Walter  Andersen Nursery
Roses for 2007


About Face

Grandiflora
Orange
5’ tall
05
Bicolor attention getter. Lighter colors on the top, deeper shaded on the back of the petals. Loads of tall bloom on a very vigorous plant.

Angel Face

Floribunda
Lavender
3’ tall

AARS    69
Clear medium lavender with blushes of ruby near the edges. Produces loads of blooms that fill the air with a strong hint of citrus. Low and bushy, a long favorite.
Aroma Therapy
05
Hybrid Tea
Pink
5’ tall
Perfect pink buds and blooms sweeten the air with  a powerful aroma. Upright well branched bush, powerful aroma. Bloom produced in great numbers
Baby Blanket
01
Groundcover
Pink
3'-5’ tall
This little rose is tough as nails. It spreads knee-deep Pink with mounds of disease resistant foliage. Covered in a 3’ - 5’ tall profusion of small double pink blooms. Light fragrance.

Barbara Bush

Hybrid Tea
Coral Pink
4’ tall

91

A great looking rose, very eye catching vibrant color.   Very vigorous and free blooming on long stems. It has  a light damask fragrance.

Barbra Streisand

Hybrid Tea
Rich Lavender
4’ tall

01

A great looking rose, very eye catching vibrant color. Very vigorous and free blooming on long stems. It has a light damask fragrance.

Be-Bop

Shrub
Red
3’ tall

04

Great newer bushy rose from Weeks. This is a very , Yellow-center  bright single, red, formed in large clusters. “Eye  popping”. Glossy foliage, light fragrance.

Bella'roma
ROY 03
Hybrid Tea
Yellow/Pink edge
4’ tall
This rose won top honors and was awarded Rose of the Year. Sumptuous blooms all season long. Great in the garden and as a cut bloom. Fragrance is light spice.

Beloved

Hybrid Tea
Red
4.5’ tall

06

Robust, disease resistant, most outstanding red of the past decade. Ideal cutting rose. Formerly Caesar E. Chavez.

Betty Boop

Floribunda
White/Red Edge
3’ tall

AARS 99

This is a really great rose, the colors are so vibrant, it's White / Red edge is hard to miss when in bloom. Clusters of single blooms white center, red edge. A fun rose with fruity fragrance.

Bewitched

Hybrid Tea
Pink
4’ tall

AARS 67

A classic among pink roses. Large lovely buds open to full perfectly formed medium pink blooms. Vigorous 4’ tall bush with nice foliage. Fragrance is rich rose.

Bishop's Castle

English Rose
Pink

07

Huge raspberry-pink blooms. Antique rose scent from full, cupped flowers.

Black Bacarra

Hybrid Tea
Very Dark Red
3’ tall

05

Originally introduced in 2001 only for the florist trade. Velvety petals of nearly black, a unique color.  As a cut rose it can last up to two weeks.  Blooms are tight and smallish, no fragrance.

Black Cherry

Floribunda
Red
3.h’ tall

06

Crimson buds with black tips. Long stems boast generous clusters of fragrant blossoms.

Black Magic

Hybrid Tea
Red
5.5’ tall

06

Black buds open to dark garnet with darker edges. Long lasting blossoms with sweet fragrance.

Bob Hope

Hybrid Tea
Bright Red
4’ tall

66

The cheerful bright color and sweet rose fragrance are a fitting tribute to the man who has entertained millions. Large formal blooms have a rich rose fragrance.

Bolero

Romantica
White
2.5’ tall

05

Mostly pure white, may have a tinge of pink. True old fashioned form, large blooms with very strong fragrance. Thick bushy plant.

Bonica

Shrub
Pink
2.5’ tall

AARS 87

A low care rose that produces and produces. A great landscape rose. Vigorous, easy care, bushy and full. Very disease resistant. Born in clusters with a sweet fragrance.

Brandy

Hybrid Tea
Apricot
4’ tall

AARS 82

Deep golden bronze buds gracefully unfold to golden apricot blooms with a pleasing Tea-rose scent. A great rose in the garden or cut in doors. Bushy plant.

Brigadoon

Hybrid Tea
Coral Pink
4’ tall

AARS 92

A beautiful bi-color bloom, lighter in the center darker at the edge. An award winning rose and very deserving. Long lasting blooms have mild Tea scent.

Bronze Star

Hybrid Tea
Orange
4’ tall

 

Striking colors set this apart from other roses. The blooms tend to fade to apricot and the petals fall off clean. Slight old-fashioned look.

