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The culture of roses in the low desert is mucheasier than in other more temperate climates andwe have the added bonus of fewer insect anddisease problems. Roses provide splendid colorduring the cooler months of March to June andOctober to February. The hot summer weatherbetween these two blooming seasons limits the sizeand quality of flowers produced. Once established,roses provided with moderate care will live andbloom for many years in the low desert.

There are many different types of roses. Twobroad groups are Modern Roses and Old GardenRoses, sometimes referred to as antique roses.Modern Roses are those that were developed afterthe introduction of the first hybrid tea rose in 1867.Old Garden Roses are those classes of roses thatexisted before this event. Generally, Old GardenRoses can be divided into roses of European origin,which are cold hardy and once blooming (onebloom period per year), and roses that originatedin Asia, which are repeat bloomers. Rosarians whogrow both types often find that Old Garden Rosesrequire less maintenance than Modern Roses,especially during the hot summer months.

Modern RosesHybrid Tea

The hybrid tea is usually considered the mostpopular of all the rose classes. They are crossesbetween hybrid perpetuals, bourbons, and teas.They are usually grafted onto other rootstock. Dr.Huey is the preferred rootstock for the low desertarea. The blooms are borne on strong stems withusually one rose per stem. The blooms range inshape from single to very double. Hybrid teas arecontinuous bloomers and many are resistant topowdery mildew. They make excellent cutflowers.

Floribunda and PolyanthaFloribundas and polyanthas have gained inpopularity recently. The floribunda is a crossbetween the hybrid tea and the polyantha. Thefloribundas are known for their vigorous growthand profusion of medium to large blooms, whichare borne in clusters. There are single blooms aswell as double and very double. The canes arestrong and shorter than the hybrid tea. Theseplants are very hardy and most of the varietiesbloom continuously. The polyantha rose is a crossbetween Rosa multiflora, tea, and dwarf china roses.

They are small, low-growing bushes (1–4 feet) withsmall flowers usually borne in clusters. Some arequite fragrant. Many are hardy and resistant topowdery mildew. Polyanthas make excellentborders and small hedges and do well incontainers.

GrandifloraGrandifloras were developed in 1954 as a cross

between hybrid teas and floribundas. They havethe flower form and long stems of the hybrid tea,and the hardiness and continuous bloom cycle ofthe floribunda. The blooms are borne singly or inclusters. The plants are usually tall and bushy.Grandifloras are resistant to powdery mildew andsome are fragrant.

MiniatureThe popularity of miniature roses has increased

in the past several years. They are descendants ofthe miniature China roses and hybrid teas,floribundas and grandifloras, with variouscharacteristics of these larger roses. Some havehybrid tea form and others the floribunda. Someare shrubby and there are several climbingminiatures, as well. Sizes range from 10 inches to3–4 feet. The flowers can be one to a stem or bornein clusters, with single or very double blooms.Very few miniatures have a fragrance. They areideal for patios, townhouse gardens, andcontainers.

Shrub Rose and David Austin English ShrubShrub roses descended from many different

groups of roses, including rugosa, moss, damask,and species. They vary in shape, color, and flowerform. They are very hardy and resistant topowdery mildew. The flowers are usually borne inclusters and they can be single, double, or verydouble. Some of the modern ones are repeatbloomers. The shrub rose makes an excellenthedge.

The David Austin English shrubs are becomingthe most popular of the modern roses. Manygardeners consider them to be the most beautiful,fragrant roses available. They were developedover the past forty years by the English breeder,David Austin. He wanted to create a rose thatwould be a repeat bloomer, disease resistant, withan Old Garden Rose form. Austin used the oldshrub roses for their hardiness and fragrance andfloribundas for the clusters of flowers, moderncolors, and repeat-blooming qualities.

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Climber and RamblerClimbers and ramblers are vigorous growers. They have

long canes and need sturdy support. There are large-flowerednatural climbers and many are climbing sports of hybrid teasand floribundas.

Old Garden Roses (Once Blooming)As a general rule, the majority of the rose varieties in the

following classes are once blooming; however, a few varietiescan be found that are exceptions to the rule and can be repeatbloomers.

