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Growing Climbing Roses
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Growing Climbing roses, also known as pillars, ramblers, trailing roses, and ever blooming roses depending on where roses grow wild and how they grow are not considered true vines. They don’t grow their own support structures to hold onto surfaces.
Growing climbing roses add a dimension to your garden that no other rose bush can. It builds on the vertical, to lift your eyes, and develop your garden into a three dimensional space. They can be rigidly formal or allowed to meander: trained on an arbor or left of their own free will to grow up a dead tree.
No rose garden is truly complete without growing climbing roses to make your rose garden more complete. But they are the ideal ornament to grace any archway, fence or any other structure in and around any garden.
Growing Climbing Roses differ from Growing Ramblers in a few respects.
When growing climbing roses keep in mind that they will have five leaflets that make up the leaf, whereas a rambler normally has seven leaflets per leaf. Together with this, Climbing Roses generally have stems that are more rigid than rambling roses. Because climbing roses do not have the capabilities to hold onto structures like vines do, they need help from us. When you are ready to grow the roses remember that roses can loosely attach to a plant structure or wind it through the structure.
Growing Climbing Roses – Where Should They Grow?
Some types of structures you can grow climbing roses on are trellis’, arbors, fences, sheds, pillars, walls or almost any other large, solid structures. Climbing roses that are trained to grow laterally rather than vertically often produce more blooms. Vertically trained climbing roses will produce short spurs along their main stem or canes which will produce blooms.
Besides the way they grow, growing climbing roses is not unlike growing other types of rose plants. Climbing roses need about six to seven hours of direct unfiltered sunlight a day.
Even climbing roses that are said to do well in the part shade still need about four to five hours of direct sunlight a day.
Unlike vines which have tendrils or suckers to help them cling to a wall or other support, climbing roses must be trained upward by hand-fastening the willing canes to the vertical support.
Also, unlike vines which are comfortable snuggled tightly against a wall or other support, roses require air circulation all around the plant. Use vertical supports that are freestanding.
Position the trellis or frame at least three inches away from the surface of the wall, to permit air flow behind the climbing canes. This space also makes plant maintenance a little easier. Delay any pruning for two years or so to encourage the climber to establish it.
As each long cane reaches a crosspiece on the support, tie it carefully with strips of soft cloth or plastic. Wrap the tie around the supporting piece first, and then loop it over the rose cane, fastening it loosely so that the branch is not constricted. Tie to achieve a fan shape with the canes, because the more they are horizontal, the more blooms there will be.
Climbing roses are ideal for companion planting, something that is difficult with your average Tea Rose bush bed! Companion planting is a very important consideration for some gardeners. Not only can you grow other climbers such as clematis beside, and even with a climber but the base of the rose, often referred to as “the bare legs”, is ideal for lower growing perennials, especially if you time the blooms of the perennials to maximize during the middle, down time, of the climbing rose.
Climbing Roses that are from Hybrid Tea or Floribunda parentage rarely have the profuse flowering of their bush counterparts.
One big difference between climbing roses and other types of rose plants is that they require very little pruning. There is no need to prune the plant for the first two years. If climbing roses are pruned every year like other rose plants, the opposite will happen to the climbers; they will produce fewer blooms.
Owners can get away with pruning their climbing roses every three or four years. Even then, pruning consists of removing small canes and old or less vigorous canes at the base of the plant. Vigorous young canes are encouraged to grow and to become long and flexible. Owners will have an easier time training these canes through and onto structures.
Sufficient water is crucial to roses. They are thirsty plants and need a steady flow of moisture for peak performance. Well drained soil allows them to receive a lot of moisture, but prevents their roots from standing in soggy soil.
Climbers require about an inch of water a week either from rain or from a watering system. Those planted on very sandy soil or in the south may need even 2 inches of water a week. Water must penetrate 16 to 18 inches to reach the full depth of the roots of mature plants.
Because splashing water carries fungal disease spores up to the rose leaves, watering with a drip irrigation system laid under a layer of organic mulch is the best way to water. When hand watering, avoid wetting the leaves. Whatever the method, water rose bushes in the morning so the plants can dry off by evening when fungal diseases thrive.
Lastly, remember that many climbing roses will repeat with much greater frequency if given adequate water, fertilizer, and sunlight. When planning to grow climbing roses in your garden, take into consideration the height or length that these types of roses will grow to.
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Your Questions About Care For Roses In Spring
Jenny asks…
What should I plant this spring in my outdoor garden?
