By Brian Wagner, rose grower in Kalangadoo
OUR list of new releases is very interesting this year, and these are more varieties that we are budding now for winter orders.
We have them growing in the field, if you want to come to our rose farm and see how they perform.
Just give us a call to arrange your visit on 08 87393321 or send an email to hello@wagnersrosenursery.com.au
Cayenne
The velvety red colour of Cayenne’s large, slightly double flowers makes this small shrub rose an eye-catcher. With its very even dense bushy growth – 100cm high x 70cm wide – this extremely healthy compact plant is ideal for mass planting or low hedges.
Deano
It’s a classic Hybrid Tea rose, with large blooms in a very soft pink with darker, decorative centres. The flowers are borne mostly solitarily, but some small clusters also occur.
It’s a beautiful Australian rose, bred by Richard Walsh. Growing up to 130cm high x 60-70cm wide.
Suitable for garden display, cut flowers or exhibition, it’s a healthy and vigorous bush.
It was named in honour of Dean Stringer, a well-respected Australian rosarian.
Impala
Named after an African antelope because like its animal name sake this rose is tough and busy, Impala’s strength lies in its ability to repeat flower quickly.
The neat and dense bush is always covered in buds and blooms, with glossy green disease resistant leaves as a base to the clusters of flowers.
Each smallish bud is of a classical pointed shape of intense apricot which softens to lighter shades similar to the colouring of the Impala.
A single mature plant would stand out as a focal point, planted in groups or as a demarcating border or hedge, it will be the highlight in a garden – it grows up to 80-100cm high.
Chameleon
As its name suggests, the colours of Chameleon shift as this miniature rose ages – from yellow through to pinks and reds.
Growing en-masse up to 70cm high, this incredibly healthy and hardy bush gives the effect of a bright rainbow rose.
Snow Kiss
With blooms slightly larger than the classic miniature rose, this compact healthy bush is covered in masses of double flowers that contrast nicely with the dark green foliage.
Snow Kiss grows up to 40cm high and it’s perfect for pots and small gardens.
My Little Angel
It’s an exceptionally healthy miniature awash with a sea of small mauve blooms that flower late into winter.
Nearly evergreen, you will not be disappointed with the tough growing ability of this beauty, 40cm high x 40cm wide.
Another great variety for pots and small gardens.
Love Affair
You will fall in love with this wonderful play of colour.
Large, fragrant rosettes hold well on the bush in a swirl of pink and apricot.
Blooms are produced in masses with an average of 15 buds per stem.
Love Affair is a healthy upright bush with mid green leaves on strong canes, growing up to 80cm high.
The whole 2022 Releases’ Collection can be seen on www.wagnersrosenursery.com.au.
