The best varieties of Canadian roses

The main task of flower growers and summer residents from the northern regions is the correct choice of varieties of flowers, including roses. They must be resistant to adverse weather conditions. Canada has approached this problem with particular care. As a result of the painstaking work of breeders, it was possible to bring out frost-resistant varieties of roses that are suitable for growing even in the harsh conditions of Siberia and the northern regions. These flowers are called Canadian roses. They have inherent characteristics and are the most hardy.

If you delve into the history of the creation of Canadian roses (see photo), you can trace the entire process of the formation of these beautiful flowers as a separate subtype. At the end of the 19th century, breeder William Sanders, by crossing interspecific varieties of the most hardy roses, received a hybrid variety that, as a result of tests, was able to survive a 30-degree frost. But in some properties there were small drawbacks.

Isabella Preston, a friend of William Sanders, continued work on the creation of Canadian frost-resistant roses at the beginning of the 21st century. She managed to create the most picky and cold-resistant rose. It is Isabella Preston who is the author of more than 20 varieties of Canadian roses. She took specimens wildly growing in local prairies and desert fields as the basis for her breeding developments. They could survive harsh dry winters and survive under a ball of snow. The bred varieties received the corresponding names: Dawn of the Prairie, Virgin of the Prairie, Spirit of the Prairie. Isabella decided to start their commercial promotion. Since then, Canadian roses have begun their journey to all corners of the world.

In the 50s of the last century, the program for the development of frost-resistant varieties of roses received financial support from the government of Canada. Funds for the development and breeding of new varieties of frost-resistant perennials were received by two scientific research laboratories (Mordenovskaya, Ottawa). The result of their work was the breeding of two large groups of Canadian-selected roses:

For a long time (after the 80s), only enthusiasts were engaged in maintaining the roses of Canadian selection, since it was during this period that state funding was curtailed.

If we talk about the varieties of Canadian roses (see photo, description), we can say that they are very different: with simple and double flowers, with a different number of petals (from 5 to 20 - rare petals and dense petals - from 20 to 40). The variety also applies to colors. Light saturated tones prevail, as well as maroon shades. There are also two, three-colored buds (golden, cream, pink).

Canadian roses, the description of which indicates a combination of grace and unique endurance, bloom from early spring to late autumn.

It should be noted that almost all varieties of Canadian roses (reviews fully confirm this) can withstand 350-400C below zero. At the same time, it is not at all necessary to cover them. Even if the upper shoots freeze, the root system is able to quickly restore its functionality and new shoots will sprout from it.

Summer residents note that if the flowers are sheltered from frost, they form a more lush bush and have abundant flowering. It is also very easy to propagate Canadian roses. It is best to do this with cuttings.

Explorer Series Canadian Roses

Without exception, all the best varieties of Canadian roses in the Explorer group are hybrids based on Cordes flowers. All of them bear the names of famous explorers who conquered the north of the planet.

The most frost-resistant and fragrant varieties that are able to bloom even without shelter for the winter are:

• Henry Hudson. Rose Canadian park Henry Hudson has white flowers with a red dusting. The height of the bushes reaches a little more than half a meter, and in diameter - no more than 1 meter. It is resistant to many diseases. The variety was bred in 1966. Its peculiarity lies in the ease of cultivation by cuttings - they root very easily in the soil.
• David Thompson. The variety was created in 1971. Fragrant crimson flowers rise on the shoots, about 1.3 m long. Lush buds (about 25 petals) look very beautiful. Bloom for a long time, the whole summer and autumn.
• Jens Munk. The description of the Canadian rose variety says that Jens Munk has the strongest root-stem system. Thus, a powerful bush is formed, up to two meters high. Pink flowers, the diameter of which does not exceed 7 cm, have a persistent aroma and a beautiful shape.
• Charles Albanel. As summer residents say, these flowers are very beautiful and in demand. It is very easy to buy saplings of Canadian roses Charles Albanel. This can be done even over the Internet. Charles Albanel is one of the shortest hardy varieties. Their height reaches a little more than half a meter, in appearance the bush resembles the ground cover species of this plant. The period of active flowering falls at the beginning of summer and lasts until the first frost. The flowers on the bush do not grow densely, but they have a very attractive appearance and shape.
• Martin Frobisher. Rosa Martin Frobisher (Canadian park) is well overlooked in original landscape solutions. It is often planted in city flower beds, since it is not whimsical and not demanding to care for. In some parks, these flowers are used to create hedges to emphasize the lines of the recreation area. The height of the bushes reaches 2 m. The light red flowers of the Canadian Martin Frobisher rose are very fragrant and lush, each bud has about 40 petals. It should be noted that the Martin Frobisher rose variety is the first breeding development in the Explorer group.