I’m in the 5A-6B plant hardiness zone of Canada. I have a garden on a slight incline about twelve feet wide and five feet deep. It is currently quite rocky, it appears gravel was added underneath canvass for drainage (I assume) and then dirt dumped over it. Should I dig all of this out and start over? There are some perennials, (rose bushes – very ugly) that I’d like to pull out, and hostas I planted last year. What type of shrubs, perennials and flowers would do well in this area? I am looking for easy care type stuff, but I like pretty flowers. I also prefer wild flowers or those that look wild. I do not like the rose bushes, they are very difficult to make look pretty and are quite thorny making access to the rest of the garden difficult as they are so overgrown. Any tips for the small hill garden would be appreciated as well.
MrRoseGarden answers:
You could make the area into a rock garden. Suggestions for plants: cranesbill, stonecress, bellflower, gentian, lantana, salvia, sedum, diasca, scilla, onamental onion, crocus, allium, fleabane, phlox, violas, and herbs. Incorporate a few large rocks or use smaller ones as an edging. Removing the roses sounds like a good idea if you don’t like them. Plant something that will make you smile every time you see it. Good luck.
Mark asks…
How should I take care of my mini rose bush?
My boyfriend got me a mini rose bush for Valentines Day (I do not celebrate the holiday and I told him that but he got me it anyway :/ ). He doesn’t know what kind of rose it is but the blooms are red and about an inch in diameter and the leaves are small and have have jagged edges. It is not very fragrant. I really want to take good care of this little plant; I’ve done research but it is all too generic, and I want to confirm what I have gathered.
Here is what I have gathered:
Roses need humidity.
Mixing dried used coffee grounds with the soil will help it grow.
They need indirect sunlight.
The roses should be trimmed when the blooms die or once in the spring and once in the fall.
They should be kept outside spring thru fall and inside in the winter.
Here are the rest of my questions:
What kind of mini rose is it?
Where should I replant it outside?
Do I need to replant it outside?
How can I tell when my flowers need a bigger pot?
When do I need to water my mini roses?
Can I simply spray my flowers with water instead of using a pebble tray?
If I can spray the flowers with water instead of using a pebble tray, how often should I spray them?
Those are all of my questions……for now. Please either confirm or disprove what I have learned thru research and answer my questions. Help me take care of this precious little plant!!
MrRoseGarden answers:
If you have a place, plant it outside this spring and grow it there… It will be much happier…
Never spray a rose plant with water.. That invites black spot mold disease…. Stick with the pebble tray for the time the little rose is in the house….
Water for a rose is easy… They like moist soil, but never soggy… The saying is that Roses hate having wet feet… Which means if their roots get waterlogged, the plant dies……so whatever pot it is in MUST drain freely… And don’t let the bottom of the pot sit in water in the pebbles, either!!….
A miniature rose bush is a mini ROSE, not a mini BUSH… It will grow, outside, to the size of a regular rose bush… Maybe three or four ft tall and a couple feet wide… And be loaded with perfect tiny mini roses…. I have a pink one that is my favorite in the garden!!…. If you’re in a zone south of zone 5, nothing special is needed to keep it thru winter… They’re very hardy….
Otherwise, treat them just like a big rose…. Food, water and all sun… Prune in early spring when they’re four ft tall, down to about 18 inches tall and watch them go right back up by fall…
If you cannot plant outside, use a basketball sized pot for it this spring and keep it where it gets all day sun, but maybe a little afternoon shade, so the pot and soil doesn’t get too hot…. Stay up on it’s water … Be sure the pot drains well if it rains hard, too!…. Then, when winter comes, let it get frost nipped to where the leaves start falling off…. Then bring it in to a COLD area like a storage room or garage, take all the leaves off, wrap the pot iin a good heavy blanket , add a cup of water when the soil feels very dry, about every weekend or so, maybe….. But do let it have the winter to ‘rest’…. Chilled… Don’t keep it in the house and expect it to bloom all winter…. There’s just not enuff sun and it will stress the plant to try to live without resting…. When spring is coming, bring the pot into the house, warm it up, give it a bit more water and then wehn the last frost is gone by, take it back out and feed it….
Happy rose growing!!…
Chris asks…
Is it ok to send red roses to a girl that you are not officially in a relationship with?
I started talking to a girl last spring. We met through a friend but with school and work we have not gotten a chance to actually meet face to face yet. The thing is we have become very close while talking online and over the phone. We both seem to have feelings for each other and have said “I love you” back and forth a few times.
