roses suffered the The family attributes it’s success to hard work, industry knowledge, devastating effects of bitter winter frosts, hail storms and fierce winds. practical expertise and a passion for their craft, carefully cultivated over

Not all root stock varieties were a success in the Adelaide Plains soil almost 50 years in the industry. either. George was the first to introduce the Dr. Huey root stock from The Knight family continues to Western Australia but it proved unsuccessful and the family sold it to an grow with Scarlett now 6½ and son opposition grower, who discovered it thrived in heavy clay soil. Today, Jedison 4½ suggests the company Dr. Huey is now found among the stocks of every South Australian rose has a bright and prosperous future grower. ahead of it.

The company has embraced technology and its modern, state of the art equipment is a far cry from its earliest investment, a two horsepower Landmaster Rotary Hoe which literally bounced the Knight brothers across their 20 acre property.

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Gawler 1966 Gawler, early 1970’s Gawler, 1966 Mannum, 1977

Aileen Knight and Loraine Knight, 1972 1 year old rose plantation, 1998

Gawler, mid 1960’s one of orginal bud knives Knight’s Roses Today used in 1963 Arial view Knights Roses property 1969

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KNIGHT’S ROSES 2013 CATALOGUE WWW.KNIGHTSROSES.COM.AU 75 2013 No waiting, and NO EXTRA packaging or freight charges caused by split delivery dates specially designed for hassle free ordering and prompt dispatch. These collections are labelled, machine bagged in attractive packaging and packed in ready to use display cartons.

Collection No. 1 A Bush B Patios C Standards Iceberg Collection No. 2 20 Assorted New or Recent A Bush B Patios C Standards Release Bagged Roses

Collection No. 3 A Bush B Patios C Standards 16 Black Caviar Boxed Roses

Collection No. 4 16 FireStar/Phoenix A Bush B Patios C Standards Boxed Roses Collection No.5 16 Peter Brock Foundation A Bush B Patios C Standards Rose Boxed Collection No. 6 (1 Pallet Layer) A Bush 180 Assorted Bagged Roses Collection No. 7 Patio and Standards (2 Pallet Layer) A Bush are unavailable in 360 Assorted Bagged Roses collections 6 through to 8 Collection No. 8 (3 Pallet Layer) A Bush 540 Assorted Bagged Roses PROMOTIONAL COUNTER TOP DISPLAYS AND PALLET PACKS

INSTANT SALEABLE ITEMS READY TO GO

76 KNIGHT’S ROSES 2013 CATALOGUE WWW.KNIGHTSROSES.COM.AU NEW 2013 HOT ITEM NEW FRENCH ROSE G8 DONT MISS OUT RESERVE YOUR PLANTS NOW!

KNIGHT’S ROSES 2013 CATALOGUE WWW.KNIGHTSROSES.COM.AU 77 2013 KNIGHT’S ROSES TOP 25 LATEST AND GREATEST THESE TOP 25 ROSES HAVE PROVEN TO BE KNIGHT’S BEST SELLERS OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS.

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1. PETER BROCK FOUNDATION ROSE 2. GUARDIAN ANGEL 3. REMEMBER ME 4. EMILY 5. FIRESTAR 6. SHOOTING STAR 7. EBB TIDE 3. 4. 8. GRANDMA’S ROSE 9. MOTHER’S LOVE 10. PRINCESS ALEXANDRA OF KENT 11. PHOENIX 12. AUGUSTA LUISE 13. IN APPRECIATION 14. SONIA RYKIEL 15. SLIM DUSTY 16. BURGUNDY ICEBERG 17. MAKE A WISH 5. 18. CLB KARDINAL 19. VIOLINA 20. MANY HAPPY RETURNS 21. PIERRE DE RONSARD 22. CANDLELIGHT 23. MUNSTEAD WOOD 24. OUR HONEY OLIVIA 25. TRANSPLANT AUSTRALIA’S THANK YOU ROSE 7. 8. 6.

78 KNIGHT’S ROSES 2013 CATALOGUE WWW.KNIGHTSROSES.COM.AU GOOD VALUE… GOOD LOOKS… GREAT QULAITY…

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KNIGHT’S ROSES 2013 CATALOGUE WWW.KNIGHTSROSES.COM.AU 79 2013 TOP 15 GENERAL ROSES

These 15 roses were our highest selling in the general varieties for 2012

1. ICEBERG 2. JACARANDA 3. DOUBLE DELIGHT

4. FRIESA 5. PEACE 6. PRINCESS DE MONACO

7. MISTER LINCOLN 8. BLUE MOON 9. APRICOT NECTOR

10. KARDINAL 11. HOT CHOCOLATE 12. JOHN F KENNEDY

13. ANGEL FACE 14. HELMET SCHMIDT 15. BONICA

80 KNIGHT’S ROSES 2013 CATALOGUE WWW.KNIGHTSROSES.COM.AU GROUNDCOVER ROSES

ASPIRIN DIAMENT

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e r s o o u r r oundaboutr oses r oundabout Floribunda n t Shrub d a b o u r oses (Taniripsa) 2005 (Korgazell) 2002 Colour: Near White Colour: White and Yellow Fragrance: Tea Rose Fragrance: Old Rose Height: approx 1m Height: approx 1.2m Width: approx 1m Awarded a Bronze Medal at the National Trial Garden 2004.

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e e r s r s o o o o u r r oundaboutr oses r oundabout u r r oundaboutr oses r oundabout n t n t (harbaroque) d a b o u r oses Ground Cover d a b o u r oses Colour: Deep to Pale Mauve (Tanmirsch) PBR 1997 Height: approx 1.2m Colour: Soft Lemon Yellow Exceptional disease resistance, Height: approx 80cm Bronze Medal Winner at National Width: approx 1.2m Rose Trial Garden.

BE BOP ‘LANDROVER’ GRANNIES BONNET Shrub Shrub Colour: Red, Pink and Yellow Colour: Deep Pink to Lemon Height: approx 1m Height: approx 100cm Naturally vigorous and disease resistant and loaded with colour.