Among all the roses of the Explorer series, there are also three main subgroups:

1. Park bush.

2. Mountain climbers.

3. Roguza.

Generally speaking, most of the flowers in this group are complex hybrids. Their breeding is closely related to the flowers of Cordes (Rosa kordesii). According to reviews, roses of Canadian selection (frost-resistant varieties) may not be covered for the winter. But it was noticed that after hiding, they bloom more profusely and for a long time.

Canadian roses Parkland series

A remarkable property of this group of colors is independence from careful human care. These roses do well in parks and gardens. For their cultivation, you can use almost any soil. They are absolutely not afraid of both long dry periods and heavy rains. The only requirement is regular feeding. Then the plants will have a very attractive appearance of abundantly flowering bushes.

It should be noted that in the case of the formation of a hedge, pruning of shoots is necessary. But if the flowers grow in single bushes to decorate the summer cottage, pruning may not be carried out.

This vast group includes many beautiful flowers. The best varieties of Canadian park roses:

• Adelaide Hoodless A very beautiful variety of Canadian park roses. At the beginning of flowering, double buds acquire a dark pink color, and then turn red. The meter height of a neat, compact bush allows you to create very beautiful flower beds.
• Prairie Joy An excellent variety that is used to form hedges. This is facilitated by the length of the shoots (1.5-1.8 m.). As a result of regular pruning, you can create a bush shape. It is recommended to tie them up on a specially made frame, which will further emphasize the beauty of these roses. Light red flowers bloom all summer.
• Winnipeg Parks (Winnipeg Parks). These Canadian park roses are distinguished by their unusual frost resistance. The main feature is the height of the bush, which does not exceed 50 cm, as well as green leaves with a reddish tint. The semi-double flowers themselves have a slightly crimson, dark red hue. The Winnipeg Parks Canadian rose has a light sweet vanilla note.
• Prairie Celebration Beautiful non-double flowers have a bright pink tint. The flowers of the Canadian Prairie Celebration rose have good immunity to a variety of diseases. They are planted even in partial shade or even in the shade. They feel the same in all growing conditions.
• Hope for Humanity Among the Canadian park roses, these are some of the most frost-resistant. It can carry up to 35-400 below zero. Even without shelter, they easily recover in the spring. The undersized bush forms a compact, slightly spreading bouquet. Dark red double flowers have a faint aroma and are neatly collected in inflorescences of 5 units each. Flowering lasts all season.
• Cuthbert Grant. Rose Canadian Cuthbert Grant is one of the best of this series. It has an upright bush with strong shoots. The flowers are semi-double, dark red with a velvety tint. They have a very long-lasting pleasant aroma. The height of the bushes does not exceed one meter. Rose Canadian park Cuthbert Grant is in wide demand among florists and gardeners and is recommended for creating beds of continuous flowering.

The Parkland series also includes a number of varieties of the Morden group: Ruby, Cardinette, Amorett, Centennial, Blush, Fireglow, Snowbeauty, Sunrise, Belle.

Recently there was another series of Canadian roses called Canadian Artists. The flowers were introduced in 2007. The varieties of this group include:

New varieties of 2013:

Canadian rose nurseries offer many other wonderful varieties to the attention of gardeners and flower growers. This versatility, backed by frost-resistant properties, provides gardeners and hobbyists with incredible beauty throughout the season.

The fame of the Canadian selection of roses reached Russia. Gardeners successfully order seedlings via the Internet, grow and admire the beauty of their site.

Features of Canadian breeding

With the financial support of the state, breeders managed to develop frost-resistant varieties of roses that could grow not only in northern Canada, but also in Alaska.

