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Winter-Hardy Roses
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Varieties
Plant Name (linked to Help Me Find Roses) introduced by, where created, date introduced, rose type, parentage, height x width, flower description, fragrance, bloom cycle: June, July, August/September, hardiness zone, ARS rating. Comments. Awards.
Gee Whiz Dr. Griffith Buck, Ames, Iowa, 1984, Shrub, Gingersnap x Sevilliana (Shrub, Buck, 1976), 2.5 - 3' x ---', barium yellow heavily streaked and freckled with vermilion, double, 20 - 30 petals, flowers 3- 4" in diameter, in clusters of 1 - 10, sweet fragrance, repeats: ----, ----, ----, hardy to zone 4, ARS ---.
Gentle Persuasion Dr. Griffith Buck, Ames, Iowa, 1984, Shrub, Carefree Beauty™ x Oregold, --' x ---', yellow blended orange, double, 25 - 30 petals, flowers 4" in diameter, in small clusters of 1 - 5, light sweet fragrance, repeats: ----, ----, ----, hardy to zone 4, ARS ---.
George Vancouver Agriculture Canada, Canada, 1995, Shrub, ---- x ----, 2-3' x 2', medium red double, -- - -- petals, flowers 2" in diameter, in small clusters of ---, ----, repeats: ----, ----, ----, hardy to zone 4, ARS ---. Explorer Series. Good hips. (Vanderkruk, 2000)
George Will Skinner, Canada, 1939, Hybrid Rugosa, ---- x ----, 5' x 4', described as both deep pink and deep red with ---- stamens, double, flowers 3" in diameter, in clusters of 2 - 5, moderate - exceptional fragrance, repeats: heavy, slight, moderate, hardy to zone 2 - 3, ARS ---. Round red hips. No source known.
Gertrude Jekyll David Austin, England, 1986, English Shrub, 'Wife of Bath' x Portland Rose 'Comte De Chambord', 4' x 3', deep pink, fully double flowers --" in diameter, in clusters of ---, exceptionally strong fragrance '***', repeats: heavy, slight, slight, hardy to zone --, ARS ---. "The rose bears the name of Miss [Gertrude] Jekyll (1843 - 1932), whose writings and practical examples did much to influence garden design especially in the grouping of plants for color effect." (Olds, 1998) Austin's Overall Assessment '****' Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit 1993
Glamis Castle David Austin, England, 1992, English Shrub, 'Graham Thomas' x 'Mary Rose', 3' x 2.5', creamy white with buff tints in the heart of the blooms, cupped, fully double flowers, with 40 petals or more, --" in diameter, singly or small clusters, strong myrrh fragrance '***', repeats: ----, ----, ----, hardy to zone --, ARS ---. The flowers are not spoilt by wet weather. An ideal plant for the front of borders. "'Glamis Castle' takes its name from the Scottish seat of the Earls of Strathmore and Kinghorne - a royal residence since 1372, the childhood home of HM Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, the birthplace of HRH The Princess Margaret, and the setting for Shakespeare's Macbeth." (Austin, 1996) Austin's Overall Rating '****'
Goldbusch Kordes, Germany, 1954, 'Rosa eglanteria' Hybrid, 'Golden Glow' x 'Rosa eglanteria' hybrid, 8' x 5', medium honey bronze with wavy petals semi-double flowers ---" in diameter (large), in clusters, moderate fragrance, heavy spring blooms followed by lighter blooming periods, hardy to zone 4, ARS ---. Foliage is sweetly scented. Healthy medium green leaves. (Vanderkruk, 2000)