So with that I would like to do something nice for her for Valentine’s Day. I thought sending flowers would let her know how much I care about her. The thing is I’m not sure if red roses are best considering how those are supposed to be a symbol for love and even though I do feel like I love her I don’t want to scare her away. Any suggestions would be great. Thank you.
MrRoseGarden answers:
As long as she isn’t in a relationship with someone else, it should be fine…..send her white roses or fire & ice roses….(or puple, yellow, etc…..) don’t send red if you don’t feel comfortable….
Lisa asks…
hows this poem to give to a chick you care alot for.?
Your Love is as if water,
Life giving to my soul,
being in your presense is like bread, feeding my heart with Love.
Your beauty is like the blooming of the roses during the warm spring
your touch is like the gentle breeze that crisps my skin.
Your voice is like the soft sound of the ocean waves during the rising sun,
Calm,
Gentle
and Peaceful.
Yes a Man can buy you things ,
Yes a man can feed you words of sweetness amd seduction
, but I offer you my Heart
and only a few Men have one
MrRoseGarden answers:
Aww that’s so sweet. You are 1 in a million.
Teardrop…..
Thomas asks…
Miniature roses?
At my local nursery i was given a pretty miniature (tea) rose as a gift from the store. It’s in lovely condition but the problem is…i have a terrible track record with these particular plants. I need good advice on how to care for this plant and how to keep it alive for longer than a couple of weeks. Also..i would like to know if it’s possible to plants it outside and if so ..what kind of conditions would it need to thrive out doors.
So i need advice on it’s care for living indoors over this winter, and what it needs to live in the garden if it’s possible to plant it out of doors this spring.
MrRoseGarden answers:
Most plants die from too much care rather than from benign neglect. Water this rose sparingly. Water till water comes out the bottom of the pot, let it stand for a few minutes, then pour off the excess. Do not water again till the soil feels dry to your second knuckle. Better that the plant should even wilt a little than to overwater. Feed it once a month with an all-purpose fertilizer. Don’t overfeed – we’re going into winter when days are short and light levels low, so the plant will not be actively growing till spring. Give it all the sun you can; roses want full sun.
Yes, if it lives through the winter you can plant it outside in spring. Mini roses are hardy to Zone 5 but not 4. Good luck with y our rose!
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Your Questions About Care For Roses Bushes
Ruth asks…
Fall care for rose bushes?
What is the best care for rose bushes in the fall? Do they have to be cut to the ground before winter?
MrRoseGarden answers:
No…Do nothing now…Trim them the end of January or in February. Cut them back to several inches above the ground.
NO!! Do NOT fertilize them now! You will damage them greatly!
Ken asks…
HELP!!! How do you take care of rose bushes?
We moved in to a house in June with several rose bushes. I haven’t seen hardly any blooms. To be honest, these do not look so good. Should I have been doing something to care for these roses all along? When are they supposed to bloom? Help – and Thank You!
MrRoseGarden answers:
Not very much can be done to care for rose bushes in late summer,apart from-
1.Gather all fallen leaves and bin them,to avoid carrying over black spot and other diseases/pests.
2.Cut out any wood which is obviously dead.
3.Remove any dead flowers.
4.Spray with a proprietary fungicide/insecticide.
5.Lightly fork over the soil,remove any suckers from the base of the plant.These will be light green,thorny and have seven leaves.
6.Tread the bush in lightly,ensuring it’s firm in the soil
7.Cut back any long growths lightly,to avoid wind rock.
8.Avoid cutting too hard,this would encourage new growth which would be soft and liable to frost damage.
9.Apply a mulch of manure,compost or peat around the bush,when the soil is moist.
10.Beg,buy or borrow a book,DVD,w.h.y and read up on the care of rose bushes in preparation for pruning next spring.
David asks…
How do I care for my rose bushes now that the blooms are dying?
I just recently moved into a home with four gorgeous rose bushes out front. I’ve never had roses before and I don’t know what to do with the now dying blooms. Do I cut them back? Leave them? Please advise, I don’t want to hurt them. I have no idea what kind they are. Thanks
MrRoseGarden answers:
If you dead head the old roses, they will continue to bloom. Roses produce flowers to produce seed pods (rose hips). The rose bush will put all it’s energy into producing flowers to produce the rose hips.
By dead heading, you are stopping the process and fooling the rose bush into thinking it has to make new flowers. This works all year round, except in winter when the plant becomes dormant.
