Roses
Are you avoiding growing roses because in your experience they’re fussy, as in hybrid teas? Well, it’s time to reconsider and take the plunge into the wonderful world of Montana hardy roses at Blake Nursery. Most are delightfully fragrant. In fall many have gorgeous, colorful hips that are an excellent food source for birds. Others have wine red stems that add interest to the winter landscape. Some are polite and delicate in form, while others are aggressive and make ferocious, massive hedges. Unlike hybrid teas these roses don’t need winter protection or pruning back in fall because they are not grafted, but rather grown on their own root.
Tips on How to Grow Roses
Here’s a primer on how to get the best results with the roses we offer:
LOCATION
Plant in plenty of sunshine, although a full day is not necessary in Montana. Provide wind protection (though good air circulation is essential to prevent fungal diseases such as powdery mildew and black spot.) With our state’s often intense summer sun we’ve found that a southeast-facing location, one that avoids brutal afternoon sun and drying winds, is ideal—flowers will last longer and plants will need less watering.
SOIL PREPARATION
Roses, like teenagers, are heavy feeders, so provide them with ample nourishment by planting them in fertile, organic soil. (If your soil doesn’t naturally fit this description, it’s easy to amend with additives such as compost, peat moss and well-rotted manure.) Since roses hate wet feet be sure the soil is also well drained.
DEER PROTECTION
This is serious business because deer are passionate about roses. Deer repellents such as Liquid Fence, and fencing are the best lines of defense.
PRUNING
In most cases we recommend waiting until spring. Eliminate branches, or partial branches, that aren’t green and healthy, and prune to shape.
Rose Catalog
Adelaide Hoodless Rose
Semi double vibrant red flowers in large clusters. Very cold hardy, developed in Canada. Resistant to powdery mildew.
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Flowers: Red
Size: 2.5 - 3'
Hips: Yes
Cold Hardiness: Zone 2
Blanc Double de Coubert Rose
​Fragrant bright white flowers in mid summer. Deep green foliage. Brilliant red fruits (hips) in the fall.
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Flowers: White
Size: 4-6'
Hips: Yes
Cold Hardiness: Zone 3
Cuthbert Grant Rose
Velvety double red blossoms. Very cold hardy shrub developed in Canada. Rose is named for a prominent leader of the Metis people.
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Flowers: Red
Size: 3-4'
Hips: No
Cold Hardiness: Zone 3
Harisons Yellow Rose
Also known as the Oregon Trail Rose or the Yellow Rose of Texas, this large shrub rose blooms in late spring before most other roses. Make sure to give this rose plenty of room.
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Flowers: Yellow
Size: 6'
Hips: No
Cold Hardiness: Zone 2
High Voltage Rose
Double, buttery yellow fragrant flowers in mid summer. Vase shaped shrub with deep green foliage.
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Flowers: Yellow
Height: 4-5'
Hips: No
Cold Hardiness: Zone 4
John Davis Rose
A large shrub rose that can be trained to climb. Abundant double pink flowers. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage blooms.
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Flowers: Pink
Size: 5-6'
Hips: No
Cold Hardiness: Zone 3
Marie Bugnet Rose
Flowers: White
Size: 3'
Hips: Yes
Cold Hardiness: Zone 3
Morden Blush Rose
Flowers: Pink
Size: 2-2.5'
Hips: Yes
Cold Hardiness: Zone 4
Morden Centennial Rose
Semi double pink flowers followed by red hips in early fall.
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Flowers: Pink
Size: 3-4'
Hips: Yes
Cold Hardiness: Zone 3
Morden Sunrise Rose
Creamy orange/yellow single blooms in mid summer. Dark green foliage resistant to black spot.
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Flowers: Orange/Yellow
Size: 2-3'
Hips: No
Cold Hardiness: Zone 4
Nearly Wild Rose
Single pink flowers with white centers. Re-blooms in fall. Mounding, ground cover growth habit.
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Flowers: Pink
Size: 2-3'
Hips: No
Cold Hardiness: Zone 4
Sunrise Sunset Rose
Abundant, semi double, vibrant pink flowers with white & yellow centers. Blueish green foliage.
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Flowers: Pink
Size: 2-3'
Hips: No
Cold Hardiness: Zone 4
Therese Bugnet Rose
Flowers: Pink
Size: 5-6'
Hips: Yes
Cold Hardiness: Zone 3
Woods' Rose
Flowers: Pink
Size: 3-6'
Hips: Yes
Cold Hardiness: Zone 3
All plants must be picked up in person or delivered by nursery staff.
We do not mail plants.
