rose history

Portland Roses: A Forgotten Gem in Rose History

Jason from Fraser Valley Rose Farm concludes his fascinating series on old garden roses with one of his personal favorites—the Portland roses. Often overshadowed by their more famous successors, these roses represent a critical turning point in rose history. Their story intertwines with the excitement of reblooming roses in Europe, a genetic puzzle, and a…

Types of Roses

Old Garden Roses: The Gallicas

Continuing my Youtube series on the old garden roses, this on covers the Gallicas. This class of roses was so dominant in Europe in the middle ages, there were literally hundreds of cultivars. Treasured for its close-to-red color, breeding focused on high petal counts, deep shades of pink and purple, and novelty traits like stripes…

Types of Roses

Portland Roses: A Forgotten Gem in Rose History

Old Garden Roses: The Gallicas

Old Garden Roses: The Damasks

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