The most fragrant Old Rose – though a modern incarnation, Gertrude Jekyll, with Munstead Wood, deep dark and redolent of blackcurrant and plum, and Reine de Violettes, with Eden Rose (Pierre de Ronsard) plu some amazing Clematis – Multi Blue, Cezanne, Giselle, Abilene … more. A delightful way to showcase beautiful blooms …Enjoy. A regularly changing chiaroscope at Petersham Nurseries. If you need further proof, look our John Howells’ book ‘The Rose and the Clematis’ – a perfect read.   […]

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