The rose is considered the queen of flowers. No other plant can compare to its beauty and fragrance. Those who begin growing roses find it hard to give up, developing their skills through practice. Beginners face a more challenging task. Today, we'll list the most undemanding and winter-hardy rose species and varieties, ensuring they survive the harsh winters of our country. What makes them special, and what you need to know and consider.
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1. Queen Elizabeth
Grandiflora. Developed in the United States, named after the Queen of England, it thrives in poor soil. Its bright pink flowers are intensely fragrant and frost- and disease-resistant.
2. Coffee Break
Hybrid tea. Grows up to 1 m. This is a medium-sized plant. The flowers are terracotta. Blooming is consistent, from June to November. It tolerates damp areas and is resistant to fungal infections. It can grow in harsh climates.
3. Rosie (Pink)
This is a type of climbing rose. The pink flowers against the bright green foliage are incredibly beautiful. The plant doesn't need to be pruned for the first three years. Rosie has high resistance to disease and humidity.
4. Vanessa Bell
Parkovaya. A variety bred by D. Austin, it forms low bushes that continually produce new shoots. The white flowers have a golden hue and a lemony scent. The plant blooms continuously and is resistant to spotting and powdery mildew.
5. Nina Weibull
A floribunda variety. Undemanding in soil, it tolerates harsh winters. It has good disease resistance. Bright red flowers grow on low bushes all summer and fall.
6. Santorini
Bushy. The flowers are very beautiful – yellow-orange, 7 cm in diameter, and pleasantly fragrant. Up to 15 buds form on a single branch, producing abundant blooms. It is tolerant of adverse conditions and dislikes standing water.
7. Charlotte
Parkovaya (Park Plant). It thrives in any climate. The plant grows up to 180 cm tall. The crown is spreading, with up to 10-15 buds forming on each shoot. This variety is suitable for large garden areas. The flowers are light yellow with a creamy tint. The fragrance is reminiscent of fruit.
8. Swani
Groundcover. French variety. Bush up to 40 cm tall with snow-white flowers tinged with pink and a strong fragrance. Svani blooms continuously and for a long time. Easy to care for, it grows in any soil.
Rating of options for Central Russia
The climate in central Russia is characterized by frosty and snowy winters, humid, warm summers, and rainy autumns. Roses growing in this part of the country must withstand sudden temperature fluctuations and severe frosts.
1. Marie Curie
Floribunda. It has a strong fragrance. The bush is voluminous: 2 m wide and 4 m high. This variety captivates with its unusually lush flowers in shades of apricot and pink. It looks great in any garden.
2. The Brothers Grimm
Floribunda. The flowers change color at the beginning and end of flowering, from red-yellow to crimson. The bush grows up to 1 m tall, tolerates heat well, and dislikes prolonged rain.
3. Rotilija
Floribunda. Resistant to rain and heat. Small, pink flowers. Blooms from June to September. Compact bushes, 50 cm in diameter.
4. Sangria
Floribunda. It decorates the garden all summer long. The flowers are bright crimson and 6-8 cm in diameter. The buds are deep pink, turning light lilac at the end of flowering. The compact bushes can fit into any flowerbed.
5. Paul Cézanne
Floribunda. The scent of this rose is reminiscent of expensive perfume: notes of pear, orange, and cinnamon are present. The bushes are small, the flowers are yellow-orange, and they last until September.
In the Northwest, the Urals, Siberia and the Far East
Winter arrives early in the northern and eastern regions of Russia, bringing heavy snowfall. The first night frosts can occur as early as late September. Roses that are resistant to frost, wind, snow, and sudden temperature changes are chosen for these regions.
1. Chippendale
Parkovaya. A double variety with peach-colored flowers 12 cm in diameter. Bushes reach 120 cm in height and grow up to 1 m in width. Plants are best planted in large flowerbeds.
2. Golden Celebration
Parkovaya. Large copper-yellow flowers up to 16 cm in diameter. The bushes are rounded, about 120-130 cm wide and tall. Golden is distinguished by its spicy-fruity aroma.
