What are the easiest roses to grow? - Page 2

jwr6404 · October 6, 2015

If you can find them the Ingrid Bergman is perfect. We planted 15 about 20 years ago and they are still going strong. We also planted 20 climbing roses and they are doing well also. Every Feb we prune them and mix in Alfalfa pellets and fertilize with BAYER Rose fertilizer. Works for us

Labradors2 · October 6, 2015

Since you're in the north, I would recommend the Explorer series, which are hardy. There's also the Morden series (developed in Manitoba). I have climbing roses, probably William Baffin, which are as hard as nails. As somebody else mentioned, the Rugosa roses are also very hardy. For small rose bushes, Drift roses are also supposed to be hardy and carefree.

Linda

clkeiper · October 6, 2015

I have 3 knock out roses my MIL thought I needed. this is the second year thy have been in and I am not as impressed with them as I think I ought to be.I had one flush of blooms this summer and then nothing the rest of the season. I will say it was very dry here and I am sure that contributed to the dearth of blooms, but I would have thought they would have done better. Hopefully next year they will be nicer.

Aerial · October 6, 2015

I love polyantha roses. They practically take care of themselves, and easily propagated with cuttings.

Quoted from heirloomroses:

Polyantha - Compact roses that are forerunners of the modern Floribundas. The most prolific bloomers of all roses with large clusters of small flowers similar to ramblers (about 1” wide). Polyanthas are generally 2-3 feet high with foliage that is small, narrow and disease resistant; winter hardy and ideal for small gardens or pots.

More carefree roses:
http://www.pallensmith.com/articles/...r-every-garden

nancyruhl · October 6, 2015

I have to go with knock outs also. They grow will and flower often up north in the summer and fall, but I see them blooming year around in Florida. That is quite a range of growing conditions. The Weeks roses do similarly well up here, and I have some "Nearly Wild" roses that grow well up at the cottage with little effort.

amberroses · October 8, 2015

For easy roses, Knockouts aren't my favorite. I like the Drift roses better because I find them more attractive. Many of the newer Kordes roses like Beverly, Savannah, Fiji, etc... are way more satisfying to grow than Knockouts. I'd also suggest a few others like Belinda's Dream, Tea roses, China roses, etc.., but I'm not sure they would do well up North. It is best to ask someone in your area for more specific answers. I'm in Florida. Cold is not an issue here.

This is my personal opinion. I don't mean to offend Knockout fans. Knockouts do have some good traits.

Worth1 · October 9, 2015

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Originally Posted by amberroses

For easy roses, Knockouts aren't my favorite. I like the Drift roses better because I find them more attractive. Many of the newer Kordes roses like Beverly, Savannah, Fiji, etc... are way more satisfying to grow than Knockouts. I'd also suggest a few others like Belinda's Dream, Tea roses, China roses, etc.., but I'm not sure they would do well up North. It is best to ask someone in your area for more specific answers. I'm in Florida. Cold is not an issue here.

This is my personal opinion. I don't mean to offend Knockout fans. Knockouts do have some good traits.

No offense taken but something to consider.
Knockout roses are a care free rose that is practically maintenance free here in Texas.
Some of the other roses you mentioned will drive you crazy here trying to get them to grow and make flowers.
Knockouts are good for the person that doesn't want to spend all of their time fooling with roses.

At least where I live.
I have tried tea roses and every day there was another hoard of critters eating on them and needed constant watering.

Worth

amberroses · October 9, 2015

Are you thinking of hybrid teas or old fashioned tea roses? Tea roses are ones like Anna Olivier, Duchess de Brabrant, and such. Most old tea roses are pretty tough. All roses here require some attention to watering and occasional chilli thrips, even Knockouts. I imagine the roses I mentioned would do even better in Texas than here.

amberroses · October 9, 2015

But Teas probably wouldn't tolerate the cold up North, so I can't recommend them for everyone.

kurt · October 9, 2015

Although not a true Rose,but looks like one I was given a Black Swan Desert Rose from our Vietnamese neighbor who has about 200 of different varieties of them.Some are two to three foot tall with basketball sized trunks.Very impressive and the easiest to care for.He has sold the larger ones for up to $1000 bucs each to some real diehard interior designers and photographers.Almost like a Bonsai type looking Rose/Tree.

http://search.aol.com/aol/image?q=Desert+Rose

christian1971 · June 16, 2016

I'm having great success with David Austins-Gertrude Jeckyll. Planted bare root in mid May. Now a good 2 feet tall and 6 bulbs.