GallicaPlants are low (3–4 feet) and spreading, with small, soft

thorns. The foliage is rough, dark green, and oval. Bloomstend to be pink or shades of red and there are lots of stripesand variegated blooms in this class of rose. They bloom oncein the spring with small flowers borne on strong stems.Gallicas have been grown from ancient times. They are theroses of medieval monastery gardens.

DamaskThese spreading roses are larger than gallicas, reaching five

feet or more. Damasks are very thorny, with large, grayishleaves that show noticeable “down” on the surface. Theblooms are mostly pink and white and are usually clustered.Some have a “button eye” in the center. They are extremelyfragrant once bloomers and the source for Attar of Rosesperfume oil. Damask roses have been hybridized fromancient times.

AlbaThese plants feature an upright and dense growth pattern,

reaching six feet or more. They have strong stems and fewthorns. Alba blooms are mostly white or light to mediumpink, clustered, and semi double. The foliage is bluish-gray,with a powdery appearance. They bloom once in the spring.Albas have been hybridized from the 1600s.

CentifoliaThese bushes are five to six feet tall with some dwarf

varieties. Thorns can be small or large. The foliage is large,light green, rounded, and some varieties have hair “tuffs” atthe base. Blooms are large, very double, and tend to droop.The petals are large on the outside and smaller toward thecenter. Centifolias are once bloomers, usually light to darkpink and very fragrant. Centifolias have been hybridizedfrom the early 1500s. Hybridization occurs when the pollen ofone plant is placed on the flower of a different kind of plant toproduce an offspring that is a distinctly different from eitherparent plant. This can occur naturally or by deliberateintervention.

Old Garden Roses (Repeat Blooming)China

Although considered to be small plants elsewhere, chinasare an excellent choice for the low desert and attain averagesizes of 4 feet by 4 feet. They form twiggy bushes; the foliageis medium green and pointed and new leaves may be tinted

red. The lightly fragrant blooms are small and cupped withthin petals. Chinas are in nearly constant bloom in the lowdesert, even through the heat of the summer. China roseshave been hybridized from the early 1700s.

Tea

The canes on teas are weaker than the hybrid tea canes.Their medium-size blooms may have weak necks and tend tonod. The foliage is dark green and shiny. Teas have a slightfragrance and are repeat bloomers. They have beenhybridized since the early 1800s.

BourbonThese roses range from low-growing bushes to large

climbers. New canes tend to be purplish and have somethorns. Leaves are large and dull green. Blooms also varyfrom medium to large, and can be double, cupped, andquartered. Bourbons are mostly white to dark pink with thinpetals. Most bourbons are fragrant repeat bloomers and havebeen hybridized from the early 1800s.

Hybrid PerpetualThe bushes are usually tall, narrow, and vigorous with large,

dark green leaves. Large blooms come in shades of pink andred. Many have the classic modern hybrid tea form. Mosthybrid perpetuals are repeat bloomers. They have beenhybridized since the early 1800s.

NoisetteThese roses are related to the chinas and were first bred inSouth Carolina about 1802. They vary widely in size and canbe small and compact or large and rambling. Foliage is lightgreen and shiny. Blooms have thin delicate petals and comeeither in clusters or one bloom per stem. They are fragrantand are usually repeat bloomers.

Other RosesSpecies

These are the original wild roses. Plants are large and bushy,growing up to 20 feet or more. They are once bloomers insmall clusters. Flowers in shades of white and pink are mostlysingles (five petals) and have a long blooming cycle. Theyusually have leaves with seven or more leaflets. They havebeen grown from ancient times.

There are several other fairly new groups of roses. There arepatio or tree roses, landscaping roses, groundcover roses, andcascading roses. They come in all of the above types,including miniatures.

Rose Bloom DescriptionsSingle: 5–12 petals

Semi Double: 13–24 petals

Double: 25–50 petals

Very Double: 50–200 petals

Quartered: Petals are naturally arranged so that thecenter appears to be in four sections.

Cupped: The bloom’s outer shape is like a cup inprofile.

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Button Eye: The center of the rose is surrounded bystamens.

Once Blooming: Has one major flowering period/year.

Repeat Blooming: Has a flowering period in spring/earlysummer and another in the fall.

Public Rose GardensVisit public rose gardens to see how roses perform in yourarea.

