As we mentioned last month, 2021 is going to be another busy and incredible year for our Nursery. 

We are receiving numerous orders and many of our varieties are already out of stock for this year.

If you're thinking to add some more roses to your garden, we suggest you to place your order soon, as we won't be able to guarantee their availability in the next few months.

Our 2021 Releases are selling well too, but we still have good numbers of these beautiful varieties: 

Roald Dahl - great David Austin rose, available as bush and 90cm standard - 

Jessica's Rose and Happy Birthday! - beautiful creations of Australian breeder Bruce Brundrett,

Bathsheba, 

Pink Ayoba, 

Cherry Bomb and Life of the Party.

Visit our Bare Rooted roses' Collection here to check what else is still in stock.

At our Nursery we've noticed that, of all bloom flushes we have throughout the warm season, the Autumn one is the best.

Flowers seem to have brighter colours and stronger fragrance. We are not sure if it's the South Australian climate or it's the same everywhere, but our Autumn roses always look great.

We love mixing our cut roses with native flowers and leaves, and these are some easy and great ideas that Cindy Cross put together for us, to make beautiful flower arrangements with what you have in your garden. 

Check the 3 videos we produced with Cindy last year on how to put together a beautiful bouquet.

But how do we keep our cut roses looking their best for as long as possible?

Brian suggests that you cut your roses from plants that have been well watered, as stressed plants will produce flowers that lose their petals more quickly.

If you can, cut the roses at the beginning of the day, and put them in a full bucket of water: leave them there for at least 6 hours to soak up as much water as possible.

If you want the rosebuds to open up more quickly, add one tablespoon of sugar to every litre of water.

Fill your vase with water at the very top and change it every day, to prevent bacteria building up in the water.

To avoid bacteria you can also use a professional preservative called Chrysal.

This month you can meet Brian and myself at the Limestone Ladies CWA Open Garden, in Naracoorte on Saturday 13th March, with guest speaker Sophie Thomson (from Gardening Australia) talking about self sufficiency and sustainable living. 

We'll be there with our potted roses and we'll be happy to answer any question you'll have about roses.

The day after, Sunday 14th March, will be our monthly Open Sunday.

We'll have our whole collection of potted roses for sale, including many potted standards that will be 20% Off.

You'll also be able to see all our varieties in flower and choose your new roses for next winter.

10am to 3pm, in Kalangadoo - 20 Koorine Road.

See you there!