Where would spring fever be without fragrant roses? Spring and early summer are ideal for planting new blooms so get ready to dig those deep holes (rose roots plunge straight down). Rose breeders work tirelessly to create fascinating varieties—here are some recent superstars to beautify your backyard.
‘Dannahue’ David Austin Roses are known for their grace and intoxicating scent. This apricot beauty is a compact 3 ½ feet, making it perfect for containers as well as garden beds.
Jackson & Perkins® ‘Oxford Girl Climbing Rose’ If you think pink when picturing a rose, you’ll love this variety which stretches 10 feet high with strongly fragrant, multipetaled flowers.
Jackson & Perkins® ‘Lemon Burst Floribunda Rose’ This is a romantic 4-foot-tall yellow floribunda packed with fruit-scented clusters of canary colored blooms.
Star® Roses and Plants ‘Easy Bee-zy™ Knock Out’® Keep pollinators happy with this hardy, 3-4-foot yellow bloomer with nectar-rich flowers.
‘Cosmic Clouds’™ Love suffused color? This disease resistant shrub rose produces rich magenta (almost violet) blooms with white undersides.
Rosa virginiana Although the June-August blooming, pink native prairie rose is an age-old variety, there’s a newfound interest in planting indigenous, pollinator-pleasing varieties.
Related: How to Plant Your Perfect Summer Garden in Westchester
