Ivydene Gardens Roses at RHS Wisley Gallery:
Site Map of Roses A-F

Click on links below to see roses in other colours and different rose use:-

These roses in this gallery are mostly in the Jubilee Rose Garden or Bowes-Lyon Rose Garden at Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) in Wisley (maps of garden in Introduction Page). As of 25 April 2013, I have started taking photos of these roses with their juvenile foliage, then the flowers came later in 2013.

Rose Description Page names are usually

Rosa 'Cultivar Name/Introduced Name' - Rose Class Number.

Unfortunately, sometimes there is more than 1 rose that is using the same Cultivar Name/Introduced Name. The 'Registration Name' is unique to each rose and is used by the trade to buy from each other. So, when there is more than 1 rose that can use the same Cultivar Name/Introduced Name, then the Rose Description Page name in this Gallery will be

Rosa 'Cultivar Name/Introduced Name' (Registration Name or Breeder's Name and Year of it's breeding) - Rose Class Number

See further details in the WISLEY WISLEY Rose Plant Classification System Page.

You can choose
one of

• Rose with 343 Rose Description Pages by clicking on its Name in the Roses in this Gallery Link Index menus on the left for the roses sold by R.V. Roger in 2009

or one of

• RHS Roses A-F with 82 Rose Description Pages,
• RHS Roses G-R with 37 Rose Description Pages or
• RHS Roses S-Z with 12 Rose Description Pages with its Index of Roses in the right hand table of those galleries for the roses in the RHS garden at Wisley in 2013

or one of

• Rose Use Gallery with 1 Rose Description Page,
• Other Roses A-F with 1 Rose Description Page,
• Other Roses G-R with 0 Rose Description Pages and
• Other Roses S-Z with 12 Rose Description Pages with its Index of Roses in the right hand table of those galleries for the extra roses available from R V Roger Nurseries in late 2014

or one of

• 147 Roses with only bloom, photo, rose use, rose name, rose class number, height and width in the Index menu on the right in
  Other Roses A-F,
  Other Roses G-R and
  Other Roses S-Z galleries for the extra roses available from R V Roger Nurseries in late 2014

or one of

• 85 Roses with only bloom photo, rose use, rose name, rose class number, height and width in the Index menu on the right for the remaining roses from RHS garden at Wisley during 2013 in
  Rose Wisley A-F,
  Rose Wisley G-R,
  Rose Wisley S-Z,
  Rose Use and
  Rose Bloom and Rose Class Number Comparison galleries

with the total for the above of 720 roses

or

its thumbnail from Roses for the following Uses:-

• BEDDING or Planting in Groups
• CLIMBER or Pillar Rose
• CUT-FLOWER
• EXHIBITION or SPECIMAN Planting
• Procumbent or Wide-Growing GROUND-COVER
• GROW IN A CONTAINER (Pot)
• HEDGE
• Growing up into Trees (TREE-CLIMBER) or
• WOODLAND and Covert Planting Comparison Pages in the Rose Use menu above.

or by clicking on one of 82 names in the list below, sorted by Rose Class Number:-

Rose Class Number with link to its Flower Comparison Page

The World Federation of Rose Societies Rose Classes, as adopted by the British National Rose Society in the last century:-

1

Modern Roses: 1 Modern Shrub Recurrent Large-Flowered

1a

Modern Roses: 1a Modern Shrub Roses.

Peter Beales Roses are split into the following not officially recognised World Federation of Rose Societies Rose Classes: "There are four main groups of rose.

• 1a - Bush and Shrub roses tend to be about as wide as they are tall and are perfect for growing in borders or as large specimen plants.
• 14a - Climbing roses grow up to around 2m (6ft) to 3m (12ft), can repeat flower and tend to flower on the current years growth. They are great for growing up pergolas and arches.
• 12a - Rambling roses can grow up to 10m (40ft) and tend to flower on the previous years growth and their size and vigor lends themselves to covering large areas such as dead trees and unsightly buildings.
• 3a - Ground covering roses tend to "scramble" low and are perfect for covering low fences and for cascading along the ground."

