ROSE CATALOG
Email: [email protected] Phone: 301-502-4398 www.velvettouchrosecare.com Seasonal Care Velvet Touch Rose Care provides the following: • Regular Service visits every 10-14 days • Monitoring for diseases, insects & mites • Regular deadheading • Preventative spray with plant protectants • Fertilization • Pruning • Winterizing • Shaping, Training and Pruning of Climbers Healthy productive roses require regular systematic care MOST FRAGRANT ROSES Ebb Tide (purple) Chrysler Imperial (red) Fragrant Cloud (coral) Perfume Delight (pink) Peter Mayle (deep pink) Pope John Paul II (white) Secret’s Out (white) Fragrant Cloud Mister Lincoln Joseph’s Coat New Dawn Antrim 1844 1 Fragrant Cloud Hybrid Teas– Mainly characterized as having long stems and solitary blooms that are ideal for cutting. Grandifloras– Ideal for cutting, these large roses appear in clusters throughout the season, opening at different times for display. Floribundas-Great for landscapes, the flowers appear in clusters freely and continuously throughout the season. Shrubs-Generally one of the hardier rose classes and ideal for landscapes. Climbers– Perfect for training on arches, trellises and fences. Long arching branches make ideal vertical accents to your landscape.
2 WHITE ROSES John F. Kennedy– Hybrid Tea Rich white double blooms and attractive green foliage. Moderate licorice fragrance. Full Sail- Hybrid Tea Disease resistant; pure blooms with beautiful form, glossy foliage and strong fragrance. Margaret Merril– Floribunda Large, ruffled, satin white blooms. Rich citrus & spice fragrance. Availability is subject to change Honor– Hybrid Tea Honor produces huge, well-formed clear white blooms. Very disease resistant. Light fragrance. Sugar Moon– Hybrid Tea Slowly opening blooms with very dark green foliage providing excellent contrast. Citrus fragrance. Bolero– Floribunda Extraordinarily strong fragrance of traditional rose mixed with tropical fruit. Iceberg– Floribunda Extremely disease resistant, vigorous grower. The bushy rounded plant is robed in dark green foliage. Great for hedges. Pope John Paul II– Hybrid Tea Great disease resistance; beautiful, high-centered blooms. Strong citrus fragrance. Stainless Steal– Hybrid Tea Tones of silvery lavender blooms. Easy to grow and has long-lasting flowers with large, green leaves. Strong fragrance. Easy Spirit—Floribunda Creamy white blooms with the occasional blushing pink on the outer petals. Mild tea fragrance. Classic Woman– Hybrid Tea Romantic, pure white buds with slight pink edges. Slight rose fragrance. NEW Secrets Out- Hybrid Tea Pure white and tall center. Spicy and strong fragrance. Moonstone– Hybrid T Beautiful pearl/white color blooms edged in delicate pink. Slight fragrance.
Chicago Peace– Hybrid Tea Large copper-pink blooms that shimmer with a canary-yellow at the base of the petals. Interesting, leathery foliage. Loves hot weather. Elizabeth Taylor– Hybrid Tea Shocking deep pink with smoky edges. Slight spice fragrance. Gene Boerner – Floribunda Medium double pink blooms with a slight fragrance. 3 PINK ROSES = Fragrant Falling in Love– Hybrid Tea Creamy buds open to a warm pastel pink. Rose shape that spirals open slowly. Kordes Perfecta– Hybrid Tea Pink and cream blend, with pink edges. Strong fragrance. Availability is subject to change Peter Mayle– Hybrid Tea Large blooms of deeply colored pink. Strong old rose fragrance. Perfume Delight– Hybrid Tea Classic scent, lovely tapered buds, and deep green foliage. Strong damask fragrance. Tiffany– Hybrid Tea Super-sweet fragrance. This rose that performs well in the heat. Sexy Rexy– Floribunda Profuse, coral-pink clusters of blooms make this a must have addition to any garden. Light fragrance. Secret– Hybrid Tea Slightly ruffled petals and strong fragrance. It’s begging to be added to any bouquet. The McCartney Rose– Hybrid Tea Massive, deep rosy pink blooms, with a strong scent of spice. Memorial Day– Hybrid Tea Orchid pink blooms with a lavender wash. Strong damask fragrance. Miss Congeniality– Grandiflora Blossoms of pure white are kissed with vivid pink at the edges and feature large, glossy leaves . Moderate fragrance. Pink Peace– Hybrid Tea A profuse bloomer with very full blossoms; this rose is a true work horse. Sweet rose fragrance. Queen Elizabeth– Grandiflora Pale pink blooms with a slight fragrance. Love and Peace– Hybrid Tea The outer edges of the petals show off a blushing pink color while the center glows with yellow. Slight fragrance.
