Tag Archives: AARS

First Bloom – ‘Francis Meilland’ Hybrid Tea

Posted on July 20, 2012 by

After having planted this rose about a month ago, I didn’t expect to see a bloom this soon. As you may recall, this is a new rose being introduced in 2013 and I was lucky enough to have been given … Continue reading →

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Glorious Rain

Posted on July 13, 2012 by

After a long dry spell that brought temps in the 100′s for days on end, we finally saw some rain this week. Since Tuesday, it has rained  each day for at least an hour.  We have been watering the garden … Continue reading →

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‘Francis Meilland’ Hybrid Tea – 2013 AARS Winner

Posted on July 5, 2012 by

Each year the AARS (All-American Rose Selections) announces a list of winners that have proven in trials to be of superior quality.  This year, the sole winner is ‘Francis Meilland‘, a beautiful pink hybrid tea, that is said to grow … Continue reading →

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Great Garden Rose – ‘Artistry’ – Hybrid Tea

Posted on June 7, 2012 by

I first admired this rose in the garden of a friend. It’s coral colored blooms jumped out at me as I strolled through her garden of 100 or so roses. Upon inquiry I was immediately told that this was ‘Artistry’, … Continue reading →

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