2

Modern Roses: 2 Modern Shrub Recurrent Cluster-Flowered

3

Modern Roses: 3 Ground-Cover Recurrent

4

Modern Roses: 4 Large-Flowered (Hybrid Tea Shrub)

5

Modern Roses: 5 Cluster-Flowered (Floribunda Shrub)

6

Modern Roses: 6 Dwarf Cluster-Flowered

6a

Modern Roses: 6a Dwarf Large-Flowered (Mini-flora in the American Rose Society)

7

Modern Roses: 7 Polyantha (Shrub)

8

Modern Roses: 8 Miniature Bush

9

Modern Roses: 9 Modern Shrub Non-Recurrent Large-Flowered

10

Modern Roses: 10 Modern Shrub Non-Recurrent Cluster Flowered

11

Modern Roses: 11 Ground Cover Non-Recurrent

12

Modern Roses: 12 Rambler Recurrent

13

Modern Roses: 13 Large-Flowered Climber Recurrent

14

Modern Roses: 14 Cluster-Flowered Climber Recurrent

15

Modern Roses: 15 Climbing Miniature Recurrent

16

Modern Roses: 16 Rambler Non-Recurrent

17

Modern Roses: 17 Large-Flowered Climber Non-Recurrent

18

Modern Roses: 18 Cluster-Flowered Climber Non-Recurrent

19

Modern Roses: 19 Climbing Miniature Non-Recurrent

19a
19b
19c
19d

Modern Roses: 19a English Roses

David C.H. Austin OBE (born 1926) is a rose breeder and writer who lives in Shropshire, England. His emphasis is on breeding roses with the character and fragrance of Old Garden Roses (Gallicas, Damasks, Alba roses, etc.) but with the repeat-flowering ability and wide colour range of modern roses such as Hybrid Teas and Floribundas. Though Austin's roses are not officially recognised as a separate class of roses by, for instance, the Royal National Rose Society or the American Rose Society, they are nonetheless commonly referred to by rosarians, at nurseries, and in horticultural literature as 'English Roses' (the term he uses) or 'Austin Roses'.

Modern Roses: 19b Patio Roses

"An excellent new group, somewhere between a miniature and a floribunda in character. They are larger and more robust than miniatures, frequently having charming rosette flowers and neat, bushy growth. They are hardy and repeat well." from David Austin Roses.

Modern Roses: 19c Miniature Roses

"Miniatures grow to a height of between 12 and 18 inches, sometimes more according to growing conditions. They have been greatly improved in recent years and the newer varieties include some excellent bushy plants with prettily-formed flowers. They are useful for window boxes and tubs as well as very small gardens." from David Austin Roses.

Modern Roses: 19d Dwarf Polyantha Roses

"These have small rambler-like flowers produced in large, closey-packed bunches. Polyanthas are extremely tough and flower continuously. They form short, compact bushes ideal for the front of borders. These pretty little roses have recently enjoyed a return to popularity." from David Austin Roses.

20

Old Garden Roses: 20 Alba (Shrub)

21

Old Garden Roses: 21 Bourbon (Shrub)

22

Old Garden Roses: 22 Boursalt (Shrub)

23

Old Garden Roses: 23 China (Shrub)

24

Old Garden Roses: 24 Damask (Shrub)

25

Old Garden Roses: 25 Gallica (Shrub)

26

Old Garden Roses: 26 Hybrid Perpetual (Shrubs)

27

Old Garden Roses: 27 Moss (Shrubs)

28

Old Garden Roses: 28 Portland (Shrubs)

29

Old Garden Roses: 29 Provence (Centifolia) (Shrubs)

30

Old Garden Roses: 30 Sweet Briar (Shrubs)

31

Old Garden Roses: 31 Tea (Shrubs)

32

Old Garden Roses: 32 Ayrshire

33

Old Garden Roses: 33 Climbing Bourbon (Climbers)

