Does anybody know Harkness Roses in UK? (Thanks for help).

24 years ago

Hello to all friends.

I have read that Harkness Roses is one of the best rose suppliers in the world. Is this correct? Is there any other rose dealer as reputable as them? Please advise.

Secondly, I am looking for rose seeds, and not plants. Therefore, I need rose seed suppliers.

Thanks for advice.

Amer

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zephirine_lyon
24 years ago
They are at least one of the world-wide known Rose breeders.
I have ordered some roses from them...not very impressive, I must say, but correct.
On the other hand, I really dislike their catalogue....

You may also try David Austin Roses, Peter Beales Roses, Fryers, and so many others !!!
Some messages in the forum give you links to rose-sites with all adequate information on rose breeders and nurseries in the UK.

Good luck !

Zephirine-from-France
(Uk forum members should normally be more precise than I am...sorry)
Bettina
24 years ago
I agree their catalogue is not the most impressive but they do carry a good selection of roses. If you want a truly beautiful catalogue, I think the Peter Beales one is the best to be had-much more impressive and truly breathtaking photographs!
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zephirine_lyon
24 years ago
Thanks, bettina ! I agree with you about P. Beales'catalogue. Though I didn't actually refer to pictures, but rather to descriptions, and the overall presentation...
Though I must confess, the GUILLOT caltalogue (though French, it hurts my feelings to reckon that) has whoups-aargh-pseudo-poetric descriptions that aren't any better !!!

(sigh !)
Field
24 years ago
Unfortunately, roses cannot be grown from seed, except for the true species, because hybrid plants do not come true from seed. So, none of the roses in the catalogs can be grown from seed, and no grower will sell you seed.
joan_m
23 years ago
Were you looking for seed from species roses? I might be able to help you with that. You might also try looking for seed from "Fairy roses" These are a selection of minature roses that are sold as seed, although you can expect variation between individual plants. (These are different from 'The Fairy' and (all/most) named cultivars with teh word "fairy" in their name.

If you are interesed in growing hybrid roses from seed, you may be able to obtain seed from local rose gardens. (Although you'd have to harvest it yourself.) There is a lot of onformation on growing roses from seed on the internet. While seedlings of hybred roses will not come true from seed, there is often a family resemblance. This is a lot like people, where borthers and sisters in a family do not look alike, but do share a resemblance.
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23 years ago
Hi!
I have seed of Rosa glauca (rubrifolia), rubiginosa and spinosissima if they are of any interest.
Lyn
canarybird01
23 years ago
Amer...
I have ordered and received roses from Harkness and have been happy with them. You might also check out Kordes roses in Germany - they are certainly among the top rose growers of Europe. Their catalogue is a treasure of beautiful photos as well as info and they also have a good website. I have many of their roses and they are healthy and beautiful.

SharonCb

Here is a link that might be useful: Kordes Roses in Germany

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