CORAL MEILAND INNOCENCIA Ground Cover Floribunda Bush Colour: Coral Pink (Korstarnow) 2005 Height: approx 900mm Colour: Pure White Semi Double Blooms Width: approx 1m Fragrance: Warm Old Rose The plant makes a ground hugging Height: approx 1.2m carpet, blooming for up to 8 months of the year.

In Appreciation

KNIGHT’S ROSES 2013 CATALOGUE WWW.KNIGHTSROSES.COM.AU 81 2013 GROUNDCOVER ROSES

LITTLE CHAP PINK BASSINO Ground Cover Floribunda (Korverlandus — syn Knirps) (Korbasren) Colour: Bright Pink Colour: Pale to Mid Pink, white eye Height: approx 30cm Height: approx 50cm Width: approx 80cm Width: approx 1m An Award Winning Rose

MAINAU FEUER ROYAL BASSINO  Ground Cover Shrub Colour: Bright Velvety Red (kordes) Height: approx 45cm Colour: Bright to Dark Red Width: approx 90cm Height: approx 50cm Width: approx 1m

MEDEO RED MEIDLAND  Shrub Weeping Ground Cover (Kortraste) 2006 PBR 1997 Colour: White Colour: Vivid Red Height: approx 60cm Height: approx 60cm

OUR ROSEY CARPET ALL GROUND COVER ROSES ARE AVAILABLE AS 1 YEAR OLD AND 2 YEAR OLD BUSHES, Ground Cover SOME AVAILABLE AS STANDARDS AND PATIO STANDARDS, (syn. Palmergarten Frankfurt) Colour: Rose Pink Height: approx 80cm  not available as Standard’s and Patio Standards Width: approx 1.2m

82 KNIGHT’S ROSES 2013 CATALOGUE WWW.KNIGHTSROSES.COM.AU GENERAL HYBRID TEA VARIETIES

Hybrid Tea is a cultivar group of roses, flowers are generally one Rose to a long straight, upright stem and can grow 8-15cm+ wide. Most can be as tall as 1.8m and are repeat flowering.

HEIGHT YEAR OF VARIETY Approx GROWTH FRAGRANCE COLOUR BREEDER INTRODUCTION

Adolf Horstman 1.3m Upright Slight Fragrance Yellow Blend Kordes 1971 Akerbono 1.5m Vigorous Upright Slight Fragrance Yellow Blend Kawai 1964 Alec’s Red 1.3m Bushy Vigorous Very Fragrant Medium Red Cocker 1970 Amatsu Otome 1.5m Tall Upright Slight Fragrance Yellow Blend Teranishi 1960 American Heritage 1.4m Vigorous Upright Light Fragrance Pink Lemon Lammerts 1965 Angelique 1.3m Upright No Fragrance Orange Kordes 1980 Anne Letts 1.3m Upright Slight Fragrance Pink Cream Letts Uk 1954 Arriana 1.4m Vigorous Light Fragrance Coral Pink Meilland 1968 Athena 1.4m Bushy Light Fragrance White Kordes 1984 Avon 1.4m Upright Fragrant Dark Red Morey Usa 1961 Ballet 1.5m Upright Fragrant Deep Pink Kordes 1958 Baronne Ed de Rothschild 1.4m Vigorous Bush Slight Fragrance Red White Blend Meilland 1969 Bettina 1.3m Bushy Light Fragrance Orange Pink Meilland 1953 Black Beauty 1.4m Upright No Fragrance Dark Red Delbard 1973 Black Velvet 1.4m Vigorous Upright Slight Fragrance Dark Red Morey 1960 Blue Moon 1.5m Vigorous Upright Slight Fragrance Pale Lilac Tantau 1965 Blue River 1.4m Vigorous Upright Very Fragrant Lilac Mauve Kordes 1984 Brandenberg 1.4m Strong Upright No Fragrance Deep Salmon Pink Kordes 1965 Brandy 1.5m Upright Fragrant Apricot Swim & Christensen 1981 Brisbane Blush 1.3m Upright Slight Fragrance Cerise Cream Long 1993 Bronze Masterpiece 1.3m Upright Fragrant Apricot Blend Boerner 1960 Buccaneer 1.6m Strong Upright Fragrant Buttercup Yellow Armstrongs 1952 Camelot 1.4m Upright Moderate Orange Pink Swim & Weeks 1964 Camp David 1.3m Upright Good Fragrance Dark Red Tantau 1984 Candy Stripe 1.3m Upright Slight Fragrance Bi Pink & White Conrad-pyle 1963 Cara Mia 1.5m Upright Vigorous Slight Fragrance Velvet Red Gk McDaniel 1969 Carina 1.3m Upright Fragrant Medium Pink Meilland 1963 Carla 1.4m Vigorous Fragrant Pale Pink De Ruiter 1963 Catherine Deneuve 1.3m Spreading Bush Fragrant Coral Meilland 1981 Champagne 1.4m Upright Bushy Slight Fragrance Cream Lindquist – USA 1961 Charles De Gaulle 1.4m Vigorous Upright Very Fragrant Mauve Meilland 1974 Charles Mallerin 1.4m Bushy Slight Fragrance Dark Red Meilland 1951 Chicago Peace 1.3m Bushy Light Fragrance Pink Blend Johnston 1962 Christian Dior 1.4m Bushy Slight Fragrance Medium Red Meilland 1958 Chrysler Imp 1.4m Bushy Vigorous Fragrant Dark Red Lammerts-USA 1952 Command Performance 1.5m Vigorous Upright Fragrant Orange Red Lindquist-USA 1970 Copper Gem 1.3m Bushy Slight Fragrance Copper Cocker &Son-UK 1983

Avon - Hybrid Tea Virgo - Hybrid Tea Tiffany - Hybrid Tea Duet - Hybrid Tea KNIGHT’S ROSES 2013 CATALOGUE WWW.KNIGHTSROSES.COM.AU 83 2013 GENERAL HYBRID TEA VARIETIES

Hybrid Tea is a cultivar group of roses, flowers are generally one Rose to a long straight, upright stem and can grow 8-15cm+ wide. Most can be as tall as 1.8m and are repeat flowering.