34

Old Garden Roses: 34 Climbing Boursalt (Climbers)

35

Old Garden Roses: 35 Climbing Tea (Climbers)

36

Old Garden Roses: 36 Noisette (Climbers)

37

Old Garden Roses: 37 Sempervirens (Climbers)

38

Wild Roses: 38 Wild Roses Non-Climbing

39

Wild Roses: 39 Wild Roses Climbing

Nurseries that grow and sell plants to the Public:-

David Austin Rose Nursery Limited, Bowling Green Lane, Albrighton, Wolverhampton. WV7 3HB (Tel: 01902 376300, Email retail@davidaustinroses.com. Web site www.davidaustinroses.com) grows over 900 varieties of rose and has an extensive rose encyclopedia.

"We believe that diversity is important. It's our philosophy to maintain a comprehensive list of roses, to encourage as many different varieties as possible to remain part of England's great gardening heritage.
However, with such a long list to choose from, it's not surprising that many of our customers say to us: 'You're the experts - you choose!'. So, although there are very many excellent roses for the situations listed, this section of our site suggests just four outstanding varieties of English Roses. They are all very highly recommended - easy to grow, healthy and reliable.

Small shrubs

• Charlotte
• Exquisite, cup-shaped flowers of medium size. Very hardy with bushy, upright growth.
• Darcey Bussell
• Free-flowering, producing beautiful rosettes. Pleasing, fruity fragrance. Very healthy.
• Sophy's Rose
• Lovely, broad, flat blooms. Upright habit. Exceptionally healthy and free-flowering.
• The Alnwick® Rose
• Beautifully-formed rosettes produced freely. Reliable, healthy and easy to care for.

Medium shrubs

• Gentle Hermione
• Charming blush pink blooms produced freely. Strong old rose scent with hints of myrrh. Very healthy.
• Lady Emma Hamilton
• A healthy, free-flowering shrub with bright tangerine-orange flowers. Strong, fruity fragrance.
• Strawberry Hill
• Beautiful cupped rosettes with a strong, delicious myrrh and honey fragrance. A superb shrub.
• William Shakespeare 2000
• Our most popular crimson. Traditional, quartered rosettes with an old rose scent.

Large shrubs

• Claire Austin
• Creamy-white blooms with an outstanding fragrance: myrrh, meadowsweet and vanilla.
• Golden Celebration
• A magnificent shrub rose producing large, deliciously fragrant blooms. Great all-round performer.
• Jubilee Celebration
• Wonderful, reliable shrub rose. Many scented two-tone blooms. Superb for cutting.
• Port Sunlight
• Apricot rosettes with a rich tea fragrance. Vigorous, upright growth. Exceptionally healthy.

For large pots and containers

• Anne Boleyn
• Warm pink rosettes. Reliable and easy to grow. A beautiful rose with bushy growth.
• Benjamin Britten
• Vibrant blooms with an intensely fruity fragrance: hints of wine and pear drops.
• Grace
• Many apricot rosettes produced freely. Also ideal for the front of a border.
• Munstead Wood
• Wonderful dark crimson with a compact habit. Position where it may be admired.

For fragrance

• Gertrude Jekyll
• A very strong, rich and perfectly balanced old rose fragrance.
• Jude the Obscure
• Strong, fruity fragrance with hints of guava and sweet white wine.
• Lady Emma Hamilton
• A strong fruity fragrance with hints of pear, grapes and citrus fruits.
• Scepter'd Isle
• Many cupped blooms with golden stamens. Powerful myrrh scent.

Roses for partial shade (at least 4-5 hrs of sun each day)

• Grace
• Masses of apricot rosettes on a branching shrub. Excellent garden shrub.
• Wildeve
• Distinctly-quartered pale pink rosettes. Fresh fragrance. Strong, healthy growth.
• Molineux
• Flowers with exceptional freedom and continuity. Musky tea fragrance.
• Crocus Rose
• Clusters of creamy-white blooms. An elegant, arching shrub.

