Growing Roses In Arizona
Growing Roses In Hot Arizona ClimateTips for growing roses in Arizona. A desert Arizona planting guide and a list the best roses for Arizona gardens, that's what this page is all about. Growing roses in the hot Arizona climate can be challenging, but not if you know what types of roses grow best in hot climates, and how to take care of them during the hot searing summer temperatures. These are the things that are important about growing roses in the state of Arizona. The secrets to success with desert roses are to keep your Arizona roses well watered and mulched during the hot summer months,
so they can put on their colorful flower show in November.
Picture of Hot Princess RoseThere are two peak rose growing seasons for roses in the desert Southwest and Arizona; early spring and late fall. The April blooming season will be over by the end of May when it gets to 100 degrees F and higher. You need to spend your summer keeping your roses well watered and as cool as posible by mulching generously with
4-5 inches of finely shredded bark, to conserve moisture in the soil. If you provide ample amounts of water you
will have great roses.
Planting Roses In Arizona And the Desert SouthwestYou should plant hybrid tea roses that have been grafted onto the rootstock of 'Rosa fortuniana'. They will thrive in Arizona because the parent 'Rosa Fortuniana is well adapted to hot temperatures. For growing hybrid tea roses, look for varieties with thick petals and glossy foilage that can handle the searing heat. It's also important to choose roses with the right petals. Rose flowers with too many petals will not open in the
heat. And if there are too few petals, the flowers will open quickly and wont last long.
Picture of the White Fabulous! RosePolyantha roses with their large clusters of small flowers, do well in the deserts, as do old roses such as gallicas and noisette roses. When you plant you roses, it's important to add water retaining polymers to the soil (available at garden centers by the bag). Also contact the local Rose Society. They will offer helpful tips and advice for growing roses in Arizona and the
desert Southwest.
Top Roses For Arizona And The Desert Southwest* Baby Grand * Ballerina * Bees Knees * Butter Cream * Fabulous * Fairhope * Flower Girl * Fourth of July * Golden Celebration * Gemini * Graham Thomas * Hot Princess * Julia Child * Lavaglut * Let Freedom Ring * Lullaby * Marilyn Monroe * Miss Flippins * Blush Noisette * Peter Cottontail * Pillow Fight * Rose de Rescht * Sexy Rexy * St. Patrick * Verdun * Yolande d'Aragon * Veterans Honor *Desert Rose Plant Care InformationClick on the headline link above for more detailed information about caring and pruning roses in Arizona and the desert Southwest. Just never forget, that in desert conditions, the right roses will flourish as long as they are well watered and deeply mulched. German Bearded Irises also do well in drier climates, and they make great rose companion plants for growing roses in Arizona and the desert Southwest.
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