HEIGHT YEAR OF VARIETY Approx GROWTH FRAGRANCE COLOUR BREEDER INTRODUCTION

Diamond Jubilee 1.3m Upright Very Fragrant Buff Yellow Boerner-USA 1947 Dolly Parton 1.3m Upright Very Fragrant Orange Red Winchel-USA 1984 Double Delight 1.3m Spreading Bush Very Fragrant Bi White/Red Swim & Ellis-USA 1977 Dr A J Verhage 1.2m Bushy Very Fragrant Deep Yellow Verbeek 1963 Duet 1.3m Vigorous Upright Slight Fragrance Pink Swim-USA 1960 Dutch Gold 1.2m Upright Fragrant Medium Yellow Wisbech Plant Co 1978 Eiffel Tower 1.5m Tall Upright Very Fragrant Medium Pink Armstrong-USA 1963 Elina 1.5m Vigorous Upright Slight Fragrance Medium Yellow Dickson 1985 Ena Harkness 1.3m Upright Fragrant Medium Red Norman-UK 1946 Esmerelda 1.4m Shrub Light Fragrance Pink Blend Kordes 1981 First Love 1.3m Bushy Slight Fragrance Light Pink Swim 1951 First Prize 1.4m Vigorous Upright Good Fragrance Pink Blend Boerner 1970 Flamingo 1.6m Vigorous Upright Slight Fragrance Light Pink Kordes 1979 Folklore 1.6m Strong Growth Fragrant Orange Blend Kordes 1977 Fragrant Charm 1.4m Upright Very Fragrant Red Kordes 1986 Fragrant Cloud 1.3m Bushy Upright Very Fragrant Orange Red Tantau 1967 Fragrant Delight 1.4m Bushy Upright Very Fragrant Pink Orange Wisbech Plant Co 1978 Fragrant Plum 1.5m Strong Upright Fragrant Mauve Christensen 1986 Francis Phoebe 1.4m Vigorous Slight Fragrance White Le Grice 1975 Friendship 1.4m Upright Very Fragrant Deep Pink Lindquist 1978 Garden Party 1.3m Bushy Light Fragrance Yellow Blend Swim 1959 Givenchy 1.3m Bushy Fragrant Pink Blend Armstrong 1985 Gold Medal 1.5m Tall Vigorous Slight Fragrance Dark Yellow Christensen 1982 Golden Masterpiece 1.4m Upright Vigorous Light Fragrance Medium Yellow Boerner 1954 Granada 1.6m Tall Upright Slight Fragrance Red Blend Lindquist 1963 Grandpa Dixon 1.4m Upright Slight Fragrance Medium Yellow Dickson 1966 Harmonie 1.5m Vigorous Upright Fragrant Orange Blend Kordes 1981 Harry Wheatcroft 1.2m Bushy Light Fragrance Yellow Blend Wheatcroft & Sons 1972 Helmut Schmidt 1.3m Upright Slight Fragrance Medium Yellow Kordes 1979 Honour 1.5m Tall Upright Light Fragrance White Warriner 1980 Ingrid Bergman 1.4m Vigorous Upright Fragrant Dark Red Poulsen 1983 Interview 1.5m Vigorous Upright Slight Fragrance Orange Blend Meilland 1968 Ita Buttrose 1.3m Upright Slight Fragrance Orange Blend Armstrong 1984 Jacaranda 1.5m Tall Upright Strong Fragrance Bright Pink Kordes 1985 John F Kennedy 1.5m Strong Upright Slight Fragrance White Boerner 1965 Josephine Bruce 1.2m Bushy Spreading Very Fragrant Dark Red Bees 1949 Joyfulness 1.3m Bushy Upright Light Fragrance Apricot Blend Kordes 1986 Julias Rose 1.2m Upright No Fragrance Mauve Blend Wisbech Plant Co 1976 Just Joey 1.2m Bushy Slight Fragrance Apricot Blend Cants 1972

84 KNIGHT’S ROSES 2013 CATALOGUE WWW.KNIGHTSROSES.COM.AU GENERAL HYBRID TEA VARIETIES

Hybrid Tea is a cultivar group of roses, flowers are generally one Rose to a long straight, upright stem and can grow 8-15cm+ wide. Most can be as tall as 1.8m and are repeat flowering.

