Half Hardy Trailing
& Lax Varieties
NOTES : Varieties in this section are ideally suited to hanging baskets, tubs or window boxes because of their trailing or lax habit. They are all half hardy and will require the same treatment as in the previous section during the winter.
ABBREVIATIONS : D - Double, Sgl. - Single, S/D - Semi-double,
T - Tube, S - Sepals, C - Corolla.
AILSA GARNET D. T & S, white. C, garnet red. Large flowers.
ALICE TRAVIS S/D to D. T & S, pale cerise. C, rich blue. Cascade type.
ALYCE LARSEN D. T & S, white tipped pink. C, white veined pink. Trailer.
AMELIE AUBIN Sgl. T & S white tipped green. C, rosy carmine. Flowers large and long.
ANNABEL D. T & S, white flushed pink. C, creamy white. Pale green foliage. Trailer
AUTUMNALE Sgl. T & S, red. C, purple. Medium sized flowers. Coppery red foliage.
BALKONKONIGEN Sgl. T & S, pale pink tipped green. C, pink. Small flowers but prolific.
BASKETFUL D. T & S, pink. C, white flushed pink. Longish blooms. Trailer.
BEAUTY OF Sgl. T & S, white tinged pink. C, soft pink. Spreading lax bush. Makes a SWANLEY good basket.
BEAUTY OF Sgl. T & S, white. C, rosy cerise. Spreading lax bush. Medium sized TROWBRIDGE blooms.
BICENTENNIAL D. T & S, orange magenta. C, orange. Very striking. Trailing habit.
BOBBY BOY D. T & S, reddish rose. C, bluish rose. Small but profuse blooms.
BORA BORA D. T & S, pinkish white. C, purplish-blue. Trailer.
BOW BELLS Sgl. to S/D. T & S, white tipped green. C, magenta, white at base. Large flowers, prolific and early. Spreading lax habit.
BRANDT'S 500 Sgl. T & S, bright red. C, cerise shaded orange. Flowers large and free.. CLUB Spreading habit.
BRIDESMAID D. T & S, white flushed carmine. C, pale lilac pink.
BROOKWOOD JOY D. T & S, white with green tips. C, hyacinth blue with phlox pink.
CARA MIA Sgl. T & S, bluish white. C, bright crimson. Medium sized blooms. Profuse.
CARNIVAL D. T & S, white tipped green. C, brilliant red. Lax habit or trailer.
CASCADE Sgl. T & S, white flushed carmine. Cascading habit.
CENTREPIECE D. T & S, red. C, four pink petaloids surrounded by lavender blue petals. Lax bush or trailer.
CITY OF ADELAIDE Awaiting confirmation at time of printing.
COACHMAN Sgl. T & S, pale salmon. C,rich orange vermillion. Lax spreading bush.
COSMOPOLITAN D. T & S, deep rose pink. C, white splashed rose pink. Large blooms. Lax bush or trailer.
COXEEN Sgl. T & S, red to white tipped green. C, purple, pink to white at base.
CURTAIN CALL Sgl. T & S, pinkish carmine. C, ranges from deep rose bengal to crimson with serrated edging. Large blooms and free flowering. Lax bush or trailer.
DAISY BELL Sgl. T & S, long and pale orange. C, vermillion to pale orange. Small profuse blooms.
DANCING FLAME D. T & S, pale orange. C, orange-carmine. Slightly flared. Free flowering.
DANISH PASTRY Sgl. T & S, coral. C, lavender to salmon. Lax bush or trailer.
DAWN THUNDER D. T & S, pink. C, various shades of purple and pink fading to coral.
DERBY IMP Sgl. T & S, crimson. C, violet blue.
DIANA D. T & S, white flushed pink. C, lavender splashed pink. Trailer.
EBB AND FLO Sgl. T & S, pink. C, dark lavender.
EDEN BEAUTY Sgl. T & S, carmine. C, fuchsia purple veined red. Large bell- shaped blooms. Self-branching trailer.
ELIZABETH Sgl. T & S, rose opal tipped green. C, rose. Lax bush. Long stems.
FAN DANCER D. T & S, carmine. C, orchid blue, splashed red and pink. Lax bush or trailer.
