Linda Campbell
Paul Barden has this to say. “Linda Campbell is considered to be a breakthrough in Rugosa breeding. There is no other Rugosa hybrid with such brilliant, clear red coloring and sheer volume of bloom! This is a large shrub, capable of reaching at leat 6 feet in height, and somewhat wider. Often it produces clusters of brilliant red blooms with as many as 25 individual blossoms per stem! This is an ideal candidate for making a specimen shrub in a lawn, or as a showpiece for focal attention. I have seen the original plant of Linda Campbell at Sequoia Nursery, and it is truly spectacular when in full bloom. The foliage is quite healthy, with little or no tendancy to Blackspot. For me, it has been disease free. This is a fine large shrub that deserves to be more widely grown. Truly outstanding!”

The Dahlia Rose*
Paul Barden has this to say: "This fantastic rose is one of the many spectacular roses from Ralph Moore. This rose was bred in the late 1970's and Mr. Moore finally decided to release it into commerce in 2004 (He pondered its merits for many years, considering it to be too similar to the rose 'Regansberg'. While there are similarities, I think 'The Dahlia Rose' is a much nicer rose and it has much fuller blooms.) Near-white petals have deep raspberry splashes at the bases, making for a very showy bloom. It produces blooms in cluster of up to five, and each bloom is 3 to 3.5 inches across. The only thing missing is fragrance. The shrub itself is not overly large, growing to about 2.5 feet tall, and slightly wider, depending on climate. The deep green foliage is quite disease resistant. The whole effect is that of a broad Floribunda style rose, and it blooms so profusely that the blooms nearly obscure the bush."

Oshun
This English style shrub rose is a 2004 introduction from Paul Barden. Four inch cupped blooms of a luminous peachy-orange color are borne in clusters of three and five and occasionally singly. Each bloom is packed with 60 to 80 petals and there is a strong fruity fragrance. The bush is a compact, well-rounded grower, reaching a mature size of five to seven feet, depending on climate and culture. ln our test garden (Zone 8), 'Oshun' has exhibited very good blackspot resistance and no winter dieback. lt has also fared extremely well in hot weather, holding its color with little fading. Very reliable repeat. Photo and Comments Copyright 2007 Paul Barden and The Uncommon Rose

Brown Velvet*
Brown Velvet is an apt name for this rose we are just beginning to grow. This is definitely one of the very best of the russets to date. It is notable for its depth of color, vigor and over-all health.







Marianne
While there has been a great resurgence in the incorporation of Old Garden Roses in modern breeding programs, most all efforts are geared towards breeding repeat-blooming varieties. While this is a worthy goal, there is also great virtue in the pursuit of Spring blooming shrubs as well. 'Marianne', bred by Paul Barden is one such shrub. Classed as a Hybrid Gallica, this rose is halfway between a Gallica and a modern shrub in character. However, its blooms are 100% Old Garden Rose! Blossoms are intensely double, shallow cups up to 4.5 inches across, looking for all the world like a peach-colored 'Charles de Mills'. As might be expected, 'Marianne' has a superb fruity fragrance that is rich and unique. One advantage of the Spring blooming roses of this type is that they produce more blooms in their four to six week bloom period than most modern roses produce in the entire growing season. This is especially true of 'Marianne', which blooms from every axil along its long arching canes. 'Marianne' is a large rose, growing to at least five by five feet at maturity, larger in warm climates like California and the South. It could easily be trained as a climber in such places. The foliage is a bright medium green and semi-glossy. It has also proven itself to be nearly free from disease in our garden as well, and we hope it does as well in all climates. Note: availability will be limited this year, but there will be new crops maturing as the season progresses. We expect to have a good number of plants available for Fall shipping also. Photo and Comment Copyright 2007 Paul Barden and The Uncommon Rose

Photos of Linda Campbell, The Dahlia Rose, Oshun and Marianne copyright by Paul Barden

Lupe’s Buttons*
This is a lovely Hybrid Musk that begins with apricot buds and opens white with greater or lesser degrees of apricot and pink blush, depending on the season. The 6x6 shrub is literally covered with glossy very disease resistant foliage and nonstop bloom all season long. The inflorescenses hold as many as 150 blooms. Long climbing canes appear late in the fall in warmer climates. Rogue Valley Roses is pleased to present this lovely rose as a Limited Edition rose for Spring of 2009. Lupe's Buttons was discovered by Mel Hulse, one of the staunchest volunteers and board members, as an adventitous seedling in 2004 at the San Jose Heritage Rose Garden. For those who may be unfamiliar this garden has the largest number of rose varieties of any public garden in the Western Hemisphere. Mel was instrumental in planting and sustaining this significant collection until his death last spring. We are very grateful to Mel for the gift of our mother plants and to David Giroux for bringing them up to us. We will be sending the SJHRG a donation for each plant that we sell of Lupe's Buttons and of Paul Barden's Mel Hulse rose. We are happy to remember Mel in this way, and to, in a small way, contribute to the continued existence of this important garden. Photo copyright Teena Davis 2008.

Tantarra
Tantarra is a delectable creamy coffee colored rose. Darker in cooler weather and in afternoon shade. Ideal for flower arrangements. The bush is vigorous and fairly healthy for a Hybrid Tea. Flushes are frequent and prolific. We like it! And we are grateful to Paul Barden for sharing it with us and to Kim Rupert who gave it to Paul and to Bernard Gardner who bred it from Balinese, itself derived from a cross with Lavender Pinocchio and Gray Pearl.

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.

Introducing "Siren’s Keep" from Paul Barden new for 2009
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!

"Blessed Child" new from RVR for 2009
The soft pink shadings of Blessed Child are indeed suggestive of infant loveliness. We are happy to present this rose in celebration of Christmas and the New Year. It is our intention to celebrate babies of all hues and the promise and joy they bring into our lives through the name of this rose. Blessed Child blooms frequently and prolifically and has a lovely fragrance that could remind one of baby powder freshly applied. We have classed it as a Shrub. We think that it is one of those roses that are easily controlled through pruning to stay at a modest height, but which in warmer climates, may grow to five or six feet. It stays to about three feet when planted in a larger pot and is suitable for growing as a patio rose. Foliage is healthy and rebloom prolific and frequent. This is a wonderful rose for a gift, the garden border, a pillar in a warm climate, or a patio pot.

Paul Barden Roses Restocked
We currently have an excellent selection of Paul Barden roses including: Golden Buddha, Dragon's Blood, Won Fang Yon, Unconditional Love, Dolly's Forever Rose, Allegra, Incantation, Jeri Jennings, October Moon, Oshun, Marianne and Joyce Barden.

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