HEIGHT YEAR OF VARIETY Approx GROWTH FRAGRANCE COLOUR BREEDER INTRODUCTION

Kabuki 1.3m Strong Upright No Fragrance Dark Yellow Meilland 1968 Kardinal 1.3m Upright Light Fragrance Medium Red Kordes 1987 Kentucky Derby 1.4m Vigorous Upright Slight Fragrance Dark Red Armstrong 1972 Kings Ransom 1.3m Upright Bushy Light Fragrance Dark Yellow Morey 1961 Konrad Henkel 1.5m Vigorous Upright Light Fragrance Medium Red Kordes W 1983 Kronenberg 1.3m Vigorous Growth Slight Fragrance Red Blend McGredy 1965 La Marsellaise 1.4m Bushy Light Fragrance Medium Red Deldard 1990 Lady Meilland 1.4m Upright No Fragrance Pink Orange Meilland 1986 Lady Rose 1.4m Upright Slight Fragrance Orange Rose Kordes W & Son 1979 Lady X 1.5m Upright Light Fragrance Mauve Pink Meilland 1966 Lagerfeld 1.4m Vigorous Bushy Fragrant Lavender Christensen 1985 Las Vegas 1.4m Vigorous Upright Light Fragrance Pink Orange Kordes 1957 Lavender Mist 1.1m Bushy Very Fragrant Mauve Christensen 1980 Lolita 1.5m Tall Upright Fragrant Apricot Blend Kordes R 1973 Lord Gold 1.4m Strong Upright Slight Fragrance Medium Yellow Delbard 1985 Love 1.3m Upright Bushy Slight Fragrance Burgandy White Blend Warriner 1980 Lovely Lady 1.3m Compact Bush Fragrant Medium Pink Dickson 1986 Mabella 1.3m Upright Fragrant Medium Yellow Kordes 1977 Manau Meilland 1.2m Bushy No Fragrance Mauve Meilland 1979 Maria Callas 1.5m Vigorous Upright Very Fragrant Medium Pink Meilland 1965 Marmalade 1.4m Upright Slight Fragrance Orange Blend Swim & Ellis 1977 Mary McKillop 1.3m Bushy Light Fragrance Medium Pink Introduced by Swane 1987 Matterhorn 1.5m Tall Upright No Fragrance White Armstrong & Swim 1965 Memorium 1.2m Upright Light Fragrance Light Pink von Abrahms 1961 Message 1.4m Upright Slight Fragrance White Meilland 1955 Michelle Meilland 1.4m Upright Bushy Slight Fragrance Pink Blend Meilland F 1945 Mojave 1.3m Upright Bushy Very Fragrant Orange Blend Swim 1954 Mon Cheri 1.3m Upright Light Fragrance Red Blend Christensen 1981 Montezuma 1.4m Vigorous Upright Slight Fragrance Red Blend Swim 1955 Mount Shasta 1.5m Tall Bushy Slight Fragrance White Swim & Weeks 1963 Mr Lincoln 1.4m Tall Upright Very Fragrant Dark Red Swim & Weeks 1964 Northern Lights 1.3m Bushy Fragrant Yellow Blend Cocker 1969 Oklahoma 1.8m Strong Upright Very Fragrant Dark Red Swim & Weeks 1964 Old Timer 1.3m Bushy Slight Fragrance Orange Blend Kordes 1969 Olympiad 1.5m Vigorous Bushy No Fragrance Medium Red McGredy S 1984 Olympiad Torch 1.4m Strong Upright No Fragrance Red Blend Suzuki 1966 Ophelia 1.4m Vigorous Upright Fragrant Light Pink Paul W 1912 Papa Meilland 1.5m Vigorous Upright Very Fragrant Dark Red Meilland A 1963 Paradise 1.4m Strong Upright Very Fragrant Mauve Blend Weeks 1978 Pascarli 1.5m Vigorous Upright Light Fragrance White Lens 1963 Peace 1.3m Bushy Slight Fragrance Yellow Meilland 1945 Perfume Delight 1.4m Upright Bushy Very Fragrant Medium Pink Weeks 1973 Peter Frankenfeld 1.6m Vigorous Upright Fragrant Deep Pink Kordes 1966 Piccadilly 1.3m Bushy Habit Light Fragrance Apricot Blend McGredy 1960 Pink Kardinal -PBR 1.3m Upright No Fragrance Pink Stratford 1993 Pink Panther 1.3m Upright Bushy No Fragrance Pink Blend Meilland 1981

KNIGHT’S ROSES 2013 CATALOGUE WWW.KNIGHTSROSES.COM.AU 85 2013 GENERAL HYBRID TEA VARIETIES

Hybrid Tea is a cultivar group of roses, flowers are generally one Rose to a long straight, upright stem and can grow 8-15cm+ wide. Most can be as tall as 1.8m and are repeat flowering.

HEIGHT YEAR OF VARIETY Approx GROWTH FRAGRANCE COLOUR BREEDER INTRODUCTION

Pink Parfeit 1.2m Bushy Upright Slight Fragrance Pink Blend Swim 1960 Pink Peace 1.5m Vigorous Upright Fragrant Medium Pink Meilland 1959 Plum Crazy 1.2m Bushy Light Fragrance Mauve Christensen 1985 Polarstern 1.5m Strong Upright No Fragrance White Tantau 1982 Precious Platinum 1.3m Upright Slight Fragrance Medium Red Dickson 1974 Princess De Monaco 1.4m Strong Upright Fragrant Pink White Meilland 1981 Princess Margaret 1.5m Vigorous Upright Light Fragrance Medium Pink Meilland 1968 Pristine 1.4m Strong Upright Light Fragrance Light Pink Warriner 1978 Queen Adelaide 1.3m Bushy Upright Very Fragrant Pink Meilland 1986 Queen Beatrice 1.5m Upright Bushy Slight Fragrance Orange Blend Kordes 1983 Queen Elizabeth 1.6m Tall Upright Fragrant Medium Pink Lammerts 1954 Rae Dungan 1.2m Bushy Fragrant Cream Pink Dawson 1971 Red Cedar 1.6m Tall Bushy Fragrant Medium Red Kordes 1978 Red Devil 1.3m Bushy Fragrant Medium Red Dickson A 1970 Red Planet 1.3m Upright Fragrant Medium Red Dickson P 1970 Red Queen 1.4m Vigorous Upright No Fragrance Medium Red Kordes 1968 Red Success 1.4m Tall Upright No Fragrance Medium Red Meilland 1986 River View 1.5m Tall Upright Fragrant Medium Red Armstrong 1980 Rose Gaujard 1.5m Vigorous Upright Light Fragrance Red Blend Gaugard 1957 Roundelay 1.4m Vigorous Bushy Fragrant Dark Red Swim 1954 Royal Highness 1.5m Strong Upright Very Fragrant Light Pink Swim & Weeks 1962 Samantha 1.4m Vigorous Bushy Slight Fragrance Red Warriner 1974 Scarlet Knight 1.2m Upright Slight Fragrance Crimson Scarlet Meilland 1966 Silk Hat 1.2m Medium Upright Slight Fragrance Mauve Blend Christensen 1985 Silver Jubilee 1.3m Upright Very Fragrant Pink Blend Cocker 1978 Silver Lining 1.4m Vigorous Upright Fragrant Pink Blend Dickson A 1958 Silver Star 1.2m Compact Slight Fragrance Mauve Kordes 1966 Sonia 1.3m Upright Fragrant Pink Blend Kordes 1974 Specks Centenial 1.3m Bushy Slight Fragrance Bronze Blend McGredy 1992 Verschuren – Specks Yellow 1.4m Tall Spreading No Fragrance Dark Yellow 1950 Pechtold Sunblest 1.4m Tall Upright Light Fragrance Dark Yellow Tantau 1970 Sunburnt Country 1.2m Compact Bushy Light Fragrance Orange Blend Kordes 1981 Sunset Song 1.5m Tall Upright Slight Fragrance Apricot Blend Cocker, J 1981 Superstar 1.6m Vigorous Upright Fragrant Orange Red Tantau 1960 Susan Hampshire 1.4m Vigorous Upright Very Fragrant Dark Pink Paolino 1972 Sutters Gold 1.5m Tall Upright Very Fragrant Orange Blend Swim 1950 Sylvia 1.5m Tall Upright Fragrant Dark Pink Kordes W & Son 1978 Tatjana 1.2m Upright Very Fragrant Deep Red Kordes 1970 Tiffany 1.5m Upright Growth Good Pink Yellow Lindquist 1954 Tineka 1.3m Vigorous No Fragrance White Select Roses 1987 Touch Of Class 1.5m Tall Upright Light Fragrance Pink Blend Kriloff 1984 Valencia 1.3m Upright Bush Fragrant Apricot Kordes 1989 Velvet Hour 1.5m Bushy Upright Fragrant Medium Red Le Grice 1978 Vienna Charm 1.4m Upright Fragrant Apricot Blend Kordes 1963 Virgo 1.2m Upright Slight Fragrance White Mallerin 1947 Vol De Nuit 1.5m Vigorous Upright Very Fragrant Mauve Delbard G 1970 Whisky 1.2m Bushy Slight Fragrance Apricot Blend Tantau 1967 Worthwhile 1.4m Upright Slight Fragrance Orange Blend Le Grice 1973