Golden Celebration David Austin, England, 1992, English Shrub, 'Charles Austin' x 'Abraham Darby', 4' x 4', coppery yellow (minute dots of pink on a deep yellow background), cupped, arching stems, fully double flowers, with -- petals or more, 5" in diameter, strong fragrance '***', repeats: ----, ----, ----, hardy to zone --, ARS ---. Rounded plant with glossy green foliage. Austin's Overall Assessment '****'
Golden Olymp, also 'Goldener Olymp', Kordes, Germany, 1984, Climber, seedling x 'Goldstern', 9' x 4', bronzy gold, double flowers, with -- petals, --" in diameter, fragrant, repeats: ----, ----, ----, hardy to zone (very winter hardy) --, ARS ---. "Vigorous, hardy climber with typical dark green Kordes foliage." (Brace, 1999) (Vanderkruk, 2000)
Golden Princess Dr. Griffith Buck, Ames, Iowa, 1984, Shrub, Hawkeye Belle x ((Roundelay x Country Music (Shrub, Buck, 1973))), --' x ---', aureolin yellow tinted spinel on petal edges, double, cupped, 30 - 35 petals, flowers 4 - 4.5" in diameter, in small clusters of 1 - 5, sweet fragrance, repeats: ----, ----, ----, hardy to zone 4 (winter hardy in Iowa without protection), ARS ---. "The abundant, semi-glossy foliage is medium olive green. The tan thorns are large and hooked." (ISURF, 1998)
Golden Wings Roy Shepherd, Medina, Ohio, USA, 1956, Shrub, 'Soeur Therese' x ('Rosa pimpinellifolia altaica' x 'Ormiston Roy'), 5' x 4.5', pale yellow with golden brown stamens, single sometimes with an extra petal or two, flowers 4 - 5" in diameter, in clusters of 2 - 5, light and pleasing fragrance, repeats: moderate, moderate, moderate, hardy to zone 4, ARS 8.7. "Roy Shepherd was an eminent rose historian [wrote 'History of the Rose'] who died in 1962." "The flowers 'look frail but in fact withstand wind and rain very well." (Olds, 1998) "Almost the earliest rose to bloom and remains in flower longest of all roses." (Schneider, 1995). "'Ormiston Roy' is an interesting hybrid from S. Doorenbos of The Hague, from 'R. spinosissima' x 'R. xanthia'" (Harkness, 1978) Harkness give a '****' rating. American Rose Society Medal 1958 Royal Horticultural Society Award for Garden Merit 1993
Goldenstern Matt Tantau, Germany, 1966, Climber, Rambler, parentage unknown, 10' x --', deep golden yellow, fully double flowers 4" in diameter, slight fragrance, repeats: ----, ----, ----, hardy to zone 4, ARS ---. Sprawling shrub or climber. Name means "golden star". Tolerates partial shade. Good for cold exposed sites. (Vanderkruk, 2000)
Goldenunicorn, also 'Golden Unicorn', Dr. Griffith Buck, Iowa, 1984, Shrub, 'Paloma Blanca' x ('Carefree Beauty' x 'Antike'), 3-4' x 3-4', yellow edged with orange-red, large shallow cupped flowers, double, --" in diameter, moderate fragrance, repeats (continuous blooming): ----, ----, ----, hardy to zone 3, ARS ---. (Vanderkruk, 2000)
Goldmarie 82, also 'Goldmarie 84' Reimer Kordes, Germany, 1984, Floribunda, (['Arthur Bell' x 'Zorina'] x ['Honeymoon' x ' Dr A J Verhage']) x (seedling x 'Korresia'), 3' x 3', deep yellow flowers with some pink red markings on the outside of the blooms, firm upright stems, fully double, wavy petals, with 35 petals, --" in diameter, in clusters, delicately scented, repeats (blooms produced freely): ----, ----, ----, hardy to zone 5, ARS ---. Not to be confused with Goldmarie, a similar 1958 introduction by Kordes. A synonym for 'Korresia' is 'Sunsprite'.