Brilliant Pink Iceberg

Hybrid Tea
Pink blend
3’ tall

01

Cerise pink with a touch of cream. Prolific, hardy, disease resistant. A sport of the famous “Iceberg” with many of the same qualities. Honey fragrance.

Burgandy Iceberg

Floribunda
Purple

07

Compact, spreading plant is floriferous with clusters of relatively large blooms. Pink buds open to pure white with yellow stamens.

Cabana

Hybrid Tea
Pink/Yellow stripes
5’ tall

05

Novel color combination is an award winner. Mostly pink, but still a lot of yellow in the mix. Robust growing, sure to please, spicy fragrance

Cecile Brunner

Polyantha
Light Pink
3’ tall

1881

An old-fashioned favorite. This little rose forms perfectly little, fully double blooms in clusters. Sweet Tea fragrance, very popular.

Change of Heart

Hybrid Tea
Pink

07

Unusual color with unfurled layers of ruffled clear pink petals & creamy pink undersides. Spicy scent.

Cherry Parfait

Grandflora
Very colorful
White edged in Red edge
4’ tall

03

Swirls of white near the center with dark red at thel blooms. The plant has nice foliage of deep green. Fragrance is moderate rose.

Chicago Peace

Hybrid Tea
Pink
3.5’ tall

62

Large copper-pink blooms shimmer with canary yellow at the base of the petals. Leathery foliage is disease tolerant and loves hot weather.

Chihuly

Floribunda
Yellow/Orange

04

Named to honor glass artist, Dale Chihuly. Shows an array of color that blushes from striped apricot yellow to orange & deep red.

Chris Evert

Hybrid Tea
Orange
4’ tall

97

Mellon-orange with a red blush at the edge. Very bright blooms. Nicely formed plant produces these well formed full flowers. Moderate fruity fragrance.

Christopher Marlowe

Hybrid Tea
Orange/Red
3’ tall

06

Vibrant orange-red mature to salmon pink on outer petals, exudes a heady fragrance with a hint of lemon. Compact free flowering shrub.

Chrysler Imperial

Hybrid Tea
Dark Red
4’ tall

AARS 53

A wonderful rose that has proven itself over 50 years. Large dark red blooms pretty much all season, very good form. Likes warm areas. Long straight stems.

Cinnimon Twist

Floribunda
Orange

07

Color is a smoky variation of orange/coral tipped in gold at the base. Fruity fragrance, ruffled blooms unfurl to clusters.

Crimson Bouquet

Grandiflora
Red

06

Brilliant clusters of flowers. Well shaped plant, less tall than some grandifloras.    

Day Breaker

Floribunda
Yellow/Apricot
4’ tall

AARS 04

A combination of colors, blend from apricot, yellow even a touch of pink. Almost a nonstop bloomer. Lush bushy plant, disease resistant. Moderate scent.

Diana, Princess of Wales

Hybrid Tea
Light Pink blend
4’ tall

99

Pink and Ivory petals create this soft beautiful bloom. Elegantly shaped buds open into full, graceful flowers. Sweet fragrance. A portion of the sale goes to charity.

Disneyland

Floribunda
Deep Apricot
3’ tall

04

The official rose of Disneyland Resort. It was chosen because of the bright colors and it blooms over and over. Spectacular colors, a light spicy fragrance

Dolly Parton

Hybrid Tea
Deep Orange/Red
4’ tall

84

Very large and full brilliant orange-red, a real   catcher. The strong perfume of rose and clove will fill any room. A great performer, a great rose.

Double Delight

Hybrid Tea
Red & White
4’ tall

AARS 77

One of the most popular roses ever. Award winning fragrance, best described as ‘fruity’. Scarlet buds open to full double, white centers, red at the edge.

Easter Basket

Floribunda
Yellow

07

Nearly always in bloom, abundant creamy yellow blooms edged w/pink. Ruffled petals are semi-double flowers. Good for low hedges. old fashioned look.

Easy Going

Floribunda
Golden Yellow
4’ tall

96

A really nice rose with glossy foliage, bushy habit, and abundance of bright deep golden yellow. Add to this, bright green foliage and you have a real eye catcher. Great in mass plantings.

Ebb Tide

Floribunda
Purple
Medium Height

06

Smoky deep plum purple floribunda certain to Attract attention. Old fashioned flowers with intense clove fragrance.

Elizabeth Taylor

Hybrid Tea
Pink blend
3’ tall

86

Very bright pink, deeper at the edges. Shapely buds open large. Very prolific blooming plant. Long stems make an excellent cut bloom. Light spice fragrance.

