Cold Climate Roses
The first step towards building a rose garden is to find out and be aware of the climate zone you are in. It’s always pleasant knowing that you have a sunny yard but it’s just as important knowing about the annual temperature variance in your zone. This determines the kind of plants that you will be able to grow in the zone you’re living in.
Getting familiar with your zone:
Any experienced gardener will be able to give you the necessary information about the climate zone. They will also inform you of the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map which is indispensable. This map covers all 50 states and is divided into 11 different climate zones. This map can be the perfect reference to ascertain the climate zone you’re located in.
The plants that you buy will come with growth instructions which state the conditions necessary for those plants to thrive, regardless of the kind of plant you get (vegetables, flowers or landscaping plants). It’s a good idea to buy the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map before you buy the plants so that you don’t end up wasting money on unsuitable plants.
Usually, roses can be grown anywhere with any kind of climate. However, there are some varieties which are affected by excessively cold climates.
Hybrid Teas, which are very popular among rose lovers, are susceptible to cold. They don’t have the winter protection characteristic of other varieties and should be grown in a warmer climate (e.g., Florida).
If you stay in an area which is known for its harsh and cold winter, then you can easily find cold climate roses at your local nurseries (plant center). In such cases you should take care to plant cold climate roses because anything else will be unable to survive the frost and the winter chill.
Cold climate roses have several advantages:
* They are low maintenance flowers
* They can be easily tended by novices
* They can survive the harshness of a cold winter
* They are immune against the diseases and bacteria that harangue certain other varieties.
A list of cold climate roses is given below:
* Alba
* Centrifolias
* Gallica
* Griffith Buck
* Rugosas
* Shrub roses
* Species roses and
* Modern roses.
This list will guide you to the varieties that can grow in a harsh winter climate. You can try looking for them at your local garden center.