Exotic roses in full bloom on our doorsteps

An overview of one of the quintessential garden blossoms

Rosa persica 'Eye of the Tiger' is one of the most popular of the modern cultivars. Not only is it disease resistant and versatile it is also loved by pollinators; in particular, bumblebees and hoverflies. Picture: iStock

I HAVE been admiring the rosebeds in Fitzgerald Park a lot, of recent weeks and months as trips to more exotic locations have obviously been curtailed and if you haven’t seen them recently, take a stroll in amongst them and do your heart some good.