Characteristics of this group of varieties:

• frost-resistant roses can withstand frost of 45 ° C;
• are not afraid of temperature changes;
• frozen leaves are easily restored;
• bloom for a long time and magnificently;
• resistant to disease, even with a lack of light;
• beautiful form of shrubs;
• dense, luscious foliage;
• large inflorescences;
• various range of colors.

Canadian

The best varieties that we have selected after analyzing the review, with photos and descriptions. In this list you will not find any rarities that cannot be found in any nursery, these varieties have proven themselves, and, despite some shortcomings, each of them can become a decoration for your rose garden:

Morden Sunrise is the first yellow rose to be introduced in 1999 from the Parkland series. Differs in high growth and spreading up to 70 cm in width, compact.Buds with 8 petals, 8 cm in circumference. The presence of snow does not require shelter. It is used in landscape design.

Hope for Humanitu... The breeding of the variety coincided with the centenary of the Red Cross, hence its name. A narrow shrub, upright up to 1.5 m in height, in cold regions - 5 cm. The unblown bud is red; when opened, you can completely see a white spot in the center. Has a light aroma. Loves loamy and humus-rich soil.

Pink roses

Prairie Joy... Shrub 1.25 m in diameter and 1.5 m long. In landscape design, bushes are planted one at a time or in groups. Reaches decorativeness in cold climates. Continuous flowering is followed throughout the summer. The originality of the variety in its buds. On one copy, double and double flowers grow. Does not require special care. Disadvantage - not resistant to rain.

Frontenac. (Frontenac)... Semi-double petals, while blooming, change their color. A completely burst bud of a deep pink or light crimson color contrasts interestingly with the darker and brighter petals inside.

William Baffin... Among her brethren, she can be called the tallest. After all, the height can reach 3 m. The bright pink semi-double petals have golden stamens with pale pink edging. The bud is interesting in that it twists inward. The contrast between the inner and outer sides of the petals stands out well. It looks like a species rose in full bloom. The color of the leaves is dark. Disease resistant variety. The breeding method is grafting. Has no smell. Trellis should be used because of the tall shoots. Flowering continues throughout the summer.

Morden Centennial... The inflorescences of the variety have the peculiarity of fading. If the shrub produces bright crimson shades, then over time they change to a bright pink color. If you cut off faded terry buds in time, new ones are formed. The foliage is dense green. The shrub is upright, vigorous and disease resistant. In some cases, it can be exposed to black spot.

Canadian rose century old (pictured above). Breeders have tried their best with this variety and have grown unusually beautiful, large, double pink inflorescences. The positive side is that it blooms throughout the summer season. The spread of the shrub is 1 m, the height is 1.5. Century. Reviews about this variety say that it grows not only in bright areas, but it perfectly tolerates partial shade. Not a capricious bush to care for, it tolerates winters well.

Original roses

Variety modern blush (Morden Blush), the most abundantly blooming. Shrub of short stature, compact - erect 75 cm, perfect for flower beds. The exception is the southern regions - it grows up to 2 m. Outwardly, the flower resembles a hybrid tea rose with dark green leaves and pale pink and white petals. In the harsh winter it can freeze slightly, but it quickly recovers. The disease is black spot.

From the reviews about the variety: “In the first vegetative year, it bloomed beautifully. I could not stand the winter. I had to part and uproot ”.

Cuthbert Grant... Belongs to the scrub class. It is an upright shrub with powerful stems. The top is framed with red semi-double buds. Height 1.2 m, width 1.2. The leaves have a cold, dark green hue and are slightly reddish in color. When the flower is fully open, yellow stamens are visible. Fragrant. Flowering continues throughout the summer season. The bush, during the growth of shoots and flowering, will need support. The Botanical Garden in Montreal recognized it as an extremely resistant variety. This is due to its origin from the species of R. Arkansana and the rose of Assinibena. Another distinctive feature is early flowering, but resting for a long time. After dormancy, the flowers appear more purple than they were at the beginning of the first stage.

Martin Frobisher... Roses are practically thornless, have excellent survival rate in various climatic zones. Fabulous hedges are constructed from this variety.If the flower is milky on the inside, the outside is pure white. The foliage is gray-green. Inflorescences with long stems, they can be cut for bouquets. Before the buds fade, the petals turn brown. Abundant flowering. Erect shrub. The disease is black spot.