86 KNIGHT’S ROSES 2013 CATALOGUE WWW.KNIGHTSROSES.COM.AU GENERAL FLORIBUNDA VARIETIES

Floribunda roses are strong, vigorous plants of short to medium height. The blooms are large or in large trusses while the individual flowers are flat or cup shaped, often double like the tea roses and of medium size.

HEIGHT YEAR OF VARIETY Approx GROWTH FRAGRANCE COLOUR BREEDER INTRODUCTION

All Gold 1.0m Bushy Slight Fragrance Medium Yellow LeGrice 1958 Angel Face 1.0m Bushy Very Fragrant Mauve Swim & Weeks 1968 Apricot Nectar 1.3m Upright Sweet Fragrance Apricot Blend Boerner 1965 Bella Rosa 70cm Compact Bush Slight Fragrance Medium Pink Kordes 1982 Bobby Dazzler 1.0m Bushy Slight Fragrance Apricot Blend Harkness 1973 Bonica 1.1m Spreading Habit No Fragrance Medium Pink Meilland 1981 Bridal Pink 1.4m Upright Little Fragrance Medium Pink Boerner 1967 Circus 1.1m Bushy No Fragrance Yellow Red Blend Swim 1956 Confetti 1.2m Bushy Slight Fragrance Red Yellow Blend Swim Hc 1980 Dearest 1.1m Bushy Fragrant Pink Dickson 1960 Dickson’s Flame 1.3m Vigorous Bush Slight Fragrance Orange Red Dickson 1958 Elizabeth of Glamis 1.2m Bushy Little Fragrance Orange Pink McGredy 1969 Europeana 1.1m Vigorous Bushy Slight Fragrance Medium Red DeRuiter 1963 Evelyn Fisson 1.1m Compact Bush Slight Fragrance Medium Red McGredy 1962 Fidelio 1.2m Spreading Habit Slight Fragrance Medium Red Meilland A 1964 Foster’s Melbourne Cup 1.0m Compact Bush Slight Fragrance White Mcgredy 1992 French Lace 80cm Compact Bush Little Fragrance White Warriner 1980 Friesia 1.0m Compact Bush Very Fragrant Dark Yellow Kordes 1977 Fruitee 1.0m Bushy Slight Fragrance Red Orange Blend Meilland A 1987 Gold Bunny 1.1m Bushy Little Fragrance Medium Yellow Paolino 1978 Gold Topaz 1.0m Vigorous Upright Little Fragrance Medium Yellow Kordes 1963 Golden Holstein 1.2m Vigorous Bushy Slight Fragrance Medium Yellow Kordes 1988 Hannah Gordon 1.3m Vigorous Upright Little Fragrance Pink Blend Kordes W 1983 Hot Chocolate 1.2m Upright Slight Fragrance Red Brown Simpson N 1986 Iceberg 1.3m Bushy Little Fragrance White Kordes R 1958 Iced Ginger 1.1m Compact Bush Slight Fragrance Yellow Blend Dickson 1971 Iced Parfait 1.2m Bushy Slight Fragrance Light Pink Xavier Sister M 1982 Imp 90cm Compact Bush Little Fragrance Red White Blend Dawson G 1970 Irene 90cm Compact Bush No Fragrance Deep Pink Meilland A 1986 Irene of Denmark 80cm Compact Bush No Fragrance White Poulsen S 1948 Jack Frost 1.2m Vigorous Upright Fragrant White Jelly 1962 Jubilee 150 1.3 Vigorous Bushy Little Fragrance Yellow Orange Meilland 1976 Kalinka 1.1m Bushy Fragrant Light Pink Meilland 1970 Kerry Gold 1.2m Compact Bush Little Fragrance Dark Yellow Dickson A 1967 La Minuette 90cm Medium Bush Little Fragrance Pink Blend Lammerts 1969 La Sevillana 1.1m Bushy Slight Fragrance Medium Red Meilland 1986 Lavender Pinocchio 1.2m Compact Bush Fragrant Mauve Boerner 1948 Lili Marlene 1.1m Bushy No Fragrance Medium Red Kordes R 1959

Gold Bunny - Floribunda Margaret Merril - Floribunda Apricot Nector - Floribunda Lavender Pinocchio - Floribunda KNIGHT’S ROSES 2013 CATALOGUE WWW.KNIGHTSROSES.COM.AU 87 2013 GENERAL FLORIBUNDA VARIETIES

Floribunda roses are strong, vigorous plants of short to medium height. The blooms are large or in large trusses while the individual flowers are flat or cup shaped, often double like the tea roses and of medium size.

