Earth Kind roses

The Changeable Rose

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The more I know of the shrub rose, Rosa ‘Mutabilis’, the more I believe it is a metaphor for life.  Think of it–the tightly furled buds are a saucy peach shade that speaks of the flirtatiousness of youth.  Those racy young things open into sensible pink blooms, in a bow to the combination of vigor … Read more

Rosy Future

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In 2000 the horticultural world turned upside down with the introduction of a new rose.  Its registration name was ‘RADrazz’, but it became known to the world as ‘Knock Out’.  Sixteen years later, it is probably the most popular rose in the United States, if not the world. On the face of it, ‘Knock Out’ … Read more