There are few plants more iconic than roses. These timeless classics are a staple of cultivated landscapes the world over, yet many first time gardeners are hesitant to grow them. Roses suffer under the assumption that they are all finicky, complicated, and difficult to maintain. Not true! If you want success with roses you must first choose the correct kind for your needs. The easiest place to start is with beautiful and stress-free shrub roses. Here are three new shrub roses perfect for beginners and pros alike!
The Oso Easy® series is perfect for first time rose-growers. They are a breeze to grow, highly disease resistant, and offer a lengthy season of phenomenal flowers. Italian Ice® is an especially sweet variety with semi-double blooms sporting a range of colors including lemon yellow, pale peach, and blush pink accompanied by lush green foliage. This petite plant has a big personality and is a must-have for those seeking an effortless addition to their sun-soaked landscapes.
This award winning shrub rose is a free-blooming, quickly-growing marvel that is as easy to grow as it is to love. A vision of radiant white, the luxurious fully double blossoms host an abundance of petals and present a fragrance that is subtle, spicy, and inviting. ‘Sea Foam’ produces very heavily throughout the season, so you might only catch a glimpse of its glossy dark green foliage during peak bloom time. This shrub rose is cold hardy, tolerates heat and humidity, and makes an excellent cut flower. Truly a star player!
Last but not least, this stunning shrub rose is definitely one you’ll want to save room for in your garden. From spring well into autumn this exceptional, compact bush produces a steady supply of elegantly cupped double blooms with intense aroma flowing from each apricot-colored petal. Its beauty is matched only by its impressive disease resistance and robust nature. Whether used as a fragrant cut flower or simply admired from your porch swing, At Last® never ceases to amaze.