The following roses can be added to the list of desirable roses.
In harsher climates, the rose fancier should limit choices to the hardier varieties. For example, Canadian roses.
Some gardeners prefer own root roses as they develop deeper root systems. The disadvantage is that they will be smaller than container-grown roses, but in time own root varieties will become stronger.
Aphids:
These annoying pests can be dealt with by relying on the gardener’s best friend, the ladybug. If there is a paucity of them in the garden, they can be purchased in mesh bags from the nursery. The bags should be kept out of the sun until the late afternoon; this is the best time to scatter them. They will go to work immediately with amazing efficiency.
Another–though tedious–method is to rub the buds and stems of the plants gently between forefinger and thumb. This will dislodge and squash the pests, giving the gardener much satisfaction.
“Winnipeg Parks”
Pink “Touch of Class”
Climber, creamy, white “Sally Holmes”
Musk rose “Ballerina”
Yellow “Sunsprite” and pink “Simplicity”
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