Plants in genus rosa
Rosa rugosa 'Moje Hammarberg'
Rosa rugosa 'Moje Hammarberg' is a deciduous shrub with spice-scented magenta double flowers. It is a vigorous grower with leaves that transform to colorful hues in fall. The plant produces showy orange hips rich in Vitamin C and is winter hardy, deer and disease resistant, thriving in various soils and salt conditions.
Rosa 'Brandy'
Rosa 'Brandy' is a hybrid tea rose known for its exhibition-quality apricot-colored double blooms. It has a light, fresh fragrance and is hardy in USDA zones 5-10. The plant grows 4-6 feet tall and reblooms throughout the season. It is disease-resistant and requires full sun and well-drained soil for optimal growth.
Rosa 'Tausendschön'
Rosa 'Tausendschön' is a German hybrid rose known for its scrambling growth habit and thornless stems. Developed in 1906, this multiflora-type rose can reach up to 12 feet in height. It features glossy, disease-resistant foliage and produces semi-double, lightly fragrant rosy-pink flowers that bloom in late April. This rose is ideal for cottage gardens and can be used as a cut flower due to its attractive blooms.
Rosa 'Barbra Streisand'
Rosa 'Barbra Streisand' is a hybrid tea rose known for its large, elegant violet to mauve blooms. Each flower boasts a strong, sweet fragrance reminiscent of old roses and citrus, with around 35 petals per bloom. The plant features deep, glossy-green leaves and exhibits good disease resistance, making it a hardy choice for gardens in USDA zones 5-10. It thrives in full sun and requires consistent moisture and fertilization, along with well-drained, organically enriched soil. Pruning in early spring helps maintain its shape and encourages new growth. This deciduous woody perennial is a stunning addition to any rose garden.
Rosa 'Don Juan'
Rosa 'Don Juan' is a climbing rose known for its velvety deep red blooms and intense fragrance. This repeat bloomer thrives in full sun, is cold-hardy and heat tolerant, and requires a support structure. Its long blooming season and captivating scent make it a garden favorite.
Rosa carolina
Rosa carolina, native to the western United States, is a deciduous shrub growing 4-6 feet tall and 6-8 feet wide. It features single pink blossoms and red rosehips, forming thorny thickets that attract pollinators and songbirds. This plant is drought-tolerant once established and thrives in full sun with good air circulation.
Rosa 'Zephirine Drouhin'
Rosa 'Zephirine Drouhin' is a nearly thornless climbing rose with deep-pink, semi-double flowers and a classic Bourbon Rose fragrance. It blooms from May until frost and is disease-resistant, making it a popular choice for gardens in USDA zones 5-9.