Oranges ‘n’ Lemons
ORANGES ‘N’ LEMONS™
Floribunda / Shrub Rose
(MACORANLEM)
The striking colourful rose ‘Oranges ‘n’ Lemons’ was bred by Sam McGredy IV, in New Zealand, in 1985.
It is often said you either like striped coloured roses or you don’t! Striped roses are eye-catching and make an excellent feature plant, whether they have bold splashes of colour, streaks or flecks, the striped rose is a real novelty. Not only is every flower different, but every petal is unique. The “hand painted roses” are a special strain developed by renowned rose breeder the late Sam McGredy IV who bred some great roses in his 50-year career. With a talent for innovation, his priorities were colour and plant health but he was also looking for novelty in his roses. The roses ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll’ (1983), ‘Tropical Sunset’ (1988) and ‘Oranges ‘n’ Lemons’ (introduced in 1994) are regarded as some of his best achievements.
Oranges ‘n’ Lemons features striped bright orange and yellow fully double blooms (40 petals) with a mild fruity fragrance, produced in small clusters, in flushes throughout the season. The brightly coloured petals slowly fade to a peach colour. This variety can be used as a cut flower.
The bush is strong and vigorous reaching 1.5m to 2m, with slightly arching canes and leathery glossy foliage. This variety is a strong performer year after year, and our bush was still looking good after 28 years.
This rose is available from Garden Express and Silkies Rose Farm – rosesalesonline.com.au
Text: Melanie Trimper
