Most hardy rose varieties Roses are called the queens of the garden, but these queens are often capricious: they freeze, get sick, require covering, spraying, pruning. However, breeders have bred varieties that survive where others die. They bloom in Siberian cold, are not afraid of black spot and powdery mildew, forgive forgetful gardeners for missed waterings. These are terminator roses, survival roses. Let's get to know the most hardy varieties that will beautify the garden even for a lazy dacha dweller. Canadian roses: Explorer and Parkland series Canadian roses are a legend. Bred in the 1960-1980s for the harsh climate of Canada (USDA zones 2-3, where temperatures drop to -40°C). They do not require winter covering (only mounding). The "Explorer" series is named after travelers. Varieties: "John Cabot" (climbing, pink), "Henry Hudson" (pale pink), "Jens Munk" (pink, fragrant). The "Parkland" series: "Morden Centennial" (bright pink), "Winnipeg Parks" (red). All of them rebloom, are resistant to diseases. The only minus is that they do not bloom as abundantly as tea hybrids, but they are very durable. Shrubs: unpretentious shrubs Shrubs (shrub roses) are a group created for lazy people. They do not require shaping pruning, grow like a bush, bloom in waves. The most hardy: "Hansaland" (red, resistant to rain), "Lavender Dream" (violet, blooms all summer), "The Fairy" (soft pink, low, abundant). The "Bonica" variety (pastel pink) received the ADR (German resistance certificate). These roses almost never get sick, tolerate partial shade, can grow without spraying. Groundcover roses: a carpet of flowers Groundcover roses sprawl along the ground, suppressing weeds, do not require pruning. The most hardy: "The Fairy" (already mentioned), "Gartnerfreude" (brown-red), "Crimson Meidiland" (dark red). They bloom until frost, withstand poor soils, are not afraid of wind. Ideal for slopes. Polyanthus roses: multicolored and sturdy Polyanthus roses are the pre ... Read more