Champlain... An unusual variety, it blooms profusely all the time, only frosts stop it. Intense bright red color of the buds with a bright red stamen. Semi-double. If a cold region is resistant to disease, a humid climate promotes powdery mildew disease. Flowers are successfully used for cutting, central flower beds, mixborder.

Nicolas... Description of the variety: semi-double flowers delight gardeners with abundant flowering - June-September. The variety is propagated by cuttings. There is one drawback - the sensitivity to the climate. Unfavorable conditions contribute to the development of powdery mildew, black spot. The bush is compact, erect - 75x75 cm. The aroma with a citrus note. If zone 3, no cover is needed.

Care

Roses of Canada are not capricious and do not require careful care, but in order for the pet to bloom beautifully and magnificently, it is advisable to perform the following actions:

• remove dead, frozen, diseased shoots in early spring and late autumn;
• feed with nitrogen fertilizers in the spring, summer - with phosphorus-potassium. When the first abundant flowering ends;
• in hot and dry seasons, water abundantly, as well as during top dressing. The rest of the time, irrigation is moderate, strictly under the root;
• make sure that the soil is moist;
• spring rejuvenating pruning is done once every few years.

Reproduction

Canadian reproduces by cuttings, offspring, layering. But the most popular and simple method is by dividing the bush, but not for all varieties, for example, it is good to propagate parks by layering, climbing ones - by cuttings and layering.

Shelter roses for the winter

Many are worried about the insulation of bushes before winter. It all depends on the region.

In central Russia, young seedlings are covered with a layer of earth by 15-20 cm. In subsequent years, the base of the bush is spud if the climatic zone is 4-5, 2.3 - without shelter.

In the Trans-Urals and the Urals (zone 3), young plantings are protected with non-woven material. Subsequent years do not shelter in snowy winters. If zone 2 is an earthen shelter.

In Siberia (zone 2.3), when it snows before frost, shelter is not needed. If there is no snow cover, an earthen shelter or non-woven fabric.

Landing

An excellent place for planting Canadians is sunny space, partial shade is acceptable. The area should be well ventilated and light. Roses take root well with other flowering plants. Composing a composition depends on your imagination.

Pruning Canadian Ground Cover Roses

Shoots usually grow in the center of the bush, reaching up to 2 m. Caps of buds are formed on the crown of the head. Old branches bent arcuate above the ground. Of course, you can do without cropping. But only the top of the head will bloom. To achieve flowering of the entire stem, it is necessary to form a bush by pinching or on a horizontal support.

Pinching in the fall:

• after planting the seedling, weak shoots are removed;
• the next year (October), all flowering shoots are removed. Only strong branches that have grown during the first growing season should be left and shortened. Slices are made at a 45 degree angle. Treat the secateurs with alcohol before work. Sick and weak shoots are cut out. Shorten the side branches by 2 buds, and tilt the main stems and pin them to the ground;
• in the second year of life, in late autumn, when the roses will bloom, the process is repeated. The pinned stems form new branches, it is necessary to discharge the bush by about half. Young shoots from the middle are pinned again. Lateral shoots are shortened by 2-3 buds;
• in the third year of life and subsequent years, the procedure is repeated.

Pruning will balance growth and ensure lush blooming of the buds along the entire length of the shoots.

On a note! A flowering bush is good, but in this impulse, do not get carried away by over-shortening the shoots. You can easily ruin your garden pet.

How to plant roses

The best planting option is autumn. Choose planting material with long legs. Shoots are freed from leaves, except for the top two. The root is trimmed, freed from diseased and damaged elements.

Dig a hole in the ground measuring 70x70x70 cm, cover with humus, complex fertilizers, wood ash, peat in equal parts. The soil should be fertile, non-acidic. The grafted bush is buried 5-9 cm into the ground. This will make it possible to develop a strong root system. Pour 18-20 cm of earthen mixture mixed with sand on the base of the seedling in order to keep the young bush from frost.

