Traditional grandiflora varieties with beautiful smaller blooms, stronger scent and greater heat tolerance than modern cultivars. - Cupani - first introduced to Britain by a Franciscan monk named Cupani, in 1699, having discovered it growing in his garden in Palermo, Sicily. Maroon and violet bicolour.
- Janet Scott - bred in America by Morse-Burpee in 1903, unusual shell pink tinged buff.
- King Edward VII - bred in England by Henry Eckford in 1903, originally described as blood-scarlet.
- Lady Grisel Hamilton - bred in England by Henry Eckford in 1899, shining silvery lavender.
- Miss Willmott - bred by Henry Eckford in 1901, glowing orange-pink with overtone of rose.
- Mrs Collier - bred in England by Dobie & Co in 1907, unusual yellowish cream.
When to plant: Mid summer through to late Autumn
How to grow: Sow 15mm (half-inch) deep in flowering position. Thin out to 25cm (10in) apart. The soil should be well dug beforehand and enriched with compost which will help retain moister and feed the hungry roots. Train young plants up a fence or wall, or support with sticks or netting. Cut regularly to prolong flowering. Flowers: August to Late November
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