FAVOURITE Sgl. T & S, flesh pink. C, rosy red, white at base. Lax habit.
FIERY SPIDER Sgl. T & S, salmon tipped green. C, crimson flushed orange. Cascade.
FLORENTINA D. T & S, white. C, smokey burgundy orange. Flowers large. Lax habit.
FOLIES BERGERE Large D. T & S, pink. C, pink and lavender. Trailer.
FROSTED FLAME Sgl. T & S, white flushed palest pink inside. C, bright flame.
GALA D. T & S, pink tipped green. C, blue centre surrounded by pink, lavender and salmon. Lax bush or trailer.
GAY FANDANGO D. T & S, rosy pink. Long C, rosy magenta. Trailer.
GLOWING EMBERS Sgl. T & S, pale orange. C, orange red. Large flowers and free. Lax bush or trailer.
GOLDEN D. T & S, white. C, rich purple - dark to pale pink at base. Light green ANNIVERSARY foliage. Large blooms.
GOLDEN LENA S/D. T & S, flesh pink. C, rosy purple. Golden foliage.
GOLDEN MARINKA Sgl. T & S, red. C, deep red. Variegated foliage. Cascade.
GRAND SLAM D. T & S, white. C, pale lavender purple with pink marbling.
GROOVY Sgl. T & S, coral. C, fuchsia pink to magenta. Medium sized blooms, bell- shaped and free. Trailer.
HAPPY WEDDING D. T & S, white striped rose, tipped green. C, white with wavy petal
DAY margins.
HARRY GRAY D. T & S, white with pink tips. C, creamy white. Free flowering. Medium sized blooms. Lax bush or trailer.
HEBE Sgl. T & S, white tipped green. C purple violet. Trailer.
HENRI POINCARE Sgl. T & S, red. C, violet veined red. Flowers largish and bell-shaped. Lax bush or trailer.
HIDCOTE BEAUTY Sgl. T & S, white tipped green. C, pale salmon pink. Light green foliage. Very delicate. Lax bush.
INDIAN MAID D. T & S, scarlet red. C, rich royal purple. Large blooms. Trailer.
JACK SHAHAN Sgl. T & S, pale rose. C, deep rose. Lax bush or trailer.
JOHN SUCKLEY S/D. T & S, pink. C, pale blue. Medium sized blooms. Trailer.
LA FIESTA D. T & S, white. C, light dianthus purple with petaloids stiped white and purple. Trailer.
LASSIE D. T & S, scarlet. C, white veined carmine. Cascade or lax habit. Large blooms.
LILIBET D. T & S, white flushed carmine. C, soft rose flushed lake. Large blooms. Trailer.
LYES FAVOURITE Sgl. T & S, flesh pink. C, orange cerise. Flowers very free and medium. Spreading lax habit.
MAGIC FLUTE Sgl. T & S, waxy white tipped chartreuse green. C, coral rose. Very showy. Trailer.
MANCUNIAN D. T & S, white. C, white with pink veins.
MANDARIN S/D. T & S, salmon pink tipped green. C, orange carmine. Largish blooms. Lax bush or trailer.
MARINKA Sgl. T & S, rich red. C, slightly darker red. Medium blooms and profuse. Vigorous. Cascade.
MOLESWORTH D. T & S, cerise red. C, creamy white veined cerise. Medium blooms. Lax bush or trailer.
MOONLIGHT Sgl. T & S,bright pink. C, light purple veined pink at base. Lax bush or SONATA trailer.
Mrs. MARSHALL Sgl. T & S, creamy white. C, rosy cerise. Lax bush or trailer.
Mrs. W. RUNDLE Sgl. T & S, flesh pink tipped green. C, orange vermillion. Lax bush.
MURIEL Sgl. T & S, carmine tipped green. C, pale magenta veined cerise. Lax and cascade.
NATASHA SINTON D. T & S, white flushed pink. C, white. Trailer.
NATIVE DANCER D. T & S, bright red. C, deep purple.
NELL GWYNNE Sgl. T & S, orange salmon. C, bright orange.
ORANGE DROPS Sgl. T & S, bright orange. C, deep rich orange. Medium sized blooms. Lax habit.
