New Rose Varieties for 2013

Winter is the time of the year to prune the rose bushes and also the time plant bare root roses. There are several new varieties worth looking at.

There are thousands of rose varieties available out there every year, but we still get excited to hear about the new roses that are come out each year.

Here are some of my favorite new varieties that are available this year:

 England’s Rose

It is hardy and reliable medium-sized English tea rose Flowers are bright pink Blooms from June to November Fragrance is strong, warm and spicy  This rose is available at David Austin Roses, www.davidaustinroses.com

Diamond Eyes

• Miniature rose variety, grows about 14-18 inches tall
• The flower is a gorgeous dark, velvety purple with white eye double bloom rose
• The color will be darken in cooler conditions
• Flower has a petal count of about 18-22 petals
• Flower scent is strong clove and spice

This rose is available at SW Greenhouse, www.sw-greenhouse.com



Dark Knight

• Hybrid tea variety
• Flower is dark velvety red and creamy yellow
• Flower size is large with about of 25 petal count
• Foliage is glossy and dark green
• Slightly fragrant

This rose is available at SW Greenhouse, www.sw-greenhouse.com




Meitroni

• Hybrid tea variety
• Plant size is about 6 feet
• Flower is shell pink which turns white as it ages
• Flower size is large, high centered, and cuplike
• Petal count is about 60 – 65 petals
• Fragrance is strong, fruity and citrusy

This rose is available at Meilland International, www.meilland.com