Cochise CountyCity Hall, Benson - 100 roses

Maricopa CountyGlendale Rose Society4491 W. Northern Ave, Glendale

Saguaro Historical Ranch Park9802 North Fifty-ninth Avenue - 1000 roses(Mountain View & 59th Ave), Glendale

Mesa-East Valley Rose Society Rose GardenMesa Community College - 3000+ roses1833 W. Southern(Corner of Dobson and Southern), Mesa

Pioneer Park, Mesa - 200 roses

Phoenix Rose SocietyValley Garden Center - 700 roses1809 North 15th Ave, Phoenix

Heritage Rose GardenMaricopa County Cooperative Extension4140 East Broadway Road, Phoenix

Scottsdale Rose SocietyGoldwater Blvd & 5th Ave, Scottsdale - 800 roses

Pima CountyRose Society of TucsonGene C. Reid Rose Garden - 500 roses900 South Randolph Way, Tucson

Pima County Master GardenersPima County Cooperative Extension4210 N. Campbell, Tucson

Green Valley East Rec. Center - 150 roses7 South Abrego Dr., Green Valley

Yavapai CountySharlot Hall Museum Garden, Prescott

Yuma CountySmucker ParkGwen Sigwalt Memorial Rose Garden

Yuma Civic CenterAlma Schoot Memorial Rose Garden

Yuma LibraryRose planting in front entry

Purchasing RosesWhen you consider purchasing a rose, you’ll find a variety,

color, shape, or size to fit any space. (See the “Roses for theLow Desert” chart for help in choosing varieties.) Roses canbe purchased through a catalog or from a nursery or discountstore. Old Garden Roses are not as easily found at nurseries,so they are frequently purchased through mail-ordercompanies that specialize in these roses.

Choose only #1 grade rose bushes, as they have the bestchance of surviving our summer heat. Most Modern Rosesare bought as bare-root plants, meaning they are not incontainers with soil. The plant should have at least three tofour plump, green healthy canes. Do not buy them if thecanes are spindly or if they have started to leaf out. Examinethe roots, which should be soft and pliable, not dried out.Don’t buy the rose if it has been dipped in wax, as our hot sunwill burn it.

Most Old Garden Roses and miniatures are propagatedfrom cuttings and thus are living on their own roots, asopposed to being grafted onto a different variety of rootstock.For novice growers, it is sometimes easier to get started withcontainer-grown plants. Also, if you won’t have time to plantthe roses immediately, it may be better to buy container rosesso that bare roots aren’t left exposed.

Planting RosesDetermine the mature size of the rose and the space where

you want to plant it. Roses need plenty of sunshine and aircirculation to help prevent powdery mildew, so don’t crowdthe bushes. See the chart below for help in determining howmuch overall room you will require.

Planting Bare-Root Modern RosesLocate your rose garden in an area where it will receive at

least six hours of sunlight a day. Roses can be grown inbeds, borders, and pots, as hedges or fences, along awalkway, or just about anywhere as long as they have goodsoil and drainage.

An eastern exposure is best as they will receive morningsun and protection from the hot afternoon rays. Avoidlocations close to light-colored walls with southern or westernexposures, which will have a lot of reflected heat. Place roseswhere they do not compete with roots of trees or shrubs fornutrients.

Climbers do well on eastern walls. Modern Roses shouldbe planted about 12–18 inches away from the wall to allow forair circulation. Old Garden Climbers are often larger andshould be planted about 18–24 inches away from the wall.Spread the canes to produce large masses of flowers.

The best time to plant bare-root roses in the low desert ismid-December through February. Soak the entire rose bushin water for eight to 24 hours prior to planting. Dig the hole atleast 18–30 inches deep and 18–30 inches wide, depending onthe size of the rose. In the bottom of the hole, add 1 cup soilsulfur and 1 cup triple superphosphate and mix it in with thesoil.

Create a soil mix to fill in the hole. You can simply mix halfnative soil and half forest mulch. Another recommended soil


mixture is one-third each of native soil, compost or forestmulch, and sand, perlite, or pumice. The most importantfeature is good drainage and these “recipes” will promotethat.

Add two or three shovels of the soil mix to the plantinghole and make a cone shape of it. Spread the roots of the rosebush over the cone. The bud union should be about twoinches above the soil level to prevent possible disease. Thebud union is where the rose was grafted onto the rootstock. Itis usually noticeable as a slight bump or raised area.

