Hello Fellow Gardeners,

As you all know, roses are my passion! Around this time of year, many companies start releasing information on what’s new for next Spring, and of course roses are the first thing I look for! I spend a lot of time eagerly browsing, clicking, and just generally salivating over the new varieties! Well, I figure I can’t be the only one out there with such an…intense interest, so this week the Daily Weeder will share what’s new for cold climates in the wonderful world of roses…

I’m going to start with one of my favorite brands of roses—David Austin! These British beauties generally grow very well in our zones (zones 2-5) with some winter protection. Also, I have found David Austin roses to be consistently high quality, fragrant, and beautiful.

Okay, let’s get to the fun part—what’s new to add to your garden in the Spring…

Darcey Bussell

This repeat flowering old rose hybrid grows to 3 ft x 2 ft, features gorgeous red double full blooms, has a medium fruity fragrance, and is hardy. For more information, or to purchase, simply click on the above picture to go directly to David Austin’s website.

Gentle Hermione

This repeat flowering medium shrub grows to 4 ft x 3 ft, features classic pale/medium pink double full blooms, a strong old rose scent, and is very hardy!

Lady of Megginch

This repeat flowering medium shrub grows 4 ft x 3 ft, features a fruity old rose scent, pretty deep pink/orange double full blooms, and is hardy!

Lichfield Angel

This repeat flowering medium shrub grows 4 ft x 3 ft, features a light scent, beautiful yellow/pink double blooms, and is hardy.

Strawberry Hill

This repeat flowering medium shrub grows to 4 ft x 4 ft, and features a strong myrrh fragrance, classic coral/pink double full blooms, and is hardy.

Tea Clipper

This repeat flowering medium shrub grows to 4 ft x 3 ft, and features a strong fragrance, beautiful apricot double full blooms, is hardy, and is practically thorn-less!

If you see anything you simply can’t live without, I would recommend ordering it right away! It may seem silly to order a rose six months before you can plant it, but usually companies operate on a first come first serve basis, and believe me, people have already started lining up!

Stay tuned for more information on what’s new in the wonderful world of roses!

Happy Gardening,

Marie Suzanne

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