Gourmet Popcorn Desamero, USA, 1986, Miniature, Sport of 'Popcorn', 2' x --', pure white with golden yellow stamens, semi-double, -- petals, --" in diameter, in clusters of 30 - 60, fragrance like rose honey, repeats (everblooming): ----, ----, ----, hardy to zone 5, ARS ---. Deep green disease resistant foliage. Royal National Rose Society Trial Ground Certificate 1995
Grace Note Dr. Griffith Buck, Iowa, 1984, Shrub, (Tiki x Marigold) x Freckle Face, --' x --', bright pink with red freckles, 35 - 40 petals, double, 4 - 4.5" in diameter, in clusters of 3 - 8, moderate fragrance, repeats: ----, ----, ----, hardy to zone 4 (very hardy), ARS ---. (Vanderkruk, 2000)
Graham Thomas David Austin, England, 1983, English Shrub, 'Charles Austin' x (Floribunda 'Iceberg' x seedling), 4' x 4', yellow, cupped, very double, --" in diameter, in clusters of -- - --, Tea Rose fragrance '***', repeats (remarkable continuity): ----, ----, ----, hardy to zone 5, ARS 8.4. One of the best English Roses. Very vigorous and free branching. "Graham Thomas, who chose this variety to bear his name, was the prime mover for the reintroduction of the Old Roses, and may be said to have paved the way for the development of the English Roses." (Austin, 1996) Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit 1993 Austin's Overall Assessment '****'
Grootendorst Supreme Grootendorst, The Netherlands, 1936, Hybrid Rugosa, sport of 'F. J. Grootendorst', 4' x 5.5', dark garnet red, with ---- stamens, with serrated petals, fully double, flowers 1" in diameter, in clusters of 15 - 25, very little to no fragrance, repeats: heavy, moderate, moderate, hardy to zone 3 - 4, ARS ---. "Not as vigorous and easily grown as its parent." (Macoboy, 1993)
Gruss An Aachen Geduldig, Germany, 1909, Floribunda, 'Frau Karl Druschki' x 'Franz Deegen', 2.5' x --', pearly pink and cream flowers full petaled flowers --" in diameter, pleasing fragrance, repeats: ----, ----, ------, hardy to zone 5, ARS ---. The name means 'greetings to Aachen', which was the raiser's home city.
H. C. Anderson M. & Oleson, ----, 1987, Floribunda, ---- x ----, 2-3' x --', dark red, ---- blooms with -- petals, --" in diameter, produced in clusters of --, ----, repeats (free-flowering): ----, ----, ----, hardy to zone 4, ARS ---. "Outstanding." (Vanderkruk, 2000)
Habanera Dr. Griffith Buck, Iowa, 1976, Shrub, (Vera Dalton x Dornröschen) x ((World's Fair x Floradora) x Applejack), --' x --', dark cardinal red, shallow cup, double, 4 - 4.5" in diameter, singly or in clusters of 5 - 15, lightly fragrant, repeats: ----, ----, ----, hardy to zone 4 (winter-hardy in Iowa to 6 - 8" without protection), ARS ---. Disease resistant. (Vanderkruk, 2000)
Hans Christian Anderson Pernille Olesen (nee Poulsen), Denmark, 1986, Floribunda, Parentage undisclosed, 3' x 3', blood red blooms, visible stamens, semi-double --" in diameter, in clusters, ----, repeats: ----, ----, ------, hardy to zone 4, ARS ---. Color holds until the petals drop. Lush bronzy green foliage.
Hansa Schaum and Van Tol, The Netherlands, 1905, Hybrid Rugosa, Parentage unknown, 5' x 7', reddish mauve with mauve highlights, crinkled petals, double, 35 - 45 petals, flowers 3 - 3.5" in diameter, in clusters of 2 - 5, strong clove-like scent, repeats: heavy, moderate, moderate, hardy to zone 3, ARS 8.3. Large deep orange-red hips just right for making rosehip tea. Typical rugose foliage and habit.
