My love for roses goes back to my childhood; roses were the favorites of my late father (along with dahlias).  Ever since then I have grown roses.  Over the years, however, I’ve gotten more particular and my roses of choice are now the English “David Austin” Roses.  I’m sure it was because of my dad that my love of gardening took root.

“Jude the Obscure” (first photo at top) lines my driveway surrounded by french lavender and boxwood.  Roses continue into my back yard where I have two beds devoted to Hybrid Tea roses and English roses along with long-stemmed, miniature and shrub roses.  Did I say I loved roses?! The bright yellow English rose to the right is “Graham Thomas”.  I’ve transplanted this one all over my yard and it continues to thrive no matter where it’s planted. (ALL PICTURES FROM HEIRLOOM ROSES WEBSITE).

The nursery where most of my roses came from is Heirloom Roses (<CLICK).  A postcard notified me of their summer sale August 8, 9 and 10.  Hundreds of varieties will be 50% off.  They have shrub roses, Hybrid Teas, climbing roses, English roses, Old Garden roses, miniatures, groundcover and landscape roses and many more varieties. These are just some of the rest of the David Austin roses I have in my yard.

“Abraham Darby”  is to the left, “Gertrude Jekyll”  is this bright pink one below.  And the one to the far right is “Sharif Asma”.

Even if you’re not a gardener and just enjoy roses, come and see their beautiful rose-filled garden beds surrounding their green house and gift store.

Who doesn’t love a rose? Let’s see, I must need some more roses….I need a climbing rose, miniature rose, etc. etc….see you at the sale.

Heirloom Roses, Inc.

24062 NE Riverside Drive
St. Paul, Oregon 97137
 

Directions to Our Nursery & Gardens

info@heirloomroses.com

Tel: (503) 538-1576
Fax: (503) 538-5902

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