Tag Archives: Pope John Paul II

Brrrrrr – My Roses Are Cold!

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Chris VanCleave - America's Favorite Rose Gardener

Winter is on it’s way! Cool temps signal the final roses of the year. Chris VanCleave shares a few of the final blooms from his Alabama rose garden. Continue reading →

Posted in #MooPooCrew, #roses, Artistry, Moondance, Pope John Paul II, Sweet Drift | Tagged Alabama, autumn, blooms, Fall, fall roses, flowers, garden, garden photography, gardening, gardening expert, nature, Photography, Pope John Paul II, rose, Rose Expert, roses | 6 Comments

Garden Bloggers Bloom Day – August 2012

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Chris VanCleave - America's Favorite Rose Gardener

The recent rainfall has brought out hybrid tea roses out in a big way. I have cut approximately three dozen blooms in the last ten days and there are more buds left to open. Here’s a sample of what’s … Continue reading →

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A Vision In White – White Roses In Bloom This Week

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Chris VanCleave - America's Favorite Rose Gardener

Posted in #roses, Alabama, Francis Meilland, Iceberg, Pope John Paul II | Tagged Floribunda, flowerday, flowers, Francis Meilland, garden, gardening, hybrid tea, john paul ii, meilland, nature, Photography, Pictures, plants, pope john paul, Pope John Paul II, roses, White Roses | 8 Comments

Monday Whites

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Chris VanCleave - America's Favorite Rose Gardener

Not only are we seeing the deep rich hues of our dark colored roses, we are also seeing a spectacular showing of white roses this week. Pictured below are ‘Iceberg’ and ‘Moondance’ Floribundas along with blooms of ‘Pope John Paul … Continue reading →

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New Rose In My Garden: “Pope John Paul II” – Hybrid Tea

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Chris VanCleave - America's Favorite Rose Gardener

I recently added a new hybrid tea to my rose garden. “Pope John Paul II.” This lovely white rose was introduced by Jackson & Perkins in 2006. It was hybridized by Dr. Keith Zary and is a cross between the roses … Continue reading →