The Dirt Gardener Presents:

2000 All-American Selections:

2000 Rose of the Year, Jackson and Perkins

2000 New Introductions

  1. All Ablaze -Climber
  2. Amber Waves -Floribunda
  3. Cotillion -English Rose
  4. Crackling Fire -Miniature Rose
  5. Diana, Princess of Wales, -Hybrid Tea
  6. English Sachet -English Rose
  7. Flower Girl, Shrub Rose
  8. Gizmo,  Miniature Rose  (no photo)
  9. Honey Bouquet -Floribunda
  10. Hugs 'N Kisses -Floribunda
  11. Lavaglut -Floribunda (no photo)
  12. Lemon Genms -Floribunda
  13. LeAnn Rimes -Hybrid Tea
  14. Magic Blanket -Ground Cover Rose
  15. Mix and Match -Shrub (no photo)
  16. Octoberfest - Grandiflora
  17. Petite Perfection -Miniature
  18. Purple Passion - Hybrid Tea
  19. Rose Rhapsody - Hybrid Tea
  20. Rosie O'Donnell -Hybrid Tea
  21. Tropical Sunset -Hybrid Tea
  22. Vanilla Perfume -Hybrid Tea
  23. Very Cherry  -Miniature Rose
  24. Victorian Spice - English Rose
  25. Weight Watchers Success -Hybrid Tea
  26. Wildberry Breeze, Shrub Rose
  27. Wild Spice, Shrub Rose (no photo)

Previous Years:                                                                                  


All Ablaze,  - medium cherry red, Climber
  • Height/Habit: canes 8-12 feet

  • Bloom Size: medium-large , double ruffled

  • Petal Count: over 35

  • Fragrance:  sweet rose

  • Parentage: Don Juan x (Rose soulieana seedling x Trumpter

enlarged photo  - Weeks Roses


Amber Waves,  - yellow, Floribunda

  • Height/Habit: 31/2 feet, dark green foliage

  • Bloom Size: 3 1/2 - 4 inches

  • Petal Count: 20-25

  • Fragrance: light and fruity

enlarged photo - Bear Creek Gardens


Cotillion,  - light lavender, English Rose
  • Height 3 1/2'

  • Bud form Pointed, ovoid

  • Bloom size 31Æ2"

  • Petal count 40

  • Stem length Medium to long

  • Foliage Dark green, glossy

  • Fragrance Strong, sweet

enlarged photo  - Bear Creek Gardens


Crackling Fire, - coppery orange, Miniature

  • Height/Habit: 14-18 inches, glossy green foliage

  • Bloom Size: 2 inch

  • Add fire to any landscape. This excellent small rose blooms like wildfire,

  • Glossy dark foliage.

  • A bright accent in pots, excellent in low borders as a single specimen or massed.

enlarged photo  -Bear Creek Gardens


Diana -Princess of Wales,  - pink and cream, Hybrid Tea
  • Height 51/2'

  • Bud form Pointed, ovoid

  • Bloom size 41Æ2

  • Petal count 30 - 35

  • Stem length 18

  • Foliage Semi-glossy

  • Fragrance Moderate

enlarged  photo -Bear Creek Gardens


English Sachet,  - light pink  English Rose

  • Height 5'

  • Bud form Pointed, ovoid

  • Bloom size 41/2

  • Petal count 40 - 50

  • Stem length Long

  • Foliage Medium green, matte

  • Fragrance Strong, sweet

enlarged photo  -Bear Creek Gardens


Flower Girl,  - soft pink, Shrub Rose
  • Height/Habit:  Medium/ rounded

  • Bloom Size: Small in very large clusters

  • Fragrance: mild apple

  • Parentage: Amrudax Fairysnow

  • Comments: Proven consistent performer.

