Maybe you want more color. Mutabilis a China rose, can bloom in five colors, from yellow to pink, all at once. Not to be outdone, the old rambler Seven Sisters (Rosa cathayensis platyphilla) blooms in every shade from ivory to reddish purple and all pinks in between.
If you want to learn about more of the infinite varieties of roses, two books are indispensible: The Old Rose Advisor, by Brent Dickerson, and The Graham Stuart Thomas Rose Book. Read the reviews here.
But if you're in a hurry and want whatever information is available online, check these sources:
Learn even more about rose oddities on the American Rose Society's Old Garden Rose page feature.
The Rose FAQ, which will give a good summary of the history and characteristics of old garden roses, plus care and propagation tips.
Yesterday's Roses has a great picture gallery, as well as care tips, reviews of many popular rose books, and The Rosefinder to help you locate roses by characteristics.
The Rosaraie at Bayfields is a commercial source for old garden roses. It is also a great source for rose pictures, and a series of articles on "Why Old Garden Roses?"
What is the most unusual rose you grow? Carol Wallace
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