Garden Detective

The Conard-Pyle Co., known since 1925 as the "Star Roses growers," has unveiled it's new introductions for 2007.

The Rainbow Knock Out®
Low-maintenance RULES! That's why Knock Outs are my favorites. This compact, vigorous growing shrub by renown breeder William Radler, will bloom from spring until frost and resist disease.

Liv Tyler
Named for the beautiful actress whose father is the flamboyant front man for a certain legendary rock band, this incredibly fragrant Romantica® Hybrid Tea blooms in delicate coral-pink. Great for cutting.

Mother of Pearl™
A grandiflora that performs equally well in cooler climates and hot, humid zones. Exceptionally winter hardy and resistant to black spot, the MOP produces 3 to 3 1/2-inch mildly scented blooms.

Coral Drift®
Tight on space? The Drift® Series of Roses offers the most compact groundcover ever introduced by Conard-Pyle. Coral is the most rounded of the series; other colors include Ivory, Peach, Pink, Red and White.


Sweet Promise™
The Romantica® hybrid tea has Old World appeal and is ideal for cutting. Its 3 to 3 1/2-inch blooms boast 40-50 petals apiece and keep performing all season long.