Most roses will grow just about anywhere and in any type of climate. However, some roses do not function well in very cold climates, but will grow just as well in any other.
Hybrid Teas (a favorite of many rose-lovers) are not cold climate roses. They must be grown in a warmer climate like Florida. They simply don’t have the necessary winter protection that some cold climate roses have.
If you live in an area that is prone to harsh winters, you will likely find it relatively easy to find good, cold climate roses at your local garden center. It is necessary to plant cold climate roses in areas that are prone to winters because planting anything else would be a waste of your time as they couldn’t survive properly during the winter frost.
Cold climate roses are great for many reasons. They are very low maintenance flowers, especially good for the novice. They also have their very own protection set up against diseases and bacteria that can plague any flower.
Here is a brief list of some cold climate roses.
- Alba
- Centrifolias
- Gallica
- Griffith Buck
- Modern Roses
- Rugosas
- Shrub Roses
- Species Roses
These are just some of the cold climate roses that can thrive during the harsh winters of some localities. If you live in an area that is prone to harsh winters, you may want to see if your local garden center has any of these roses.