NSapplication in landscape design

Varieties of Canadian selection have proven themselves well in landscape design. They are used to create hedges, curbs, and are planted in the center of a large flower bed. For the arched composition, the design of the gazebos, curly varieties are used, for example, Cuthbert Grant or climbing John Cabot... In combination with John Davis and Alexander MacKenzie, the composition can be used as a background for a multi-tiered rose garden. All of them coincide in the agricultural technology of the shelter and the type of growth.

John Cabot cultivar.

Evergreen thuja, junipers are framed Martin Frobisher in the creation of curtains. A sprawling bush with white flowers, a delicate aroma will perfectly set off a hedge.

Martin Frobisher - This particular variety is shown in the title photo.

In a mixed border with vertical emphasis in the foreground, varieties can be displayed Hope of Humanity, John Franklin, roseCanadian Quadra red or pink Moden Centennial, Lambert Closse.

Perfect for a hedgePrairie Joy, it is magnificent for its continuous flowering.

Prairie Joy in rockery.

From amateur gardeners

Some more reviews on varieties.Hope (Nadezhda) - reviews of gardeners about this variety are only positive. It is believed that this variety is just a godsend, as it takes root in any conditions and is not capricious in its care. The only caveat is late flowering compared to other varieties.

A resident from the city of KhMAO-Yurga, grows the following varieties: Moden Blanche, Morden Sunrise, Winniper Park, Hope for Humanity. Their winters are harsh, but snowy. Covers bushes with spruce branches and potato tops. Roses winter well for two years.

Canadian roses in Siberia

Lyudmila Filatkina talks about growing Canadian roses in the difficult conditions of the Siberian climate.

Many roses in the middle lane require shelter for the winter. Without additional insulation, only "Canadians" can winter, which can withstand frosts down to -40 ° С. We will tell you which varieties of Canadian roses are popular in gardens and how to care for these flowers.

In cold Canada there are many fans of roses, so back in the last century, breeders made every effort to make it possible to grow beautiful roses in this country in the open field and not cover them for the winter.

Advantages of Canadian roses

Canadian roses can withstand temperatures as low as –40 ° C. Even if in winter their shoots freeze slightly (as a rule, to the level of snow), in spring they recover rather quickly. This is the main advantage of these attractive colors.

With proper care, Canadian roses bloom (even in the shade!) From the beginning of summer until the onset of frost. Plants less often than other species suffer from powdery mildew and black spot. And even an inexperienced grower is able to propagate "Canadians" by cuttings. They take root quickly and take root well.

Classification and description of varieties of Canadian roses

Roses of Canadian selection are divided into 2 series of varieties:

1. Parkland (park)... The buds of these erect roses come in a variety of colors, have a sophisticated shape, but no scent.There are no climbing specimens among the plants of this series.
2. Explorer... The word "explorer" is translated as "explorer", therefore the varieties of roses in this series are named after the discoverers and explorers of Canada (for example, roses of the John Davis variety). These roses are branched and climbing bushes, and their buds exude a pleasant rich aroma.

Also, Canadian roses can be conditionally divided into 3 groups:

• climbing;
• wrinkled rose hybrids;
• hybrids of specific roses and modern varieties.

Climbing canadian roses

Most of the Canadian climbing roses are bred with the participation of Cordes rose hybrids. As a rule, shoots older than 3 years are removed from them every spring. If they are not cut off, too sprawling bush with long (about 2 m) shoots will grow.

Quadra

This Canadian park rose reaches a height of 1.5-1.8 m. It blooms for a long time and repeatedly with dense red flowers (up to 8 cm in diameter). Each cluster contains from 1 to 4 flowers.

Felix Leclerc Rose

This climbing rose was bred in 2007. Its shoots are capable of reaching a height of 3 m. Moreover, the plant does not need pruning to stimulate growth. The rose has bright pink flowers and can withstand frosts only down to –30 ° С.

John Davis

In warm years, this rose blooms early, profusely and for a long time. It is grown as a scrub or climbing rose. Reddish-pink buds exude a spicy-fruity aroma.

Champlain

This winter-hardy and disease-resistant hybrid from the Explorer series was bred in 1982. Rose Champlain is like a floribunda. Its bright red semi-double flowers (with a bunch of bright yellow stamens in the center) are arranged in brushes of 5-7 pieces. Flowering is observed until the very frost.