4 Touch of Class– Hybrid Tea Glowing coral pink. Mild fresh apple fragrance. Apricot Candy– Hybrid Tea The ruffled edged petals contrast nicely with the soft green foliage. = Fragrant Fragrant Cloud– Hybrid Tea Fragrant rose features an abundance of bright coral-red blooms with a honey sweet fragrance. Availability is subject to change CORAL ROSES Mother of Pearl—Hybrid Tea Very full luminescent coral-pink blooms. Marmalade Skies– Floribunda Large clusters of red-orange blooms. Light fragrance. Over the Moon– Hybrid Tea Large blooms that open slowly. Warm apricot with a moderate fruity scent. Gingersnap– Floribunda Blooms are a brilliant blend of yellow-orange with ruffled edges. Light fragrance. About Face—Grandiflora Old-fashioned with golden yellow interior and a bronzy orange reverse. Mild fresh apple fragrance. Tropicana– Hybrid Tea Clear coral-orange. Color holds true on this vigorous plant with strong stems and memorable fragrance. Elle– Hybrid Tea Bushy, continually blooming rose High-centered, with soft shades of apricot, cream, and pink . Strong citrus & spice fragrance. Abbaye De Cluny– Hybrid Tea Delicate, rich, apricot tones with cupped antique-style blooms. Strong spicy fragrance. Sonia– Grandiflora Perfect formed flowers are a gorgeous blend of salmon & pink Fruity fragrance. Sweet Mademoiselle– Hybrid Tea Excellent disease resistance and grows with great vigor. Extremely fragrant. Voodoo– Hybrid Tea Multi-colored, large blooms of yellow, peach, salmon, apricot & red. Rich fruity fragrance.
Dream Come True– Grandiflora This beautiful bi-colored Grandiflora has mild fragrance. Gold Medal-Grandiflora High-centered buds of golden yellow tinged with orange. Rich fruity and spice fragrance. Eternal Flame– Hybrid Tea Large, full, high-centered bloom. Soft yellow with a strong citrus fragrance. Kings Ransom-Hybrid Tea Bright yellow buds with sweet fruity fragrance above glossy green foliage. Sunbright– Hybrid Tea Bright yellow flowers with a slight fruity fragrance. = Fragrant 5 Availability is subject to change Peace– Hybrid Tea Ivory yellow with pink edges; large, very full blooms with formal shape. Moderately fragrant. Midas Touch– Hybrid Tea Strong, hardy plant in all climates with dazzling color and dark foliage. Moderate fruity fragrance. YELLOW ROSES Michelangelo– Hybrid Tea Sweet lemony fragrance and golden petals. Perfect for cutting. Gina Lollobrigida– Hybrid Tea Golden yellow blooms. Excellent producer of cut flowers. Strong dreamy scent. Julia Child-Floribunda Old-fashion butter gold blooms. Strong licorice candy and spice fragrance.
Crimson Bouquet– Grandiflora Long stems great for cutting, paired with dark glossy leaves and good disease resistance. Slight fragrance. 6 RED ROSES = Fragrant Chrysler Imperial—Hybrid Tea A high-centered, velvety, strongly scented rose. It’s a great repeat bloomer. Dolly Parton– Hybrid Tea This southern beauty is drop dead gorgeous. Cheerful, extravagantly fragrant, with vibrant lipstick red. Double Delight– Hybrid Tea Perfectly shaped, perfectly scented Hybrid Tea. A perennial favorite. Strong spice fragrance. Mister Lincoln - Hybrid Tea Deep, velvety purple-red full blooms. Intense damask fragrance. Availability is subject to change Ring of Fire - Hybrid Tea Deep coral orange blooms with large petals. Slight fragrance. Legends– Hybrid Tea Huge, blooms with ruffled edges. Rich ruby red with a moderately fruity fragrance. Dick Clark– Grandiflora Black-red buds open to showy swirls of cream edged with vibrant, cherry red. Cinnamon spiced fragrance. Rogue Royale - Hybrid Tea Deep burgundy buds open to reveal bright raspberry-red blooms. Citrus and berry fragrance. Love– Grandiflora Scarlet red with reversed, silvery white petals produce summerlong blooms on a compact bush. Light fragrance. Fire and Ice– Hybrid Tea Extremely disease resistant. Blooms are red and white. Very little fragrance. Rock & Roll - Hybrid Tea Each petal unfurls to reveal a different pattern of striped & splashed burgundy, red & ivory. Very fragrant. Proud Land– Hybrid Tea Deep red beauty and her very large buds mature into very double, 5-7" Strong tea fragrance. Firefighter– Hybrid Tea Beautiful deep red blooms with exceptional fragrance. This rose is in remembrance of those lost on 911. NEW Olympiad– Hybrid Tea Bright true-red colors shows through from the pointed-bud stage to the final moments. Light fragrance. Oklahoma– Hybrid Tea Black-red buds open to large, dusky red blooms. Strong rose fragrance.