enlarged photo - Weeks Roses


Gizmo,  - scarlet orange with a white 'eye',  Miniature

  • Height/Habit: 16- 20 inches/Upright

  • Bloom Size: Large single

  • Petal Count: about 5

  • Fragrance: mild apple


Honey Bouquet  - rich honey yellow,  Floribunda
  • Height/Habit: 3 1/2 feet, dark glossy foliage

  • Bloom Size: 4-4 1/2 inches

  • Petal Count: 35

  • Fragrance: strong  and sweet

enlarged photo - Bear Creek Gardens


Hug'N Kisses,   -pink with white star, Miniature

  • Height/Habit: 18 inches,

  • Bloom Size:  2 21/2 inches, semi-double

enlarged photo  - Bear Creek Gardens


Lavaglut,  - nearly black red, Floribunda
  • Height/Habit: Medium low , bushy

  • Bloom Size:  Small full, large clusters

  • Petal Count: 25-30

  • Fragrance: light

  • Parentage: Gruss an Bayern x seedling


Lemon Genms,  - deep yellow, Miniature

  • Height/Habit: 20 24 inches ,

  • Bloom Size: 2 inch

enlarged photo - Bear Creek Gardens


LeAnn Rimes,  - ivory yellow edged deep pink, Hybrid  Tea
  • Height/Habit: Very tall and Upright

  • Bloom Size: Medium Large, double

  • Petal Count: 25-30

  • Fragrance :strong rose and citrus

  • Parentage: Dr. Darley x Sweetheart

enlarged photo - Weeks Roses


Magic Blanket,  - creamy white, Ground Cover Rose

  • Height/Habit:  3 feet spreading 6 feet,

  • Glossy green foliage

  • Bloom Size: 2 inch semi-double blooms

enlarged photo -Weeks Roses


Mix and Match,  - pastel pink with dark foliage, Shrub

  • Height/Habit: Medium/Rounded

  • Bloom Size: small semi-double

  • Petal Count: 10-15

  • Fragrance: mild

  • Parentage: Seaspray x (Rosea sinowilsonii x Marjoie Fair)


Octoberfest,  - blended autumnal colors, Grandiflora
  • Height/Habit: Tall /Upright
  • Bloom Size: Large Double

  • Petal Count:  40-45

  • Fragrance: strong rose

  • Parentage: Louis Gardner X New Zealand

  • Comments: Colors brighten in cool weather.

enlarged photo -Weeks Roses


Petite Perfection  - red and yellow, Miniature

             

  • The "perfection" refers to its exquisite bud and bloom form, and its bright red and golden yellow reverse bicolor combination.

  • Flowers open high-centered, like tiny hybrid teas, carried on a 16" to 22" tall, vigorous bush with glossy dark foliage.

  • Use in borders in front of taller roses or for color in any location.

enlarged photo - Bear Creeks Gardens


Purple Passion -   Dark purple, Hybrid Tea
  • Heigh:t 5'
  • Bud form :Pointed, ovoid
  • Bloom size: 5"
  • Petal coun:t 30
  • Stem length :Long
  • Foliage: Dark, very glossy
  • Fragrance: Very strong, lemony

enlarged photo - Bear Creek Gardens


Rose Rhapsody -Dusty pink, Hybrid Tea
  • Height: 5'
  • Bud form: Pointed, oval
  • Bloom size: 6"
  • Petal count: 50+
  • Stem length: Medium to Long
  • Foliage: Dark, glossy
  • Fragrance: Strong citrus

enlarged photo -Bear Creek Gardens


Rosie O'Donnell - pure red with a yellow reverse, Hybrid Tea

  • Height / Habit: Medium / Upright to slightly spreading
  • Bloom / Size: Large, double
  • Petal count: 30 to 35
  • Parentage: Unknown
  • Fragrance: Mild
  • Comments: Best form & size in moderate temps

enlarged photo -Weeks Roses


Tropical Sunset  - orange and yellow stripes,  Hybrid Tea
  • Height: 6'
  • Bud form: Pointed, ovoid
  • Bloom size: 5"
  • Petal count: 25 - 30
  • Stem length: Long
  • Foliage: Medium green, semi-glossy
  • Fragrance: Light, sweet