PASTEL S/D. T & S, pale rose. C, pale lavender blue. Semi cascade.
PINCH ME S/D. T & S, white. C, purple. Lax habit or trailer.
PINK GALORE D. T & S, pink tipped green. C, pale rose pink. Large blooms. Trailer.
PINK D. T & S, pale pink tipped green. C, white flushed and veined pink. MARSHMALLOW Almost self colour. Giant blooms. Vigorous trailer.
PRINCESSITA Sgl. T & S,white. C, deep rose. Makes a good basket.
PUTS FOLLY Sgl. T & S, cream flushed pink. C, lilac rose, petals outlined in deeper pink. Lax bush or trailer.
QUAZAR D. T & S, white. C, violet shaded white at base.
R.A.F. D. T & S, cerise red. C, rose pink splashed and veined cerise. Large blooms. Trailer.
RAMBLING ROSE D. T & S, pale pink tipped green. C, rose pink.
RED KNIGHT D. T & S, red to purple. C, purple. Large blooms. Cascade.
RED SPIDER Sgl. T & S, deep crimson. C, dark rose madder. Medium blooms. Cascade.
ROSE OF DENMARK Sgl. to S/D. T & S, white. C, orange. Largish blooms.
ROUGH SILK Sgl. T & S, pale pink tipped green. C, wine red, paling to pink at base. large blooms. Vigorous trailer.
RUFFLES D. T & S, deep pink. C, deep violet, smaller petals marbled pink. Large blooms. Trailer.
RUTH KING D. T & S, pink. C, lilac and white. Large blooms. Free flowering. Trailer.
SALMON GLOW Sgl. T & S, salmon. C, orange salmon. Medium blooms. Lax bush or trailer.
SAN FRANCISCO Sgl. T & S, carmine rose. C, geranium lake. Long flowers. Vigorous cascade.
SNOWFIRE D. T & S, white. C, bright pink to coral with white markings. Free flowering.
SOPHISTICATED D. T & S, pale pink. C, white. Large blooms, free and full. Lax bush or LADY trailer.
SOUTHGATE D. T & S, pale pink tipped green. C, pale pink , tinged and veined deeper pink. Vigorous spreading bush.
SQUADRON LEADER D. T & S, white. C, bright pink to coral with white markings. Free flowering.
STARLIGHT D. T & S, smokey rose. C, deep lilac with star-like centre. Lax bush or trailer.
STRAWBERRY D. T & S, red. C,white flushed and veined pink. Foliage yellowish green DELIGHT and bronze. Spreading habit.
SUMMER SNOW S/D. T & S, white tipped green. C, creamy white. Medium blooms. Lax bush or trailer.
THE DOCTOR Sgl. T & S, flesh pink. C, rosy salmon. Medium to large blooms. Lax habit.
THINK PINK
TOM WEST Sgl. T & S, scarlet. C, purple. Cream and pale green foliage with red blush. Makes a good basket.
TRAIL BLAZER D. T & S, pale magenta. C, dark magenta. Largish blooms. Vigorous cascade.
TRAILING QUEEN D. T & S, red. C, red. Reddish foliage. Medium sized blooms. Vigorous cascade.
TUONELA D. T & S, pale pink tipped green. C, lavender veined pink. Medium sized blooms. Lax bush or trailer.
VICKI PUTLEY Sgl. T & S, white flushed carmine. C, rich crimson red. Medium blooms.
VICTORY Sgl. T & S, red flushed rose. C, very vivid scarlet. Flowers long and profuse. Trailer.
VOGUE D. T & S, ivory white. C, campanula violet fading to bishop's violet.
WALSINGHAM S/D. T & S, off white. C, pale lilac. Bell-shaped with crimped edges. Pale foliage.
WHITE GALORE D. T & S, white tipped green.. C, white. Near white self. large blooms. Trailer.
WHITE KING D. T & S, white with pale pink tips. C, white. Very large blooms.
WILD & BEAUTIFUL
YULETIDE D. T & S, rich crimson. C, creamy white, veined crimson.
ZIEGFIELD GIRL D. Deep pink self. Beautiful shade. Trailer.
