Roses
Roses have a long and storied history. They have been symbols of love, war, beauty, and even politics. They were once a mainstay in every garden. Today, people say they don't have the time to deal with roses in the garden; their lives are to busy to give roses the proper care they deserve. This may have been true 10 years ago, but times have changed. Our lives haven't changed, they're still busy, but roses have. Roses are experiencing a resurgence in popularity today, mainly because of the explosion of new shrub roses on the market. These roses are extremely hardy, take little to no maintenance, and fit perfectly into our busy lifestyle. There is no longer an excuse for not growing roses. So whether you're an experienced rose gardener looking for the perfect hybrid tea rose for cutting, or a novice growing roses for the first time, we've got a rose for you.
Varieties of special interest this year include:
'April in Paris' - 2008 J&P Rose of the Year
'Lovestruck' - 2008 Floribunda of the Year
'Dream come True' and 'Mardi Gras' - 2008 AARS Winners
'Carefree Celebration', 'Citrus Splash', 'Double Pink Knockout', 'Heart n' Soul', 'Home Run', 'Hot Wonder', 'Little Mischief', 'Outta the Blue', 'Rabble Rouser', 'Teeny Bopper', 'Water Colors', and 'What a Peach' - New Shrub Roses
Jackson & Perkins Ultimate Series and New Generation (Own Root Hybrid Teas, Grandifloras, and Floribundas) roses will be available again this year.
The family of knockout roses is still growing. The newest member is the 'Double Pink Knockout'. A great addition to the family! Come early to get yours!
We will also be carrying a line of Weeks Roses this year, so for those of you looking for the 'Home Run' rose, we'll have it.
There is no longer a need to shy away from roses. There is a rose for almost any area and situation. So come on in, we're here to help you choose the rose that's right for you, or simply answer any questions you might have.