HEIGHT YEAR OF VARIETY Approx GROWTH FRAGRANCE COLOUR BREEDER INTRODUCTION

Margaret Merril 1.1m Vigorous Bushy Slight Fragrance White Harkness 1977 Mathias Meilland 1.2m Bushy No Fragrance Dark Red Meilland 1986 Mercedes 90cm Compact Bush No Fragrance Orange Kordes 1974 Model of Perfection 1.0m Bushy Fragrant Orange Blend Dickson A 1977 Moulin Rouge 1.1m Upright Fragrant Medium Red Meilland 1952 Nana Mouskouri 1.1m Upright Fragrant White Dickson A 1975 Playboy 1.3m Vigorous Upright No Fragrance Orange Blend Cocker 1976 Radox Bouquet 1.2m Upright Fragrant Pink Harkness 1980 Regensberg 90cm Compact Bush Slight Fragrance Red White Blend McGredy S 1979 Rumba 80cm Bushy Slight Fragrance Red Blend Poulsen 1958 Rustica 1.2m Upright No Fragrance Pink Blend Meilland 1981 Satchmo 1.1m Compact Bush No Fragrance Orange Red McGredy S 1970 Scarlet Queen Elizabeth 1.0m Shrub No Fragrance Orange Red Dickson P 1963 Sexy Rexy 90cm Compact Bush Fragrant Medium Pink McGredy 1984 Shocking Blue 1.2m Upright Very Fragrant Mauve Kordes 1974 Strawberry Crush 90cm Compact Bush Slight Fragrance Orange Red Dickson A 1974 Strawberry Ice 90cm Compact Bush No Fragrance Pink Blend Bees 1975 Tamango 1.0m Compact Bush Slight Fragrance Dark Red Meilland 1967 Tutu Mauve 80cm Bushy Slight Fragrance Mauve Delbard-Chabert 1963 Victoriana 80cm Compact Bush Slight Fragrance Burnt Orange LeGrice 1977 Violet Carson 80cm Compact Bush Slight Fragrance Pink Blend McGredy 1964 Warrior 90cm Bushy Little Fragrance Medium Pink LeGrice 1977 White Spray 90cm Compact Bush Fragrant White LeGrice 1968 Woburn Abbey 1.0m Compact Bush Slight Fragrance Orange Blend Sidey & Cobley 1962

Friesia - Floribunda 88 KNIGHT’S ROSES 2013 CATALOGUE WWW.KNIGHTSROSES.COM.AU GENERAL STANDARD & PATIO VARIETIES

Please see the front section of our catalogue for New Release Varieties that are available on Patio’s & Standards A Standard is any shrub trained into the shape of a tree, with a single trunk. Standards are created by attaching at least two buds of a rose cultivar to a or understock. Standard’s come in heights anywhere from two feet high to over six feet, which is a weeping standard. We have two forms of standard roses available, Patio Standards and Full Standards.

HEIGHT YEAR OF VARIETY Approx GROWTH FRAGRANCE COLOUR BREEDER INTRODUCTION

Angel Face 1.0m Bushy Very Fragrant Mauve Swim & Weeks 1968 Apricot Nector 1.3m Upright Sweet Fragrance Apricot Blend Boerner 1965 Bella Rosa 70cm Compact Bush Slight Fragrance Medium Pink Kordes 1982 Black Beauty 1.4m Upright No Fragrance Dark Red Delbard 1973 Black Velvet 1.4m Vigorous Upright Slight Fragrance Dark Red Morey 1960 Blue Moon 1.5m Vigorous Upright Slight Fragrance Pale Lilac Tantau 1965 Blue River 1.4m Vigorous Upright Very Fragrant Lilac Mauve Kordes 1984 Bonica 1.1m Spreading Habit No Fragrance Medium Pink Meilland 1981 Brandy 1.5m Upright Fragrant Apricot Blend Swim & Christensen 1981 Charles De Gaulle 1.4m Vigorous Upright Very Fragrant Mauve Meilland 1974 Dearest 1.1m Bushy Fragrant Pink Dickson 1960 Double Delight 1.3m Spreading Bush Very Fragrant Bi White/red Swim & Ellis-USA 1977 Friesia 1.0m Compact Bush Very Fragrant Dark Yellow Kordes 1977 Fruitee 1.0m Bushy Slight Fragrance Red Orange Blend Meilland A 1987 Gold Bunny 1.1m Bushy Little Fragrance Medium Yellow Paolino 1978 Hot Chocolate 1.2m Upright Slight Fragrance Red Brown Simpson N 1986 Iceberg 1.3m Bushy Little Fragrance White Kordes R 1958 Imp 90cm Compact Bush Little Fragrance Red White Blend Dawson G 1970 Irene 90cm Compact Bush No Fragrance Deep Pink Meilland A 1986 Jacaranda 1.5m Tall Upright Strong Fragrance Bright Pink Kordes 1985 Julia’s Rose 1.2m Upright No Fragrance Mauve Blend Wisbech Plant Co 1976 Just Joey 1.2m Bushy Slight Fragrance Apricot Blend Cants 1972 Kardinal 1.3m Upright Light Fragrance Medium Red Kordes 1987 La Minuette 90cm Medium Bush Little Fragrance Pink Blend Lammerts 1969 La Sevillana 1.1m Bushy Slight Fragrance Medium Red Meilland 1986 Lavender Pinocchio 1.2m Compact Bush Fragrant Mauve Boerner 1948 Lili Marlene 1.1m Bushy No Fragrance Medium Red Kordes R 1959 Manou Meilland 1.2m Bushy No Fragrance Mauve Meilland 1979 Margaret Merril 1.1m Vigorous Bushy Slight Fragrance White Harkness 1977 Mathias Meilland 1.2m Bushy No Fragrance Dark Red Meilland 1986 Mr Lincoln 1.4m Tall Upright Very Fragrant Dark Red Swim & Weeks 1964 Peace 1.3m Bushy Slight Fragrance Yellow Meilland 1945 Perfume Delight 1.4m Upright Bushy Very Fragrant Medium Pink Weeks 1973 Peter Frankenfeld 1.6m Vigorous Upright Fragrant Deep Pink Kordes 1966 Pinkie 40cm Bushy No Fragrance Pink Blend Swim 1947 Princess De Monaco 1.4m Strong Upright Fragrant Pink White Meilland 1981 Regensberg 90cm Compact Bush Slight Fragrance Red White Blend McGredy S 1979 Satchmo 1.1m Compact Bush No Fragrance Orange Red McGredy S 1970 Sexy Rexy 90cm Compact Bush Fragrant Medium Pink McGredy 1984 The Fairy 40cm Bushy No Fragrance White Pink Bental 1932

