Benenden Centenary Rose - Rosa Garland's Gold
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 This is a floribunda type with cupped, semi-double very fragrant flowers. These are a vibrant orange when in bud, opening to a strong apricot with a golden yellow centre and darker stamens, and a salmon reverse to the petals. The flowers age well fading to a softer apricot whilst staying on the plant without dropping. It has glossy mid-green leaves and is repeat flowering from early summer.
The rose which was named after Charles Garland, the Society's founder, has been bred for the Amateur Rose Breeders Association by H M. & C L Horner in Essex. This rose was grown from seed and is a completely new and unique cultivar.
We chose this particular rose, because when we viewed it in the July 06 heat-wave with the drought in full swing and growing on clay soil, it stood out from all the others in the field. It was a strong healthy looking bush with glossy leaves and a mass of fragrant flowers and appeared to be thriving in the very difficult conditions.
If you would like any further information please do not hesitate to contact me.
Carol Head
Head Groundsperson
Tel No: 01580 242424
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