Mountain States Region Plant Guides
The mountain region states often have bitterly cold winters, harsh springtimes, and very hot summers. Only the most cold hady roses will survive in this area! Such severe climate conditions actually mean fewer problems with diseases and insects. Roses for this region should be rated hardy to zone 4. Tips for this regionGrafted roses should be planted with the graft buried at least 2 inches below the soil. The higher the elevation, the deeper to plant the graft.Bare-root roses should be planted by the end of April. Container-grown should by in the ground by June.
In the fall, mound soil at least 4 inches around the crown for winter protection.
Stop fertilizing mid August. Stop deadheading in early September.
Mountain states region Plant Guides to choosing RosesBest Roses for this Region
Many old garden roses flourish in this area. Modern or Parkland Series that were developed in Canada, are accustomed to cold and do well. Abraham DarbyThis David Austin Shrub rose, Is a vigorous, bushy plant. Med. pink to apricot Peachy lemon fragrance Crimson Bouquet
Grandiflora Clusters of Bright bold red. Grows 3-4 ft. Slight fragrance Carefree Delight
Meidland shrub rose Single blooms are Carmine pink with a white eye. Vigorous, low growing plant spreads 3-4 ft. Evelyn
David Austin shrub rose Vigorous, upright, 4 ft. bushy plant Apricot color, tinted pink, fades to light pink.Lovely rosette form. Intense fragrance. Golden CelebrationDavid Austin Shrub rose Medium, bushy 5x4 ft. Old fashioned, deep, rich golden yellow Intense Citrus fragrance
Prolific bloomer One of the best choices in this Mountain states Region plant guides for good choices! Hot Cocoa
Floribunda Clusters of ruffled blooms are a rich spicy chocolate color Grows 4-5 ft. Modern old rose fragrance Julia Child
Floribunda Medium low, well rounded bush. grows to 3 ft. Butter gold color Licorice & spice fragrance Knock OutShrub Rose3-4ft carefree rose is available in different colors: Red, pink, Blushing, and rainbow Wonderful repeat blooms Terrific plant! Modern CentennialHardy Parkland Series RoseProfuse bloomer. Fully double, deep pink, lightly scented blooms come in clusters. Hardy through zone 3 Scentimental
Floribunda Burgundy and white stripes on a vigorous plant.
Unique color and wonderful fragrance.
Height 4 ft.
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