03-OCT-2006
A red, red rose...
Alec's Red, a buxom beauty with lots of petals and sumptuously rich rosy scent.
31-JAN-2007
Athena
A fairly tall growing bush with long-lasting
blooms that cut well for the vase. Some scent.
Bred in Germany
17-OCT-2005
Auckland Metro
It bears the same name as our younger
grand-daughter Michelle
05-NOV-2006
Baronne E. de Rothschild
A magnificent asset in the garden,
its a hybrid tea rose and a taller than average sturdy bush.
31-JAN-2007
Bettina
Average height Hybrid Tea rose with a slight fragrance
Bred in France
released onto the market 1953
01-OCT-2006
Bettina in early spring
This rose is a neighbour of Just Joey in the rose garden. I planted them in memory of a favourite Auntie and Uncle - Bet & Joe.
31-JAN-2007
Bettina rosebud
Average height Hybrid Tea rose with a slight fragrance
Bred in France
released onto the market 1953
27-OCT-2006
Black Beauty
The bud is almost black before it opens to this deep red.