4. William Shakespeare 2000
English. Boasts a lush bush and large, burgundy-red flowers about 10 cm in diameter. The plant reaches a height of one meter.
4. Westerland
English. Height reaches 2 m. Flowers are double and voluminous, colored orange-apricot.
5. Rosarium Jutersen
A luxurious shrub up to 3 m tall and 2 m wide. It is covered with fluffy pink flowers 12 cm in diameter. Uetersen's lily has a delicate fragrance.
6. Double Delight
Hybrid tea. Bicolor flowers with a creamy center and bright red petal edges. The scent is reminiscent of strawberries and raspberries.
7. Arthur Bell
A winter-hardy yellow floribunda. It has a fruity aroma and large semi-double flowers, forming tall bushes. Flowering lasts from June until early fall.
Top for the Moscow region
In Moscow and the Moscow region, roses are planted in May, when the weather is consistently warm and the soil is warm. Over the summer, the bushes will take root and easily survive the winter. The weather in the Moscow region is variable, so plants must be prepared for any climate change.
1. Heidi Klum Rose
Border variety. With low bushes (up to 40 cm) and double pink-purple flowers. Rose has an intoxicating fragrance. Its beautiful color stands out in larger plantings.
2. Morden Amorette
Shrub. Developed by Canadian breeders. A winter-hardy variety with bright pink flowers. The bushes do not exceed 50 cm in height.
3. Agnes Schillinger
Shrub. French selection. Resistant to low temperatures. Double flowers in pastel pink tones reach 12 cm when fully open. The scent is sweet with notes of nutmeg. The bushes are 1.2 m tall and 80 cm wide.
4. Rhapsody in Blue
Shrub. An English variety with dark purple flowers 6 cm in diameter. The flowers fade to gray-blue or purple-blue. The shrub is large – 1.6 m tall and 60 cm wide.
5. Augusta Louise
Hybrid tea. Belonging to the hybrid tea group, it has bicolored yellow-orange flowers with a strong fruity aroma. A mature plant reaches 1 m in height.
Other cultivars favored for the Moscow region include: Sympathy, Hello, Alexandra Kent, Sea Foam, and New Dawn. They are easy to grow, resistant to many diseases, and distinguished by long and abundant flowering.
Winter-hardy varieties for summer cottages
Colder regions of the country often experience strong winds, torrential rains, and frosts. Bushes need protection on the north and west sides. Roses are planted near gazebos, fences, and building walls. However, the fence should be placed at a distance that its shadow does not obscure the plants.
1. Gloria Day
A hybrid tea. Renowned by gardeners worldwide. This variety features large, double ovaries, soft yellow petals, and a pink or lilac edge. A mature plant grows up to 1.5 m tall. Flowering lasts from June to October.
2. Charles Austin
English. Bushes grow up to 1.5 m tall. Flowers are orange, with lighter-colored petals in the center.
3. Snow Goose
Climbing. The abundance of petals makes the flowers look like white balls. It blooms continuously for two months.
4. Super Dorothy
Climbing. It has a pleasant and strong fragrance and grows up to 3 m in length. The flowers are lush and crimson.
5. Stadt Rom
This is a groundcover variety. The bushes grow to 50 cm tall. It tolerates full sun, and its salmon-colored flowers do not fade.
6. Deja Vu
A floribunda, developed by Siberian breeders, it is noted for its winter hardiness. Déjà Vu has an upright, branched bush. Its petals are bright yellow, cone-shaped, and edged with coral.
7. Sunsprite
One of the best floribunda varieties. It tolerates severe frosts and is disease-resistant. Cup-shaped flowers are golden.
8. Evelyn Fison
Floribunda. Spreading shrubs reach a height of 80 cm. Flowers are bright red, with burgundy edges. Fison tolerates both rain and sun.
Among the shrub varieties, the following are distinguished:
- Snow ballet;
- Lilac rain;
- Gazebo;
- Piano;
- Tuscany.
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