Bold, Beautiful Blooms: New Introductions for 2013

Karen Gardner Roses inc. Tulsa

Beverly Hybrid Tea - Page 3

Kordes, 2008 - Introduced to North America by Palatine Nursery

Other names: KORpauvio, Perfume Passion, Sophie Davant, Pink Perfection

Awards won: Nantes Fragrance Award and Favorite Rose award 2010; La Tacita Gold Medal 2010; Echigo Silver Medal 2009; Belfast Most Fragrance Award 2009; Baden-Baden Fragrance Award 2008; Baden-Baden Silver Medal.

Kordes Select 'Simply Brilliant'

Collection

Big Momma Hybrid Tea - Page 3

Meilland International, 2013 - Introduced to North America by Edmunds' Roses

Other names: MEItafnah

Awards won: None to date

Its very strong fragrance is described as 'strong rose and fruit'.

Cinnamon Dolce Hybrid Tea -Page 7

Meilland International, 2013- Introduced to North America by Edmunds' Roses

Other names: MEItadeha

Awards won: None to date

Described as very disease resistant with a very spicy, strong fragrance.

Dark Night Hybrid Tea - Page 7

Meilland International, 2010- Reintroduced by Star Roses in 2012

Other names: MEIrysett, Black Gold, Eddy Mitchell, Garden Director Bartje Miller

Awards won: None to date

Bartje Miller is the volunteer in charge of the Wrigley Rose Gardens, the official rose garden of the Pasadena Rose Parade.

Grand Amore Hybrid Tea - Page 13

Kordes, 2004 - Introduced to North America by Palatine Roses

Other names: KORcoluma, My Valentine, Walter Sisulu

Awards won: Portland Gold Medal 2010, ADR 2005, Den Hagg gold medal 2004 & 2009, Rose Hill Trail Rose gold medal 2007, Golden Rose of Lyon 2005

Kordes Select 'Simply Brilliant'

Collection

Pink Enchantment Hybrid Tea - Page 22

Kordes, 2008 - Introduced to North America by Edmunds' Roses

Other names: MEItadeha

Awards won: None to date

Kordes Select 'Simply Brilliant'

Collection

Twilight Zone Grandiflora - Page 29

Carruth, 2011 - Introduced to North America by Weeks Roses

Other names: Wekebtidere

Awards won: None to date

Black Forest Floribunda - Page 32

Kordes Select 'Simply Brilliant'

Collection

Kordes, 2010 - Introduced to North America by Palatine Roses

Other names: KORschwill, Black Forest Rose

Awards won: ADR 2010, OPR Rose 2010.

Brothers Grimm Floribunda - Page 32

Kordes, 2000 - Introduced to North America by Palatine Roses

Other names: KORassenet, Gremlin, Eternal Flame, Joli Tambour, Gebruder Grimm

Awards won: ADR 2002, Potsdam gold medal 2001, Kortrijik silver medal 2001, TOPROOS 2006

Kordes Select 'Simply Brilliant'

Collection

Kosmos Floribunda - Page 38

Kordes, 2006 - Introduced to North America by Palatine Roses

Other names: KORpriggos

Awards won: ADR 2007, Hradec gold medal 2009, Le Roeulx silver medal 2006, Kortrijik silver medal 2006

Kordes Select 'Simply Brilliant'

Collection

Love Song Floribunda - Page 38

Carruth, 2013 - Introduced to North America by Weeks Roses

Other names: Wekstameda

Awards won: None to date

Oh My! Floribunda - Page 40

Bedard, 2011 - Introduced to North America by Weeks Roses

Other names: Wekcisfribo, Dad's Day

Awards won: None to date

Poseidon Floribunda - Page 40

Kordes, 2010 - Introduced to North America by Palatine Roses

Other names: KORfriedhar, Novalis

Awards won: None to date

Fun fact: Named after the German poet "Novalis" who used the blue rose for love and yearning.

Kordes Select 'Simply Brilliant'

Collection

Sparkle & Shine Floribunda - Page 42

Bedard, 2011 - Introduced to North America by Weeks Roses

Other names: Wekjunjuc

Awards won: None to date

Cloud 10 Climber - Page 61

Radler, 2013 - Introduced to North America by Edmunds' Roses

Other names: Radclean

Awards won: None to date

Kordes Golden Gate Climber - Page 63

Kordes, 2005 - Introduced to North America by Palatine Roses

Other names: KORrogilo

Awards won: ADR 2006, Belfast gold medal 2008, Dublin gold medal 2008, Baden-Baden gold medal 2006, Rome gold medal, 2006, Kortrik gold medal 2006, Geneva gold medal 2006

Kordes Select 'Simply Brilliant'

Collection

Raspberry Cream Twirl Climber - Page 64

Meilland, 2013 - Introduced to North America by Star Roses

Other names: MEIteratol, Ines Sastre, Colibri Farbfestival

Awards won: None to date

Bull's Eye Shrub - Page 76

James, 2011 - Introduced to North America by Weeks Roses

Other names: Pejamord

Awards won: None to date

Eyeconic Melon Lemonade Shrub - Page 78

Sproul, 2012 - Introduced to North America by Star Roses

Other names: Spromel

Awards won: None to date

Eyeconic Pomegranate Lemonade Shrub - Page 78

Sproul, 2012 - Introduced to North America by Star Roses

Other names: Spropom

Awards won: None to date

Look-A-Like Hydrangealicious

Shrub - Page 79

Harris, 2012 - Introduced to North America by Star Roses

Other names: Harballred

Awards won: None to date

Popcorn Drift Shrub - Page 81

NovaFlora, 2012 - Introduced to North America by Star Roses

Other names: Novarospop

Awards won: None to date

Yabba Dabba Doo Shrub - Page 83

Bedard, 2011 - Introduced to North America by Weeks Roses

Other names: Wekruneflo

Awards won: None to date

Diamond Eyes Miniature - Page 86

Carruth, 2011 - Introduced to North America by Weeks Roses

Other names: Wekwibypur

Awards won: None to date

Whimsy Miniature - Page 92

Bedard, 2013 - Introduced to North America by Weeks Roses

Other names: Wektebodoko

Awards won: None to date

Look-A-Likes Phloxy Baby

Shrub - Page 95

Radler, 2012 - Introduced to North America by Star Roses

Other names: Radcleome

Awards won: None to date

How We Pick Our Roses

Proven trials of disease & drought resistance

Heat tolerant to heat loving

At least five of every new variety

Test roses that we or our customers loved

Performance, popularity, & preference