Sam McGredy (Northern Ireland/New Zealand 1880 – Early 2000s)
Sam McGredy and four generations of rose breeders began their story in Portadown, Northern Ireland and has recently ended in New Zealand. Their most famous introductions were repeat flowering climbing roses. All elegant and unique. Later under Sam Mcgredy IV management, their arrival on a new continent saw them delve into brightly coloured ‘hand-painted’ varieties. These are still very popular today, especially in the U.S.
PRODUCT TYPE
ROSE GROUP
COLOUR
SIZE
SPECIAL FEATURE
HIGHLY FRAGRANT
SITUATION
FLOWER FORM
FLOWERING PERIOD
AWARD WINNING
GIFT IDEAS
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Very double large blooms of golden yellow. Lovely fruity fragrance. The foliage is dark green and healthy. Slightly shy, but sumptuous. Repeat flowering. Size: 2.5m x 2.5m. -
Dublin Bay has lovely unfading deep red blooms. Scented. Excellent dark green glossy foliage. Repeats well. A good shorter climber. Size: 2.1m x 1.8m. -
This cerise pink double resembles a Camellia with its overlapping petals and cupped formation. The glossy dark green foliage is generally healthy. Repeat flowering. Size: 3.5m x 2.5m. -
Clusters of double ivory white blooms rimmed with rosy red. Light fragrance. Dark foliage. Good for cutting. Repeat flowering. Size: 3m x 2.5m. -
Clusters of large pale pink Hybrid Tea-shaped blooms. Fragrant. Makes a good shorter climber or pillar rose. Dark green foliage. Continuous flowering. Size: 2.4m x 1.8m.
