![]() It grows up to six feet tall, and needs a little support like a fence or wall to grow against. Many of the options on this list have a shrublike growing habit, but ‘Viking Queen’ is a climber. Hardy in Zones 5-10, it reaches nine feet tall when mature. The flowers are multicolored with a yellow, apricot, and golden hue to the petals. This David Austin has a shrub habit and large, frilly double blossoms with over 100 petals. Hardy in Zones 4-10, it has a shrublike growing habit, but lends itself nicely to training into a tree form. ‘Lavaglut,’ or ‘Lavaglow,’ is a floribunda with such vibrant red blossoms that they seem to glow like smoldering embers. This semi-climber grows up to 10 feet tall and is happy in Zones 4-9. The petals grow in straight rows, which gives the flowers a different look than many other roses, which have a more random petal pattern. The centers are darker while the exterior petals are lighter. This repeat bloomer has large double blossoms with petals that range from pale to deep pink on a single flower. ‘James Gallaway’ is an English rose bred by David Austin, a well-known breeder who has changed the face of roses. If this sounds like a good option for you, Home Depot carries plants in gallon-size containers. It features single, pinkish-orange blossoms that appear all summer long, so you can spice up your garden with vibrant color from June through September. ‘Hot Paprika’ has a shrublike growing habit and stays under two feet tall. That’s right, Zone 3! That means even at -35☏, this plant will keep thriving. If you see his name on a container, or a plant called a “Buck rose,” it’s likely one tough bush. During his career, he made it his mission to breed hardy roses that could resist pests and diseases and survive in a range of climates. ![]() ![]() He was a professor of horticulture at Iowa State University for decades. Does the thought of deadheading in the heat of a summer afternoon sound like a nice escape from reality for a bit? Or is that just me? Okay, then, does it sound like torture? If you don’t want to deadhead, pick a self-cleaning type.Īlso, get to know the name Griffith Buck. You might also want to think about how much effort you want to put into maintenance. Look for specimens that require little to no chemical inputs. ![]() If you struggle with powdery mildew every year, for example, look at the plant tag and make sure your potential pick is resistant to powdery mildew. Next, look for types that are resistant to diseases that you frequently encounter in your area. Some roses can grow in partially shady conditions, but if you pick one that needs full sun for your sheltered spot, you can bet you’ll run into problems. Don’t even try growing one that does best in Zones 6 and above if you live in Zone 5. Those in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 5 have a smaller range of roses to pick from. ![]()
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