Reine des Violettes Beginner Roses Anne’s estate near Dublin

Anne’s estate near Dublin

The small leaves and spreading habit of 'Republic of Texas' makes it a natural for container planting

or in a border

making this rose a steady presence in the garden rather than a fleeting showstopper

'Pink Grootendorst' blooms heavily and repeats throughout the season with blooms more reminiscent of carnations rather than roses

Reine des Violettes Beginner Roses Anne’s estate near Dublin1860 4 to 5 feet This thornless rose grows like the Bourbons but bears Gallica like flat blooms of a muted cerise lilac. Reine des Violettes makes a chunky bush about five feet square with glossy leaves which require hard pruning in early spring to keep it compact.