Most hardy rose varieties

Roses are called the queens of the garden, but these queens are often capricious: they freeze, get sick, require covering, spraying, pruning. However, breeders have bred varieties that survive where others die. They bloom in Siberian frosts, are not afraid of black spot and powdery mildew, forgive forgetful gardeners for missed waterings. These are terminator roses, survivor roses. Let's get to know the most hardy varieties that will beautify the garden even for a lazy dacha dweller.

Canadian roses: Explorer and Parkland series

Canadian roses are a legend. Bred in the 1960-1980s for the harsh climate of Canada (USDA zones 2-3, where temperatures drop to -40°C). They do not require winter covering (only mounding). The "Explorer" series is named after travelers. Varieties: "John Cabot" (climbing, pink), "Henry Hudson" (pale pink), "Jens Munk" (pink, fragrant). The "Parkland" series: "Morden Centennial" (bright pink), "Winnipeg Parks" (red). All of them rebloom, are resistant to diseases. The only minus is that they do not bloom as abundantly as tea hybrids, but they are very hardy.

Shrubs: unpretentious shrubs

Shrubs (shrub roses) are a group created for lazy people. They do not require shaping pruning, grow like a bush, bloom in waves. The most hardy: "Hansaland" (red, resistant to rain), "Lavender Dream" (violet, blooms all summer), "The Fairy" (soft pink, low, abundant). The "Bonica" variety (pastel pink) received the ADR (German resistance certificate). These roses almost never get sick, tolerate partial shade, can grow without spraying.

Groundcover roses: a carpet of flowers

Groundcover roses creep along the ground, suppressing weeds, do not require pruning. The most hardy: "The Fairy" (already mentioned), "Gartnerfreude" (brown-red), "Crimson Meidiland" (dark red). They bloom until frost, withstand poor soils, are not afraid of wind. Ideal for slopes.

Polyanthus roses: multicolored and sturdy

Polyanthus roses are the predecessors of floribundas. They form heads of small flowers, bloom continuously. Varieties: "Mme Norbert Levavasseur" (cherry), "Perle d‘Or" (apricot, rarely gets sick). Polyanthus roses are very hardy, they were used for city greening.

ADR mark: German strength test

In Germany, there is a mark ADR (Allgemeine Deutsche Rosenneuheitenprüfung). To get it, a rose undergoes tests in 11 gardens for 3 years without chemical protection. Evaluated: winter hardiness, resistance to diseases, abundance of flowering. ADR varieties: "Lions-Rose" (red), "Aspirin Rose" (white with pink), "Palmengarten Frankfurt" (orange). This is a guarantee that the rose will survive any adversity.

Cordes roses: German quality

The Cordes nursery (W. Kordes' Söhne) has bred many hardy varieties. "Snowflake" (white), "Sunstar" (yellow), "Novalis" (violet). They are marked with ADR. Cordes bets on plant health.

Tips for planting for maximum hardiness

Even the most hardy variety will die if planted in a bog. Choose a sunny place, drained soil. When planting, sink the grafting site by 5-7 cm. Mulch with bark. Water rarely but abundantly (under the root). Do not overfeed with nitrogen - this reduces immunity.

Hardy roses do not require trouble, but delight the eye. Plant them, and you will forget about black spot and winter covering.

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