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Roses for the the Spring

Though the rose is characterised to epitomise summer, those few that flower in the Spring
present us with a grand and welcome surprise.  The fact that some will grow in adverse
condition such as 'Marigold' on a north wall or 'Fruhlingsgold' in poorer soils in a hot and dry
 space, makes them even more valuable.

Rosa banksiae lutea - The yellow Banksian roses one of the first rambling roses of the year,
its falling sprays of rich butter-yellow blooms anticipating the golden days of summer to come.
  First introduced to England from Western China in 1824, it is one of the enduring classic roses.
 Although not recurrent, the wealth of small, cupped double blooms on almost thorn-less stems
 last from four to six weeks. This variety is more free-flowering, slightly less vigorous and
slightly hardier than other Banksian forms, but it is only slightly scented.

Rosa 'Canary Bird' - another yellow rose which is best in May.  It is one of the first roses
to display flower and its month long display is an exciting event in the garden.
 It burst onto the spring scene with a single but glorious profusion of canary
yellow blooms similar in form to the native dog-rose. The blooms are beautifully
set against the pale grey foliage.  The abundance of the 2 inch diameter flowers, carried
in generous sprays along with chocolate brown stems, is matched by the vigour of the shrubs
growth.  Upright shoots arch over at the top and are not too prickly.  Later still maroon hips
develop to embellish the autumn scene. 'Canary Bird' can be grown as a standard or as a rose
hedge and in either case a bright annual climber such as 'Morning Glory' would
 enhance its summer foliage.

Rosa 'Fruhlingsgold' - growing to a height of about 7 feet it is best in May. Though the scented
clotted-cream coloured flowers fade to a pearly white in hot sun the central crown of
 stamens remains bright gold.  The great arching canes of this hearty shrub rose almost
 vanish beneath big, single to semi-double blooms, and the effect is spectacular.
There is only one magnificent flush of flowers but the display can last up to six weeks.
 'Fruhlingsgold' is one of the earliest roses and easy to grow even in poor conditions.
  Mix this with a large flowered rock-rose such as Cistus and the two flowers compliment each other.

Rosa 'Fruhlingsmorgen' - The large slightly cupped blooms have an exquisite perfection
and symmetry of form and light fragrance.  Their colours are those of a clear spring dawn,
varying according to the sun's strength from deep pink to pale rose and fading to a
creamy centre with an elegant centre of dark red stamens. Often there is a scattering
 of flowers throughout the summer, but the dark green foliage has an attraction all of its own.

Rosa 'Marigold' - Cascades of burnished gold and glossy, rich green foliage that
 almost glows are the most obvious rewards if you have space for this vigorous climber. 
'Marigold' is loose and open in habit and very thorny, but richly clothed with big,
semi double blooms whose strong scent carries a considerable distance.  There are
no hips, but autumn will often bring a second flush of blooms.  It is very tough
reliable and easy to grow in the harshest of garden conditions and it is one of the
 few roses that will flower on a north facing wall.

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