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Amwoga KhalwaleLilium ‘Golden Splendor’, also known as Golden Splendour Lily, is a hybrid lily developed as part of the trumpet lily group. It was developed in the mid-20th century by Dr. Jan de Graaff by crossing different trumpet lilies. Dr. de Graaff is credited with developing many notable lily cultivars. He developed this lily at the … Read more
The Black Out Lily (Lilium ‘Black Out’) is part of the Division I Asiatic hybrid lily group. Usually Asiatic lilies are among the first lilies to bloom in the summer, starting their floral display in June and continuing for several weeks. Unlike other lilies, Asiatic lilies generally have little to no fragrance. Flowers bloom in … Read more
The Golden-rayed Lily, also known as Lilium auratum, is one of the true lilies. It is native to Japan and is sometimes called the goldband lily. It is particularly prevalent in the mountainous regions of Honshu and Shikoku islands, where it’s known as the “yamayuri” (literally meaning “mountain lily”). The Golden-Rayed Lily was introduced to Europe and North America … Read more
Lilium ‘Stargazer’ is a hybrid lily that belongs to the ‘Oriental group’. Oriental lilies are known for their fragrant perfume, blooming mid-to-late summer. This isn’t just an average lily, it’s a star among the flowers, with its upward-facing blooms. The lily come in different colors, with the most common being a bright pink with speckles … Read more
The Rosie the Riveter rose is a beautiful Floribunda rose cultivar introduced in 2018. It was bred by Christian Bédard, an award-winning rose hybridizer for Weeks Roses, as a tribute to the millions of American women who filled factory and shipyard jobs during World War II. The rose has a double, old-fashioned flowers that bloom … Read more
The Queen Elizabeth rose, officially named Rosa ‘Queen Elizabeth’ is a worldwide popular rose and can be found in gardens, parks, and commemorative plantings. This rose blooms profusely throughout the growing season, from late spring to frost. Developed by Dr. Walter Lammerts and introduced in 1954, the rose was named to honor Queen Elizabeth II’s … Read more
The Angel Face Rose, officially known as Rosa ‘Angel Face’, is a floribunda rose variety. This rose was developed by Herbert Swim & Weeks Rose Growers, and introduced into the United States in 1968 by Conard-Pyle (Star Roses) with the name ‘Angel Face’. From 1968 till today it is a popular flower among gardeners and … Read more
The Mardi Gras Rose is a floribunda rose cultivar, bred by Dr. Keith Zary in 2007 and introduced into the United States by Jackson & Perkins in 2008. It was named an All-America Rose Selections winner in 2008. This rose is an upright shrub that can grow up to 4 feet in height. The blooms … Read more
The Golden Celebration Rose is a popular yellow shrub rose cultivar bred by British rose breeder, David C. H. Austin. It was introduced in 1992 and is part of the David Austin English Rose Collection. It was awarded the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit in 2001. David C. H. Austin (1926 – 2018) … Read more
David Austin Roses is a British family-owned company that has been at the forefront of rose breeding for over 60 years. It all began with a man named David Austin, who had a passion for roses and a dream to create something new. In the early 1950s, David Austin set out to create a more … Read more