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Louise Clements, bred by John Clements, USA. 1996.

Photographed at Heirloom Roses display gardens. John Clements created this rose using 'Graham Thomas' the now famous English rose, which has parented a large number of the English Roses. 'Louise Clements' is a rose very much in that style, with more controlled growth than its seed parent, remaining between 3 and 4 feet tall.

The shrub itself is well foliated, and appears to be quite free of disease problems. Blooms are large and cupped, like 'Graham Thomas', but fuller, and a luminous copper hue. There is also a strong, fruity fragrance that is very pleasing. I think this is a very nice addtion to the English style of modern shrub, and hope it makes its way into many gardens.

ARS merit rating: none yet given
Personal merit rating: undecided.
Hardiness: Likely USDA zones 6 to 10, zone 5 in a protected location.
Shrub size: 3 to 5 feet tall, depending on climate.
Fragrance: 4.0 strong fragrance.

Original photographs and site content © Paul Barden 1996-2006