& Lax Varieties
NOTES : Varieties in this section are ideally suited to hanging baskets, tubs or window boxes because of their trailing or lax habit. They are all half hardy and will require the same treatment as in the previous section during the winter.
ABBREVIATIONS : D - Double, Sgl. - Single, S/D - Semi-double,
T - Tube, S - Sepals, C - Corolla.
AILSA GARNET D. T & S, white. C, garnet red. Large flowers.
ALICE TRAVIS S/D to D. T & S, pale cerise. C, rich blue. Cascade type.
ALYCE LARSEN D. T & S, white tipped pink. C, white veined pink. Trailer.
AMELIE AUBIN Sgl. T & S white tipped green. C, rosy carmine. Flowers large and long.
ANNABEL D. T & S, white flushed pink. C, creamy white. Pale green foliage. Trailer
AUTUMNALE Sgl. T & S, red. C, purple. Medium sized flowers. Coppery red foliage.
BALKONKONIGEN Sgl. T & S, pale pink tipped green. C, pink. Small flowers but prolific.
BASKETFUL D. T & S, pink. C, white flushed pink. Longish blooms. Trailer.
BEAUTY OF Sgl. T & S, white tinged pink. C, soft pink. Spreading lax bush. Makes a SWANLEY good basket.
BEAUTY OF Sgl. T & S, white. C, rosy cerise. Spreading lax bush. Medium sized TROWBRIDGE blooms.
BICENTENNIAL D. T & S, orange magenta. C, orange. Very striking. Trailing habit.
BOBBY BOY D. T & S, reddish rose. C, bluish rose. Small but profuse blooms.
BORA BORA D. T & S, pinkish white. C, purplish-blue. Trailer.
BOW BELLS Sgl. to S/D. T & S, white tipped green. C, magenta, white at base. Large flowers, prolific and early. Spreading lax habit.
BRANDT'S 500 Sgl. T & S, bright red. C, cerise shaded orange. Flowers large and free.. CLUB Spreading habit.
BRIDESMAID D. T & S, white flushed carmine. C, pale lilac pink.
BROOKWOOD JOY D. T & S, white with green tips. C, hyacinth blue with phlox pink.
CARA MIA Sgl. T & S, bluish white. C, bright crimson. Medium sized blooms. Profuse.
CARNIVAL D. T & S, white tipped green. C, brilliant red. Lax habit or trailer.
CASCADE Sgl. T & S, white flushed carmine. Cascading habit.
CENTREPIECE D. T & S, red. C, four pink petaloids surrounded by lavender blue petals. Lax bush or trailer.
CITY OF ADELAIDE Awaiting confirmation at time of printing.
COACHMAN Sgl. T & S, pale salmon. C,rich orange vermillion. Lax spreading bush.
COSMOPOLITAN D. T & S, deep rose pink. C, white splashed rose pink. Large blooms. Lax bush or trailer.
COXEEN Sgl. T & S, red to white tipped green. C, purple, pink to white at base.
CURTAIN CALL Sgl. T & S, pinkish carmine. C, ranges from deep rose bengal to crimson with serrated edging. Large blooms and free flowering. Lax bush or trailer.
DAISY BELL Sgl. T & S, long and pale orange. C, vermillion to pale orange. Small profuse blooms.
DANCING FLAME D. T & S, pale orange. C, orange-carmine. Slightly flared. Free flowering.
DANISH PASTRY Sgl. T & S, coral. C, lavender to salmon. Lax bush or trailer.
DAWN THUNDER D. T & S, pink. C, various shades of purple and pink fading to coral.
DERBY IMP Sgl. T & S, crimson. C, violet blue.
DIANA D. T & S, white flushed pink. C, lavender splashed pink. Trailer.
EBB AND FLO Sgl. T & S, pink. C, dark lavender.
EDEN BEAUTY Sgl. T & S, carmine. C, fuchsia purple veined red. Large bell- shaped blooms. Self-branching trailer.
ELIZABETH Sgl. T & S, rose opal tipped green. C, rose. Lax bush. Long stems.
FAN DANCER D. T & S, carmine. C, orchid blue, splashed red and pink. Lax bush or trailer.