enlarged photo -Bear Creek Gardens


Vanilla Perfume - light cream/pink blush, Hybrid Tea
  • Height :5'
  • Bud form: Pointed, ovoid
  • Bloom size: 4" - 4 1/2"
  • Petal count: 30 - 35
  • Stem length: Long
  • Foliage: Dark green, glossy
  • Fragranc: Strong, sweet spice

enlarged photo -Bear Creek Gardens


Very Cherry  - red with yellow eye, Miniature Rose
  • This miniature has outstanding color, reblooms quickly, has an excellent habit and foliage, and always presents a fresh, clean appearance.
  • 2" to 21Æ2" blooms. 24" to 28" tall. Glossy dark foliage.
  • Recommend for landscaping or containers

enlarged photo  - Bear Creek Gardens

Veteran's Honor - bright red, Hybrid Tea

  • Height: 5'
  • Bud form: Pointed, ovoid
  • Bloom size: 5"
  • Petal count: 25 - 30
  • Stem length :Long
  • Foliage: Dark green, semi-glossy
  • Fragrance: Light raspberry

enlarged photo - Bear Creek Gardens


Victorian Spice -  light peach pink, English Rose
  • Height: 31/2'
  • Bud form: Pointed, ovoid
  • Bloom size: 31/2
  • Petal count: 50+
  • Stem length Medium to long
  • Foliage: Dark green, glossy
  • Fragrance :Strong, old rose

enlarged photo - Bear Creek Gardens


Weight Watchers Success -  pink/yellow blend, Hybrid Tea
  • Height 4'
  • Bud form Pointed, ovoid
  • Bloom size 5"
  • Petal count 30
  • Stem length Medium to long
  • Foliage Dark green, glossy
  • Fragrance Strong, spicy

enlarged photo - Bear Creek Gardens


Wildberry Breeze, Roselavender pink, Shrub
  • Rugosa hybrid. Recommend this new shrub for natural, beautiful and extremely carefree hedges.
  • It will perform flawlessly in cold regions or coastal climates, unfolding a profusion of ruffled, snowy-white single blooms with intense clove fragrance.
  • And it tops off the season in autumn with a display of showy hips.
  • Perfect for lining drives. Grows 31/2' by 3'.

enlarged photo - Bear Creek Gardens


Wild Spice,    pure white, Shrub
  • Rugosa shrubs will continue to gain popularity into the 21st century, and newcomers like this beauty assure it.
  • True to its variety, this lavender pink rose is tough and carefree.
  • It can take cold and salt air, and is a good repeat bloomer.
  • Large, jack-o-lantern orange hips extend its decorativeness late into fall.
  • Spicy clove scent.
  • Grows 3 1/2' by 3'.

enlarged photo - Bear Creek Gardens


Crimson Bouquet -  bright garnet red, Grandiflora
  • Height: 41/2'
  • Bud form: Pointed, ovoid
  • Bloom size: 4"
  • Petal count: 20-25
  • Stem length: Medium to long
  • Foliage: Dark glossy green
  • Fragrance: Light, sweet

enlarged photo - Bear Creek Gardens


Gemini - coral pink and cream blend, Hybrid Tea
  • Height: 51/2'
  • Bud form: Pointed, ovoid
  • Bloom size: 41Æ2
  • Petal coun: 25 - 30
  • Stem length: Long
  • Foliage: Dark green, semi-glossy
  • Fragrance: Light, sweet

enlarged photo -Bear Creek Gardens


Knock Out - Cherry red, Shrub Rose

  • Height: 3'
  • Width; 3'
  • Bud form: Pointed, ovoid
  • Bloom size: 3" - 31/2"
  • Petal count: 5 - 7
  • Stem length: Short
  • Foliage: Deep mossy green
  • Fragrance: Light tea rose

enlarged photo-Bear Creek Gardens


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