If you know you want a show of roses in 6 – 8 weeks time, as it differs with each type of rose, you simply prune the plant.
In Australia we have a famous horse race each year, the Melbourne Cup. Every year, the roses at the racecourse are in full flower for the event and other events after that race. They achieve this by pruning 6 – 8 weeks before they want the flowers out in bloom.
Roses are very hardy plants and do not need such special attention as most specialists would have you think. Roses need only one good soaking each week and good pruning or dead heading during the year.
Hard pruning back to the thicker stems, is done during winter.
Roses do like regular feeds of manure or other fertilisers, but it is NOT essential for them, as they will survive and remain healthy without the added bonus of the feeding.
You can also take rose cuttings from any stem that is as thick as a pencil. I do this at the winter prune and simply put the cuttings in my vegie garden till they sprout new shoots. When I see the new shoots, I dig the plant up and either replant in my garden or put it in a pot to give away to friends as gifts.
I hope you have found this information helpful and that you can use the information to totally enjoy your rose bushes.
Maria asks…
Suggestions for rose bush care, in the heat?
I trimmed my roses way back, a couple months ago when the weather was nice. They grew like gangbusters, like doubled in size, from 2.5 feet tall to 5 feet tall. It’s 100 degrees here now, can I trim them just a little bit, like maybe to 4 feet? Or will that hurt them? Should I wait until cooler weather in the fall and just have a bushy yard all summer?
Is there anything I’m doing wrong that caused them to get so big so fast? What should I do differently next year?
MrRoseGarden answers:
Your doing nothing wrong you just have incredibly healthy plants!
You should wait until it cools down to cut them, the cut will cause the rose to dry out too readily in that kind of heat. When it’s down to the low 80′s with nights at least mid to upper 60′s then cut them.
Susan asks…
How do I care for my rose bushes?
Do I prune the old decayed roses? How do I do it? What should I spray and when for insects? This time of year, do roses continue to bloom? I bought a house with roses everywhere, but bugs are getting to them.
MrRoseGarden answers:
Roses are not as hard to care for as people think. Yes, you need to trim off the fading blossoms, for one thing as soon as they start to fade the plant is still committing energy to that blossom in that it starts to form a rose hip. Expending that energy into a faded bloom takes away from starting new blooms. You deadhead by starting at the faded bloom go down the stem until you come to a branch with 5 leaves, I am serious! Do not trim it at the 3 or 4 leave branch, go to the 5 leave branch and cut with a sharp trimmer, a nice diagonal cut. This is where the new flower will start.
Roses like a good long soak at least once a week, more if you live somewhere very hot and dry. Water only at the base of the plant! Roses hate to be wet!! Never spray water over your plant.
As far as bugs or black spot. Talk to your local garden center. They will be able to diagnose your specific problem and recommend what works in your area.
Like one of the guys above, I too an in the Midwest and have cold winters. However, my roses thrive. I don’t do a whole lot to them in preparation for winter. I do trim them back in late October and I put leaves on top of the base. Other than that I do not cover them.
Happy Gardening!
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Your Questions About Care For Roses In Summer
Laura asks…
How do I care for my climbing rose in the summer?
Besides watering my climbing rose, is there anything that can be done to make it flourish and protect it in extreme heat and to protect it from insects or disease?
MrRoseGarden answers:
I cut off the heads of each rose as soon as it dies,gets brown and withers. I also prune the entire bush in spring. I put a mixture of 1 half cup ammonia, same amount dish soap
detergent, peppermint oil, and wash th leaves if they look damaged, Use miracle grow to make things speed up in the growth area, and an old secret my grand mom does, place a banana peel under the soil about four inches below the roots and be prepared for next years blooms if you do each thing, i even added more than one and the smell of theses wild roses was intoxicating.Trim it back, prune and do not forget to water thoroughly in the morning before its too hot.
Sandy asks…
Is it alright to transplant roses in the summer?
This is for a big boy scout project. I want to know how to transplant roses, and how to care for them afterwards. Please help. This project is important.
MrRoseGarden answers:
Yes you can transplant the roses. You can even cut some branches and plant them if you like.
Carol asks…
How to care for roses that came with our new home.?