October 6, 2015	#1
jwr6404 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: University Place, WA Posts: 481	If you can find them the Ingrid Bergman is perfect. We planted 15 about 20 years ago and they are still going strong. We also planted 20 climbing roses and they are doing well also. Every Feb we prune them and mix in Alfalfa pellets and fertilize with BAYER Rose fertilizer. Works for us __________________ Jim

October 6, 2015	#3
clkeiper Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: ohio Posts: 4,350	I have 3 knock out roses my MIL thought I needed. this is the second year thy have been in and I am not as impressed with them as I think I ought to be.I had one flush of blooms this summer and then nothing the rest of the season. I will say it was very dry here and I am sure that contributed to the dearth of blooms, but I would have thought they would have done better. Hopefully next year they will be nicer. __________________ carolyn k

October 6, 2015	#4
Aerial Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: CA Posts: 410	I love polyantha roses. They practically take care of themselves, and easily propagated with cuttings. Quoted from heirloomroses: Polyantha - Compact roses that are forerunners of the modern Floribundas. The most prolific bloomers of all roses with large clusters of small flowers similar to ramblers (about 1” wide). Polyanthas are generally 2-3 feet high with foliage that is small, narrow and disease resistant; winter hardy and ideal for small gardens or pots. More carefree roses: http://www.pallensmith.com/articles/...r-every-garden Last edited by Aerial; October 6, 2015 at 02:42 PM.

October 9, 2015	#10
kurt Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Homestead,Everglades City Fl. Posts: 2,501	Although not a true Rose,but looks like one I was given a Black Swan Desert Rose from our Vietnamese neighbor who has about 200 of different varieties of them.Some are two to three foot tall with basketball sized trunks.Very impressive and the easiest to care for.He has sold the larger ones for up to $1000 bucs each to some real diehard interior designers and photographers.Almost like a Bonsai type looking Rose/Tree. http://search.aol.com/aol/image?q=Desert+Rose __________________ KURT Last edited by kurt; October 9, 2015 at 02:36 PM. Reason: images and spelin

October 6, 2015	#2
Labradors2 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Ontario Posts: 3,898	Since you're in the north, I would recommend the Explorer series, which are hardy. There's also the Morden series (developed in Manitoba). I have climbing roses, probably William Baffin, which are as hard as nails. As somebody else mentioned, the Rugosa roses are also very hardy. For small rose bushes, Drift roses are also supposed to be hardy and carefree. Linda

October 6, 2015	#5
nancyruhl Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Metro Detroit, Michigan Posts: 1,051	I have to go with knock outs also. They grow will and flower often up north in the summer and fall, but I see them blooming year around in Florida. That is quite a range of growing conditions. The Weeks roses do similarly well up here, and I have some "Nearly Wild" roses that grow well up at the cottage with little effort.

October 8, 2015	#6
amberroses Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 105	For easy roses, Knockouts aren't my favorite. I like the Drift roses better because I find them more attractive. Many of the newer Kordes roses like Beverly, Savannah, Fiji, etc... are way more satisfying to grow than Knockouts. I'd also suggest a few others like Belinda's Dream, Tea roses, China roses, etc.., but I'm not sure they would do well up North. It is best to ask someone in your area for more specific answers. I'm in Florida. Cold is not an issue here. This is my personal opinion. I don't mean to offend Knockout fans. Knockouts do have some good traits.

June 16, 2016	#11
christian1971 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Minnesota Posts: 94	I'm having great success with David Austins-Gertrude Jeckyll. Planted bare root in mid May. Now a good 2 feet tall and 6 bulbs.