Hot Chocolate - Standard Lily Marlene - Standard KNIGHT’S ROSES 2013 CATALOGUE WWW.KNIGHTSROSES.COM.AU 89 2013 GENERAL DAVID AUSTIN

David Austins are series of new roses breed by English Rose breeder David Austin.They have all the old world characteristics and tend to have a beautiful fragrance and come in a wide range of subtle colours. Most of the David Austins have the continuous flowering habit of the modern hybrid roses. Informal shrub habit with heights of one to over two metres.

HEIGHT YEAR OF VARIETY Approx GROWTH FRAGRANCE COLOUR BREEDER INTRODUCTION

Chaucer 1.1m Bushy Growth Slightly Fragrant Medium Pink Austin 1970 Claire Rose 1.3m Shrub Fragrant Medium Pink Austin 1990 Fair Bianca 1.1m Bushy Growth Very Fragrant White Austin 1982 Graham Thomas 2.2m Strong Upright Fragrant Dark Yellow Austin 1983 Lillian Austin 80cm Shrub Fragrant Pink Blend Austin 1982 Mary Rose 1.5m Upright Growth Fragrant Medium Pink Austin 1986 Othello 1.5m Bushy Growth Very Fragrant Crimson Austin 1986 Pretty Jessica 1.2m Bushy Growth Fragrant Medium Pink Austin 1983 The Dark Lady 1.5m Strong Upright Very Fragrant Dark Red Austin 1992 The Friar 1.1m Compact Shrub Fragrant Light Pink Austin 1969 The Knight 90cm Compact Shrub Very Fragrant Light Red Austin 1969 The Reeve 80cm Sprawling Growth Strong Fragrance Dark Pink Austin 1979 Troilus 1.2m Strong Upright Sweet Fragrance Buff Austin 1983 Wenlock 90cm Compact Shrub Sweet Fragrance Medium Red Austin 1984 Wife of Bath 1.0m Twiggy Bush Sweet Fragrance Medium Red Austin 1969 William Shakespeare 1.2m Upright Growth Fragrant Dark Red Austin 1988

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Great for training on arches, pergolas, fences, sheds and tree stumps, around posts and pillars as wind screens or to block unsightly views. Some climbers are suitable for ground covers or cascading over embankments and walls.

HEIGHT YEAR OF VARIETY Approx GROWTH FRAGRANCE COLOUR BREEDER INTRODUCTION

Clb All Gold 4.5m Bushy Fragrant Bright Yellow Gandy 1961 Clb Altissimo 4.0m Vigorous Upright No Fragrance Medium Red Delbard-Chabert 1966 Clb Angel Face 3.0m Upright Very Fragrant Mauve Ruston DW 1994 Clb Bettina 4.5m Bushy Very Fragrant Orange- Salmon Meilland 1958 Clb Black Boy 3.0m Upright Very Fragrant Velvet Crimson Alister Clark 1919 Clb Blaze Superior 3.8m Bushy Vigorous Slightly Fragrant Red Bohm J 1950 Clb Blossomtime 3.8m Bushy Vigorous Very Fragrant Light Pink O Neal 1951 Clb Blue Moon 4.0m Vigorous Upright Fragrant Silvery Lilac Mungia F 1981 Clb Cecile Brunner 4.0m Bushy Vigorous Fragrant Pale Pink Ducher 1894 Clb China Doll 3.5m Bushy Vigorous Slightly Fragrant Medium Pink Weeks 1977 Clb Chrysler Imperial 4.0m Vigorous Upright Slightly Fragrant Velvet Red Begonia 1957 Clb Dearest 2.5m Bushy Vigorous Fragrant Pink Ruston DW 1970 Clb Double Delight 4.0m Vigorous Upright Very Fragrant Red White Christensen 1994 Clb Dublin Bay 3.7m Bushy Vigorous Fragrant Medium Red McGredy S 1975 Gurteen, Clb Ena Harkness 4.0m Vigorous Upright Very Fragrant Crimson 1954 Ritson,Murrel Clb Golden Showers 3.0m Vigorous Upright Fragrant Golden Yellow Lammerts 1956 Clb Handel 3.5m Vigorous Upright No Fragrance Cream / Pink edge McGredy 1987 Clb Iceberg 4.5m Bushy Vigorous Slightly Fragrant White Cant 1968 Clb Kardinal - PBR 4.5m Vigorous Upright Slightly Fragrant Bright Red Knight’s Roses 2002 Clb Lorraine Lee 5.0m Bushy Vigorous Very Fragrant Pink Apricot McKay 1932 Clb Maria Callas 5.0m Vigorous Upright Very Fragrant Deep pink Meilland 1969 Clb Mister Lincoln 5.0m Vigorous Upright Very Fragrant Deep Velvet Red Ram 1987 Clb Moulin Rouge 3.0m Bushy Vigorous Slightly Fragrant Medium Red Mondial Roses 1957 Clb Mount Shasta 4.0m Vigorous Upright Fragrant White Knight 1968 Clb Papa Meilland 4.0m Vigorous Upright Slightly Fragrant Deep Velvet Red Stratford 1970 Clb Pascali 4.0m Vigorous Upright Slightly Fragrant White Anderson 1978 Clb Peace 4.0m Bushy Vigorous Fragrant Yellow Pink Tips Kordes 1950 Clb Peter Frankenfeld 4.0m Vigorous Upright Slightly Fragrant Deep Pink Allen,LC 1975 Clb Pinkie 4.5m Bushy Fragrant Deep Pink Deering 1952 Clb Princess Margaret 4.5m Vigorous Upright Slightly Fragrant Pink Meilland 1969 Clb Queen Elizabeth 5.5m Vigorous Upright No Fragrance Pink Whisler 1957 Clb Royal Gold 3.0m Vigorous Upright Fragrant Golden Yellow Morey 1957 Clb Seafoam 1.5m Bushy Vigorous No Fragrance White Schwartz 1964 Clb Specs Yellow 4.5m Vigorous Upright No Fragrance Golden Yellow Walters 1956 Clb Summer Snow 2.5m Bushy Vigorous No Fragrance White Couteau 1936 Clb Super Star 3.5m Vigorous Upright Slightly Fragrant Scarlet Orange Blaby Rose Gardens 1965 Clb Sutters Gold 4.0m Vigorous Upright Very Fragrant Orange Blend Weeks 1950 Clb Sympathy 4.0m Vigorous Upright No Fragrance Medium Red Kordes 1964 Clb Texas Centennial 4.5m Vigorous Upright Slightly Fragrant Dark Pink Dixie Rose Nursery 1936 Clb Tiffany 3.5m Vigorous Upright Fragrant Yellow Pink Blend Lindquist 1958 Clb Titian 4.5m Vigorous Upright Slightly Fragrant Deep Carmine Pink Riethmuller 1950 Clb Tzigane 4.0m Vigorous Upright Slightly Fragrant Orange Blend Wheatcroft Bros 1960

