AMERICAN GARDENER

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

The Reine Victoria rose, also known as ‘La Reine Victoria’, was introduced in France in 1872 by a French breeder Joseph Schwartz. It was named after Queen Victoria, the long-reigning British monarch whose era coincided with the introduction of the rose. This rose is part of the Bourbon group, which originated from the island of … Read more

The history of the Sexy Rexy rose begins with its development by Sam McGredy IV, a popular rose breeder from New Zealand. He introduced the rose in 1984 under the name “Sexy Rexy,” but it is also known by other names in different regions, such as “Heckenzauber” in Germany and “Macrexy” in the United States. … Read more

The Iceberg Rose, also known as Rosa ‘Iceberg’, is a floribunda rose with abundant clusters of medium-sized, double flowers with soft white petals and a subtle touch of pale pink. It is highly acclaimed for its hardiness, disease resistance and vigorous growth. It is usually considered one of the finest roses ever developed, with large, … Read more