Roses
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At last count, there were roughly 150 known species alone, and the garden hybrids of those number in the thousands. Every year, new varieties are tested, and some are eventually introduced. A great resource for viewing roses is the Washington Park rose garden. It is actually one of several rose test gardens around the nation, and is home to some of the newest roses and also some of the oldest. Keep in mind that since these roses are being evaluated, not all may actually continue on to the retail market. And not all varieties are still available. Much like cars, roses are often “discontinued” in favor of newer models.
Where to Plant
Sunlight
The planting site is one of the most crucial elements in successful rose growing. Roses need full sun! Some of the shrub roses aren’t as picky about this, but a successful rose garden starts with a sunny spot. Shade causes long, sprawling, floppy growth and invites disease.
Soil
The next element is soil. To start with, drainage is a must. Roses despise wet feet, and aren’t terribly fond of heavy clay.
Roses are most successful in raised beds, as raised beds drain exceptionally well and tend to have better temperature properties than regular flat soil. The better the soil, the better the roses.
If you can bring in new soil, like a sandy loam or other soil mix, you should consider doing it. Whatever soil you use should be high in organic material, fast draining, and close to a neutral pH.
Clay can be used, but you must amend it with a lot of organic material. Lime generally needs to be added to counteract the acidity of our native soils.
Roses love rich soil, so be sure to add quite a bit of organic material.
One of the best mixtures we have found is composted steer manure, We like “Malibu Compost”. Mushroom compost doesn’t last long enough, but a heavier planting compost could be used.
Try not to use a lot of bark around roses, it can have somewhat adverse effects over time.
When you are ready to plant, pick a good planting site and fix it up as mentioned above.
Water
Give your roses1 to 2 inches of water each week in a single watering session from early spring through fall.
Increase the frequency to every three or four days in hot and dry weather.
Porous soils will also benefit from additional deep soakings.
Extra Tips
Standard planting procedures apply, but there are a few things to keep in mind.
It is beneficial to add a cup of lime when planting, as this will correct pH around the plant.
All hybrid roses will have a graft union towards the base of the plant, right above where the roots start to form. This union is easily recognized, it is generally swollen and looks like a knot. This union must remain above the soil level! This also includes any mulch that you put down: keep the graft union clear. Burying this will give you massive headaches and heartbreaks in the near future.
You may also want to consider adding some mycorrhiza when you plant for added health.
2024 Rose List
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America
Arborose Florentina
Arborose Honeymoon
Arborose Kiss Me Kate
Arborose Quicksilver
Cherry Frost
Cloud 10
Colette
Don Juan
Eden Climber
Fourth of July
Fruity Petals
Garden Sun
Golden Opportunity
Golden Showers
Joseph's Coat
Polka
Red Eden
Sky's the Limit
Tropical Lightning
Zephirine Drouhin
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Adobe Sunrise
Angel Face
Arctic Blue
Bolero
Bright and Shiny
Burst of Joy
Canyon Road
Celestial Night
Cherrytini
Chihuly
Desert Sky
Doris Day
Drop Dead Red
Easy Does It
Easy Going
Easy Spirit
Ebb Tide
Europeana
Frida Kahlo
Gilded Sun
Gingersnap
Hot Cocoa
Intrigue
Judy Garland
Julia child
Jump for Joy
Ketchup & Mustard
Polynesian Punch
Powerpuff
Preference
Pumpkin Patch
Purple Tiger
Queen of Elegance
Rainbow Sorbet
Scentimental
Sheila’s Perfume
Showbiz
Sunbelt Desmond Tutu
Sunbelt Plum Perfect
Sunbelt Sierra Lady
Sunbelt South Africa
Sunset Horizon
Sunsprite
Trumpeter
Vavoom
Veranda Fiesta
Violet's Pride
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Anna's Promise
Ch Ching
Cherry Parfait
Gold Struck
Lasting Peace
Radiant Perfume
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Coral Drift
Peach Drift
Popcorn Drift
White Drift®
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Abbaye de Cluny
Barbra Streisand
Best Kept Secret
Bewitched
Big Momma
Black Baccara
Blue Girl
Brandy
Bronze Star
California Dreamin
Centennial Star
Cherries & Champagne
Chicago Peace
Chris Evert
Chrysler Imperial
Cinnamon Dolce
Dark Knight
Dee-lish
Dolly Parton
Double Delight
Eleganza Beverly
Elizabeth Taylor
Elle
Enchanted Peace
Eternal Flame
Falling in Love
Firefighter
First Prize
Fragrant Cloud
Gina Lollobrigida
Heavenly Scented
Heirloom
Henry Fonda
Honor
In the Mood
Ingrid Bergman
Ink Spots
John F. Kennedy
Just Joey
Lasting Love
Legends
Let Freedom Ring
Love and Peace
Love at First Sight
Love's Promise
Marilyn Monroe
Mellow Yellow
Memorial Day
Mercury Rising
Miss All American Beauty
Mister Lincoln
Moonstone
Neil Diamond
Neptune
New Zealand
Oklahoma
Olympiad
Opening Night
Oregold
Over the Moon
Papa Meilland
Parfuma Bliss
Peace
Perfume Delight
Perfume Factory
Peter Mayle
Pope John Paul II
Pretty Lady Rose
Queen Mary 2
Rio Samba
Secret
Secret's Out
Sedona
St Patrick
Stainless Steel
Sterling Silver
Stiletto
Sugar Moon
Sunbelt Savannah
Sunset Celebration
The McCartney Rose
Tiffany
Tropicana
Valencia
Veteran's Honor
Voodoo
WW2 Memorial
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Cutie Pie
Cecile Brunner
Hot & Sassy
Ruby Ruby
Sunblaze Amber
Sunblaze Autumn
Sunblaze Candy
Sunblaze Lemon
Sunblaze Mandarin
Sunblaze Rainbow
Sunblaze Salmon
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We do not currently have any varieties at this time.
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Double Knockout
Home Run
Knockout Double Pink
Knockout Double Red
Knockout Orange Glow
Knockout White
Oranges n' Lemons
Party Hardy
Pillow Fight
Purple Pavement
Sultry Night
Top Gun
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