We are a nursery dedicated to growing and collecting own root old garden roses for the Central Florida area. We have landscaped old rose gardens with trellising, fencing and structures that display over 250 different kinds of old garden roses. Gardens are being added and updated as we plant new varieties.

The history of the rose is a fascinating story. We owe much to the many individuals who have collected the rose throughout the years. One of those individuals, Empress Josephine, had a large collection of roses in Malmaison, France. Her persistence in collecting different varieties in her garden led to a new interest in the rose that continues today. One of our gardens is named the "Lil Malmaison Garden" as a tribute to Empress Josephine's dedication to the rose.

We have continued with the obsession and have been collecting old garden roses that will do well in the hot and humid weather of Florida. The collection consists of Chinas, Teas, Noisettes, Rugosas, species, and modern shrubs. We continue to experiment with different varieties to test their ability to survive and thrive in this area. The rare, unusual, and found roses have a special place in our gardens. Each rose is evaluated for it's disease resistance and ability to withstand Florida's relentless hot humid weather and sometimes daily summer rains.

                                          caring for the old garden rose