Roses
We only carry ever-blooming roses, meaning they bloom all summer!
Rose care for the best blooms
PICK THE RIGHT SPOT
All roses require full sun, adequate air circulation and well-amended soil. Adding equal parts compost to the existing soil will help break up heavy clay. While roses can be grown in less sun, blooming and overall health will suffer significantly.
WATER CORRECTLY
Roses require about an inch of water per week during the growing season. Overhead watering, especially late in the day, can cause fungal problems; a soaker hose at the base is a good option.
FALL CLEANUP AND OVERWINTERING
GRAFTED ROSES
The lump at the base of the rose is the graft. Two roses are grafted together at the bud union; a desirable, less hardy rose is grafted to a tougher root stock. This graft must be protected during freezing temperatures to ensure the desirable rose overwinters. Use mulch to insulate the graft; a rose collar is helpful to keep the mulch in place.
NON-GRAFTED ROSES
Trim the rose to the body of the plant (roughly 2 feet tall). Use mulch to insulate the roots once the ground freezes. Wait until early spring to cut the entire plant down to about 6-12 inches.
TREE ROSES
The graft is at the top of the trunk, so bring it into a garage to overwinter.
For all roses, remember to water them periodically throughout the winter, especially if snowfall is less than usual, or if we encounter a temperature spike or mild, windy days.
All roses require full sun, adequate air circulation and well-amended soil. Adding equal parts compost to the existing soil will help break up heavy clay. While roses can be grown in less sun, blooming and overall health will suffer significantly.
WATER CORRECTLY
Roses require about an inch of water per week during the growing season. Overhead watering, especially late in the day, can cause fungal problems; a soaker hose at the base is a good option.
FALL CLEANUP AND OVERWINTERING
GRAFTED ROSES
The lump at the base of the rose is the graft. Two roses are grafted together at the bud union; a desirable, less hardy rose is grafted to a tougher root stock. This graft must be protected during freezing temperatures to ensure the desirable rose overwinters. Use mulch to insulate the graft; a rose collar is helpful to keep the mulch in place.
NON-GRAFTED ROSES
Trim the rose to the body of the plant (roughly 2 feet tall). Use mulch to insulate the roots once the ground freezes. Wait until early spring to cut the entire plant down to about 6-12 inches.
TREE ROSES
The graft is at the top of the trunk, so bring it into a garage to overwinter.
For all roses, remember to water them periodically throughout the winter, especially if snowfall is less than usual, or if we encounter a temperature spike or mild, windy days.
TYPES OF ROSES WE CARRY:
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KNOCK OUT
The Knock Out varieties are currently the most popular group of roses, known for their disease resistance and prolific blooms. |
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HYBRID TEA
The traditional, cut-flower rose with long, single stems. |
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FLORIBUNDA
A smaller plant with more prolific clusters of flowers. |
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GRANDIFLORA
A cross with the long stems of a hybrid tea and the prolific flowering of floribunda. |
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MINIATURE
An extremely hardy rose with smaller flowers on a more compact plant. |
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DRIFT
An extremely tough, compact cross between ground cover and miniature varieties. |
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CLIMBING
While not actual climbers, their long canes can be attached to a fence or trellis. |