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Ramblers send up branches from their bases and can cover old sheds, fences and pergolas in a very short period. Some can easily grow in trees. Densely covered in leaves, many evergreen. When in full flower, ramblers give a spectacular display.

HEIGHT YEAR OF VARIETY Approx GROWTH FRAGRANCE COLOUR BREEDER INTRODUCTION

Albertine 3.8m Vigorous Rambler Strong Fragrance Salmon Barbier 1921 Altissimo 4.0m Upright No Fragrance Medium Red Delbard-Chabert 1966 Bloomfield Courage 4.5m Vigorous Upright No Fragrance Dark Velvet Red Thomas 1925 Cecile Brunner 80cm Bushy Slightly Fragrant Pink Blend Howard Rose Co 1941 Crepuscule 2.0m Vigorous Bushy Fragrant Apricot Dubreuil 1904 Dorathy Perkins 6.0m Vigorous Rambler Fragrant Pink Miller 1901 Duchesse de Brabant 1.2m Spreading Bush Slightly Fragrant Soft Pink Bernede 1857 Excelsea 5.0m Vigorous Rambler No Fragrance Medium Red Walsh 1909 General Gallieni 2.2m Vigorous Shrub Fragrant Red Blend Nabonnand 1899 Glorie De Dijon 3.0m Vigorous Upright Slightly Fragrant Apricot Pink Jacotot 1853 Kathleen Harrop 3.0m Vigorous Bushy No Fragrance Apricot Dickson 1919 Lorraine Lee (CLB) 5.0m Vigorous Bushy Fragrant Pink Apricot Clark A 1924 Meg 3.0m Vigorous Upright Slightly Fragrant Apricot Blend Gosset 1954 Mutabilis 3.0m Vigorous Shrub No Fragrance Yellow Blend Unknown pre 1884 New Dawn 6.0m Vigorous Climber Fragrant Light Pink Fawn Dreer 1930 Renae 3.5m Rambler Slightly Fragrant Medium Pink Moore USA 1954 Sea Foam 1.5m Bushy Vigorous No Fragrance White Schwartz 1964 Souvenir de la Malmaison 1.8m Vigorous Upright Fragrant Flesh Pink Bennett 1893 Sparrieshoop 1.5m Shrub Slightly Fragrant White Pink Kordes 1953 Veilchenblau 1.4m Rambler Fragrant Purple Mauve Schmidt 1909 Viridflora- Green Rose 1.0m Shrub None Green Unknown 1830 GENERAL SHRUBS & SPECIES The species in particular make an ideal transition into the native gardens. Most are hardy, with good resistance to disease. Most of this group have one annual flowering in spring. Their charm is their simplicity. Mostly flowers are of single and five petal form. Hardy and vigorous growth.

HEIGHT YEAR OF VARIETY Approx GROWTH FRAGRANCE COLOUR BREEDER INTR0DUCTION

Ballerina 1.4m Compact Bush No Fragrance Pink White Bentall J 1937 Buff Beauty 1.2m Shrub Fragrant Apricot Bentall 1939 China Doll 40cm Bushy No Fragrance Bright Pink Lammerts 1946 Cocktail 2.0m Vigorous Shrub Slight Red Blend Meilland 1957 Dortmund 2.5m Vigorous Upright Slight Medium Red- White Kordes 1955 Frau Dagmar Hartrup 70cm Shrub Fragrant Medium Pink Hastrup 1914 Many Happy Returns 60cm Spreading Bush No Fragrance Soft Pink Harkness 1991 Mrs John Laing 1.3m Vigorous Shrub Fragrant Lilac Pink Bennett 1887 Reine des Violettes 1.4m Tall Bush Fragrant Mauve Millet-Mallet 1860 Scabrosa 1.5m Vigorous Shrub Fragrant Violet Harkness 1950 Zephrine Drouhin 3.8m Vigorous Shrub Strong Fragrance Medium Pink Bizot 1868

Banksia Rose Bloomfield’s courage

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