Feliks Rożyński (1859

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A forester brought up in the Prussian Partition territory, observing the progressive German forestry model. As an external studies student he passed the exams of the institution of higher education in forestry and soon moved to the Russian Partition territory. After two years, in the middle of 1885, he started work in Podzamcze nearby Maciejowice, in the Zamoyski family's manor. During 30 years of work he created his opus vitae from scratch – one of the largest nurseries of trees and shrubs in Europe and the largest one in the entire Russian empire.

He was a great organizer, epitome of energy, conscientiousness in action and absolute reliability and responsibility. As a nurseryman and plenipotentiary he managed a large manor in such a way that in the extremely poor and forgotten area everything started to work perfectly. During his work in Podzamcze he also held the position of plenipotentiary of large manors in Wołyń and Polesie for few years.

Rożyński selected approximately 60 own varieties of decorative trees and shrubs, the most common of which are Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Crispa' and Robinia pseudoacacia 'Rozynskiana'.

He was an honour member of Gardening Associations of Warsaw and Wołyń. After the World War I he did not return to Podzamcze. He worked for various forest institutions; at the end he worked for forest inspectorate in Włoszakowice.

He was buried in the parish cemetery in Włoszakowice; honoured with a memorial obelisk located in the nearby forest, the place of his sudden death, that remains under the care of the Forest Inspectorate.

text: Jakub Dolatowski

Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Sem' ^PBR
Uniquely decorative and hardy shrub with pink orange leaves that become yellowish over time. Can be used for large planting in towns and along roads. According to the research it is the best plant to be used in fitoremediation.

Sorbus Autumn Spire 'Flanrock' ^PBR
Small tree with narrow columnar habit and gold yellow fruits. In autumn leaves change their colour to wine red. Due to its habit, the variety is recommended to small gardens and to be planted along roads, pathways and driveways.

Sorbus 'Rubinowaja'
One of the best Russian fruit bearing varieties of Sorbus. Its claret red fruits are tasty, full of vitamins and can be used for jams and infusions.

Spiraea betulifolia 'Tor Gold' ^PBR
Low-growing dense shrub with gold yellow leaves that change color to orange in autumn. Extremely frost hardy variety recommended as a ground cover plant.
Phlox paniculata 'Olienka'
One of the best varieties of phlox bred in Russia. Light pink flowers with brighter "eye" and darker violet pink centre. The variety grows up to 0.8–1 m high.

Quercus 'Monument' ^PBR
Polish variety of Quercus with wide columnar habit. Very large dark green shining leaves. Variety resistant to mildew. Recommended for representative areas.

Quercus robur 'Posnania'
New Polish variety of Quercus robur introduced to cultivation by our Nursery. Very long, up to 20–25 cm long, fancifully and irregularly indented pendant leaves.

Sambucus nigra BLACK LACE 'Eva' ^PBR
Beautiful variety with dark purple shining leaves that resemble a lace. Both light pink flowers and fruits can be used for preserves.
Betula nana 'Golden Treasure' ^PBR
The first gold-leaved variety of the species. Grows up to 0.5 m high and approximately 1 m in diameter. Especially recommended as a ground cover plant for the coldest regions of Europe.

Euphorbia griffithii 'Fireglow'
Very effective multi-colour perennial. Vibrant orange inflorescences appear on intensely red stems with brown green leaves. Up to 0.7 m high.

Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris 'Silver Lining' ^PBR
New variety of Hydrangea anomala with grey green, white variegated leaves. Grows slower than the species. Perfectly brightens shadowed corners of a garden. Recommended for walls, pergolas, trees' trunks and as a ground cover plant.

Hydrangea paniculata BOBO 'ILVOBo' ^PBR
This profusely blooming dense variety of Hydrangea paniculata grows only up to 0.7 m high. White flowers become slightly pink over time. Variety especially recommended as a ground cover plant.