Elle

Hybrid Tea
Pink & Ivory
3.5’ tall

AARS 05

Classically shaped Hybrid Tea named to honor Elle, an internationally famous fashion magazine. Fragrant rose was bred in France, glossy leaves.

Eternal Flame

Hybrid Tea
Yellow

07

Newest edition to Memorial Rose collection. Long stems & strong citrus fragrance. Winter hardy, disease resistant.

Fair Bianca

English (Austin)
White
3’ tall

82

Old rose form with white petals shallowly cupped, with green eye at the center. Vigorous with a mild fragrance.

First Prize

Hybrid Tea
Pink

70

Prolific long stemmed bloomer with a lemon apricot scent. Large buds unfurl to layers of rose, pink and ivory.

Fragrant Cloud

Hybrid Tea
Coral Orange
4’ tall

68

Loads of nicely shaped blooms of brilliant coral orange. The plant is vigorous and bushy with dark green glossy foliage. Strong sweet spice fragrance.

Fragent Lavender

Hedge
Lavender

07

Vigorous & maintenance free. Citrus scent. Best selling hedge rose.

Fragrant Plum

Hybrid Tea
Lavender/Purple
4’ tall

90

Very prolific plant produces armloads of medium length cutting stems. Vigorous and tall. The colors are a blend generally lighter in the center, darker edges. Strong fragrance.

Fragrant Wave

Floribunda
White
3.5’ tall

05

Large clusters of snowy white flowers with a very pleasing spiced tea scent. When fully open, yellow stamens accent the white. Lots of bloom.

French Lace

Floribunda
Light Apricot
3’ tall

AARS 94

Very light creamy apricot, well shaped fully double blooms are ‘in’ with the current trend toward pastel shades. Vigorous and bushy, has a mild fruity scent.

French Perfume

Hybrid Tea
Yellow/Pink blend
5’ tall

94

Dazzling color display of yellow, fading lighter to almost rose pink at the edges. Wonderful in bouquets. Strong fruity fragrance add to the allure of this rose.

Full Sail

Hybrid Tea
Bright White
4’ tall

01

Newer, wonderful white sport of ‘New Zealand’. Great glossy foliage and a surprisingly strong scent, for a white rose. Heady honeysuckle fragrance.

Gemini

Hybrid Tea
Cream to Pink
5’ tall

00

Rich cream centers, blushing to deep coral pink near the edges. A wonderful bi-color combination. Usually one bloom per long cutting stem. Mild fragrance.

Gentle Giant

Hybrid Tea
Pink

07

Big buds & blooms with long stems. Has fruity fragrance. Broad, round petals have classical flower form.

George Burns

Floribunda
Yellow/Red streaks
3’ tall

98

Some say yellow, red, pink & cream, but it is the sharp contrast of the yellow and red that stands out. Strong fruit & citrus scent.

Gina Lollobrigida

Hybrid Tea
Golden Yellow
5’ tall

90

Rich golden blooms give it a star quality. Large abundant blooms are produced on strong, upright plant. Dense plant with medium green foliage. Strong fragrance.

Gingersnap

Floribunda
Yellow/Orange
2.5’ tall

78

Brilliant colors blend orange with shades of yellow. Blooms tend to be ruffled on a compact bushy plant. Fragrance is strong fruity.

Glamis Castle

English (Austin)
Very light Pink
3’ tall

94

Considered the best white English rose to date. It has typical old-rose form, a blush of pink, fading to white. Fully cupped blooms, compact plant. Strong myrrh scent.

Gold Medal

Grandiflora
Yellow
4’ tall

83

This is a yellow with a touch of orange that has stood the test of time. Very vigorous plant supplies shapely dark gold buds opening to golden yellow. Long stems. Rich fragrance.

Golden Celebration

English
Yellow
5’ tall

07

Curved petals of golden-yellow stippled in pink. Honey fragrance.

Golden Zest

Shrub
Apricot Yellow
4.5’ tall

05

Perfect English form with fully cupped & quartered blooms. Lovely color tones. Tantalizing scent of fresh-squeezed lemons. Bloom of about 4.5” diameter.

Gourmet Popcorn

Shrublet
White
16" tall

88

Masses of fat buds that form clusters of double white blooms that tend to cascade over this vigorous plant. Rounded bushy habit, disease resistant, Mild fragrance.

