With spring on the horizon, American garden rose breeder and grower Jackson & Perkins (Est. 1872) is ready to unveil its latest roses in The Jackson & Perkins Library of Roses. This online catalogue features a curated selection of roses with top-tier genetics tailored for gardening success.
The collection now includes timeless Old Garden Roses, exclusive introductions, and rare international varieties, offering gardeners a unique blend of heritage and innovation.
The Library of Roses showcases roses selected for their exceptional genetics, disease resistance, vibrant blooms, and captivating fragrance.
“At Jackson & Perkins, we partner with the world’s foremost rose experts to bring gardeners the very best in rose cultivation,” said Kelly Funk, president & CEO of Jackson & Perkins. “Our expanded Library of Roses is a tribute to our 152-year legacy, featuring exclusive selections that will inspire gardeners. From rare, globally sourced treasures to timeless heritage roses, we have created a collection designed to spark joy and lead gardeners to success.”
A rose for every garden
The 2025 Library of Roses features an array of exceptional roses, each chosen for its unique qualities and superior performance. From exclusive collaborations with top domestic and international breeders to historic and rare varieties, this collection brings the world’s finest roses to gardeners.
The Jackson & Perkins Exclusive Introduction Collection represents the pinnacle of rose breeding, featuring varieties developed by J&P in partnership with the world’s leading experts. New 2025 introductions, such as ‘Magenta Magic’ and ‘Lemon Burst’, offer vibrant colors, exceptional disease resistance, and a remarkable bloom season from late spring through late fall. These beauties are top picks for reliability and performance.
Opening the Jackson & Perkins Vault Collection gives gardeners access to a limited-edition selection of historically significant roses. Each is chosen for its sentimental value and enduring charm, including ‘Red Masterpiece’, introduced in 1974 and renowned for its large, double, high-centered, fragrant blooms. Vault Roses provide a rare opportunity to own a piece of rose history before these treasures return to the Vault.
Explore the globe with the Jackson & Perkins Roses Around the World Collection, featuring exclusive varieties from internationally acclaimed breeders. These rare roses have been sourced for resilience, health, and unparalleled beauty. For the first time in the U.S., gardeners can grow varieties like ‘Hummingbird’, a delicate beauty hybridised in New Zealand.
New to the Library, the Jackson & Perkins Old Garden Rose Collection celebrates the elegance and resilience of roses predating 1867. Originating from Europe, China, or both, Old Garden Roses bring centuries of tradition into the modern garden, with unique forms and fragrances rarely seen today. Notable selections include the ‘Louise Odier’ Bourbon Rose, known for its nearly thornless stems and continuous, fragrant blooms since 1848. These heirloom roses offer gardeners a link to the past and timeless beauty for today’s landscapes.
Jackson & Perkins has shaped the rose industry for over 150 years, introducing groundbreaking innovations and setting standards for assortment, quality, and beauty. The company has continually redefined rose gardening, from naming the first rose after a person – Dorothy Perkins – to coining the term ‘floribunda’ and partnering with icons like Disney and Barbie. The Library of Roses is a testament to this legacy, blending heritage with modern advancements to deliver unparalleled gardening experiences.
Discover The Library of Roses HERE
