Front Yard Nursery's Potted Rose Selection for 2012
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CLIMBER:  8’-12’.  Cluster of blooms, most abundant in spring and fall.  Good for walls, trellises and fences.
DAVID AUSTIN: English hybrid rose by breeder David Austin who breeds for beauty and fragrance. Roses vary in size.
FLORIBUNDA:  2’-4’, Hybrid tea & Polyantha cross (the best of the Polyantha – hardy, low, continual bloom, & the best of the Tea – flower form and foliage).
Bears flowers in clusters.  Good for borders, mass plantings, walkways and beds.
GRANDIFLORA:  Shrub 4’-6’, Med. Size blooms on individual stems suitable for cutting.  Flowers borne singly or in clusters.  Hybrid  tea and floribunda cross.
HYBRID TEA:  5’.  Large, well formed blooms on long single stems for cutting.  Good specimen for cut flowers.
MINIATURE (MINI): 1’-2’, Use as ground covers, climbers, shrubs, or cascading.  Small flowers and leaves, compact.
SHRUB:  Free-blooming plants with differing flower sizes and forms. Vigorous, disease resistant, hardy, easy to grow.  Usually grown on own root.  Good for group plantings.
Shade tolerant indicates a rose that can thrive in filtered sun or in part shade. It still requires some sun and will not perform in deep shade (i.e. morning sun & afternoon shade would be best).
HYBRID TEA, GRANDIFLORA, FLORIBUNDA, & SHRUBS
VARIETY	TYPE	FRAGRANCE	DISEASE RESIST.	COLOR	Nursery Notes
Adobe Sunrise	Floribunda	Light		Salmon	A constant bloomer, compact, great for containers.
Apricot Candy	Hybrid tea	Moderate	YES	Apricot	Consistent performer with great disease resistance too.
Barbra Streisand	Hybrid tea	Strong		Deep lavender	Intense scent with beautiful colored blooms.
Blue Girl	Hybrid tea	Light		Silvery lavender	Large blooms on a vigorous plant.
Burgundy Iceberg	Floribunda	Light		Purple-red burgundy/cream reverse	Great repeat bloomer with deep coloring.
California Dreamin'	Hybrid tea	Strong		White with dark pink edge	Does best in hot, dry climates.
Chrysler Imperial	Hybrid tea	Light		Velvety dark red	A popular classic; vigorous and happiest in hot temperatures.
Dick Clark ('11 AARS winner)	Grandiflora	Moderate		Cream and cherry red	Beautiful blooms change color as they age.
Dolly Parton	Hybrid tea	Strong		Coppery orange-red	Deep scent, does best in climates with warm nights.
Double Delight	Hybrid tea	Strong		Cream w/ red blush	Best color in hot climates. Great for cutting.
Drop Dead Red	Floribunda	Light		Velvet red	Deep red color that lasts on blooms.
Easy Does It ('10 AARS winner)	Floribunda	Moderate	YES	Mango, peach, & apricot blend	Vigorous, flowerful, fragrant, and disease resistant.
Ebb Tide	Floribunda	Strong		Smoky deep plum purple	Striking color. Shrub improves with establishment.
Fire & Ice	Hybrid tea	Light		Red/white bi-tone	Lots of beautiful blooms, a florist's favorite for cutting.
Firefighter	Hybrid tea	Strong		Dark, velvet red	Prolific bloomer, likes cool temps as well as warm.
Fragrant Cloud	Hybrid tea	Strong		Coral red-orange	Strong, spicy clove scent from large blooms.
Grande Dame	Hybrid tea	Strong		Fuchsia pink	Classic old rose look and scent.
Hot Cocoa	Floribunda	Moderate	YES	Smoky chocolate orange	Very unique color, vigorous rose with natural disease resistance.
Ink Spots	Hybrid tea	Light		Near black, deep red	Does well in a variety of climates. Striking color.
John F. Kennedy	Hybrid tea	Moderate		Bright whit	Prefers the heat; flowers do well in hot weather.