Wrinkled rose (rugose) hybrids

Representatives of this series are characterized by a beautiful bush shape and leafy lower part of the plant. Such roses are suitable for creating borders, hedges, round and oval flower beds, as well as the background of a mixborder. For continuous flowering and maintaining the decorative effect of the bush throughout the season, it is necessary to cut off faded inflorescences in a timely manner.

Martin Frobisher

It is the first of the Explorer series and was bred in 1968. The rose is a spreading bush (up to 1.7 m high) with upright shoots, which are covered with pale pink flowers with a diameter of 5-6 cm all summer long.

Henry Hudson

This rose with numerous semi-double pinkish-white flowers is used mainly for creating hedges and curtains. The height of the bush is up to 1 m.

Modern hybrids of specific Canadian roses

These roses were bred from native species found in Alaska. The plants turned out to be compact, they look like floribundas and hybrid tea roses. Also in this group are shrabs that can grow like climbing roses.

Emily Carr

This variety was bred in 2007, and it appeared on sale in 2010. The plant is distinguished by reddish young shoots and crimson flowers, like hybrid tea roses.

Adelaide Hoodless

The bush reaches a height of 1 m. Against the background of beautiful foliage, there are bright semi-double flowers, collected in lush inflorescences (each with up to 30 flowers). Flowering is observed all summer, but especially lush at the beginning and end of the season.

Prairie Joy

The bush is very elegant, reaching a height of 1.5 m. From late spring to autumn, the plant is covered with pink flowers of a classic form.

Morden Cardinette

The compact bush only grows up to half a meter tall, so this rose looks great as a potted plant. Scarlet flowers, collected in inflorescences, adorn the bush all summer.

Morden Sunrise

This yellow park rose reaches a height of 0.8 m. Glossy dark green foliage beautifully sets off the delicate peach color of the flower. Flowering continues throughout the summer. The plant is resistant to fungal diseases.

Caring for Canadian roses

Planting and caring for "Canadians" practically do not differ from the agricultural techniques of other roses.In the illuminated area, a planting hole is dug up to a depth of 70 cm and filled with light fertile soil. After planting the seedling, the soil is regularly watered and mulched.

When growing Canadian roses in harsh weather conditions, it is recommended to cover young plants for the winter, and in preparation for wintering, it is necessary to cut out non-lignified shoots. Otherwise, frost will destroy them and thereby weaken the plant.

In the spring, before bud break, sanitary pruning is carried out: frozen and weak internal shoots are removed, as well as dry hemp remaining after the last pruning. Old shoots are cut on a stump every few years to rejuvenate the bush.

To achieve lush flowering, it is recommended to apply nitrogen fertilizers (20-30 g of carbamide) in the spring, and in the middle of summer to feed the bushes with phosphorus (30 g of superphosphate) and potassium (20 g of potassium magnesium).

Despite the excellent frost resistance, in the fall in the northern regions, it is better to sprinkle Canadian roses with peat or compost (2-3 buckets), and throw snow on the bushes during the winter. For climbing roses, it is advisable to bend the shoots to the ground.

At all times, roses have been the most beautiful decoration of gardens. There are many varieties of this plant, but the cultivation of each of them has its own subtleties. Roses Canadian varieties have gained popularity due to their unpretentiousness. They have become a decoration for parks, gardens, home plots. It is these flowers that are recommended for growing to novice florists. To understand where to start the process, you need to study in more detail the description and nuances associated with growing this flower.

What is the peculiarity of Canadian roses

Canadian park rose variety Alexander Mackenzie

The first varieties of "Canadians" appeared in the last century in Canada, and a little later in European countries. Unlike many other varieties, they are famous for their frost resistance (from -30 to -45 ° C), they do not require shelter for the winter. This is a great option for growing in colder climates.

Canadian roses are broad, highly branched bushes, on which there can be from 3 to 30 small flowers at a time. Low to strong aroma, depending on the variety. The flower shape is double and with one row of petals. Another feature is their fast regeneration after freezing. Flowering lasts from early summer until late autumn.

Care

Although the Canadian rose is a fairly easy plant to grow, there are a number of rules that must be followed in order to achieve a stable and rich flowering. This includes top dressing, pruning, and composting the root system for the winter.

