Following a plant-gathering expedition to China in 2008 , Dr. David Whitely of the Melton Mowbray Horticulture Research Facility has released details of several new species of Rose found on the trip.
The new species have been named after extensive testing in UK field trials.
"Rosa cameronii": unusual blue flowers but an unpleasant aroma when close up.
"Rosa millibandii": very vigorous climber but no other interesting qualities.
"Rosa cleggii": grows best in the shade. Weak.
"Rosa rooneyii": needs constant attention and regular feeding.
"Rosa johnsonii": rampant and wild growth, needs regular pruning.
"Rosa eriksonii": hard to contain, produces vigorous growth then dies back.