We bought a place in June and it had several different colored roses in the front yard. It looks as if one of the previous tenants had taken good care of them at one time; however, the tenant right before us did not do too much with the roses. I love roses; however, I do not know much about how to care for them. We have been watering them during the summer (at least every other night) and they are doing much better, actually getting buds and flowering. I am wondering when it is best to cut off the dead parts of the flowers, when is the right time to prune the flowers, and when can they be replanted (we are thinking of putting in some new ones where the ones that aren’t doing well at all are at). Do roses need any special rose food or would they do well with Miracle Grow? I would appreciate any help I can get as I am new to working with roses. Thanks for all your help.
We also have roses in the side yard. Two of them had been cut down all the way and they never grew back; the other just never grew any buds, probably from not being watered or taken care of. I am afraid to cut my roses in the front down in case they don’t grow back. Any other suggestions than this?
MrRoseGarden answers:
When watering Roses, soak the soil to a depth of 6 to 8 inches, do not merely sprinkle. When it comes to fertilizing your roses, Provide a balanced diet to your roses. See what your plant is deficient in and try to include them in the fertilizer. Timing is also an important part to maximize the benefit of your fertilizer so that the nutrients are available to the plant when it needs it most during the active growing and blooming stage. Order your rose fertilizer now to enhance the vigor of blooming in your roses.
William asks…
when is the best time to plant new roses?
if wishing to plant one already established…such as a large knock out rose..when would be okay and when would be ideal and how about ones that are in rooting still.?
anything can explain appreciated..how to establish first.
ALSO,WHICH ROSE BLOOMS A LONG TIME AND HAS GOOD COLOUR ALL SUMMER? AND EASY TO TAKE CARE OF? (IS KNOCK OUT ROSE THE ONLY ONE? HOW DIFFERENT TO THIS?)
thanks for your answers!
MrRoseGarden answers:
The best time of year to plant roses or any shrubs is in the autumn to be honest but it is possible any time of year if you buy containerised roses. When buying roes check that the rose is not root bound and is growing healthy check the leaves for black spot. There are thousands of roes to choose from you should do some research on line or a good book is “The Rose Expert” by D. G. Hessayon There are roses that are black spot resistant. There are two main types of roses the hybrid T rose which has large flowers or Florabunda bushes which have many smaller flowers. There are so many that I find it hard to recommend, however I like “deep secret”(deep red) for it’s scent.
When plant do mix some shrub compost in the bottom of hole, firm well in and water well. Most roes will flower for long spells if fed regularly with bone meal (a hand full worked in around each plant each year) Prune in the early spring. Remove any black spot leaves and burn or put in the bin.
Most roes take two-three year to establish but can live for many years.
Susan asks…
What is the best way to plant bare root roses in the summer?
I ordered some bare root roses that were discounted from Jackson and Perkins. They were delivered yesterday while I was at work, and today I need to take care of them. Any suggestions? I know the standard proceedure for planting bare root roses, but because I am planting them so late in the season are there any special things that I should do to help them?
Also, do you think I will see flowers this year or next? The roses I got were Rio Samba (Hybrid Tea), Memorial Day (Hybrid Tea), and Dream Come True (grandiflora). I am in zone 8a.
Thanks for your ideas!
MrRoseGarden answers:
Soak the roots in a bucket of water for 24 hours to let the roots spred out. Then when you dig the hole make sure it’s like 18in deep by 18in. Wide and enough to cover all the roots. Then while planting and filling the hole I use dmiracle grow and water and made sure the dirt was really wet while filling the hole. Then water everyday and in about a week use some more miracle grow. They should if planted in the right spot flower and have new growth. They need good sun so don’t plant in a shady spot.
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Your Questions About Planting Roses In Spring
Mary asks…
I’m planning to plant roses next spring and I want really huge blooms (min 6″ in diameter). Any sugestions?
Long vase life and disease resistant too if possible. BTW I live in zone 6 (northern Virginia). .
I wasn’t clear. I wanted to know rose varieties that has about 6″ bloom in diameter (or more). I know they exist I just want feedback from actual rosarians.
MrRoseGarden answers:
The best advice is to rely on your local plant nurseries for recommendations. They will have intimate knowledge of your local growing conditions and will be more than willing to provide the information you seek.
Good luck with your gardening.
Steven asks…
I found black spot of the bottom leaves of a new David Austin rose I planted in the Spring. I need some advice
I hate to use chemicals on my lawn, I keep things very organic. I’ll tell you what I’ve done so far and if you could please give me additional advice I would be most greatful!!! I trimmed off any spotted leaves from the stem of the plant. I’ve checked the stem for any sign of disease and there does not appear to be any. I’ve cleaned the soil of any fallen leaves. This plant is new, planted rootstock this Spring. The area I planted in had never had roses before. This was the first addition to a rose garden I was just beginning, starting with a rose named Mary Rose which happens to be my recently deceased mom so I really want to keep the plant. PLEASE give me your best advice.
