Now he has between 3,000 and 3,500 bushes and significantly less lawn. (Robert Lachman / Los Angeles Times)
The ‘St. Patrick’ rose, which is sometimes light green and sometimes buttery yellow, is one of Maarse’s favorites. “It’s a very hardy rose,” he says, adding that it can last up to 10 days in a vase. (Robert Lachman / Los Angeles Times)
If only this photo had a scratch-and-sniff feature! ‘Double Delight’ is one of the strongest- and sweetest-scented roses in Maarse’s garden. (Robert Lachman / Los Angeles Times)
The hot pink ‘Yves Piaget’ dominates Maarse’s rose-scape. Because of its color, heady scent and many petals, it’s his favorite rose, and a favorite among customers of his flower shop, Jacob Maarse Florists. “Some people just need their Yves fix,” says Maarse’s son Hank. (Robert Lachman / Los Angeles Times)
“The best thing about roses is that they come in almost every color,” Maarse says. Shown here is a rose called ‘Sunstruck.’ (Robert Lachman / Los Angeles Times)
‘Bride’s Dream’ is one of the first roses that Maarse planted in his yard. With a soft, delicate scent and faint pink petals, it’s good for bridal arrangements. (Robert Lachman / Los Angeles Times)