Cover the roots with the rest of the soil mixture, firming thesoil around the bush. Mounding with moist mulch protectsthe canes from drying out while the root system is becomingestablished. Leave this on for 14–21 days. Water slowly anddeeply to eliminate air pockets and prevent the rose fromdrying out. Water every day for the first week.

Immediately after planting, trim the canes back to 8–10inches. Cut to an outward facing bud eye. (A bud eye isfound at the base of each leaf , where the leaf joins the stem.When canes are bare, it can usually be seen as a slightswelling or bump.) An outward facing bud eye can face inany direction, except towards the center of the bush, whichwould interfere with air circulation and cause branches tocross or rub against each other. Seal the cuts with a woodglue to help prevent cane borer insects from entering.

Transplanting Container-Grown ModernRoses and Old Garden Roses

Container-grown roses can be planted any time of the year,but spring or fall is best. Soil preparation is the same as forbare-root roses. There is no need for a cone, but dig the holeas deep as the container and twice as wide. The plants shouldbe carefully removed from the containers, disturbing the rootball as little as possible. If the roots are coiled, carefullystraighten them out. Place the plant in the ground at the samelevel as it was in the pot and firm the soil around the root ballto eliminate any air pockets.

Old Garden Roses are sold in containers that range fromthree-inch tubes to one- or two-gallon pots. If desired, thesmaller ones can be “potted up” into larger containers toestablish more vigorous root systems before transplantinginto the landscape. The one- and two-gallon Old GardenRoses are ready to be planted directly into the ground. Recallthat they are usually not grafted onto other rootstock, so youdon’t have to be concerned about planting the bud unionabove ground. Nor is it necessary to mound mulch aroundthe base of the canes on Old Garden Roses.

Transplanting Existing RosesRoses that are healthy and have grown well can be

transplanted to another location, if necessary. However, ifthey are three years or older, consider buying new plants.Most varieties are inexpensive and available all year.

Before transplanting, cut the top back one-third to one-half.Save as much of the root system as possible when digging.Small bushes can be moved as bare-root plants. Largerspecimens should be transplanted by taking a ball of soil withthe roots. Plant in the same manner as described for newroses. The best time for transplanting is December throughMarch.

Growing Roses in ContainersAlmost any rose can be grown in a container. They require

more frequent watering and fertilizing, as well as protectionduring hot summer afternoons. Container-grown roses needto be repotted at least every three years or sooner if theybecome root bound. Just move them to a larger pot.Miniature roses can easily be divided when they outgrowtheir pots.

AcknowledgementSpecial thanks to MaryLou Coffman, Master Gardener &

Consulting Rosarian, for her assistance on this publication.

*Old Garden Roses can often grow considerably larger in the lowdesert than most catalog descriptions indicate. Add two feet to the widthand three feet to the height given in catalogs. For plant descriptions thatdo not include width dimensions, a general guideline is that the width ofthe plant will equal the height.

Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture,James A. Christenson, Director, Cooperative Extension, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, The University of Arizona.The University of Arizona is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities.

Any products, services, or organizations that are mentioned, shown, or indirectly implied in this publication do not imply endorsement by TheUniversity of Arizona.

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Color2

ARS RAting3

Classification4


1AARS - All America Rose Selection winner. These are the roses judged to be the best of the year.

2Color Classificationab= apricot & apricot blend m= mauve & mauve blend or= orange red & orange red blenddr= dark red mp= medium pink pb= pink blenddp= deep pink mr= medium red rb= red blenddy= deep yellow my= medium yellow r= russetlp= light pink ob= orange & orange blend w= white, near white & white blendly= light yellow op= orange pink & orange pink blend yb= yellow blend

3American Rose Society rating. Roses are rated as to their adaptability and growth habits. The roses are rated one through ten, withten being the best. These ratings are for the low desert.*Roses with an asterisk have not been rated by the ARS.

9.0 - 10.0 Best 7.8 - 8.2 Very good8.8 - 9.2 Outstanding 6.8 - 7.2 Average8.3 - 8.7 Excellent 6.1 - 6.7 Below Average7.3 - 7.7 Good 6.0 Not recommended

4Rose classificationH Hybrid Tea S Shrub P Polyantha O Old Garden RoseG Grandiflora F Floribunda M Miniature C Climber

rose selection & planting in the low desert · characteristics of these larger roses. some have...

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