I want my backyard to be lined with red and white rose bushes..I live in Arizona...will this be hard to do?

Question

I want the classic-shaped rose(not the flower-looking kind).What breeds would be good for those colors and my climate?

Answer 1

Go to your local nursery. They will carry the most popular roses for your area, and the ones that will be most hearty. Roses love sun, so I would assume there are varieties that can handle the heat, but you will need to irrigate. For roses you have to water at the base. If the leaves get wet, then you can get black spot. Maybe put in some drip irrigation.

Good luck.

Answer 2

You live in a dry climate but, as long as you plant them in full sun and keep them well watered, there should be no problem. Prepare the bed for good root expansion and mulch with 4=6" of pine bark. Water daily. The best roses can be found at your local nursery. Just give them your requirements and they should have what works best in your area. Best of luck.

Answer 3

Sounds great! It shouldn't be hard to do as long as you use compost when planting, mulch, & make sure you water on a regular basis.

Here's a list of roses for hot, dry climates:
http://www.weeksroses.com/RoseClimateHot.php
Red roses:
PROUD LAND, MISTER LINCOLN, CHRYSLER IMPERIAL, OLYMPIAD,

White roses:
HOME AND FAMILY™
http://www.weeksroses.com/homeandfamily.php
WHISPER, PRINCESS MARIANNA™ LONG TALL SALLY, BLANC DBL D’COUBERT

Here's an article on drought-resistant roses:
http://www.mcn.org/b/roses/rosetext/drought.html