There are suitable roses for every garden and almost every location. The flowers love air, light, sun and good soil, but even without ideal conditions you don't have to do without the distinctive flowering plants. There are also suitable varieties for difficult places and climate conditions.
Which roses suit my garden?
The right roses for your garden depend on the conditions: in regions prone to frost, winter-hardy varieties are suitable, in rainy areas, rain-resistant, single-double roses are recommended, and for partially shaded locations, e.g. B. dark red and deep purple roses or climbing roses such as “Veilchenblau”, “Alberic Barbier” and “New Dawn”.
Which roses are suitable for which garden?
In rainy locations you should pay particular attention to rainproof roses, while frost-hardy rose varieties are particularly recommended for regions with cold winters. In general, robust varieties are suitable for less than ideal places. These include the so-called ADR roses. Rose varieties awarded the ADR rating had to prove themselves over three years in eleven different test gardens and without the use of chemical sprays. He alth, richness of flowers and scent play an important role in the final assessment. But even among the untested roses - whether they are old or new varieties - you will of course also find many robust beauties.
Roses for frost-prone regions
In areas with harsh winters, roses should either be protected appropriately or, if you don't want the trouble of overwintering, frost-hardy varieties should be planted straight away. These include many once-blooming shrub and climbing roses. Since these rose varieties finish flowering early in the year, the wood can mature well before winter and is therefore less at risk from frost damage. Proper care (e.g. planting the grafting site in the ground) can also influence the winter hardiness of the plants.
Roses for rainy areas
In rainy regions, densely filled rose petals suffer greatly from the often heavy rainfall. In this case, prefer single and semi-double roses to more double ones. White-flowering varieties are also less suitable for these locations and can turn brown if there is too much humidity. When choosing a variety, you should also pay attention to good resistance to sooty mold, as the leaves remain constantly wet and cannot dry well.
Roses for semi-shady locations and northern locations
Many roses still grow in partially shaded locations if they get four to five hours of sun a day. However, the abundance of flowers is less than in full sun. Roses with dark red or deep purple flowers actually prefer these places because dark flowers absorb the sun's rays more strongly than light ones and therefore burn easily. Roses can even be found for northern locations, such as the climbing roses “Veilchenblau”, “Alberic Barbier” and “New Dawn”.
Tip
You can also combine the different varieties and types of roses so that you can admire rose petals in your garden all year round. There are also early, late and long-flowering varieties of roses.
