Buck RosesHardy roses by Griffith Buck
Griffith Buck Roses are easy to grow roses,that are low maintenance roses that are cold hardy to zone 4. The Buck Roses, were developed by a professor of horticulture at Iowa state University. This series of shrub roses has world wide recognition for being low maintanence and are wonderful cold hardy rose bushes. They were developed to withstand the freezing temperatures of -20degrees, This cultivar need no pesticides, or fungicides to thrive. These easy to grow roses resemble modern roses, and are very useful for those in colder climate zones, to be able to grow beautiful roses. Even without winter protection, these roses come back and thrive every year. Information about this breeder:
Dr. Griffith Buck bred his roses at Iowa State University, starting around 1950. He had a true love and passion for roses. He would combine strains of very cold hardy roses, with Hybrid Teas, and others. He planted them in the fields, and if the new roses survived the harsh Iowa winters of 20-30 degrees below zero, with absolutely NO protection, these would be the seedlings he introduced. His goal was to produce roses that were very hardy and disease resistant. His efforts were a great success, but sadly, not appreciated in his lifetime. His wonderful roses, have now gained the acceptance and popularity they have long deserved. List of Buck RosesThis is a list of some of the wonderful Buck Roses: April Moon -lemon yellowAunt Honey -rose-pink Barn Dance -Neyron Pink Blue Skies -lobelia blue
Country Dancer -rose red Distant Drums -bronz brown center/lavender edges Earth Song - El Catala -dark red Enchanted Folk Singer - peach/yellow Freckles Gentle Persuasion Golden Princess -Bi-Color peachy yellow overlaid/lipstick red (lovely) Golden Unicorn -peachy gold Griffs Red -velvety red Hawkeye Belle -white/shaded pink (pictured at top of page) Rosa 'Honeysweet', has yellow buds on this Buck rose that are held in clusters, brushed with rosy red to magnify coppery tints in the abundant dark green foliage. This abundant, leathery foliage has good field resistance to foliar disease. From yellow and orange to rosy pink, the flowers brim with color and the scent of honey until frost calls it all to a halt. It is crown hardy to zone 4 with a mulch applied to ensure hardiness. The plants are winter-hardy in Iowa without protection. Own root. This orange pink shrub has thorns that are brown-tan and awl-like. Honey Sweet is a moderately vigorous, and an erect plant that is bushy and blooms continually from June until killing frost.
Iowa Belle - white/edged with strawberry red Maytime Mountain Music Night Song Pearlie May - yellow/lemon/yellow blend Pipe Dreams Polanise - cherry red Prairie Breeze Prairie Clogger Prairie Flower
Prairie Harvest Rose, Rosa 'Prairie Harvest', produces clusters of light yellow, double blooms, with 43 petals that are 4 inches in diameter. This Buck rose is full and luxuriant, opening to fragrant blooms brimming with a rich yellow. As the flowers age, the color softens to buttery yellow against plentiful foliage that is thick, leathery, and glossy medium green. This rose is crown hardy to zone 4 with a mulch applied to ensure hardiness. Own root. Prairie Harvest repeats with continuous blooms, and it is an upright bushy grower that is disease resistant. Cut back to healthy wood in the spring. Remove spent flowerheads-cut back to a healthy bud on the stem. Shape as desired.
Prairie Heritage Prairie Lass Prairie Princess Prairie Star - white (one of the most beautiful and fragrant of ALL the white roses
Princess Verona - Neyron pink Queen Bee - Deep velvety red Quietness - soft pink Silver Shadows -pale lavender w/ silver tones September Song Sunbonnet Sue -apricot yellow/light orange Summer Wind Serpendipty -apricot Wild Ginger - deep apricot orange 
They are some of the most beautiful roses you will find. The colors, and bi-colors are amazing. If you love roses, but have no luck growing them because you live in a harsh climate, "dont' give up" give these a try! Click on the name for buying information.
Go from Buck Roses to all about rose gardening Home Page
|
Follow this Organic "Spray Guide" for beautiful, healthy roses
| Subscribe to my occasional News Letter for tips and advice on growing roses organically,along with some rose crafts and even recipes! You'll find new roses and old favorites.
Simply "All" about rose gardening!
|