Hansaland, also 'Charles Notcutt', Kordes, Germany, 1993, Shrub, Parentage unknown, 5' x --', bright deep scarlet, cupped, yellow stamens, semi-double (medium), --" in diameter, pleasing fragrance, repeats (very free flowering, and continues to show color throughout summer and autumn): ----, ----, ----, hardy to zone 4, ARS ---. Derived from 'Rosa rugosa'. Semi-glossy foliage (Olds, 1998) Royal National Rose Society Certificate of Merit 1996, Belfast Certificate of Merit 1997 (Vanderkruk, 2000)
Harison's Yellow, also called 'Yellow Rose of Texas', Harison, USA, circa 1830, perhaps 'Rosa spinasissima' x 'Rosa foetida', once blooming, one of the roses that are the first to bloom each season, blooms profusely for about two - three weeks. No winter die-back in our Zone 5A. I have never observed any rose hip production. Nice Fragrance. "After it appeared in the garden of attorney and amateur hybridist George F. Harison in 1830 in what is today downtown Manhattan, it was carried by many pioneers on their journey west." (Olds, 1998)
Hawkeye Belle Dr. Griffith Buck, Iowa, 1975, Shrub, ('Queen Elizabeth' x 'Pizzicato') x 'Prairie Princess', 4' x 4', white suffused with azalea pink double flowers 4.5" in diameter, powerful fragrance, repeats: ----, ----, ----, hardy to zone 4, ARS ---. "A professor of horticulture at Iowa State University at Ames, Dr. Buck hybridized geraniums and some 80-90 roses. His approach was to introduce hardiness into the hybrid tea, grandiflora and floribunda types via genes from hardier species and varieties." (Brace, 1999) (Vanderkruk, 2000)
Heideschnee, also 'Snow on the Heather' Kordes, Germany, 1990, Groundcover, Parentage unknown, 2' x 6', pure white with yellow stamens, single, 5 petals, ---" in diameter, light fragrance, repeats: ----, ----, ----, hardy to zone (very hardy) --, ARS ---. Glossy dark green foliage. Forms a solid matt on the ground. "Like a low-slung Heidesommer" (Brace, 1999).
Heidesommer Kordes, Germany, 1985, Polyantha, 'The Fairy' x seedling, 3' x 3', pure white with yellow stamens, semi-double, -- petals, ---" (small) in diameter, pleasing fragrance, repeats (blooms freely): ----, ----, ----, hardy to zone (very hardy) --, ARS ---. Glossy dark green foliage. Name translates to 'Summer in the Heather' "It is useful to plant in a group at the front of a border." (Olds, 1998)
Heirloom Bill Warriner from Jackson & Perkins, USA, 1972, Hybrid Tea, seedling x seedling, 4' x 3', deep lilac purple with darker shading toward the rims, cupped, double, -- petals, ---" (large) in diameter, singly or in small clusters, strong sweet fragrance, repeats: ----, ----, ----, hardy to zone --, ARS ---. Very tolerant of our winters. Blooms heavily on short stems. A wonderful rose.
Henri Martin, also 'Red Moss', Laffay, France, 1863, Moss, Parentage unknown but is Rosa x centifolia muscosa, 5' x 8', crimson-purple double, 65 - 70 petals with golden stamens, 3" in diameter in clusters of 5 - 10, strong fragrance, one profuse blooming in June, hardy to zone 4, ARS 8.8. Few thorns but many soft bristles on gracefully arching stems. Moss is aromatic and smells like balsam. It need support of some kind, such as a tripod or trellis to give its best. Orange-red hips. Leaves medium to dark green, rough and abundant (Schneider, 1995). "Named for the popular historian, one of the circle that promoted the gift of the Statue of Liberty from France to America." (Macoboy, 1993).
Henry Hudson Dr. Felicitas Svejda, Canada, 1976, Hybrid Rugosa, seedling of 'Schneezwerg', 4' x 5', white semi-double with golden stamens, fall's cooler weather may add a touch of pink, medium diameter, spicy clove fragrance, repeats: heavy, moderate, moderate, hardy to zone 2 or 3, ARS 9.1. Rugosa foliage, spreads by suckering. Tolerates some shade. Canadian Explorer Series - Named to commemorate the explorer who died vainly trying to seek the Northwest Passage.
Henry Kelsey Dr. Felicitas Svejda, Canada, 1984, Kordesii Shrub or modest Climber, Hybrid of 'R. kordesii' x seedling, 7' x 5', red with golden stamens, semi-double, 25 petals, flowers 3" in diameter, in clusters up to of 5 - 18, sharp spicy scent, repeats (freely and repeatedly): heavy, slight, moderate, hardy to zone 3, ARS ---. Petals drop cleanly. Glossy green foliage that withstands mildew. "Left to itself, this rose will make a large arching shrub 6 feet high and 8 feet across. Tied up it will go up as much as 8 feet high." (Brace, 1999) Canadian Explorer Series (Vanderkruk, 2000)
Heritage David Austin, England, 1984, English Shrub, seedling x (Floribunda 'Iceberg' x 'Wife of Bath'), 4-5' x 4', soft clear pink at center whiter at edges, cupped, Old Garden Rose style, very double flowers, --" in diameter, in clusters of -- - --, strong pleasing scent with hint of lemon or honey '***', repeats (excellent repeat): ----, ----, ----, hardy to zone --, ARS ---. Bowing branches. Preforms well in partial shade. Austin's Overall Assessment '****'. Petals are delicate and are short lived with sprinkler system.