Graham Thomas

English
Yellow

83

Tea rose fragrance wafts from cup shaped rich yellow blooms. Blooms are abundant.         

Granada

Hybrid Tea
Gold, Pink, & Red
3’ tall

AARS 64

Exquisite bright color combination of perfectly formed Tea blooms. Bright and exciting. Vigorous, upright growth, long stems. Strong rose & spice fragrance.

Gypsy Carnival

Grandiflora
Orange/Red
4’ tall

64

A vibrant combination of large brilliant colored blooms, fully double. Ever-blooming. This rose has won metals in Europe. Fragrance is modest.

Happy Chappy

Groundcover
Apricot/Yellow
2’ tall

07

Blooms resemble antique eglantine roses. Weather tolerant, stays compact.

Heart O' Gold

Grandiflora
Gold to Pink
4’ tall

97

Rich warm colors starting with deep yellow in the center turning to deep pink at the edges. Long stems. Fragrance is strong peaches and old roses. Sturdy and vigorous.

Heaven on Earth

Hybrid Tea
Apricot/Pink
3.5’ tall

04

Spicy fragrance, old fashioned flower form, ‘different’shade of pink, make this an unusual rose. Strong and vigorous, slightly spreading, with lots of blooms.

Henry Fonda

Hybrid Tea
Deep Yellow
4’ tall

95

Distinct, deep yellow, really an impressive color. Clean deep green foliage on a vigorous plant. One of the best if you are looking for a non-fading yellow. Light fragrance.

Home & Family

Hybrid Tea
White
4’ tall

04

Large pointed buds on elegant stems. Large porcelain-like blooms. Dark green glossy foliage. Fragrance is of moderate licorice.

Home Run

Shrub
Red
Medium height

06

Offspring of Knockout. Flame red blooms that are nearly always in color. Light tea fragrance.

Honey Bouquet

Floribunda
Honey Yellow
3.5’ tall

00

A sweet rose with a powerful fragrance. Large plentiful flowers and warm appealing color. Nice in mixed beds or in mass. Glossy green foliage.

Honey Dijon

Grandiflora
Warm Golden
5’ tall

AARS 05

Most uncommon color of Golden Brown, very different, and novel. Different than other tan roses, it is naturally vigorous and it has a sweet scent.

Honey Perfume

Floribunda
Apricot/Yellow
3’ tall

AARS 04

A great prize winning rose. Winner in Barcelona, Geneva, our own AARS, and Floribunda of the Year. Plush, great color, spicy scent, well branched.

Honor

Hybrid Tea
White
3’ tall

80

Large, classically shaped, long-stemmed buds are highlighted by peach centers and open to satiny blooms of pristine white that keep their shape. Light fruity scent.

Hot Cocoa

Floribunda
Smoky Chocolate
3’ tall

AARS 03

This is an easy to grow rose, with a totally different Smokey Chocolate color. Stunning displays of silk-like blooms. Vigorous plant, disease resistant. Fragrance is moderately fruity.

Iceberg (Bush)

Floribunda/Shrub
White
3’ tall

58

One of the most popular roses we sell. Pretty much foolproof. Large clusters of pure double white, blooms prolifically through out the season. Strong honey scent.

In The Mood

Hybrid Tea
Red

07

Long stemmed, huge petals retain color. Mild tea fragrance, bushy & upright.

Ingrid Bergman

Hybrid Tea
Deep Red
4’ tall

84

Luscious dark red, fully double blooms with a velvety texture. This classic holds up to summer heat, blooming until late fall. A great rose with a sweet fragrance.

Ink Spots

Hybrid Tea
Very Dark Red
4’ tall

85

This is the darkest red we sell, it is nearly black, it is so dark. Black pointed buds open to well-formed velvety deep red. Larger than average foliage, light fragrance.

Intrigue

Floribunda
Plum Purple
3’ tall

AARS 84

Unusual purple color on an almost ‘bullet proof’ rose. Very disease resistant. Sure to attract attention. Dark green foliage, bushy round plant. Citrus fragrance.

Ivory Drift

Shrub
Pink

07

Slight to no fragrance.

Janet

Hybrid Tea
Pink

07

Peachy-pink blooms are overshot with hints of copper & yellow. Strong fragrance.

Janice Kellogg

Floribunda
Red
Medium height

06

Deep burgundy color with classic rose scent. Healthy habit, xlnt vigor, great for cutting.

John F. Kennedy

Hybrid Tea
White
4’ tall

65

One of the better white roses, often with a hint of green. Blooms are very full and does well in warm weather. Fragrance is mild-licorice.