No, I’m not watering too much. If I’m guilty of anything it would be watering too little. The summer has been extremely dry and I know I should water them more. Could that be the problem???
MrRoseGarden answers:
This is what I use on my roses when they get black spot. Purchase 2 32oz spray bottles.
Bottle one:
1Tbs Apple Cider Vinegar
1/4 tsp dish soap
1/4 tsp lite cooking oil (canola)
Water
Bottle two:
1Tbs Baking Soda
1/4 dish soap
1/4 cooking oil
Water
Spray your plants once a week with these solutions but not on the same day. Put a few days in between each solution. For example: spray one on Sundays and the other on Wednesdays. Make sure you spray top and bottoms of leaves, canes, and trunk. Also, make sure you spray early in the morning because it will cause sun burn. Clean up any debris around the rose. Throw the debris away (do not compost) and remulch. I live in OK and we had a monsoon for spring and early summer. Quite a few of my roses developed black spot and I started using these solutions as soon as I could. It did not take long for me to notice a halt to the black spot and now my roses look perfect. It even worked for my Hybrid Tea and they are hard to treat for black spot. Given that it is a David Austin, you shouldn’t have any problem curing it.
Good Luck
Paul asks…
How long does roses take to grow in you plant them in spring?
Im growing them from seeds so yea..
MrRoseGarden answers:
It depens on the type of rose bush you buy and how old the bush you buy is. Your best bet is to visit a locally owned nersery (not wal mart) and ask the owener for advice.
William asks…
I planted 2 climbing rose bushes in the spring and have not got one rose all summer. My neighbors roses?
are blooming. They are growing and climbing everywhere-but no roses. Does anybody know why?
MrRoseGarden answers:
Climbing roses take longer to set blossoms than other kinds of roses — after planting. Give yourself a year or two and I am sure you will have lots of blooms to enjoy. In the meantime, buy a few regular tea roses and enjoy blooms the first season.
Maria asks…
IF I PLANT ROSES NOW, WILL THEY BLOOM IN THE SPRING ?
I live in texas. i want to plant some roses. also, any suggestions on a good rose bush, one that has sever blooms, or lasts longer ??
thanks
MrRoseGarden answers:
If your in the lonestar state, you might want to wait until oct. Or so, when the weather has cooled down significantly. And yes, they will bloom for you next spring, guaranteed!. You can either plant bare root roses or from 5 gallon containers, such as from nursery stock. One of my favorite rose varieties of all time is the “Hybrid Tea”. Hybrid tea’s set many large, beautiful, double, showy flowers set on top of long stems (great for cutting). No other roses can compare to the quality of the hybrid tea’s, not even the knockouts. They grow to a nice compact 4′ to 6′ in height, and come in a wide array of colors and their sweet smelling fragrance is unmatched, which make them all the more pleasing to grow. As long as you keep the spent flowers deadheaded, they will continue to bloom all the way until the first hard frosts of fall (maybe longer in Texas). I once had rose garden with about 50 individual hybrid tea’s.. The neighbors used to bring their visiting family members over just to look and take pictures of my colorful roses.. Here is a link with some of the many color varieties and info on each hybrid tea rose.. Click onto the thumbnails for a larger look… Hope this answers your question.
Http://www.jacksonandperkins.com/gardening/PL/ContainerHybridTeas
http://www.rose-roses.com/catalog/hybridtea.html
Added info: If you do choose to go with hybrid tea’s exclusively, and I hope you do, try to purchase ones that are AARS awarded (All American Rose Selection). These are the best of the best flowers and qualilty. This award symbol “AARS” will be stamped on the metal tag that hangs around the lower stalk of the bush that has the name of the rose..If you are buying bareroot roses, it will be written (stamped) on the front of the packaging that surrounds the rootball. Also, if possible, plant them so they get early morning sun ( 6 hrs at least) and shade, in heat of late afternoon. An East facing direction is best for this, with some sort of barrier to the west (house, fence etc.). This will help keep the blooms from fading.
Http://www.jacksonandperkins.com/gardening/PL/AARS
http://www.rose.org/what-makes-a-winner/
One of my fav “AARS” Hyb/Tea’s…..
Http://www.rose-roses.com/rosepages/hybridteas/PerfectMomentMore.html
…Billy Ray
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