FAVOURITE Sgl. T & S, flesh pink. C, rosy red, white at base. Lax habit.
FIERY SPIDER Sgl. T & S, salmon tipped green. C, crimson flushed orange. Cascade.
FLORENTINA D. T & S, white. C, smokey burgundy orange. Flowers large. Lax habit.
FOLIES BERGERE Large D. T & S, pink. C, pink and lavender. Trailer.
FROSTED FLAME Sgl. T & S, white flushed palest pink inside. C, bright flame.
GALA D. T & S, pink tipped green. C, blue centre surrounded by pink, lavender and salmon. Lax bush or trailer.
GAY FANDANGO D. T & S, rosy pink. Long C, rosy magenta. Trailer.
GLOWING EMBERS Sgl. T & S, pale orange. C, orange red. Large flowers and free. Lax bush or trailer.
GOLDEN D. T & S, white. C, rich purple - dark to pale pink at base. Light green ANNIVERSARY foliage. Large blooms.
GOLDEN LENA S/D. T & S, flesh pink. C, rosy purple. Golden foliage.
GOLDEN MARINKA Sgl. T & S, red. C, deep red. Variegated foliage. Cascade.
GRAND SLAM D. T & S, white. C, pale lavender purple with pink marbling.
GROOVY Sgl. T & S, coral. C, fuchsia pink to magenta. Medium sized blooms, bell- shaped and free. Trailer.
HAPPY WEDDING D. T & S, white striped rose, tipped green. C, white with wavy petal
DAY margins.
HARRY GRAY D. T & S, white with pink tips. C, creamy white. Free flowering. Medium sized blooms. Lax bush or trailer.
HEBE Sgl. T & S, white tipped green. C purple violet. Trailer.
HENRI POINCARE Sgl. T & S, red. C, violet veined red. Flowers largish and bell-shaped. Lax bush or trailer.
HIDCOTE BEAUTY Sgl. T & S, white tipped green. C, pale salmon pink. Light green foliage. Very delicate. Lax bush.
INDIAN MAID D. T & S, scarlet red. C, rich royal purple. Large blooms. Trailer.
JACK SHAHAN Sgl. T & S, pale rose. C, deep rose. Lax bush or trailer.
JOHN SUCKLEY S/D. T & S, pink. C, pale blue. Medium sized blooms. Trailer.
LA FIESTA D. T & S, white. C, light dianthus purple with petaloids stiped white and purple. Trailer.
LASSIE D. T & S, scarlet. C, white veined carmine. Cascade or lax habit. Large blooms.
LILIBET D. T & S, white flushed carmine. C, soft rose flushed lake. Large blooms. Trailer.
LYES FAVOURITE Sgl. T & S, flesh pink. C, orange cerise. Flowers very free and medium. Spreading lax habit.
MAGIC FLUTE Sgl. T & S, waxy white tipped chartreuse green. C, coral rose. Very showy. Trailer.
MANCUNIAN D. T & S, white. C, white with pink veins.
MANDARIN S/D. T & S, salmon pink tipped green. C, orange carmine. Largish blooms. Lax bush or trailer.
MARINKA Sgl. T & S, rich red. C, slightly darker red. Medium blooms and profuse. Vigorous. Cascade.
MOLESWORTH D. T & S, cerise red. C, creamy white veined cerise. Medium blooms. Lax bush or trailer.
MOONLIGHT Sgl. T & S,bright pink. C, light purple veined pink at base. Lax bush or SONATA trailer.
Mrs. MARSHALL Sgl. T & S, creamy white. C, rosy cerise. Lax bush or trailer.
Mrs. W. RUNDLE Sgl. T & S, flesh pink tipped green. C, orange vermillion. Lax bush.
MURIEL Sgl. T & S, carmine tipped green. C, pale magenta veined cerise. Lax and cascade.
NATASHA SINTON D. T & S, white flushed pink. C, white. Trailer.
NATIVE DANCER D. T & S, bright red. C, deep purple.
NELL GWYNNE Sgl. T & S, orange salmon. C, bright orange.
ORANGE DROPS Sgl. T & S, bright orange. C, deep rich orange. Medium sized blooms. Lax habit.
