Rosa English Rose

Tea Clipper is of a similar rich apricot to 'Grace' although in every other way it is a very different rose. The flowers are of an informal rosette shape and nicely quartered, each with a button eye which is retained to the end. It forms a large, rather upright shrub with its flowers nodding on the branch. It is almost completely without thorns and is particularly healthy. Usually the fragrance is a lovely mix of tea, myrrh and fruit, although sometimes it is almost pure citrus.







'Tea Clipper' (the last and finest of the sailing ships) is named to mark the centenary of the death of Frederick Horniman. He made his fortune as a tea trader and was a great collector. The Horniman Museum contains a fascinating collection of natural history specimens, cultural artefacts and musical instruments from around the world.



(English Musk)







4 ft. x 3 ft.

Sold as bare root rose

Thanks to all who have ordered with us this season.

We will open the 2013 Rose order season in June, shipping in January of 2013, with all the newest varieties from the growers including the New ARS winner for 2013.

There are a limited number of roses available for shipment or pick up at the Nursery in the next few weeks. Please email us with your request and we will let you know if we have the roses you are looking for. Sorry, we cannot take orders for cold storage. Only orders for shipping in the upcoming weeks.