At the beginning of spring, cuttings for planting should be chosen about 20-25 cm in size, while they should not have spotting, defects and signs of disease. They can be placed directly in the ground in a permanent place, but do not deepen too much. All leaves are removed except the top pair. Before planting, a small amount of compost is added to the soil (from which the young plant will receive all the necessary trace elements for the growth and formation of new shoots). The distance between them should be at least 1 meter for tall shrubs, which include Canadian park roses, regarding medium - 50x60 cm and low 35-40 cm.After that, they need to be watered and made a shelter from glass jars or plastic containers. The shelter is removed for the next spring, during which time the cuttings have time to take root well.

These beauties feel best in sunny areas. They need to be fed periodically with liquid mixtures of mineral fertilizers, mullein or ash solution. If the summer is too hot, they need watering.

Pruning should be done in early spring, before the first buds appear. Old buds, dried, old branches are subject to removal.

Preventive treatments are rarely required, for the reason that roses of this selection are rarely affected by fungal diseases and parasites.

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Canadian roses best varieties

Breeders bred Canadian rose varieties by crossing Cordes and Rugosa hybrids. Today, the result of such many years of work has become a lot of beautiful varieties of these flowers growing in different climatic zones.

Park Canadian roses

The best varieties include:

Canadian rose variety Henry Hudson

Henry Hudson - 1976, compact shrub up to 1 m. Flowers are white, sometimes with a pinkish tinge, about 7 cm in diameter. They have one row of petals. The flowering period is from summer to autumn, it feels great in shaded areas. Thanks to this, it has found its use in the landscape, when decorating areas where there is a lot of shade.

Canadian park rose cultivar Therese Bugnet

Therese Bugnet - bred back in 1950. Differs in high shoots, up to 200 cm and fragrant crimson flowers (8 cm). The width of the bush reaches 1 meter. A feature of this species is the almost absence of thorns. If you choose the best varieties of Canadian roses for the Moscow region, which is characterized by early spring temperature drops and colder regions, then Therese Bunier is an ideal option. It is able to withstand temperatures down to -40 ° C. Flowering will continue from the last spring month, until the frost itself.

Canadian rose Martin-Frobisher variety

Martin Frobisher is a wonderful representative of park roses. Height 100-175 cm, width up to 1 m. Flowers have a light cream color. Looks great in unopened buds. Plants of this variety are winter-hardy, withstand up to -45º. In practice, they do not need to be covered in the cold season, like tea hybrids.

Roses Canadian varieties Charles Albanel

Charles Albanel is a neat shrub of small size, up to 75 cm. The flowers are pink in color and have a very strong aroma. Very often it is used as a ground cover rose, for the reason that its branches are capable of creating a dense shelter above the ground.

Canadian park roses low-growing variety Morden Amorette

Morden Amorette is one of the shortest plants. Its height reaches only 40 cm and only in warm regions can it grow up to 75 cm.

Climbing canadian roses

Among this type are:

Climbing roses grade Quagra

Quadra is very easy to clean. Even with incorrect pruning, she lays flower stalks for the summer. It releases shoots up to 180 cm long. Very easily wound on arches, hedges or tied to a support.

Felix Leclerc Rose is a relatively new variety, bred in 2007 in a Canadian nursery. This is one of the first roses, whose shoots reach 3 meters. Like many other Canadians, they are frost-resistant, withstand cold up to -30 ° C. For this variety, special pruning is not required, it is enough just to remove dry branches.

Hybrid varieties of Canadian roses

In the creation of these varieties, rose varieties have been used that grow exclusively in cold climates. It is typical for them to endure very severe frosts (-45º), some of them can grow in Alaska.

The best representatives of this group are:

Canadian roses grade Adelaide Hoodless

Adelaide Hoodless - 150-200 cm tall, wide spreading shrub. It has semi-double flowers up to 8 cm in diameter, collected in large inflorescences of 10 - 35 pieces. Under such a heavy weight, the branches practically bend to the ground. The leaves are glossy, dark green in color, the branches have many thorns. Needs support. Sometimes the stems can freeze slightly, but they recover very quickly and bloom in the same year. Easily tolerates heat and dryness. Flowering lasts from June to mid-September.