Barbara Streisand– Hybrid Tea Sensuous lavender blooms edged with deep magenta. Glossy, deep green foliage. Fragrant Plum-Grandiflora Vigorous, productive, tall plant with long cutting stems; color brightens with some heat. Heirloom– Floribunda Magenta buds open to deep lilac to purple blooms that have a sweet fragrance. Perfume Factory– Hybrid Tea Dark purple fading to lavender blooms. Strong aromatic fragrance. Nicole Carol Miller– Grandiflora This rose was named in honor of a victim on 9/11 Flight 93. Pale lavender with intense mauve color and strong citrus fragrance. LAVENDER ROSES = Fragrant 7 Availability is subject to change Neptune– Hybrid Tea Luscious lavender with purple blush to petal edge with a strong sweet rose fragrance. Wild Blue Yonder– Grandiflora Deep reddish-purple with lavender blooms. Sweet citrus fragrance. Blue Girl– Hybrid Tea Large, double blooms with a light fruity fragrance. Intrigue– Floribunda Deep purple-red buds and plum flowers with a strong citrus fragrance. Violet’s Pride– Floribunda Medium-large spiraled, full blooms. Lavender with a magenta heart and strong grapefruit fragrance. Twilight Zone– Grandiflora Full and ruffled blooms. Deep velvety purple with a strong, spicy scent. Ebb Tide– Floribunda Deep plum-purple blooms. Very attractive, compact healthy bush. Strong fragrance. Love Song– Floribunda Old fashioned, ruffled lavender blooms that drench the entire bush in prolific flowers set against rich, green leaves. Citrus fragrance NEW
8 CLIMBING ROSES Availability is subject to change Pearly Gates– CLIMBING ROSE Pearl pink and formal tea blossoms. Repeat, free-flowering bloomer that is well-suited to cutting. Don Juan– CLIMBING ROSE Elegant, classic rose with strong fragrance; ideal for trellis or arbor. Strong rose fragrance. Josephs Coat– CLIMBING ROSE Ever-changing blooms of red, pink, orange, & yellow. Popular, performer that blooms on old and new wood. New Dawn– CLIMBING ROSE Small delicate blooms, occasionally blooms in flushes. Pale creamy white with hints of pink with a strong sweet fragrance. Cloud 10– CLIMBING ROSE Large, wide-open white flowers with yellow stamens provide a dramatic, dominant presence in your garden or floral display. Light sweet fragrance. Lavender Crush– CLIMBING ROSE Lavender tones blended with a reverse of creamy white. Clusters of full old-fashioned flowers. Strong fragrance. Red Sunblaze– Miniature Rose Attractive double blooms with rich deep velvet red . America– CLIMBING ROSE The fully double blooms are packed with 30 or more petals of deep pink, salmon, coral on the surface, lighter tones on the reverse . Strong , spiced fragrance. Golden Opportunity– CLIMBER Fruity scent that attracts butterflies and other pollinators. Its vine-like stems and foliage can take this beautiful rose to heights of over 10' tall. Highwire Flyer– CLIMBING ROSE A very strong, vibrant color with excellent resistance to black spot, rust and mildew. Average height 6ft. Light fragrance. NEW White Dawn– CLIMBING ROSE Ruffled double blooms in small clusters. Ivory white, golden centers with a sweet classic rose scent. White Eden– CLIMBING ROSE Very full, old-fashioned, globe-shaped blossoms, but in a soft shade of pristine white that takes on a pinkish blush in cool weather. Light fragrance. MINATURE ROSES
Double Pink Knock Out Fluorescent pink double blooms. Hardy & reliable repeat bloomer with excellent disease resistance. Light fragrance. Double Red Knock Out Deep red-pink roses with great disease resistance. Does well with the heat. Great repeat bloomer. CareFree Wonder– Shrub Rose Large flowers, radiant hot pink & white color combo. Flowers most all season long. Consistent performer. Sunny Knock Out Great disease resistance. Soft yellow blooms. Great repeat bloomer. SHRUB ROSES 9 Availability is subject to change Dawn—Brindabella Vigorous grower, Salmon bloom with hints of apricot as the heat of summer arrives. Strong fragrance. NEW Empress-Brindabella Red turning into fuchsia blooms. Its has a strong fragrance. NEW First Lady-Brindabella Vigorous grower, Lavender pink flowers blooms. Strong fragrance. NEW Purple Prince-Brindabella Vigorous grower, purple blooms. Strong fragrance. NEW Touch of Pink-Brindabella White flowers with pale pink centers. Its has a strong fruity fragrance with a hint of citrus. NEW White Knock Out Bright white petals, disease resistant leaves. Great repeat bloomer.
10 ROSE GARDENS Availability is subject to change
11 Velvet Touch Rose Care was launched in 2003 as a career change for founder David Kinderdine. David and Vicki were amateur rose growers and decided this hobby could be converted into a business to extend their love for roses and make available expert service to the residents of the greater Washington metro region. From its birth in 2003, Velvet Touch Rose Care has experienced steady growth as a company. At the beginning of 2019 David retired and sold his company to Scott and Melody Brown, his son-in-law and daughter. Velvet Touch Rose Care now services approximately 10,000 roses bushes within 100 miles from their home base. The core value that contributes to their success is a commitment to people first. Our motto is we serve people who have roses. OUR STORY Providing specialized care and maintenance for all your rose needs and to enhance your life through the beauty of a rose garden. Our expertly trained staff bring years of experience to your rose garden to help it flourish year after year. OUR MISSION
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