Julia Child	Floribunda	Strong	YES	Butter gold	Consistent, hardy, & disease resistant. A previous AARS winner.
Ketchup & Mustard *NEW*	Floribunda	Light		Red/yellow bicolor	Bold colors, works well in a container or in a landscape.
Koko Loco *NEW*	Floribunda	Moderate		Light chocolate turning to lavender	Long lasting blooms; warm temps bring out more lavender.
Lady Emma Hamilton *NEW*	David Austin	Strong		Tangarine orange	Beautiful double flower, hardy, and repeat bloomer. Gorgeous.
Lime Sublime	Floribunda	Light		Chartreuse white	Very flowerful with unique color.
Memorial Day	Hybrid tea	Strong		Orchid pink	Thrives on heat; low-thorned stems; very fragrant.
Midas Touch	Hybrid tea	Moderate		Bright neon yellow	Striking color that does not fade quickly.
Miss All-American Beauty	Hybrid tea	Strong		Deep hot pink	Consistent color. Likes warm yellow.
Mister Lincoln	Hybrid tea	Strong		Deep red	A classic red rose with velvet like blooms.
Oklahoma	Hybrid tea	Strong		Black velvet red	A classic like Mister Lincoln with a darker red blooms.
Orchid Romance *NEW*	Hybrid tea	Moderate	YES	Pink/lavender	Beautiful double flower; needs minimal care.
Perfume Delight	Hybrid tea	Strong		Deep rose pink	Heavy sweet scent on a vigorous and upright plant.
Pink Promise	Hybrid tea	Moderate		Pink and cream blend	Likes heat. Represents National Breast Cancer Fund.
Pumpkin Patch	Floribunda	Moderate		Caramel orange, shade tolerant	Appreciates a little afternoon shade.
Rock & Roll	Grandiflora	Strong		Burgundy cream striped	Intense scent with uniquely colored blooms and strong scent.
Scentimental	Floribunda	Strong		Red striped w/white	Continuous bloomer; dried petals make great potpourri.
Secret	Hybrid tea	Strong		Pink w/ white blush	Easy to grow rose with very fragrant blooms (previous AARS winner).
Secret's Out	Hybrid tea	Strong		Pure white	Similar to Secret, but with pure white blooms and spicier scent.
Sheila's Perfume	Floribunda	Strong		Yellow w/ pink edging	A very popular rose for its color and scent.
Shockwave	Floribunda	Light		Neon yellow	Consistent performer, color keeps throughout bloom.
A Shropshire Lad *NEW*	David Austin	Strong		Light pink	Very hardy shrub with pretty rosette flowers. Can train into a climber.
Silver Star	Grandiflora	Light	YES	Lavender	Beautiful coloring that doesn't fade quickly.
Singin' the Blues	Floribunda	Strong		Deep lavender	Fragrant floribunda with very pretty color.
Sugar Moon	Hybrid tea	Strong		Pure white	Beautifully contrasting white blooms against dark foliage. A beauty.
Sunshine Daydream (AARS winner)	Grandiflora	Light	YES	Yellow/cream	Large blooms with excellent disease resistance.
Tequila Supreme *NEW*	Shrub	Light	YES	Red white bicolor	Continuous blooms on an easy disease resistant shrub.
The Imposter	Shrub	Light	YES	Pink/white speckled	Perfect for hot, dry climates. Flowers are reminiscent of a clematis.
Thrive! *NEW*	Shrub	Light	YES	Dark red	Even colored blooms on a shrub that resists black spot, rust, and mildew.
Vavoom	Floribunda	Moderate		Bright orange	Nice compact size. Improves with establishment.
Walking on Sunshine	Floribunda	Moderate	YES	Medium yellow	A constant performer with fragrant ruffled blooms.
CLIMBERS
VARIETY	TYPE	FRAGRANCE	DISEASE RESIST.	COLOR	Nursery Notes
America	Climber	Strong		Coral pink	Consistent performer; blooms on new and old wood.