Emily Carr is the new member of the rose family. It was withdrawn in 2007. The flowers look like a hybrid tea rose.

grade Alexander Mackenzie

Alexander MacKenzie - a tall bush up to 2 meters high and up to 150 cm wide, the buds are bright red, sometimes crimson. They have a light strawberry flavor. Flowering occurs in two waves. Easily tolerates prolonged rains and heat.

Canadian roses variety Morden Blush

Morden Blush - has a beautiful color of flowers.Their edges are almost white, towards the middle they are painted in a pale pink color. And in the center, it has a darker shade. Flowers stay on the bush for up to 2 weeks. The disadvantages of this variety include only a weak aroma. But the other advantages that it possesses quite compensate for this. Feels good in composition with other plants.

Roses Canadian variety Champlain

Champlain is one of the most beautiful Canadian women. During the flowering period, which lasts until the first frost, the foliage is practically invisible from under a huge number of red buds. The disadvantage is the periodic freezing of the shoots.

Prairie Joy - like the previous variety, it is distinguished by abundant flowering, which begins in late spring and continues until late autumn. The shape of the buds is classic, reminiscent of old varieties of roses. Collected flowers in inflorescences of 5-6 pieces. The height of the shrub is up to 100 cm. In the middle of summer there may be a short break in flowering. Another feature of the rose is the presence of both double and semi-double flowers on the bush. The foliage is dark green, there are almost no thorns. It grows fast enough, it is not afraid of cold weather.

Morden Centennial - characterized by bright large flowers, pink color, collected in 5-6 pieces. When they begin to bloom, the petals look as if they have a slight bloom, gradually fading to a light tone. Releases shoots up to 1 meter in height and similarly in width. The leaves of the plant are dense, with a bright green hue. Flowering occurs in two waves (their abundant appearance is characteristic of late spring and early autumn), but even during a break, buds will appear on it. The smell is weak.

How to create a Canadian rose hedge

Growing the queen of flowers, you can not only create magnificent garden compositions, but also decorate your backyard with a living fence that blooms and spreads a pleasant aroma.

To create it, you can use purchased two summer rose bushes, but there is a more economical way - pruning and planting cuttings:

1. The first step is pruning healthy, powerful shoots up to 30 cm long. They should be annual, never old. As with breeding these plants, it is necessary to remove all leaves except the top two.
2. A recess for landing is being prepared. A trench is dug along the line of the planned fence (if adult bushes sit, its depth should be about 70 cm), where good soil mixed with sand and peat is added.
3. Cuttings deepen to 1 leaf plate, sit at an angle. Unlike a conventional planting, the distance between them is up to 40 cm, this largely depends on the variety, how much it can give an increase, the width of the bush and its height.
4. A shelter is made of plastic containers and huddled additionally with dry straw or hay. This is necessary to protect young shoots that are not yet sufficiently rooted from the sun and cold in winter.

The next year, the hedge is almost ready. Young bushes release rather long and strong shoots, and their final formation should already begin. The fence will take on its proper appearance in the second year after planting the cuttings.

How to avoid freezing shoots

"Canadian" is a number of the most winter-hardy varieties. But, sometimes even the most adapted hybrids are able to freeze a little.

In order to protect Canadian roses from cold weather, you should take some measures:

1. Make mulching the bush. Loose compost soil works well for this. For 1 bush - about 10-15 liters.
2. The shoots are bent to the ground and covered with a film or special agrofibre. As soon as the first frosts appear, all buds that have not blossomed are removed.
3. If the winter is snowy, you can throw snow on top of the shelter. This will provide additional protection from the cold.
4. It is necessary to remove the shelter from the bushes already in mid-March.If this is not done on time, there is a risk of plant decay.

By following simple instructions, you can achieve good results in growing roses. And such hybrids as the Canadian rose are capable of growing even in the coldest regions where, it would seem, this is impossible. Moreover, there are many varieties of Canadian roses, and breeders continue to work on breeding new ones. These beautiful flowers will delight with their fragrance and impeccable appearance, everyone who decided to devote their free time to them, responding to the care with a scattering of buds.