Julia Child

Floribunda
Yellow
3.5’ tall

AARS 06

Buttery golden, licorice-scented rose, highly disease resistant. Glossy green foliage.

Just Joey

Hybrid Tea
Apricot
3’ tall

72

A wonderful rose. It has a great apricot bloom that lasts and lasts. The beautiful apricot blooms tend to be ruffled on the edges. Glossy green foliage, with strong fruity fragrance.

The Knock Out Rose

Shrub
Semi-Red
3-4’ tall

00

Care free shrub rose, very disease resistant. Double fluorescent red blooms spring to fall. Self cleaning. Great little rose that requires little care.

Lasting Love

Hybrid Tea
Dusky Red
4’ tall

93

Very nice fragrance on this deep red rose. Will give Mr. Lincoln a run for the money. Big showy blooms. Large glossy foliage has burgundy red new growth.

Leonidas

Hybrid Tea
Deep Orange/Yellow revers

95

Large blooms when fully open, dark on top lighter reverse. One of the most popular “fresh flowers” on the market. Color could be described as cinnamon brown. Great rose, but keep the fungicide handy. Slight scent.

Let Freedom Ring

Hybrid Tea
Red
Medium height

06

Stunning red blooms on long stems make it an ideal cutting flower.

Lime Sublime

Floribunda
White/hint
3’ tall

05

Dark green foliage sets off this white rose with just a hint of green, maybe yellow. Pointed buds in great masses. Lots of blooms, light fragrance.

Liv Tyler

Hybrid Tea
Pink

07

Coral pink color. Apricot scented, long stems.

Livin' Easy

Floribunda
Apricot Orange
3’ tall

AARS 96

Wonderful easy rose to grow. Foliage is very glossy green which adds to disease resistance. Blooms are very brigh apricot-orange, very bright. Fragrance, moderate fruity.

Love & Peace

Hybrid Tea
Amber/Pink blend
4’ tall

AARS 02

An offspring of the wonderful “Peace” rose. Rated very high in rose trials. Exhibition quality blooms are a nice blend of pastel shades. Lush sweet mild fragrance.

Lynn Anderson

Hybrid Tea
Cream/Pink edge
4’ tall

95

We love this rose. A pretty blend of almost pure white centers with vivid pink blend edges. Perfectly formed blooms on long stems. Large foliage, light fragrance.

Mandarin Sunblaze

Miniature
Orange
15’ to 18’ tall

03

Large flowers for its miniature class. Vigorous habit with light, spicy fragrance. Use in containers, borders and rock gardens.

Marilyn Monroe

Hybrid Tea
Light Apricot
4’ tall

03

A winning almost blond color of light apricot. Has been a winner in many rose shows. Large blooms hold their shape and color. Great newer rose, with mild fragrance.

Mellow Yellow

Hybrid Tea
Clear Yellow
4’ tall

02

Clean, pure yellow. Great Tea rose that holds its color until the petals fall. Lots of large blooms on long stems. Vigorous plant, easy to grow. Fragrance is moderate

Melody Parfumee

Grandiflora
Plum
5’ tall

99

Intriguing different color, Plum opening to a deep lavender. Sweet spice scent. Blooms are fully double with great shape. Foliage is deep green.

Memorial Day

Hybrid Tea
Lavender Pink
5’ tall

AARS 04

A bright new easy to grow rose, extremely productive, and bursting with vitality. Just one of its large blooms will fill a room with rich fragrance.

Midas Touch

Hybrid Tea
Neon Yellow
4’ tall

AARS 94

Another great bright yellow rose. Easy to grow, even for the novice. Glossy dark green foliage on a sturdy plant. Color holds well pretty much non-fading. Moderate fruity.

Midnight Blue

Shrub
Dark Purple
3’ tall

04

Very deep purple in clusters of very double smaller blooms. Strong spicy clove fragrance, like no other rose. Bright green leaves.

Mister Lincoln

Hybrid Tea
Deep Red
5’ tall

AARS 65

Large, long-lasting buds, voluptuous ruffled blooms of glowing deep red. This is one of the most highly regarded Hybrid Teas of all time. A true winner. Strong rose scent.

Mon Cheri

Hybrid Tea
Red

82

Medium pink buds suffuse to yellow at base then blooms turn red with age. Light spicy fragrance. Offspring of Double Delight.

Moondance

Floribunda
White

ROY/AARS 07

Large creamy white flowers contrasted with glossy, dark