Two new additions to the garden this week are roses - one for climbing an archway and another for a lovely container specimen.
Two new roses have been added to the garden this week. One is a lovely choice for a container and the other is a bright, cheerful climber that will add zest to a trellis, fence or archway.
The rose planted near the arched trellis by the gate is a 1999 All-America Rose Selection winner - 'Fourth of July'. Classified as a Large-Flowered Climber and red blend flowering rose, this climbing rose is expected to reach at least 8' tall. It will bear semi-double white and red striped blooms throughout the season. Another plus for this climbing rose is that the flowers are fragrant with a sweet-apple scent.
The rose bush that is planted in the large container is a small version of a "tree rose". It is grown on an upright rootstock so the flowering part of the rose plant is held at eye (and nose) level. Strong fragrance and beautiful mauve colored flowers are only a part of what this lovely rose plant has to offer. It is a Florabunda rose plant and is a repeat bloomer that will perform throughout the season. Right now, the new foliage is coming out in lovely purple and red tones. Grown as a 24" tall patio rose tree this container rose specimen will add a more formal air to the front Cottage Garden bed. With thyme planted around the bottom it will make a beautiful specimen planting.
Roses are a long-time favorite of gardeners and perform well in many situations. Climbing roses, and patio tree roses are just two of many hundred of ways to use roses in your garden. Join the discussion about roses and share how you plan to use them in your garden!
