Unique Blossoms: Eight Rose Varieties for a Distinctive Flower Bed
The world of roses is blooming with exciting new varieties, each offering unique characteristics that make them perfect additions to any garden. Here's a roundup of some of the most intriguing roses currently gracing green spaces.
The Cherry Parfait rose stands out with its large white blooms, elegantly edged in pink. This relatively small rose variety is an excellent choice for growing in containers near porches, paths, and driveways, making it a dependable focal plant in formal flower beds.
For those seeking disease-resistant roses, the Sweet Spot rose could be the perfect pick. This compact rose boasts single yellow flowers with a deep red center and has shown remarkable resistance to many common rose diseases. It's a great option for containers and borders, thriving in a wide range of climatic conditions.
The Oso Easy Paprika rose is a petite mounding cultivar, ideal for containers, the front of mixed borders, and as a ground cover. It initially blooms in brilliant orange shades, which later blend to a combination of yellow and coral tones, making it a vibrant and captivating addition to any garden.
If you're after a rose with a memorable fragrance, look no further than the Summer Fashion rose. This multi-colored rose opens in pastel yellow and reveals deeper pink hues as it ages, all while filling the air with a delightful scent. It's a great choice for flower beds and informal cutting patches.
The Hot Cocoa rose offers visitors an alluring spicy fragrance and charming dark foliage. With an intense orange-chocolate hue, it's a striking addition to both formal flower beds and cutting gardens.
The Frida Kahlo rose, developed by Meilland International, features smaller, fragrant clusters of flowers in shades of pinkish-red, splashed with yellow and orange streaks. A bicolor rose, it's a fitting tribute to the iconic artist and an attractive addition to any garden.
Lastly, we have the Grace 'N Grit rose, a white and pink bi-color shrub that's resistant to disease. It has an extended bloom time, with flowers repeating throughout the growing season, making it an excellent choice for gardeners across a wide range of climatic conditions.
For inspiration on how to make the most of these new rose varieties, turn to Tonya Barnett, a gardener with 13 years of experience who has transformed her backyard into a cut flower garden. You can follow her journey on her YouTube channel, tonyawiththeflowers.