Hermina Dr. Griffith Buck, Iowa, 1995, Shrub,((Tickled Pink x Prairie Princess) x Autumn Dusk) x (( (Tickled Pink x Carrousel (Grandiflora, Duehrsen, 1950)) x (Morning Stars x Suzanne) ) x Maytime (Shrub, Buck, 1975) ), --' x --', spinel red with white reverse aging to neyron rose with white reverse, double (30 - 35 petals), shallow cupped to flat 2.5 - 3" diameter, light rose fragrance, repeats: ----, ----, ----, hardy to zone 4, ARS ---. "The dark green, shiny foliage is tolerant of blackspot and powery mildew." (ISURF, 1998)
Hi Neighbor Dr. Griffith Buck, Iowa, 1981, Grandiflora, (Queen Elizabeth® x Prairie Princess) x Portrait 3' x 3', soft red - crimson double very large, globular 40 - 45 petals, cupped flowers 4 - 4.5" in diameter, in clusters of 1 - 6, moderate sweet fragrance, repeats: ----, ----, ----, hardy to zone 4, ARS ---. "The abundant, leathery, dark green foliage is not very glossy. The thorns are reddish brown and awl like." (ISURF, 1998)
Honeysweet Dr. Griffith Buck, Ames, Iowa, 1984, Shrub, Serendipity x Wiener Charme®, --' x --', pumpkin orange double, 25 - 30 petals, flowers 4 - 4.5" in diameter, in attractive clusters of 1 - 8, rich honey fragrance, repeats (floriferous): ----, ----, ----, hardy to zone 4, ARS ---. Compact bushy shrub.
Hunter Mattock, United Kingdom, 1961, Hybrid Rugosa, 'Rosa rugosa rumba' x Kordes Floribunda 'Independence', --' x --', bright crimson double flowers --" in diameter, faintly scented, main flush in spring but with continuous repetition in a lesser way until autumn, hardy to zone 4, ARS ---.
References A large percentage of the above information has been obtained from the following resources. I really recommend these books or pamphlets for your own personal library. They are all wonderful sources of information.
Austin, David, 1993 & 1996, David Austin's English Roses, Little, Brown and Company, London.
Olds, Margaret, et al, 1998, Botanica's Roses, The Encyclopedia of Roses, Welcome Rain Publishers.
Brace, Lloyd, 1999, The Roseraie at Bayfields, Practical Roses for Hard Places, Woldoboro Maine.
Browne, Jim, et al, 1995, Rose Gardening, Pantheon Books, Knoph Publishing, New York.
Christopher, Tom, 1999, Easy Roses for North American Gardens, Reader's Digest Association, Inc..
Clements, John and Louise, 1999, Heirloom Old Garden Roses, St. Paul, Oregon.
Macoboy, Stirling, 1993, The Ultimate Rose Book, Harry Abrams, New York
Harkness, Jack, 1978, Roses, J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd., London.
Hawthorne, Linden, 1996, Roses, D. K. Publishing, New York.
Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc., 1998, Buck Roses, Hardy roses developed by Dr. Griffith Buck, Iowa State Pamplet.
Osborne, Robert, et al, 1991, Hardy Roses, Garden Way Publishing.
Schneider, Peter, Editor, 1995, Taylor's Guide to Roses, Houghton Mifflin Company, New York.
Schneider, Peter, 1995, on Roses, Macmillan,New York.
Vanderkruk, Bill, 2000, Hortico, Waterdown, Ontario, Canada.
Weaver, Mary C., 1998, Roses a growing guide for easy, colorful gardens, Macmillan, USA
Zusek, Kathy, et al, 1995, Roses for the North, Minnesota Agricultural Experimental Station, University of Minnesota, Report 237-1995.
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