4 New Roses To Add To Your Garden This Year

[dropcap]R[/dropcap]oses are a classic staple in the gardening world. For good reason, I might add! They are the perfect addition to any landscape, adding color, height and fragrance. There are a variety of types of roses to choose from, making it easy to find something that suits your ideal palette and well thought out plans. 

Last season, I was able to preview and grow some radiant new varieties thanks to Star® Roses & Plants. They have been a pioneer in the field of plant development and introduction for more than 100 years.

Star Roses actually contributed heavily to my can-do attitude with growing roses. Some of the first roses I successfully grew were part of the The Knock Out® Family of Roses. Pictured below is The Pink Knock Out® Rose.

I was thrilled to try growing some new varieties last season. Each rose I received began as a bare root. I made sure to keep the roots moist while waiting to plant them. It was still too cold at the time to put them in the ground. 

24 hours before I was ready to give them a new home, I soaked them in a bucket full of water and Authentic Haven Brand Natural Brew Alfalfa Tea. Here's what the process looked like. 

After soaking, I planted my bare roots in large containers outside. Once they started to sprout, I moved them directly into the ground. Here's what they looked like right before transplanting. 

So lets get into it! Here are 4 great roses to add to your garden!

Rosa 'Radshining'

Shining Moment™ is a slightly fragrant pink Floribunda with excellent disease resistance for the type. It blooms non-stop throughout the season and grows well on its own roots.

• Hardiness Zones: 5-9
• Light: Full Sun
• Type: Floribunda Rose
• Flower Color: Deep Pink
• Petal Count: 20 Petals
• Flower Shape: Cuplike 
• Foliage: Glossy Dark Green
• Fragrance: Moderate 
• Growth Habit: Bushy
• Height: 4 1/2'
• Disease Resistant: Yes

Rosa 'Meianycid

Gilded Sun™ has an excellent yellow non-fading color and exceptional disease resistance for the type. It grows well on its own roots and has large green glossy leaves. 

• Hardiness Zones: 5-9
• Light: Full Sun
• Type: Floribunda Rose
• Flower Color: Yellow
• Petal Count: 18-30 Petals
• Flower Size: Medium
• Foliage: Glossy Dark Green
• Growth Habit: Bushy
• Height: Up T0 5'
• Disease Resistant: Yes

Rosa 'Meidysouk'

Princesse Charlene de Monaco® is a very beautiful Romantica® type Hybrid Tea rose. Its very fragrant flowers are fully double and light apricot to shell pink in color. It has excellent disease resistance for the type and will make a good choice for use as a cut flower.

• Hardiness Zones: 6-9
• Light: Full Sun
• Type: Hybrid Tea
• Flower Color: Apricot
• Petal Count: 100+ Petals
• Flower Size: Large
• Foliage: Medium Green
• Fragrance: Very Strong
• Growth Habit: Bushy
• Height: Up T0 5 1/2'
• Spread: 2-3'
• Disease Resistant: Yes

Rosa 'Meiscarlebo'

Canyon Road™ is a red Floribunda with a unique and novel color. It blooms in late spring with a striking flush of brick red blooms. It shows good tolerance to disease and maintains a pleasing habit. Well suited for use in borders for a striking pop of color. 

• Hardiness Zones: 5-11
• Light: Full Sun
• Type: Floribunda 
• Flower Color: Red
• Petal Count: 45-50 Petals
• Flower Size: Medium
• Flower Shape: Cuplike 
• Foliage: Glossy Dark Green
• Growth Habit: Very Bushy
• Height: 2 1/2'
• Spread: 3 1/2'
• Disease Resistant: Yes