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Rose bushes (Rosaspp.)
might seem intimidating to new gardeners.
A new generation oflow-maintenance rose bush varietieshave made growing roses simpler than ever.
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‘Rainbow’ Knock Out measures about 3 to 4 feet tall and wide when mature.
It can get bigger than that in some regions and growing conditions.
To manage its size, prune branches that rub against each other in spring or in early summer.
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Prune off dead branches at any time.
As with ‘Rainbow’, nodeadheadingis required.
Prune out a third of the oldest branches to channel energy into creating healthy new branches.
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Beach Rose (Rosa rugosa)
A low-maintenance standby isRosa rugosa, asalt-tolerant plant.
The beach rose bush’s salt tolerance extends to road salt as well.
Prune these rose bushesin late winter or early spring to manage their size and shape.
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At maturity, they generally stand 4 to 6 feet tall and wide.
At Last Rose
Developed by the breeder At Last, these rose bushesoffer several beneficial trains.
They’re an easy-to-grow rose bush with a classic rose fragrance.
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Their flowers have atea-rose formwith attractive double blooms.
At Last rose bushes are also disease-resistant and hardy in USDA zones 5-9.
These rose bushes require very basic care.
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Simply prune and fertilize in the spring forbeautiful flowers all summer long.
‘Candy Oh!’
They are part of the Oso Happy breeder series and are hardy in USDA zones 5-9.
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The flowers look their best when they first unfurl because that is when their yellow centers shine brightest.
rose bushes except to remove dead branches.
‘Smoothie’ Oso Happy Rose
Like ‘Candy Oh!
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‘, ‘Smoothie’ (Rosa ‘Zlesak Poly3’) is from the Oso Happy breeder of rose bushes.
Both varieties have similar sizes,disease resistance, and minimal care requirements.
It’s also hardy in USDA zones 5-9.
If you like pink, you will want to grow Smoothie.
Sadly, this isn’t always true.
These plants grow low to the ground relative to their width.
Their average mature height is less than 30 inches, while their spread is 40 inches.
‘Pink Supreme’ earns a spot on this list because it’s so low maintenance.
This variety is hardy in USDA zones 5-9.
To prune, simply shear off the top two-thirds of the plants in late winter or early spring.
A spot with full sun and rich, well-drained soil is ideal for planting rose bushes.
In very hot regions, choose a spot that gets morning sun and afternoon shade.
In general, rose bushes prefer full sun for the healthiest plants with the most blooms.
The best month to plant a rose bush depends on your region.
In warmer climates, February and March are excellent months for planting roses.
In colder climates, plant rose bushes after danger of frost has passed in April or May.
Rosa hybrida.NC State Extension.
Rosa rugosa.Missouri Botanical Garden
Rosa ‘HORcogjil’.Missouri Botanical Garden
Rosa ‘Zlemartincipar’.Missouri Botanical Garden
Rosa ‘Zlesak Poly3’.Missouri Botanical Garden
