Garden roses are a beautiful addition to any landscape.
They are classic, timeless, and gorgeous all summer long. If you’re dreaming of a yard full of roses, but you need a little help with how to take care of them, we’ve got you covered.
Expert Jessica Berrett shared advice you’ll need for a thriving rose garden this summer.
Hybrid Tea Roses
Hybrid tea roses are the quintessential rose variety. “A hybrid tea rose is kind of your classic… larger flower, the long stem,” Jessica said. These are the roses most often seen in bouquets and are best for cutting and bringing indoors.
They are slightly more high-maintenance, but Jessica reassured, “They’re not as hard as people think.”
Landscape Roses
For beginners, Jesica recommended landscape roses, like knockout or drift roses. “Those are bred to have flowers all summer long… and they’re just easier care,” she explained. These varieties bloom continuously and require little maintenance, making them a great, low-effort choice.
Floribunda Roses
Floribunda roses offer a middle ground between hybrid teas and landscape roses. “They’re kind of a medium sized bloom, more blooms than a hybrid tea, but not quite as many… as a landscape rose,” Jessica said. They provide a bushy, full look with manageable upkeep.
Climbing Roses
Climbing roses add vertical interest to any garden. “Those are gonna grow really long, tall canes,” Jessica noted. They need support structures like arbors or arches, and should be tied with Velcro ties, zip ties, or twist ties since these roses don’t cling on their own.
Deadheading
Deadheading is key to keeping roses blooming. “When a bloom has kind of reached… its peak… go down to above a leaflet of five and trim that off,” Jessica advised. This technique encourages new growth and helps maintain the plant’s shape and health.
Disease Prevention
Modern roses are more disease-resistant, but you can still see common issues like aphids and powdery mildew. Jessica recommended spraying aphids with water or a mild soap solution. For mildew, Jessica suggested: “water early in the morning so the leaves can evaporate during the day and not stay wet for too long.” Good airflow and the right watering habits are important.
Find out more about the Utah Rose Society’s annual show here.
Add comment