Shrub Roses are Perfect for Every Garden

The Harison’s Yellow rose is one of the first roses to bloom in my garden each spring.

Ever since I planted a Harison’s Yellow in my garden, I’ve fallen in love with shrub roses.

In addition to their long and rich history, Harison’s Yellow has  many benefits over the modern roses found in gardens today. Just like the settlers who brought them here, these roses are hardy and used to difficult growing conditions.

This shrub blooms only once each year, but the flowers are the first roses to appear in my garden in spring.

Shrub roses grow in any well-drained soil and once established in the garden, they’re drought hardy requiring only 1 inch of water a week during the hottest months of summer.

Because they grow on their own roots, shrub roses also tolerate freezing temperatures during winter. A layer of mulch helps regulate soil temperature.

I appreciate looking out my kitchen window and seeing this 6-foot-tall shrub with its brilliant yellow flowers and large arching canes. My Harison’s Yellow requires less care than other roses, although a good pruning would improve its form and encourage new growth.

If you have difficulty growing roses, shrub roses may be the perfect answer because they aren’t nearly as finicky as hybrid tea roses. High Country Roses in Jensen, Utah, has a wonderful selection of hardy shrub roses, as well as Old Garden Roses and Species Roses. You can order by phone or shop online.

I hope my Harison’s Yellow inspires you to add something old to your landscape today.

 

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