Blaze Improved	Climber	Light		Pure red	Abundant clusters of consistent blooms.
Cancan	Climber	Light	YES	White with magenta	Very hardy climber that is always blooming.
Candy Land	Climber	Moderate		Pink/white bicolor	Large blossoms, nice re-bloomer.
Crimson Sky	Climber	Light		Fire engine red	Abundant flowers that do not fade.
Don Juan	Climber	Strong		Deep red	A classic climber with fragrant and continuous blooms.
Garden Sun	Climber	Light	YES	Light apricot	Prolific bloomer with great disease resistance.
Iceberg	Climber	Light		Bright white	Vigorous climber; more blooms on established plants.
Jacob's Robe	Climber	Moderate	YES	Multi pink, orange, yellow	Similar to Joseph's Coat, but more vigorous and hardier.
Joseph's Coat	Climber	Light		Multi red, pink, orange, yellow	Popular climber with blooms that have a multitude of colors.
Lemon Meringue	Climber	Strong		Lemon yellow	Fragrant and hardy.
Night Owl	Climber	Moderate		Wine purple	Stunning color that lasts; continuous blooms too.
Orange Crush	Climber	Light		Bright orange	Bright orange double flowers that will not fade in the heat.
Pearly Gates	Climber	Strong		Pearl pink	Big well-formed blooms. Starts in late spring.
Smiley Face	Climber	Light	YES	Bright yellow	Vibrant color on a plant that is resistant to mildew and rust.
Valentine's Day	Climber Mini	Light	YES	Deep red	Very hardy. Ideal for fences, and balconies or trellises in containers.
White Dawn	Climber	Light	YES	Bright white	Bright ruffled flowers on a vigorous, disease resistant climber.
Winner's Circle	Climber	Light		Burgundy red	Very cold hardy with non-fading color that can take the heat.
MINIs, GROUNDCOVERS
VARIETY	TYPE	FRAGRANCE	DISEASE RESIST.	COLOR	Nursery Notes
All a Twitter	Mini	Light		Bright orange	Striking color, great in containers or a small space in a landscape.
Be My Baby	Mini	Light		Fuchsia pink	Does well in all climates; color does not fade quickly.
Cupcake	Mini	Light		Light pink	Consistent performer with lots of frost pink buds.
Lemon Drop	Mini	Light		Lemon yellow	Clean yellow color, showy clusters of blooms.
Starla	Mini	Light		Crisp white	Vigorous plant that thrives in the heat.
Teeny Bopper	Shrublet	Light		Scarlet/white bicolor	Lots of showy blooms; perfect in a container.
Valentine's Day	Climber Mini	Light	YES	Deep red	Very hardy. Ideal for fences, and balconies or trellises in containers.
24" TREES
VARIETY	TYPE	FRAGRANCE	DISEASE RESIST.	COLOR	Nursery Notes
Europeana	Floribunda	Light		Dark red	Performs well in the heat.
White Out	Shrub	Light	Yes	White	Continuous blooms contrasts nicely against dark foliage.
36" TREES
VARIETY	TYPE	FRAGRANCE	DISEASE RESIST.	COLOR	Nursery Notes
Double Delight	Hybrid tea	Strong		Cream blushing red	A popular choice with nice coloring and fragrance.
Drop Dead Red	Floribunda	Light		Red velvet	Beautiful deep red color that lasts.
Easy Does It	Floribunda	Moderate	YES	Mango, peach, & apricot blend	Vigorous, flowerful, fragrant, and disease resistant.
Fame!	Grandiflora	Moderate		Pinkish red	Vigorous and hardy, requiring little care.
Julia Child	Floribunda	Strong	YES	Butter gold	A beautiful yellow rose, hardy, and disease resistant.
Mister Lincoln	Hybrid tea	Strong		Deep red	A classic red rose with velvet like blooms.
Moonstone	Hybrid tea	Light		White w/ pink edging	Large blooms. Prefers the heat.
Sexy Rexy	Floribunda	Light		Coral pink	Proven performer with prolific blooms.