Heritage Roses Northwest
Let's make the world a "rosier" place!
Are you a "rose nut" of
long standing, or just catching the bug?
We'd love to have you in our society!
This organization is here to inform and excite you
as you journey into the world of the Heritage Rose.
What is a Heritage Rose?
Heritage roses are those roses hybridized primarily in England and France before 1867 (also known as Old Garden Roses or OGRs), roses hybridized or naturally pollinated by OGR parents (these include Austin's English roses), and finally, roses hybridized in the first half of the twentieth century.
The OGRs include albas, bourbons, centifolias, damasks, gallicas, mosses, hybrid perpetuals, chinas, teas, and noisettes, as well as species roses. Many hybrids have been developed from these roses, not least the hybrid musks, hybrid teas, polyanthas, and floribundas. In addition, there are climbers and ramblers descended from the long, wiry canes of species roses like r. multiflora, r. bracteata, r. wichurana and r. gigantea.
Why Grow OGRs and Heritage Roses?
* Easy care and disease resistance
* Extensive variety:
- Sizes (from 8 inches tall to 50 feet long)
- Shapes (charming ground covers, elegant vase-shapes, arching fountains, gently rounded shrubs, patio pots, sturdy hedges, graceful tree climbers, graceful fence ramblers)
- Blooms (from 5 to over 100 petals) fit any situation except full shade
* Fragrance ranges from tart citrus to sweet old rose, sharp tea, and heady musk
* Colors blend easily into garden schemes - roses complement a healthy environment of mixed perennials, shrubs and trees
* Love of history, adventure and romance
* Many are easy to propagate and share with friends
* Preservation of unique roses keeps the planet healthier - the more varieties we save, the greater our contribution to plant genetics
* Unique bouquets
* Potpourris, teas, jellies and jams, jewelry
* Bring beneficial insects and birds into your garden
Upcoming Events
Potluck Member Meeting
Saturday, February 7, 2009 ~ 1:00 pm
Carnation Community Center - Old Schoolhouse
Northwest Flower and Garden Show
February 18-22, 2009
Washington State Convention Center, Seattle
www.gardenshow.com
Member Meeting
Sunday, May 17, 2009 - 1:00 pm
Antique Rose Farm
12220 Springhetti Road, Snohomish
World Rose Festival 2009
June 19-21, 2009
Vancouver, BC, Canada
www.worldrose-vancouver2009.com
Rose Festival
Sunday, June 21, 2009
9:00-5:00
Antique Rose Farm
12220 Springhetti Road, Snohomish
Potluck
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Carol Dakan's Garden
12821 S.E. 285th Street, Auburn
Work Crew
Date to be determined
Highline SeaTac Botanical Gardens
13735 24th Ave. S. SeaTac
Member Meeting
Sunday, October 11, 2008 ~ 1:00
Kent City Library
212 2nd Ave. North, Kent
Membership Information
If you would like to learn more
about old garden roses and meet others who love them, then by all means
join us.
Membership includes four newsletters a year, open gardens, plant exchanges,
interesting meetings with programs or guest speakers, and our annual Old
Garden Rose show. Come join the fun!
Dues are $5.00 per calendar year. Please make your check payable to Heritage Roses Northwest and send remittance to:
Heritage Roses Northwest
12821 S.E. 285th Street
Auburn, WA 98092
For further information, e-mail us at: heritageroses@yahoo.com
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Heritage Roses Northwest
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Created April 15, 2008
Revised January 7, 2009