Unique Rose Breeds & Colors for Your Garden
With their everlasting allure, roses are some of the most sought-after plants in the gardening world. The combination of their fragrance and colors makes them the epitome of nature’s beauty. And now with modern breeding techniques, there are more color combinations, shapes, and sizes than ever before – meaning endless opportunities for you to showcase creativity and versatility in your garden.
Desirable & Unique Rose Colors
When thinking of roses, most people imagine the classic red – maybe a solid yellow or pink. But the options don’t end there!
Thanks to years of development and innovation in the rose world, you can give your garden a unique twist with blended hues and two-toned varieties, or add character with unusual colors such as blue, black, or green – though these are not naturally occurring. Blue, black, and green roses are usually white roses that are painted, dyed, or genetically modified to achieve these rare colors.
9 Rare Roses to Add to Your Garden
At April & Ashley, we’re proud to partner with innovative rose breeders from around the world who provide us with roses unlike any other. We’d like to give special mention to 9 roses we think will help you attain a luxurious and unique look in your garden this season.
These roses require full sun and are suitable for hardiness zones 5-11. Check out our Guide to Rose Hardiness Zones & What They Mean to find out if you live in an area where these roses will thrive.
Figaro Babylon Eyes
Bred with love and care by Interplant, Figaro Babylon Eyes boasts saffron-hued petals and a ruby-red center. Enjoy watching them transform as they gradually fade into a creamy white before your eyes. It’s the perfect choice for a rose gardener that already has some experience.
Country Spirit Frieda
Breeder Rosen Tantau brings us this striking beauty with its dazzling blend of yellow and pink-toned petals. It has a subtle fragrance, but blooms large and abundantly. If you’re a seasoned rose gardener who can give it the attention it deserves, Country Spirit Frieda will be a wonderful and unique addition to your garden.
Pride of Jane
With a legacy spanning four generations, breeder Jan Spek Rozen doesn’t disappoint with its Pride of Jane rose. With its cascading folds of pink-toned petals, the blooms are round and full. The fragrance is light, but the visual impact is huge. Pride of Jane is recommended for experienced rose gardeners.
Gelato
Interplant wows us again with their Gelato rose. There’s more than meets the eye with this floral gem. Hidden within its white-and-green buds is a pink center – creating an enchanting two-toned effect. Gelato is recommended for experienced rose gardeners.
Jeanne Moreau
Breeder Meilland makes a bold statement with its Jeanne Moreau rose. This large-blooming beauty emanates grace with its white and pale-yellow petals – not to mention its irresistible citrusy fragrance. Jeanne Moreau is recommended for experienced rose gardeners.
Circle of Life
For those new to rose gardening, Rosen Tantau’s Circle of Life requires minimal care and is an excellent starter rose. It’s a classic hybrid tea, but its voluminous, amber-yellow blooms will give your garden a unique flair. It doesn’t overpower with its medium fragrance, but is enough to make you swoon.
Holiday Island “Oahu”
Another stunner from Interplant, Holiday Island “Oahu” captures the essence of a tropical sunset right in your garden. Its peach-colored petals with a golden heart accent will give your landscape a warm and luxurious glow. This rose is recommended for gardeners with some experience.
Sunday Brunch
With its abundant rounded blooms, Sunday Brunch is a hybrid tea rose that adds an air of elegance to any garden. Its petals are pink with hints of orange – gradually fading to white. It has a subtle fragrance and is ideal for gardeners with some experience.
Pacific Wonderland
Breeder Garhart presents Pacific Wonderland – not your average pink rose. The yellow anthers at the heart of this hybrid tea will give your garden an ethereal feel that radiates throughout. Pacific Wonderland is recommended for rose gardeners who have some experience.
With a wide variety of color, shape, and size, every rose gardener can achieve a distinctive and artful aesthetic. Visit April & Ashley to browse our complete collection of rare roses that could end up in your garden this season.