Rose Varieties for the Rose Garden Project

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Mar 252010

A rose garden has always been a garden I wanted but it was one of those backyard projects that just didn’t get started. But this year is different. The tea roses have been purchased and the rough garden plan is done. Now its time for the real work to begin.

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My rose garden will have five rose varieties. At this time ;)

My rose garden started out with six varieties. After research I now have five, unless I buy another rose or place containers in the garden. This is what garden planning is all about – checking the rose varieties for how they will grow in one area and relate to each other.

My rose garden varieties

Charisma tea Rose

  • The Charisma rose has bushy habits growing 2 to 3 foot tall and have low-maintenance requirements. If they are kept trimmed and picked they will have a long blooming period from late spring to early fall.
  • The rose has tightly packed petals that change color from yellow to orange to red and make splendid cut flowers.
  • The Charisma will be planted in the front row near off to the side of the trellis and near garden art.

Mr. Lincoln Tea Rose

  • This rose variety is one of the largest red roses. Known as a vigorous grower it has dark red, double petals and is very fragrant.
  • The rose grows best in full sun to partial shade and will bloom from summer to fall. It is suited for zones 4 to 10 and will reach a height of 3 to 4 feet.
  • This rose will be placed in the middle row or back row off to one side.

St. Josephs Coat Tea Rose

  • This is a climbing rose, with amazing color and will be planted on a trellis in the front of the rose garden. Light: Full sun to partial shade
  • The rose will bloom from summer to fall and grow 8 to 10 foot. This is another rose suited to zones 4 through 10.
  • This rose will be placed on the trellis in the front of the garden that is off to one side.

Peace Tea Rose

  • The peace rose is a favorite of many gardeners and those who appreciate roses. The rose has a pink yellow blend in color and moderate fragrance.
  • The peace rose grows 4 to 6 foot but tends to wander so it will be placed near a fence where it can climb or lean on.  I have two of these rose plants.
  • Space the plants 2 to 3 foot apart in cool growing zones, 4 to 5 foot apart in warmer climates.
  • This rose grows in zones 4 to 10.

Blue Boy Tea Rose

  • The blue boy hybrid tea rose has a Dark Red or Purplish Red color full-pedaled flower with wonderful fragrance. The rose bush will blossom late spring or early summer depending on your growing zone. The growing zone should be 5 or above
  • It has vigorous spreading upright growth habit and has the look of an Old Fashioned Garden Rose with continuous blooming habit. This rose is very disease resistant and winter hardy. This is a plus in my growing zone.
  • The height of this bush will be 3-6 ft. I plan to place this in the back row and over to one side.

Chrysler Imperial Tea Rose

* After more research on this plant I will be growing this in a container and not in the rose garden. It is not as well suited to my growing zone as the rest so I have different plans for this rose. For more information on this rose check out The Gardener’s rake.

Now, the next step is to select perennials for the rose garden. I decided to go with a more informal rose garden and will add perennials for more color and natural insect and disease control. And of course there will be a garden bench for relaxing and enjoying the flowers.

Check out the other articles for the Rose Garden Project.

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The Backyard Oasis Rose Garden Project

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Mar 192010

Rose bushes placed in the backyard add charm and beauty to any home but a rose garden makes a statement and with proper set up is easy to maintain. Your Rose garden may become a place for relaxation, reading or entertaining.

A Rose by any other name...
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And early spring is the time to start planning a rose garden.

First I would do a little research on different kinds of roses and what varieties would grow best in your climate. Hybrid tea roses are one of gardener’s favorite varieties at this time. Make a selection based on your growing zone, rose variety, color and other gardens or accessories already in the backyard.

Next find a good location that will receive a minimum of six hours of direct sunlight a day. You will also want an area where there is good air movement to prevent wet foliage. Wet foliage can lead to disease and insect problems.

Dormant roses should be planted in the early spring sometime between April 1 and May 15.

I just picked up seven roses for my garden area. These will be mixed in with perennials for color throughout the entire spring summer and fall. Unfortunately there is some growth on the bushes and I need to wait 2 weeks before planting so I have a pre-planting plan in place to keep the bushes, stress free and healthy.

When its time to plant your bushes you will want to dig the hole about 2 feet deep and about 20 inches across depending on how large your tea rose is. Digging the proper hole for your rose is one of the most important steps in a rose garden. Its set the entire stage for its health, adjustment to its new home and how it will receive the nutrients.

When setting up your garden area remember that Hybrid tea roses prefer well-drained, fertile loamy soil. Soil at the bottom of the hole has to be able to sustain excellent growth to ensure that the soil is fertile all the way to the bottom of the planting hole. In most area this means you will be adding compost and peat to the soil available in your yard.

When you are ready to plant the rose bush set the plant upright with the bud union at the right depth. (Your planting instructions that came with the bush should supply this information.) If you live in cooler climates, you should plant the bud union about six inches deep in the soil to protect it from the harsher winters. In warm climates, the bud union can be planted at about the soil level. My advice is to go to a local expert or nursery at get their opinion.

You will want to spread the rose roots out over a pyramid or cone of soil at the bottom of the hole if the plant is bare root. And make sure this cone of soil has additives added for the roses nutritional needs. That would be compost and peat.

If the plant is in a container you can plant the rose with the soil ball intact. Remember to gently loosen root a little. If you don’t the roots may grow in a root bound fashion and slow the plants growth or possible kill the plant.

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The soil being back-filled or replaced back around the bush is a critical part to getting your rose off to a good start. A rule of thumb is “for every three shovels of the original soil, add once shovel of compost and one shovel of peat moss.”

Back fill the rose so that the cones are covered and the bud union is exactly where your nursery tells you it should be for your particular climate. Water the plant well. I use a watering can so that the soil is not pushed aside and so that it settles around the roots. I will water the bush several times in small amounts to make sure the soil has settled.

Tamp the soil in place.

This is part one of “The Backyard Oasis Rose Garden Project.” To find out more about how to select and grow hybrid tea roses check out the Backyard Oasis.

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