PASTEL S/D. T & S, pale rose. C, pale lavender blue. Semi cascade.
PINCH ME S/D. T & S, white. C, purple. Lax habit or trailer.
PINK GALORE D. T & S, pink tipped green. C, pale rose pink. Large blooms. Trailer.
PINK D. T & S, pale pink tipped green. C, white flushed and veined pink. MARSHMALLOW Almost self colour. Giant blooms. Vigorous trailer.
PRINCESSITA Sgl. T & S,white. C, deep rose. Makes a good basket.
PUTS FOLLY Sgl. T & S, cream flushed pink. C, lilac rose, petals outlined in deeper pink. Lax bush or trailer.
QUAZAR D. T & S, white. C, violet shaded white at base.
R.A.F. D. T & S, cerise red. C, rose pink splashed and veined cerise. Large blooms. Trailer.
RAMBLING ROSE D. T & S, pale pink tipped green. C, rose pink.
RED KNIGHT D. T & S, red to purple. C, purple. Large blooms. Cascade.
RED SPIDER Sgl. T & S, deep crimson. C, dark rose madder. Medium blooms. Cascade.
ROSE OF DENMARK Sgl. to S/D. T & S, white. C, orange. Largish blooms.
ROUGH SILK Sgl. T & S, pale pink tipped green. C, wine red, paling to pink at base. large blooms. Vigorous trailer.
RUFFLES D. T & S, deep pink. C, deep violet, smaller petals marbled pink. Large blooms. Trailer.
RUTH KING D. T & S, pink. C, lilac and white. Large blooms. Free flowering. Trailer.
SALMON GLOW Sgl. T & S, salmon. C, orange salmon. Medium blooms. Lax bush or trailer.
SAN FRANCISCO Sgl. T & S, carmine rose. C, geranium lake. Long flowers. Vigorous cascade.
SNOWFIRE D. T & S, white. C, bright pink to coral with white markings. Free flowering.
SOPHISTICATED D. T & S, pale pink. C, white. Large blooms, free and full. Lax bush or LADY trailer.
SOUTHGATE D. T & S, pale pink tipped green. C, pale pink , tinged and veined deeper pink. Vigorous spreading bush.
SQUADRON LEADER D. T & S, white. C, bright pink to coral with white markings. Free flowering.
STARLIGHT D. T & S, smokey rose. C, deep lilac with star-like centre. Lax bush or trailer.
STRAWBERRY D. T & S, red. C,white flushed and veined pink. Foliage yellowish green DELIGHT and bronze. Spreading habit.
SUMMER SNOW S/D. T & S, white tipped green. C, creamy white. Medium blooms. Lax bush or trailer.
THE DOCTOR Sgl. T & S, flesh pink. C, rosy salmon. Medium to large blooms. Lax habit.
THINK PINK
TOM WEST Sgl. T & S, scarlet. C, purple. Cream and pale green foliage with red blush. Makes a good basket.
TRAIL BLAZER D. T & S, pale magenta. C, dark magenta. Largish blooms. Vigorous cascade.
TRAILING QUEEN D. T & S, red. C, red. Reddish foliage. Medium sized blooms. Vigorous cascade.
TUONELA D. T & S, pale pink tipped green. C, lavender veined pink. Medium sized blooms. Lax bush or trailer.
VICKI PUTLEY Sgl. T & S, white flushed carmine. C, rich crimson red. Medium blooms.
VICTORY Sgl. T & S, red flushed rose. C, very vivid scarlet. Flowers long and profuse. Trailer.
VOGUE D. T & S, ivory white. C, campanula violet fading to bishop's violet.
WALSINGHAM S/D. T & S, off white. C, pale lilac. Bell-shaped with crimped edges. Pale foliage.
WHITE GALORE D. T & S, white tipped green.. C, white. Near white self. large blooms. Trailer.
WHITE KING D. T & S, white with pale pink tips. C, white. Very large blooms.
WILD & BEAUTIFUL
YULETIDE D. T & S, rich crimson. C, creamy white, veined crimson.
ZIEGFIELD GIRL D. Deep pink self. Beautiful shade. Trailer.
