Episode 183: Roses You Won’t Regret

Tried-and-true roses in your backyard

Roses stands out as the most controversial plant on the market. Gardeners of all kinds have very sturdy opinions about them, each optimistic and unfavourable. On this episode we’re discussing probably the most dependable, low-maintenance, and high-performing rose varieties for these of us who crave magnificence with out the fuss. These standout picks provide spectacular illness resistance, lengthy bloom durations, and luxurious perfume—with out demanding fixed care. From basic hybrid teas to bombproof species roses, this record proves that rising roses doesn’t should be an train in frustration.

In the event you’ve shied away from roses (or been burned by them up to now), discover out about some tried-and-true selections that ship season after season, making them a wise and satisfying addition to any backyard. 

Knowledgeable: Adam Glas is a backyard supervisor and rosarian on the Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore School. You’ll find his glorious Mid-Atlantic regional reviews for FineGardening.com filed right here: Adam Glas creator web page. 

Danielle’s Prime Rose Picks

Graham Thomas® rose (Rosa ‘Ausmas’, Zones 5–9) 
‘Darcey Bussell’ rose (R. ‘Darcey Bussell’, Zones 5–11) 
‘Desdemona’ rose (R. ‘Desdemona’ syn. R. ‘Auskindling’, Zones 5–11) 
Father Hugo rose (R. xanthina f. hugonis, Zones 4–9) 

Carol’s Prime Rose Picks

Bonica® rose (Rosa ‘Meidomonac’, Zones 4–9) 
Winged thorn rose (Rosa sericea  subsp. omeiensis f. pteracantha, Zones 6–9) 
Redleaf rose (Rosa glauca, Zones 2–8) 
Austrian copper rose (Rosa foetida ‘Bicolor’, Zones 4–9) 

Knowledgeable Adam Glas’s Prime Rose Picks

Loopy Love™ rose (‘KORbamflu’, Zones 5–10) 
Candy Mademoiselle™ hybrid tea rose (R. ‘MEInostair’, Zones 5–11) 
Campfire rose (R. ‘CA29’, Zones 3–7) 
Linda Campbell™ hybrid tea rose (R. ‘MORten’, Zones 3–8) 
True Ardour™ hybrid tea rose

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