Some of Our Outstanding Roses by Paul Barden
Siren’s Keep™
Siren’s Keep entices with an intense Old Rose fragrance, sometimes revealing hints of Myrrh. Among its many enchanting qualities is its deep magenta/mauve hue that can present as deep crimson or a blend of these colors, depending on the weather. Blooms are prolific, about 4", and appear in very frequent flushes. The opening bud is cupped; then reflexed when fully open. A bush in full bloom is literally covered with dozens of blooms with the intense fragrance detectable a few feet away. Foliage is a healthy dark green; disease resistance is good. Hardiness has been tested to Zone 6a. With a bit of winter protection Paul thinks Zone 5 may be possible. It forms an upright shrub to about 3 feet wide; height will vary with the climate, but 5’ seems a good average estimate. In warmer climates we think it may be grown as a 6’ pillar to good effect, perhaps even extending to climber height on an arch or fence. This garden siren is definitely a keeper!
Treasure Trail™*
I am an unabashed fan of Paul Barden's reblooming modern mosses. Having grown Treasure Trail for a year I find it to be one of the most unique roses in our 1500+ varieties collection and one that I, well, treasure. Paul has classed Treasure Trail as a pink blend, and this is a rose with extremely variable color.
The oveall impression is of a peachy color, fading to warm pink with reddish tints. The outer petals tend to be a warm pink and the inner petals peach-orange, often with reds blended in. It blooms virtually continuously and prolifically without needing to be deadheaded. I am taken by the slight upcurling of the petal edges combined with the button eye. The effect is crisp, and, for me, recalls chrysanthemums. The foliage is dark green and glossy. The mossing is very heavily scented of Lemon/Balsam. Some Blackspot protection may be needed though we haven't seen this. Mildew is not a problem. Paul has it listed for Zone 6, but he thinks, with protection, it can be grown in colder climates. Its short, compact rounded shape, continuously covered with bloom, and requiring little deadheading or pruning, is perfect for a container.
Licorice Tea™*
Licorice Tea has Lilian Austin and Monsieur Tillier in its immediate breeding lineage. The charming soft yellow blooms have an intense fragrance of Licorice/Anise and Old Rose. The blooms come in clusters of three to seven, and, when the rose is newly planted, break at the branch tips. On the second blooming, laterals break at many of the leaf axils, increasing the display significantly on all later flushes. Licorice Tea makes an excellent specimen shrub or it can be trained on a support. It can also be grown in a large container if required. Arching growth is to 6x6 feet in the garden. There are few thorns. Foliage is dark green, semi-glossy. Disease resistance is good, but will vary according to climate stresses. Licorice Tea joins Won Fang Yon as another outstanding modern day addition to the class of Tea roses.
Rook™*
Rook is described by Paul as having "spectacular color of an intense deep crimson, approaching black-crimson. Rook is one of the darkest Gallicas I have ever seen." Blooms come in clusters of three to five. Bloom form is a flat rosette that is sometimes quartered, sometimes with a button eye. Petal count is a minimum of 50, maximum of 80. There is a moderate spicy scent. The rounded compact bush has dark green, matte foliage, will sucker modestly, and looks lovely planted in among lighter flowered Gallicas, such as Camaieux. Rook is hardy to at least Zone 5a and possibly much colder. Winter protection not required. Rook is an excellent addition to an OGR bed where a smaller specimen is needed.
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About Rogue Valley Roses
Located in beautiful Southern Oregon , Rogue Valley Roses maintains a garden inventory of 1,500+ roses of all classes including species and antiques such as Teas, Noisettes, Chinas, Bourbons and many others. We also have modern roses such as rare Hybrid Teas, Shrubs, Polyanthas, and most of the best Climbers and Ramblers.
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The owner and creator of Rogue Valley Roses , Janet Inada, has grown roses for many years and is a Consulting Rosarian for the American Rose Society and a member of the Heritage Rose Foundation. She is available to speak to groups. She believes anyone can grow good roses with a bit of mentoring and she welcomes your questions and suggestions.