Climbing roses for walls

• The Pilgrim Climbing
• Soft yellow rosettes, produced freely. Classic tea and myrrh scent. A spectacular climber.
• Teasing Georgia Climbing
• One of the world's most beautiful and reliable climbing roses.
• The Generous Gardener Climbing
• Delicious mixed scent. Vigorous, strong and healthy growth.
• St. Swithun Climbing
• Perfectly-formed, large, pink rosettes on a healthy and vigorous climber.

Climbers for rose pillars

• A Shropshire Lad Climbing
• Strong fruity fragrance. Large, perfectly-formed rosettes. Vigorous, reliable and healthy.
• Crown Princess Margareta Climbing
• Clusters of neat apricot rosettes with a glorious, fruity fragrance. Quite superb.
• Gertrude Jekyll Climbing
• Large rich pink rosettes with a strong and complex old rose fragrance.
• Graham Thomas Climbing
• A wonderful climbing rose. Rich yellow blooms with a strong fresh tea fragrance.

Climbers for pergolas

• James Galway Climbing
• Neatly-formed, many-petalled rosettes. Old rose fragrance.
• Malvern Hills
• A beautiful repeat-flowering rambler. Clusters of small, musk scented blooms.
• Mortimer Sackler Climbing
• Lovely, fruity old rose scent. Very reliable. Almost thornless.
• The Generous Gardener Climbing
• Delicious mixed scent. Vigorous, strong and healthy growth.

Roses for hedges

• Harlow Carr, Hedging
• Perfectly-formed old rose scented blooms. Vigorous, reliable and healthy.
• Hyde Hall, Hedging
• Excellent repeat flowering. Forms a thorny, impenetrable barrier.
• Queen of Sweden, Hedging
• Glowing pink blooms. Myrrh fragrance. Upright, bushy habit.
• Wild Edric, Hedging
• Wonderfully scented, large, semi-double blooms. Very thorny. Superb health."

Rumwood Nurseries (and Royal Mires Nursery), Langley, Maidstone, Kent. ME17 3ND (Tel: 01622 861477, Email roses@rumwoodnurseries.co.uk. Web site www.rumwoodnurseries.co.uk) established in 1965 and is the largest grower of roses in Kent.

Peter Beales Roses, London Road, Attleborough, Norfolk, England. NR17 1AY (Tel: 01953 454707. Email info@peterbealesroses.co.uk. Web site www.peterbealesroses.co.uk) established in 1975 and grows over 1300 varieties of roses.

R. V. Roger Ltd, The Nurseries, Malton Road (A169), Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 7JW - Tel:(01751)472226 - Fax:(01751)476749 is a traditional third-generation family-run nursery, with the emphasis on plant quality and first-class customer service. The range of field-grown fruit trees grown is one of the best in the country, including many traditional varieties, which are becoming quite rare. They also grow over 40,000 roses in over 400 varieties. The rose field is usually in flower from the middle of July until the autumn, when you are welcome to visit and walk through the field. Besides shrubs and ornamental trees, R. V. Roger also produce four bulb catalogues throughout the year, offering choices for a plant or plants by mail order direct from the 280 acre nursery.

Bowes-Lyon Bed Locations:-

"[From A Year of Roses, by Stephen Scanniello, pp. 146-147:] Tree roses, also called standard roses, are often displayed to their best advantage when planted in containers... Tree roses come in heights anywhere from two feet high (most common with miniature roses) to over six feet. There are two forms of standard roses available. One if the common form of a long stem supporting a bushy display of roses, sort of like a large lollipop. The other is a weeping standard, the only style I think worth using.


Tree roses are created by attaching three buds of a rose cultivar to a long straight stem of another rose. The most common stem stock to use is an unnamed rugosa rose variety. Other roses have been used for creating standards, but the rugosa seems to be the strongest, surviving the longest." from Help Me Find in America.

It is unfortunate that at Great Dixter, these fowl may not have strong enough beaks to be able to ring the bell to get a plant salesman!