The Portland Roses

Retaining the charm, fragrance and old rose type flowers of the older roses, Portland roses will flower repeatedly throughout the summer. Duchess of Portland, the original Portland, a cross between an Autumn Damask and R. gallica officinalis, has been known since 1792. Valued for their rich red colour, Portlands were later crossed with the China Roses to produce the Hybrid Perpetuals. (Hardiness zone 4)

Roses are available while quantities last. Varieties marked as 'sold out' may be available again next year. Remember to order early. More varieties will be available by summer.

Our prices may vary from season to season depending on the plant size. See the bottom of this list for Key.

Rose	Min. Zone	Price	Year	Colour	Flower	Bloom	Frag.	HxW	Other
Duchess of Portland (Portland Rose)	(4)	16.50	1790	Red (cerise)	Semi-double	Recurrent	f	3x2	H, Co, Dr
Jacques Cartier	(4)	Sold Out	1868	Pink (deep)	Double	Continuous	fff	3x2	S, H, C, Cu
Key to letters and symbols: S = suitable for growing in the shade; H = suitable for hedges; W = suitable for growing in woodland; Co = suitable for growing in tubs; Cu = suitable for cut flowers; Hi = ornamental hips; Dr = disease resistant; Bs = susceptible to black spot; M = susceptible to mildew; Vi = Vigorous; f, ff, fff = slightly, medium, very fragrant; Fr = fragrance; HxW = height x width in feet; Other = Siting and rose traits

Updated March 2011